Governor Ivey announced on Monday that Briggs & Stratton Corporation, a Milwaukee-based company, is planning to begin production of V-twin big block engines at its Auburn facility in 2018. The company will invest $12 million for this project, ultimately creating 50 jobs. “Briggs & Stratton is a valuable, longtime member of Alabama’s business community, and […]

Attorney General Steve Marshall announced on Monday that a Montgomery credit repair company has been shut down by court order at the request of his office. The Attorney General’s office reached a settlement with Scott’s Credit Repair and its owners John C. Scott and Krystal Scott, in which the defendants are prohibited from engaging in […]

Dialogue from a Congressional appropriations hearing on the advancement of research on Down Syndrome held last week has taken the country by storm. As we reported yesterday, Mr. Frank Stephens, who has Down Syndrome, provided a compelling testimony before the committee, making the strong case for the sanctity of human life. Stephens and others had […]

On Friday, President Trump announced his nomination of Michael D. Griffin, an Alabamian, to be Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (OUSD AT&L) serves as the principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense and Deputy Secretary of […]

A massive hog, big enough to feed bacon to the whole state of Alabama, was spotted in Phenix City. Angela Rena was walking through a park on October 26 when she saw the enormous Hogzilla wandering the streets of the neighborhood. The hog is more than likely someone’s pet rather than a wild feral hog. […]

Beginning November 1, Alabama State Parks will provide veterans with free admission to state parks that charge an entry fee or day-usage fee. The program called “Parks for Patriots” hopes to thank veterans for their bravery and service to our country. “Our parks and public lands are places for reflection and serenity, and they stand […]

According to Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business, a doctoral candidate in business analytics is a part of a research team that has developed an algorithm that can detect fake news. Ross Gruetzemacher and the Auburn research team will present their findings before judges at the Teradata University Network Analytics Challenge in Anaheim, Ca. on […]

Free 2-day shipping on all of your prescription needs? Drone-delivered medical supplies? That may not be as far fetched as you might think. According to the Chicago Tribune, Amazon has received approval from multiple state boards to become a wholesale pharmaceutical distributer – including in Alabama. A review of public records has revealed that Amazon has […]

A federal district judge has permanently blocked two Alabama abortion laws that tried to restrict abortion clinics near schools and ban a common second-trimester procedure. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson issued the 148 page ruling on Thursday, saying that the laws are unconstitutional. “Because these laws clearly impose an impermissible burden on a woman’s ability to […]

On Thursday, President Trump held a press conference in order to declare the national opioid epidemic as a public health emergency. Trump declared that “as Americans, we cannot allow this to continue. It is time to liberate our communities from the scourge of drug addiction… We can be the generation that ends the drug epidemic. […]

Just when you thought you might win the best Halloween costume of the year, one Alabama baby steals the show before Halloween even arrives. Townley Community Center held a Halloween Carnival earlier this week, and five-month-old Jaxon dressed up as one of the inmates who used peanut butter to escape the Walker County Jail. Yes, […]

According to a press release from the University of Alabama, the University’s School of Social Work has received a $1.35 million grant from the United States Department of Justice to help young Alabamians who are victims of human sex trafficking. The Juvenile Victims of Human Trafficking in Alabama Project aims to develop the state’s ongoing […]

Milo’s Tea has reached a huge milestone as they announce the continued growth of their Alabama operation and a newly expanded 15.5-acre headquarters in Bessemer. The new campus includes 150,000 square feet of production, shipping, storage, and office space. That’s tremendous growth compared to the 30,000 square foot facility on 3.5 acres that opened just […]

As reported by ABC 33/40, the Southern Poverty Law Center has filed a lawsuit against the city of Gardendale, accusing the city of implementing an illegal probation scheme. The SPLC alleges that the city is making those who can’t afford court fines and costs pay more, forcing many low income citizens into deeper debt. According to […]

Montgomery Circuit Judge Roman Shaul has declared a mistrial in Jacquees Boone’s murder and assault case after a key witness for the state was shot and killed outside of the courthouse just five minutes after testifying. As reported by WSFA, Kelvin Cooley (31) testified Monday as the state’s third witness in the case. He was shot […]

On Tuesday, Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) announced his support for Roy Moore as Alabama’s next senator. Cruz said that he needs more principled conservative allies like Moore in Washington, and, unlike the Democrat candidate, Moore will proudly defend the rights of Alabamians and Americans alike. “This December, the People of Alabama have a clear choice. […]

The University of Alabama typically makes sports news for its huge linemen, towering receivers, and thundering running backs. However, one small Alabama student has taken the internet by storm. Isabella Donahue, a University of Alabama cheerleader, posted a picture of her and Rachel Kramer, a volleyball player from Florida, that has the entire internet laughing. […]

Amazon announced this week that it has received 238 proposals from 54 states, provinces, territories, and districts across North America for its next headquarters. The tech giant is expected to directly invest $5 billion in the project and create 50,000 high paying jobs. The project is also likely to create tens of thousands of additional […]

Police continue to investigate a shooting that left two dead and seven wounded at a nightclub in Lanett, Alabama early Sunday morning. Lanett police chief Angie Spates said that a shooter opened fire at Club Addiction just before 2 a.m., killing one man and one woman. “We heard the shots, and everybody scattered,” recalled club […]

As reported by ABC 33/40 News, a new effort to fight crime is developing in Birmingham. Just one week after a man was shot and killed outside of the Onyx Night Club, a group of activists met to discuss the city’s increasing crime problem. The group emphasized the importance of communication and getting everyone on the […]

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has announced plans to step up its enforcement of the automobile liability insurance law beginning in November. According to the Decatur Daily, drivers without insurance will face stricter fines and penalties. 12.9 percent of Alabama drivers are uninsured, according to the Alabama Department of Revenue. Motorists are required by the […]

The Auburn Tigers are set to travel to Fayetteville to face off against the Arkansas Razorbacks this Saturday. The next SEC match-up for the Tigers is set to be broadcast on the SEC Network at 6:30 p.m. Auburn is coming off a devastating loss at the hands of LSU in Baton Rouge. Just as the […]

Construction crews are toiling away in the intense California heat as they put the finishing touches on prototypes for President Trump’s border wall with Mexico. The crews have been given an October 26 deadline, which is rapidly approaching. The Arizona Republic, toured the construction site, where they found five of the wall designs already complete. The […]

Alabama was allowed to proceed with the execution of Torrey Twane McNabb Thursday night, after multiple requests for a stay were filed with the U.S. Supreme Court. McNabb’s attorneys argued that the state’s lethal injection method is inhumane. However, the Supreme Court rejected the requests, and the inmate was executed around 9:30 p.m.. As reported […]