Alabama Supreme Court Justice Tom Parker released a TV advertisement on Monday in a final attempt to appeal to Alabama voters as he vies to become the court’s next chief justice. “It’s an invasion,” the advertisement opens. “What happens if they make it to Alabama?” Watch:

A Vietnam veteran in Prattville, Alabama, whose father served in the “Great War,” is being honored with a special medal. Per a WSFA report, the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame will honor 85-year-old George Partridge this weekend with the Medal of Valor for his bravery in Vietnam. “I don’t think what I did was special,” Partridge […]

On Tuesday, Alabama Democratic gubernatorial candidate Walt Maddox insinuated that Alabama was “near the bottom” under the leadership of Republican Gov. Kay Ivey. “This is really about the governor has defined she likes where Alabama is. I’m not satisfied at being at or near the bottom,” Maddox told reporters at the Downtown Huntsville Rotary Club, per […]

On Tuesday, Auburn University launched an educational complex in Gulf Shores with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a tour of the new facility. The Auburn University Educational Complex is a 24,000-square-foot  facility that will offer veterinary care, aviation instruction, research administration and Alabama Extension support for that region. The most important asset to the facility will […]

Rabbi Stephen Listfield of Huntsville Conservative Synagogue is mourning the loss of the 11 lives lost in the tragic shooting that took place in Pittsburgh on Saturday. Listfield, a rabbi at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh nine years ago, knew six of the victims killed in the mass shooting. “We pray and we […]

The Auburn Student Veterans Association and Alabama’s Campus Veterans Association are uniting as one to raise awareness for the 22 veterans lost each day to suicide by marching from Auburn to Tuscaloosa for the Iron Bowl. The 150-mile Iron Bowl Ruck March, which will begin at Jordan Hare Stadium in Auburn on November 21 and […]

TUSCALOOSA — On Tuesday, a group of pro-life individuals gathered outside of the West Alabama Women’s Center in an attempt to help women understand the impact of having an abortion. Amanda Delaluz, who stands outside of the clinic almost every day, said she often travels to Montgomery to help persuade young women from getting an […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall led a group of 13 states in filing an amicus brief this week to the U.S. Supreme Court to support the City of Pensacola’s right to maintain a historic cross in a downtown public park. “At issue is the right of the City of Pensacola to keep a public landmark […]

Researchers at Auburn University are leading a $2 million U.S. Department of Energy initiative to improve fuel efficiency and economy. As part of the program, the researchers will create a bio-based fuel additive that can blend with diesel fuel to reduce soot and greenhouse gas emissions and provide cleaner vehicle operation in cold weather. The […]

On Tuesday, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall hosted nearly 900 law enforcement officials from across the state at the 19th annual Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Summit held at Frazer United Methodist Church in Montgomery. Attorney General Marshall kicked off the summit by thanking the attendees and discussed challenges facing police officers, sheriff’s offices and state […]

Shelter dogs from Birmingham are getting a new start after they boarded a plane and were flown to New Jersey. A partnership between the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, Greater Good, and Wings Of Rescue made the safe transportation of 50 dogs possible.

After hearing the news on Friday of Pastor Andrew Brunson’s release from a prison in Turkey, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released a statement giving thanks to God and praising the Trump administration. “I’m so thankful for the release of American Pastor Andrew Brunson from prison in Turkey.  He was detained simply for practicing his Christian […]

On Friday, Airbnb announced that it would be expanding its Open Homes Program to areas in Alabama impacted by Hurricane Michael through its Disaster Response and Relief Team. The Open Homes program allows the opportunity for those that have been displaced, as well as those assisting in recovery efforts, to find temporary accommodations with local hosts […]

Engineering researchers at the University of Alabama are introducing a solution to prevent children and pets from dying while being trapped inside a hot car. The patent-pending device monitors carbon dioxide levels from human breath, temperature and car movement and can send an alert to a cell phone when the human or animal inside a […]

Editor’s note: This article has been updated to include a statement from Rep. Mike Rogers’ spokeswoman. See update below. U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) is reportedly a leading contender in becoming the head of the U.S. Air Force, according to a ForeignPolicy.com report. Rogers, who has been an outspoken advocate for the establishment of a […]

A Birmingham firefighter who sustained injuries while on the job is receiving help from other fire departments. Lieutenant Greg Price’s leg injuries are so severe that he will need a second surgery to ensure that he recovers properly. ABC 33/40 spoke with firefighters from other local fire departments about the assistance Price is receiving from […]

An Alabama record has been set as Daniel White weighed in his 288-pound watermelon at the 2018 Pumpkin and Watermelon Weigh-Off at Bear Wallow Farm in Nancy, KY. Per a WHNT report, the watermelon, which White had been growing since April, was grown on White’s 30-acre farm in Battleground, AL, and is named Don. White also […]

After a press conference about Alabama’s new Security Operations Center and cybersecurity website, Gov. Kay Ivey spoke with reporters about the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Ivey was asked whether or not she supported Kavanaugh’s confirmation and if she supported the FBI investigation into Kavanaugh following his hearing last week.

The Geneva County Commission has placed the Geneva County School system in a bind after it pulled funds committed to the school resource officer (SRO) program. Per a Dothan Eagle report, the county commission voted in June to give $15,000 to the SRO program this year, including an additional $60,000 next year. After commissioners found that […]

Magic was in the air as Mileena Painter attended her school’s football game Tuesday night in Pell City. Per a report by WBRC, Mileena, who has been fighting Leukemia since August 2017, was left in awe after a balloon release revealed Make-A-Wish had granted her wish of a trip to Disney World and Universal Studios. […]

On Friday, Congressman Robert Aderholt announced that more than $1.1 million would be given to community health centers in Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District in order to combat the deadly opioid crisis. “The United States is currently addressing a crisis which shows no discrimination. People of all races, ethnicities, geographic regions and socio-economic classes are impacted by […]

While many are enrolling in four-year institutions across the country, Alabama is seeing a rise in the number of students enrolling in career technical careers that could lead to well-paying jobs. According to the State Department of Education, more than 27,000 students in Alabama earned career technical education credentials within the last school year. Many […]

As the gubernatorial election for the state of Alabama draws near, Alabama House Speaker Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) weighed in on Republican Gov. Kay Ivey’s decision to not debate her Democratic challenger Walt Maddox, despite the Tuscaloosa mayor’s pleas. McCutcheon said Ivey, who chose to not debate any of her three Republican challengers before the primary, […]

Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) announced on Monday his bill to provide school officials with better information regarding students concerning school safety. The Make Schools Safer Act ensures that the Director of the Institute of Education Sciences includes studies and resources surrounding school safety and mental health in the What Works Clearinghouse, which educators, counselors and […]