The clock may have struck midnight at Denny Chimes, but it didn’t strike midnight for the Crimson Tide. The Alabama baseball team continued its post-season past the midnight hour Sunday, beating Boston College 8-0 in the Tuscaloosa Regional NCAA tournament. The win, coming after a lengthy rain delay, propels Alabama (43-19) to its first Super […]

The Yellowhammer State’s economy has grown and expanded rapidly over the last few years. And, according to a new study, a large portion of that growth is coming from small businesses – the backbone of the economy. The study, conducted through a partnership between the University of Alabama’s Center for Business and GoDaddy, showed that […]

A New Hampshire man has been arrested for threatening an unnamed U.S. senator, according to recently released court documents. According to the U.S. attorney’s office, Brian Landry of Franklin, N.H., was angry with the unidentified senator for “blocking military promotions.” In a phone call on May 17, to one of the legislator’s district field offices, […]

“Public corruption has a ripple effect, and we must root out the problem to rebuild trust in our communities.” Those were the words Friday of Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall in announcing the felony convictions of former Tuscaloosa County License Commissioner Lynne Campbell Robbins. Robbins pled guilty in Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court to using her […]

Sen. Katie Britt joined with Sen. Elizabeth Warren to introduce bipartisan legislation Friday allowing federal regulators to regain compensation from bank executives who played a role in their organizations’ failure. The Failed Bank Executives Clawback Act is a response to the collapses of the Sillicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the Signature Bank. Specifically, it would […]

Innovate Alabama is launching yet another program to aid the state’s “innovative and underrepresented” small businesses. Thanks to Gov. Kay Ivey’s “Game Plan,” the organization was able to start the Alabama Tax Credit program. The tax credits from the new program will be given to economic development organizations throughout the state, who will then be […]

Legislation that would allow parents to surrender there child anonymously to “A Safe Haven Baby Box” will go to Gov. Kay Ivey to be signed into law. The Safe Haven Baby Box, according to its website, is a “safety device provided for under state’s Safe Haven Law and legally permits a mother in crisis to […]

The Alabama Forestry Association has endorsed Associate Justice Will Sellers for re-election to the Alabama Supreme Court. Sellers is seeking a second term. In making the endorsement, AFA President and CEO Chris Isaacson cited Sellers’ “scholarly approach” and following rule of law. “Judge Sellers’ scholarly approach to his work on the bench has further confirmed […]

Gov. Kay Ivey has set a time frame for the execution of James Barber, her office announced Tuesday. In a letter to Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Corrections John Hamm, Ivey set a 30-hour time frame “beginning at 12:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 20 and expiring 6:00 a.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023.” Barber […]

No strikeouts here. For the first time in nearly a quarter century, Alabama and Auburn are each hosting the NCAA baseball Regionals. Auburn, the regional top seed, will enter the tournament as the No. 13 seed overall; Alabama is No. 16. This is the first time since 1999 the two programs are hosting the regional […]

Two major companies in the air transportation business have partnered to grow the industry, not just in the United States but south of the border as well. Airbus’ production facility in Mobile recently delivered an A320neo to Volaris, a Mexico-based low-cost airline, Airbus announced. Volaris is the first non-U.S.-based airline to take delivery of an […]

When athletic milestones at the University of Alabama take place, usually football and basketball come to mind. However, Sunday evening in Tuscaloosa, it was all about a different program and one Crimson Tide player in particular. Montana Fouts, Alabama softball star and pitcher extraordinaire, celebrated her 100th career win Sunday. Fittingly, it was in front […]

Jefferson County Circuit Judge Anne Lamkin Durward, “a brilliant ray of sunshine,” died Saturday. She was 54. Her death was first announced on the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers’  Facebook page. Durward was president of the board of directors. According to the Facebook post, she was home with her husband, John. “Anne was a brilliant […]

Sensationalism sells, or at least garners clicks. No more has that been the case then with recent stories circulating the web involving Senator Tommy Tuberville and a recent stop he made on Donald Trump Jr.’s radio show, Triggered. The Senator is being accused by various news outlets of discrimination against inner city teachers by officials […]

It’s gator season. Usually, in this state, that carries a sports connotation. But this time it’s for the four-legged variety. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced Friday it will issue permits next month to hunt alligators in certain areas of the state. The application process opens 8 a.m. June 6. The department said […]

The Noah Act, which was passed Thursday, is something that has the ability to aid those with neurological disorders and law enforcement officers. For Rep. Leigh Hulsey, the sponsor of the bill, the legislation hits close to home. Her son Noah, is on the autistic spectrum, and served as a guiding light in working with […]

“You can’t say whatever you want on network television.” Those were the words of Pete Davidson, a “Saturday Night Live” alum from the 2014-2022 seasons, describing his controversial craft of comedy. Now, the spokesman for Taco Bell, he is headed for the Rocket City. While Davidson usually performs in cities such as Los Angeles and […]

The drives were on the green – most anyway – and the proceeds were in the pink for the 28th Drive-Out Breast Cancer Golf Tournament. The annual tournament, hosted by the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama, generated more than $125,000. The event was at Old Overton Club in Vestavia Hills and helps fund breast […]

Birmingham’s legendary Legion Field proudly proclaims “Football Capital of the South” on its facade. Well, another brand of football took that a step farther a couple of miles away at Protective Stadium in downtown Birmingham. In front of a record crowd of 12,772 Wednesday night, Birmingham Legion FC captured its biggest win ever when it […]

Sen. Katie Britt joined Sen. Tim Scott to introduce legislation Wednesday aimed at expanding credit access for millions of Americans with limited or non-existent credit histories. Entitled “The Credit Access and Inclusion Act,” the bill has received bipartisan support and the backing of Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine. “Hardworking Alabamians and Americans who have […]

Thomas Harris, founder of Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association, has been named to the board of directors of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. The national nonprofit group is dedicated to upland habitat conservation. “Being invited to serve as a board member within this respected organization and working with such a distinguished leadership team is a […]

Dolly Parton has decided to step out of her creative comfort zone. While music has always been something that the country singer has been known for, recently she has been using her voice for a different reason. Parton, over the past few years, has stepped into the turbulent politics and societal issues of the day. […]

The Alabama housing market is continuing its months-long slowdown, according to a report from the Alabama Association of Realtors. “Alabama’s housing market is continuing a slow start to the year and spring season,” said Alabama Realtors CEO Jeremy Walker. “Home sales are heavily influenced by interest rates. “Credit conditions and economic uncertainty have continued to […]

The Alabama Southern Railroad is all aboard on its latest project to expand its operations in the Yellowhammer State. The Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority has announced that the large-scale railroad company will be creating a second rail yard in Tuscaloosa. This $9.8 million project is in addition to the already bustling downtown facility. The […]