April 27, 2011, is a day that will never be forgotten in Alabama. A series of 62 tornadoes tore through Alabama in three waves across 35 of the state’s 67 counties, leaving a path of destruction in their wake. The storms claimed the lives of 254 Alabamians and injured more than 2,000 others. The cities […]

Multiple school choice proposals made their debut in committee meetings across both chambers at the state house on Wednesday.  Three committees that took up the bills also served as public hearings, meaning no votes were taken. The hearings drew turnout from educators, advocates and insiders — who are all gauging the tone of the Legislature’s […]

If you work more than 40 hours a week in Alabama, your overtime paycheck might look a lot healthier if a new proposal is signed into law. The Alabama House Ways & Means Education Committee moved forward a bill Tuesday that would un-tax work performed in excess of 40 hours in any week from being […]

On April 15, a shooting at a Sweet 16 birthday party in downtown Dadeville left four people dead and more than 30 wounded.  Six people were arrested in the following days and each were charged with four counts of reckless murder: Johnny Letron Brown, 20; Tyreese “Ty Reik” McCullough, 17; Travis McCullough, 16; Wilson LaMar […]

It’s often said the Legislature is technically only required to do one thing each session: Pass a budget. On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives unanimously passed a General Fund budget, on track for a 6% increase in spending from the previous year, making it the largest budget in state history.  Gov. Kay Ivey proposed […]

A bill has been introduced that would give local school boards more flexibility over required instructional days throughout the year. If passed, districts would have the option to include an additional 30 days of instruction on top of the existing 180 days per year. That would open the door to a year-round school calendar. But […]

President Joe Biden announced Tuesday he’ll seek another term, extending his lurch as America’s oldest president. In a three-minute video announcement, he asked for voters to help him finish the job he started four years ago. Several elected officials in Alabama questioned what kind of job that is. Here’s what they said: Lt. Gov. Will […]

In demand, no-cost, rapid training — is starting this week on 24 campuses across the state. That’s the message Alabama’s Community College System wants to get across to students and job-seekers alike. Salaries and demand for fiber optic technicians and installers are on the rise. Thanks to funding from the Alabama Legislature, the Skills for […]

As the risk of backlash and boycotts further cripples nationwide sales of Bud Light in response to its controversial partnership with a transgender influencer – America’s female Republican governors – including Gov. Kay Ivey – rolled out some new branding of their own. Gov. Sarah Sanders (R-Arkansas) announced the new line of koozies, saying, “Real […]

Broadcasting legend Eli Gold can’t wait to get back into the booth. He’s kept our attention for more than 35 years as the voice of the Crimson Tide. Last Friday, we heard a sound just as sweet as “Touchdown, Alabama!” – Eli rang the bell to signify the completion of his cancer treatment. His colleague […]

Dr. Barbara Cooper, secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education,  has resigned, following direction from Gov. Kay Ivey over “concerning content in a Pre-K educator resource book” that was approved by Cooper. According to a release from the governor’s office this afternoon, the book “contained a woke agenda, invokes ideas for teachers that […]

When it comes to Alabama’s tool kit of economic incentives, plenty of praise comes from lawmakers and state leaders. But local economic developers — in particular, mayors — are on the front lines of bringing business into the state and creating jobs. Following the renewal and expansion of the Alabama Jobs Act and Growing Alabama […]

The latest unemployment rate hit a record low of 2.3% for March, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. That figure is down from February’s 2.5% and also below March 2022’s rate of 2.5%. “We’re almost a quarter into 2023, and we are already seeing record-breaking success when it comes to Alabama’s economy,” said Ivey. March’s rate […]

The University of Alabama coordinates closely with law enforcement agencies spanning the local, state and federal levels. Especially on gameday.  This week, the partnership between campus and local departments centralized further. Authorities said the added headquarters is just one step to make the downtown Strip and surrounding area safer. In addition to routine 24/7 patrols, […]

All four components of the landmark renewal and expansion of Alabama’s economic incentives program passed the Alabama Senate today. The package’s counterpart bills passed the House unanimously last week. Gov. Kay Ivey signed off on all this afternoon. Today’s passage marks a key victory for what Ivey coined in her State of the State Address […]

Two teenage brothers from Tuskegee have been charged with four counts of reckless murder each in connection to the Dadeville shooting that left four dead and 32 injured. In a press conference this morning, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency announced Ty Reik McCullough, 17, and Travis McCullough, 16, were both officially charged. Tuskegee is about […]

Those who had a loved one in the hospital in recent years know how heartbreaking it can be to not be guaranteed access by their side – especially in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. A law went into effect Tuesday that will allow more visitation freedom in Alabama healthcare facilities. Patients will be able […]

The “mama on a mission” has apparently taken Washington by storm. According to a poll by Morning Consult, Sen. Katie Britt is the most popular GOP senator among the freshman class, with the widest margin between her approvals and disapprovals (plus-27% net). More powerfully, Britt (R-Montgomery) maintains the lowest disapproval rating of any member of […]

The Alabama House of Representatives advanced a bill that would send high school graduates into the real world with a deeper understanding of financial literacy and personal money management. If passed by the Senate and signed by the governor, the law would implement the standards in ninth-grade classrooms during the 2024-2025 school year. The bill, […]

Brave men and women who work long hours at a moment’s notice to keep the lights on for Alabamians are being honored this week. Lineman Appreciation Day recognizes the contributions of the people who protect public safety and ensure that Alabamians have reliable electricity. In 2014, Lineman Appreciation Day was designated as the first Monday […]

A new documentary released by Forbes profiles a larger-than-life figure we know well here in Alabama: Jimmy Rane. Over the past half century, Rane scaled a small, backyard lumber treating business into the United States’ largest producer of pressure-treated lumber, bringing in $2 billion per year. The documentary offers a look into the ingenious marketing […]

The situation in Dadeville, which left 4 dead and 28 wounded, is still largely a mystery as of Monday morning. According to authorities, the shooting occurred at approximately 10:35 p.m. Saturday during a birthday celebration in the 200 block of Broadnax Street. Two news conferences Sunday did not confirm details about suspects, shooter motivations, or […]

State law enforcement, the FBI and DEA deployed across Jefferson County this week in a coordinated raid on 14 bingo halls — and it’s likely not going to be the last. “Allowing illegal activity to operate freely in broad daylight is offensive to the rule of law and we aren’t going to tolerate it,” Attorney […]

A new campaign is charging up support from drivers across the state. The Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition debuted an official Alabama license plate available for pre-commitments now. With new manufacturers taking electric vehicles to market and it being easier than ever to make the switch, a lot of Alabamians are starting to ask good questions. […]