If you follow Alabama Football’s Twitter feed then you might have noticed a slight change in their cover photo. It’s not a red elephant or a Heisman Trophy-winning running back – its Pennywise the Clown from Steven Kings mega-hit “It”. Besides changing the photo, the Twitter account gives no explanation of what the image is […]

As reported by WHNT News, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle announced a new citywide initiative called the Show Your #RedWhiteBlueHsv. In a Twitter post on Money, Mayor Battle asked that residents honor current and former military members by wearing red, white, and blue, or by flying the American flag from November 2nd-12th. “They bring a discipline, […]

As reported by Fox News, University of Alabama student Allie Brodie has died after being struck in the head by a soccer ball three weeks ago. The injury occurred October 7 while Allie was playing a friendly soccer game with friends. The blow triggered brain arteriovenous malformation, a condition she had been born with but […]

For his role helping to support science and technology in his community, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle has been awarded the Community Service award by the National Space Club. The award was handed out at the 26th annual Dr. Wernher von Braun Memorial Dinner at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s Davidson Center in Huntsville. “It […]

As reported by WKRG News, Former Mobile County Commissioner Steve Nodine was arrested over the weekend for domestic violence. Nodine served as Mobile County Commissioner until 2010 when he was accused of killing his mistress Angel Downs. He was put on trial for her death, but the proceedings ultimately ended in a hung jury. While […]

The Florida Gators announced the release of head football coach Jim McElwain over the weekend. With only five regular-season games remaining, the Gators have a losing record, and their offense is ranked 109th out of 130 FBS teams. If you’re a Florida fan, then this is about as bad as things get. However, it doesn’t […]

As reported by Alabama News Center, Aerojet Rocketdyne has officially begun work on their new 136,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility. The new facility, which will produce the AR1 rocket engine, composite cases for rocket motors, and 3-D printed rocket engine components, is expected to create 800 more jobs in the Rocket City. At the ceremony was […]

As reported by WKRG News, a series of letters written by the famed author of “To Kill a Mockingbird” were sold at a Los Angeles auction for over $12,000 Thursday night. The bundles of 38 letters written to her friend Felic Itzkoff included topics covering her southern heritage, her father, Christianity, President Obama, and atheism. […]

As reported by WHNT News, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the three inmates that escaped from the Marshall County Jail over the weekend. It’s currently unclear how the inmates escaped. However, authorities discovered that they were gone after a routine roll call check Sunday night. Those missing from the roll included Jose G. […]

According to a press release from Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, Deutsche Bank will pay $220 million in a multi-state settlement shared by Alabama for the bank’s fraudulent conduct in which it illegally manipulated the LIBOR rate. Specifically, Deutsche Bank had been manipulating the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), which affects the interest rates applied […]

As reported by SEC Country, Daviyon “Big Truck” Nixon is a 3-star defensive tackle from Iowa Western Community College. Measuring in at 6-foot-5 and 300 pounds, Nixon is anything but small, and he’s very athletic. Still, even for a man his size and ability, a recent call from the University of Alabama left him “shocked.” […]

As reported by WKRG News, Provalus, a software development company, is opening a $6.5 million dollar facility in Brewton, Al. Gov. Kay Ivey was at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new 60-thousand square feet facility. “It’s a great day for Alabama, especially here in Brewton,” said Gov. Ivey. “Provalus has the uniqueness where part of […]

As reported by Rocket City Now, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Dr. Deborah Edwards Barnhart has been awarded the Alabama Academy of Honor. The Alabama Academy of Honor was created to honor the most distinguished Alabamians. This prestigious club is reserved for only 100 members and all […]

As reported by WHNT News, Madison County Commissioner Bob Harrison, 74, has passed away. Harrison served as commissioner since 2004. Those around him remember his passion for helping people, whether that be helping the homeless find shelter, or fighting for those without a voice. After learning about the news, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle issued a […]

As reported by WKRG News, the U.S. government has plans to capitalize on the massive oil deposits resting below the Gulf of Mexico. As part of that plan, the Bureau of Energy Management (BOEM) released a detailed development proposal yesterday that outlined the lease of over 76 million acres of oil and gas exploration. The […]

After suffering a knee injury against Ole Miss during week five of the season, Da’Shawn Hand is expected to return to practice this week. As reported by 247 Sports, Alabama coach Nick Saban gave an update on the defensive end after Alabama’s dominating performance against Tennessee. “Da’Shawn will be working out all week. We do […]

As reported by U.S. News, Alabama attorney, Jean Darby, 64, has died after she collapsed in an Alabama courtroom last week. The incident occurred while Darby was giving closing arguments in a murder trial. Witnesses to the event say she appeared to stumble as she was speaking. She then caught herself on the jury box and […]

Not to be outdone by their Huntsville neighbors, the city of Decatur is making sure the heavy hitters of the aerospace industry know they are open for business as well. In an attempt to attract prime and subcontractors connected to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Decatur is hosting an event it hopes will lure […]

Everyone is aware of Alabama’s prominence on the gridiron, but few are aware of the strides Alabama universities are taking to ensure that students are prepared for automotive manufacturing in the 21 Century. As reported by Alabama News Center, the University of Alabama is offering education and research opportunities that give automotive engineers the tools […]

As reported by ABC 33/40, Etowah County is working to provide a nearby storm shelter to every county resident. Earlier today, in a step towards their five-year goal, two new storm shelters were opened in Gadsden. While the recently added shelters had to be constructed, most of the facilities are located in churches or community […]

In 1997, the Alabama Department of Youth Services (DYS) and the Alabama Writers’ Forum (AWF) teamed up to make a difference in the lives of juvenile offenders. After 20 years, they’re still going strong. As reported by Alabama News Center, Mount Meigs is a correctional facility for juvenile offenders near Montgomery, which has been in […]

Can you believe it’s already the third week in October? Time flies when you’re having fun (at least for ‘Bama fans). We’ve seen some great college football the past seven weeks. There have been some quality opponents and compelling storylines. If you regard Saturday as your Sabbath, then you’ve not been disappointed. However, none of […]

As reported by WKRG News, Daleville City Councilman, Marvin Len Wise, 61, has been charged with second-degree rape, sodomy, sexual abuse, and enticing a child for unlawful purposes. Authorities took Wise into custody Wednesday, and he is currently being held in the Dale County Jail under a $60,000 bond. His alleged victim is a 16-year-old […]

  Governor Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary September unemployment rate is 3.8%, matching the rate of April 2007, which is the lowest rate in recorded history. This is down from August’s rate of 4.2%, and well below September 2016’s rate of 6.0%. Governor Ivey released a statement on this milestone, stating: “We’ve been working […]