A New York Times opinion column is putting Alabama’s public schools in the national spotlight, praising the state as a national leader in post-pandemic academic recovery and pointing to its accountability and early literacy policies as a model other states could follow. Opinion columnist Nicholas Kristof wrote that Alabama — along with Mississippi and Louisiana […]

Alabama’s two U.S. senators are backing new bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing transparency in the prescription drug supply chain by requiring country-of-origin labeling on medications and their key ingredients. U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) have joined colleagues in introducing the Consumer Labeling for Enhanced API Reporting and Legitimate Accountability for Base […]

South Alabama’s industrial recruitment momentum continued this week. J&M Industries, Inc. — a Louisiana-based parent company of four subsidiaries producing food packaging, industrial-grade tarps and covers — plans to open a new manufacturing and distribution facility in the Houston County Distribution Park near Dothan. According to a Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce release, the project […]

Thomas Govan, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, is now pending confirmation by the full U.S. Senate after advancing out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. The committee voted during an executive business meeting in Washington, D.C. to move Govan’s nomination forward, sending it to the Senate […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has named U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant Antonio Parker of Montgomery as his February “Veteran of the Month,” elevating Parker’s decades of service in uniform — and the way he’s continued serving others long after retirement. Tuberville made the monthly recognition in a video statement praising Parker as an example […]

For high school athletes and families in Scottsboro, as well as across Alabama, athletic classification isn’t just a number — it helps determine who teams compete against and the level of competition they face each season. That backdrop is at the center of a dispute now unfolding between Scottsboro City Schools and the Alabama High […]

Officials with the University of Alabama System and UAH, its Huntsville campus, are praising are praising U.S. Senator Katie Britt and U.S. Rep. Dale Strong for securing federal funding support tied to the university’s Exploration Plaza expansion — backing they say will accelerate research, innovation, and student opportunity in Huntsville. “We are extremely grateful to […]

A small-town Alabama student with big ambitions in spaceflight and rocket engineering is receiving national recognition for his early achievements in aerospace research and experimentation. Clayton Dalton, a senior at Sylvania High School in northeast Alabama, has been named a 2026 Keynote Scholarship runner-up by the National Space Club and Foundation and will receive a […]

As February begins, many Alabamians start planning how to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The state offers a wide range of romantic destinations, and one Orange Beach restaurant has earned national recognition — Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort has been named to OpenTable’s 2026 Top 100 Romantic Restaurants list. According to OpenTable, the annual list is compiled […]

The Alabama Retail PAC, the political action committee affiliated with the Alabama Retail Association, has announced its endorsements for the 2026 election cycle, backing candidates for statewide, judicial, legislative, and constitutional offices across Alabama. According to the organization, its endorsements focus on candidates it believes understand the role retail plays in Alabama’s economy and support […]

Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham has been named the National Sheriffs’ Association Sheriff of the Year for 2026, one of the highest distinctions awarded to a sheriff nationwide. The Alabama Sheriffs Association announced the recognition, noting that the award honors outstanding leadership and service among more than 3,000 sheriffs nationwide. “The Alabama Sheriffs Association proudly […]

Alabama’s international migration fell by roughly 60% over the past year, according to a new population analysis from the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA), reflecting a broader national slowdown in immigration-driven growth. The report, based on the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 2024 through July 2025, found that international migration to […]

More than 500 schools across Alabama have been designated Semiquincentennial Schools, according to an announcement from the USA Alabama Semiquincentennial Commission and American Village. The designation includes public, private, parochial, and home schools that have met program standards tied to the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The Semiquincentennial School program […]

Montgomery TechLab is building on growing momentum in Alabama’s defense and technology sectors with the launch of the second cohort of its MTL Defense Accelerator, welcoming five early-stage companies focused on dual-use technologies ranging from artificial intelligence to cybersecurity, advanced materials, autonomy, and energy infrastructure. Announced Jan. 21, the eight-week accelerator is designed to help […]

A fatal police chase involving Priceville officer Garry Chapman — the son of reality TV star “Dog the Bounty Hunter” — is now at the center of both a federal lawsuit and a new push in the Alabama Legislature to tighten rules for high-speed pursuits. On the night of September 6, 2025, Chapman attempted to […]

Evans Meats & Seafood has completed its move into a larger facility in Birmingham, marking a significant step forward for the longtime family-owned distributor as it continues expanding across the Southeast. The company relocated operations to a 116,000-square-foot warehouse on Messer Airport Highway after purchasing the property for $2.625 million. The transition into the new […]

For Mobile native Bryant Thomas, stepping onto the “American Idol” stage meant more than an audition. The singer-songwriter, who built an online following while remaining unseen on camera, finally revealed himself during his Nashville audition, earning a golden ticket to Hollywood and proposing to his girlfriend moments later in a segment that quickly drew attention […]

Cullman County high school students participated in a voter registration tour this month led by State Rep. Cindy Myrex (R-Cullman) and political commentator Brilyn Hollyhand to encourage eligible seniors to register to vote. Hollyhand visited seven high schools across the county during the first week of the tour, speaking with students and providing information on […]

Rising lawsuits and large jury verdicts are driving up liability insurance costs across Alabama, according to a new Alabama Department of Insurance report that found claim severity has surged far faster than inflation over the past four years. The findings come as business groups and legal advocates continue to debate whether Alabama should pursue tort […]

Alabama will play an even bigger role in America’s missile-defense industry after Lockheed Martin announced today they will quadruple production of THAAD interceptor missiles. Lockheed reports the company reached a framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War to increase THAAD interceptor production from 96 per year to 400 per year over the next seven […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed HB181, a measure aimed at limiting the disposal of dredged material in Mobile Bay while maintaining dredging operations critical to the Port of Mobile and Alabama’s coastal economy. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise), will restrict the practice of thin-layer dredge disposal, commonly […]

Alabama is reinforcing its role as a regional leader in advanced medical care after The University of Alabama at Birmingham performed the Southeast’s first robotic kidney transplant earlier this month, a milestone that could expand access to lifesaving procedures as the demand for organ transplants continues to grow nationwide. According to federal transplant data, more […]

Governor Kay Ivey highlighted an Alabama family this week using the state’s CHOOSE Act education savings account program, introducing 4th grader Charlie Perkins and his grandmother and guardian, Susan Stacy, as an example of how the initiative is expanding educational opportunities across the state. “The CHOOSE Act is for all kinds of Alabama families,” Ivey […]

The James Houston Center for Faith and Successful Aging is honoring the life and legacy of its founder, Dr. Michael “Mike” Wayne Parker. Parker’s lifelong work shaped how churches, communities, and professionals care for older adults and their families. A Birmingham native, Parker devoted his life to service, scholarship, and faith-driven advocacy, helping to frame […]