Residents of Trussville handily defeated a proposed property tax increase that would have funded three major expansion projects for Trussville City Schools. According to unofficial election results released by the city on Tuesday night, reported by the Trussville Tribune, 58.02% of voters said ‘No’ to the proposed increase. Residents of nearby Fultondale also rejected a […]

Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth flexed his Birmingham roots in an address last week to the Birmingham Business Alliance. He overviewed a wealth of legislative accomplishments during the 2024 legislative session and spoke to the opportunities that are being created for the region’s business community and residents. Ainsworth praised the strides Birmingham and Jefferson County […]

While back in state for August recess, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt visited with local and regional leaders at an Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) congressional luncheon last week in Guntersville to offer updates on his work in Washington and solidify partnerships at home.  Aderholt (R-Haleyville) spoke to the importance of being fiscally responsible while collaborating […]

Monday night in Huntsville, Chairman of the Madison County Commission, Mac McCutcheon, announced he’s running for the county-wide office in November. McCutcheon was appointed in January 2023 by Governor Ivey to complete the four-year term of U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) upon his election to Congress in 2022. Although November will be his first time […]

Homewood Mayor Patrick McClusky announced his resignation from office effective November 1, 2024 in an emotional speech following a meeting of the city council. McClusky, who has served the city for 16 years, said he intends to more time with his family and pursue new opportunities. “After long discussions and some even lengthier soul searching, […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday the appointment of Anthony Lowery as the new Baldwin County Sheriff. Lowery, currently the chief deputy in the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), will succeed Sheriff Hoss Mack, who is stepping down after two decades to lead the Alabama Sheriffs Association. His law enforcement career spans 28 years, including previous […]

In preparation for the upcoming Labor Day weekend, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) announced there will be no temporary lane closures on interstate routes statewide. Effective from Friday, August 30 at 12:00 p.m. until Monday, September 2 at 11:59 a.m., ALDOT say the effort will facilitate smoother and safer travel for Alabama residents and […]

Jonathan S. Ross, a ten-year veteran of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama, announced his resignation, effective August 24, 2024, with plans to enter private practice in the Birmingham area next month. First Assistant Kevin P. Davidson will serve as Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District, effective August 25, […]

The community of Selma is grieving the loss of Morgan Academy student-athlete Caden Tellier, a 16-year-old high school football player, who passed away on Saturday after suffering a brain injury during a game. Tellier, the quarterback for Morgan Academy, sustained the injury during the third quarter of Friday night’s home game against Southern Academy. He […]

A 26-year-old from Irondale, Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, pleaded guilty today to detonating a shrapnel-filled explosive device outside the Alabama Attorney General’s Office in February. Surveillance footage showed Calvert placing stickers on government buildings, including the Alabama State House, with phrases like “Support your local Antifa” and “Topple all hierarchies,” shortly before the attack. After […]

Alabama businessman and philanthropist Jimmy Rane is being formally welcomed to the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, the entity tasked with planning commemorations and celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Rane was appointed by U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) earlier this month. Rane, Chairman and CEO of Great Southern […]

NBA Hall of Famer and Emmy Award-winning sports analyst Charles Barkley praised Alabama’s community colleges as essential pathways to career opportunities during a visit to Southern Union State Community College on Friday. Barkley, an Auburn University alum, emphasized the role of these institutions in improving lives and strengthening communities across the state. Barkley visited the […]

Alabama State Rep. Debbie Wood (R-Valley) has pre-filed a bill to safeguard the integrity and transparency of elections in the state. The “Alabama Post-Election Audit Act” would require a post-election audit to be conducted after every county and statewide general election. Rep. Wood, in her third year introducing the bill, says the practice is common […]

Earlier this summer, Alabama Fiber Network, responsible for deploying critical middle-mile infrastructure throughout all 67 counties of the state, announced the selection of its inaugural CEO, Terry Metze. Since then, Mr. Metze has been focused on building out the organization, AFN reports. “I am proud that some of the brightest professionals in the telecommunications industry […]

Alabama House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) announced on Thursday that State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) and State Rep. Kerry “Bubba” Underwood (R-Tuscumbia) will serve as co-chairmen of the House Republican Caucus Platform Committee. The committee plays a large role in determining the bills, measures, resolutions, and initiatives that will be included in the House […]

A group of Alabama business and elected officials visited the South Alabama Mega Site recently where they toured the construction site of the Novelis aluminum recycling and rolling mill. Novelis broke ground on the development in 2022, which marked a major milestone for Baldwin County as a historic economic development win for the state. Currently, […]

A groundbreaking event today in Baldwin County celebrated phase one of a 900-acre industrial development project that will eventually provide 12 million square feet of Class A industrial space to become the largest and closest site to the Port of Mobile. Elected officials and local business leaders shared the excitement today in Loxley as ground […]

Forbes released its annual “Best-In-State Employers” for each state, in partnership with market research firm Statista for the year 2024. According to Forbes, more than 160,000 employees working for companies with at least 500 people within the United States were surveyed. Participants were asked how likely they were to recommend their employer on a scale […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation, a statewide political powerhouse, announced this week they will host a bipartisan campaign school for prospective and incumbent candidates interested in running for elected office. The one-day training will take place on October 1 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Alfa Insurance Co. home office in Montgomery. “This school […]

On Monday, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced temporary restraining orders (TRO) have been obtained against five illegal gambling facilities in Selma. According to his office, pursuant to the TROs, the facilities must cease all operations, the property cannot be used or accessed, and there can be no further financial transactions connected with the facility […]

On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey announced her recent appointments to the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS) Board. The school will offer in-state Alabama students across all 67 counties training to enter an in-demand medical career post-graduation or after continued higher education learning. The establishing legislation for the ASHS also creates the Alabama School of […]

Shomari Figures, candidate for Alabama’s newly-drawn 2nd Congressional District will address the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night from Chicago, Illinois, according to a news release from his campaign. Vice President Kamala Harris, now the party’s nominee for President, is expected to speak later that night. DNC events begin today, with primetime speech performances scheduled […]

A new congressionally directed grant totaling $4.2 million will enable the City of Birmingham to purchase additional cameras and install them in high-crime areas. According to Sen. Britt’s office, the funds will also be used by the city’s Real Time Crime Center to support local and state law enforcement officers and their ability to respond […]

Alabama’s two U.S. Senators, Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt, are commending the state’s leadership in the forest products industry after a recent study by Jacksonville State University’s Center for Economic Development and Business Research indicated that the industry supports more than 123,000 jobs and contributes $36 billion annually to the state’s economy. “Almost every wood […]