Chris' Famous Hotdogs has been sold, but its rich history and charm in downtown Montgomery will continue under new management.

Manufacture Alabama has endorsed State Senator Jack Williams (R-Wilmer) for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries.

The extension of the pier to 200 feet is made possible by an ADECA-administered federal LWCF grant of $250,000.

Fairhope, Alabama mourns former Mayor James P. Nix, dies at 88 after 28 years transforming the city. Service on Oct. 18 at Nix Senior Center.

Alabama’s Port of Mobile opens 50-foot channel, now Gulf of America’s deepest container port—boosting trade, jobs and growth.

The last time a U.S. President played the lead role in a major release of international hostages was January 1981. President Ronald Reagan was in office. By his position and firmness as President-elect, the holders of the American hostages in Lebanon knew they needed to release their captives as soon as the Reagan administration took […]

Celebrate Alabama this Saturday at the Oak Grove Fall Festival in Sylacauga with free live music from top Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band Symple Man Revival. Enjoy classic hits like “Free Bird” and “Sweet Home Alabama,” plus arts and crafts, food vendors, train rides, a car show, and family fun—all for free.

There is an open seat for the U.S. House of Representatives across the nine South Alabama counties of Alabama’s 1st Congressional District. Rather than running for a comfortable re-election bid, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is seeking the open seat for the U.S. Senate being left by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) in 2026, who […]

The Petroleum and Convenience Marketers Association of Alabama announced its endorsement of Jack Williams in his campaign for Ag Commissioner.

Two influential statewide organizations have endorsed Vestavia Hills attorney Derek Chen for the open position of State Auditor. Chen picked up endorsements of Manufacture Alabama and the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA). This is Chen’s first political race. He previously worked in the Alabama Secretary of State’s office and the Tuscaloosa District Attorney’s office. He holds […]

In a news conference the day after the mass shooting in Montgomery, Mayor Steven Reed had an unusual bit of advice for would-be shooters.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says he will revisit “the state’s authority over its capital,” after a Saturday mass shooting.

115-year-old Alabama staple, Dobbs BBQ, shuts down in Dothan. The famous eatery operated its last day Sunday.

The Alabama Forestry Association has endorsed Montgomery real estate attorney and former Republican nominee for U.S. Congress, Caroleene Dobson, for Secretary of State. Dobson is running in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary for the open Secretary of State seat. She faces State Auditor Andrew Sorrell. “Fair, transparent and honest elections are the cornerstone of […]

A new professional men’s choral group debuts tomorrow, Friday, October 3. ‘Southern Echos Chorale’ is an independent men’s chorale ensemble, an all-Alabama all-men’s group. Their first gig is a big one – the largest Catholic church in the state of Alabama – the Cathedral-Basilica of Immaculate Conception. It is located at 2 Claiborne Street across […]

Steve Marshall on potential Paul Finebaum bid for U.S. Senate: 'I'm sure that voters of Alabama will have a response' to past comments about President Trump

Alabama’s largest farmers’ organization, the Alabama Farmers’ Federation (ALFA), has released its endorsements in the 2026 statewide races.

A new type award invented by Sylacauga sculptor Craigger Browne.

Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. George E. Hardy, last living combat pilot from the Tuskegee Airman, dies at the age of 100.

Tom Walker, the visionary, founder and longtime operator of American Village in Montevallo, died on Thursday.

Former schoolteacher, administrator and coach Dr. Matt Hubbard has been elected Mayor of Sylacauga by 46 votes.

In a close race, challenger Mike Densmore defeated incumbent Mayor Woody Baird in Tuesday’s runoff election in Alexander City by 58 votes.

Mobile has a vital election to replace 12-year Mayor Sandy Stimpson, who is not seeking re-election for a fourth term. The runoff election between State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) and former District Court Judge Spiro Cheriogotis is expected to be close. Mobile voters reported problems Tuesday when some were flagged as “inactive” and initially prevented […]

Remember the name – Brenden Bartholomew. Football fans will likely hear the name again – and again – as the 2025 Alabama high school football season progresses. And they may hear it again in the playoffs. And again during recruiting by the colleges. And at the college level – who knows? At Friday night’s high […]