What began as heartbreak is now becoming a mission to protect Alabama’s children. On Wednesday, State Rep. David Faulkner (R-Mountain Brook) filed HB381, entitled the “Sarah Marsh Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act,” named after the 8-year-old Mountain Brook girl who was tragically killed last summer in the Texas floods.  Governor Ivey is backing the new legislation with […]

The Veterans Mental Health Steering Committee announced a grant program that will give Alabama veterans 24/7, year-round access to mental health support. Uwill, a national mental health and wellness platform, was awarded a grant and is rolling out a program providing immediate, confidential mental health and wellness support to Alabama’s veterans. The company developed the […]

A major philanthropic gift is helping drive momentum behind Tuscaloosa Academy’s Building Excellence Capital Campaign, courtesy of Chloé and Ric Mayers. Tuscaloosa Academy’s Building Excellence campaign aims to address longstanding facility limitations by constructing a modern athletic center that can better support the school’s growing academic and athletic programs. Ric Mayers, a real estate developer […]

For decades, Alabamians have turned to James Spann when storms turn deadly — now, the nation is hearing his story. The longtime ABC 33/40 chief meteorologist appeared on Fox Weather’s “Chillin’ with Bob Van Dillen” this week, discussing the moments that shaped his career and his ongoing mission to protect lives during severe weather. Van […]

Ella Cook, a college student from Mountain Brook was shot and killed this past weekend at Brown University, and Governor Ivey is directing  flags to be flown at half-staff to honor her. Governor Kay Ivey made the announcement on Monday afternoon saying, “I hereby authorize flags be flown at half-staff effective immediately on the grounds […]