The Electric Cooperatives of Alabama Political Action Committee has announced its endorsement of House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R–Rainsville) for re-election, praising his leadership and deep ties to rural energy. The PAC, which serves as the political arm of the Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives (AREA), represents electric co-ops across the state. Its board of […]

Federal authorities in Arizona have arrested a man accused of mailing 25 pounds of Carfentanil—one of the deadliest opioids in existence—to Alabama, according to WBRC. Nineteen-year-old Ignacio Miguel Tirado-Castillo was indicted in May on charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a fentanyl analogue and attempt to distribute a fentanyl analogue. He now […]

Last weekend, the City of Northport celebrated the opening of River Run Park, a sports complex city leaders describe as a place for families, youth, and future champions. The new park features nine tournament-ready baseball and softball fields, positioning Northport as a hub for regional athletics. City officials have said this is only the beginning, […]

Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth has endorsed Garrett Dixon for the open House District 38 seat, calling him “exactly the kind of person we need serving in Montgomery.” Ainsworth announced his support on Facebook and X, praising Dixon’s conservative values and their shared background in the Alabama Farmers Federation. “Garrett Dixon is EXACTLY the kind […]

After the death of her 19-year-old son in a DUI crash, an Alabama mother is campaigning to change the state’s Youthful Offender law. Nolan McDavid, a University of South Alabama student, was killed in November last year, when a 17-year-old crossed the center line on Lott Road at an estimated 117 mph, striking McDavid’s vehicle […]

Hoover officials are condemning threats and slurs aimed at City Council candidate Tanveer Patel, as police and federal investigators review a wave of harassment tied to next week’s election. According to CBS 42, Hoover Police and the FBI were notified after Patel reported receiving online messages that included racial insults and death threats. Patel, a […]

A coalition of ten Hoover City Council candidates, led by transparency advocate Robin Schultz, is pledging to demand a comprehensive state audit of the city’s finances on their first day in office if elected. Schultz, founder of The Hoover Channel and a long-time voice for accountability, spearheaded the effort after a city-commissioned forensic review revealed […]

A rare hadrosaur tooth dating back roughly 84 million years has been discovered in Greene County, Alabama, during a fossil excursion hosted by the Alabama Museum of Natural History. According to the museum, Dr. John Friel, the museum’s director, found the fossil on July 26 while exploring a gravel bar in a creek on private […]

The United Way of West Alabama has set its most ambitious fundraising target in history, announcing a $4.8 million goal for its 2025 campaign. The effort, unveiled during a kickoff luncheon at the Bryant Conference Center, drew hundreds of supporters from across the region. The nonprofit serves residents in a nine-county area and distributes funds […]

Eili Beck, along with his father Christopher and uncles, Ryan Speir and Brian Miller, captured a mammoth of an alligator from the West Central Alligator Management Area on August 14, 2025. Along with their catch, a record 23 alligators were harvested that night. According to the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division, the Beck family’s […]

Tuscaloosa’s Children’s Hands-On Museum (CHOM), a downtown fixture for nearly four decades, will close its doors for the final time on August 1. The museum will transition into IGNITE at the Saban Center, a new learning hub focused on discovery, innovation, and lifelong learning. The announcement launches a year-long campaign, “Celebrating 40 Years of CHOM’s […]

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Edward Markey (D-Mass.), co-chairs of the United States Senate Youth Program, announced that state Departments of Education are now accepting applications for the program’s 64th annual Washington Week, scheduled for March 7-14, 2026. Two Alabama high school students will be chosen to represent the state in Washington, D.C., during […]

After 21 years under the leadership of Mayor Gary Fuller, Opelika is preparing for a change. On Tuesday, voters will head to the polls to decide between Herman G. Barnes III, Raven Harvis, and Eddie Smith marking the city’s first open mayoral race in a generation. Before entering public office, Fuller built a career in […]

Drivers traveling on U.S. 231 near Alabama 174 north of Pell City are once again facing an added danger – a sinkhole. For the third time in less than a month, the sinkhole has reopened, posing potential hazards for unsuspecting motorists. The issue has resulted in the road being closed or partially closed at different […]

The Alabama Public Charter School Commission has again rejected a proposal from the Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School (AAHS) to open a Birmingham campus, marking the second denial for the project in less than a year. Commissioners voted against the application during their August 11 meeting, citing concerns over enrollment, student retention, and a […]

When U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville visited a Rotary meeting in Dothan earlier this week, his agenda included more than just a speech and handshakes. He also carried a wooden shadow box, a carefully prepared gift for his Regional Director, John Ferguson, that initially left Ferguson without words. Inside the handcrafted case was a neatly folded […]

Efforts to deepen and widen the Port of Mobile’s ship channel are drawing both strong support and determined opposition. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is carrying out the project to accommodate larger vessels, a move backed by the Alabama Port Authority and business advocates who point to the port’s role as a key economic […]

Huntsville isn’t just growing—it’s welcoming the equivalent of a small neighborhood every month. As of July 1, the Rocket City’s estimated population reached 249,102, a 15.9% increase since the 2020 Census. That’s 18 new residents a day, with 34,000 people choosing Huntsville as their hometown over the past five years. According to the City and […]

Workers at the Navistar engine plant in Huntsville have voted against forming a union, ending a closely watched organizing effort backed by the North Alabama Area Labor Council and the United Auto Workers (UAW). According to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), 228 workers were eligible to vote in Thursday’s election. Of the ballots counted, […]

An Alabama priest has stepped away from his parish duties while church officials investigate allegations of sexual misconduct dating back more than a decade. Rev. Robert Sullivan, pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Homewood, is barred from public ministry while the Diocese of Birmingham reviews claims that he entered into a sexual […]

A routine night aboard the 40-foot Prime Time quickly turned into an epic fishing saga during the Mobile Big Game Fishing Club’s annual Billfish Limited tournament in early August. What started as a sleep-ready drift in the early morning hours suddenly became a full-on showdown, with a rare deep-water fish setting the stage for a […]

On Tuesday, the Birmingham City Council voted to move forward with the third and final phase of the “Home for All” plan, a 2023 initiative aimed at reducing homelessness. The final stage will fund the construction of 14 micro-shelters and an on-site office at the Faith Chapel Care Center in downtown Birmingham. When the plan […]

The Poarch Creek Indians have received the 2025 Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award from the Scouting America – Mobile Area Council. The award was presented on August 7 at the headquarters of Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama. The national award recognizes individuals and organizations that have provided outstanding service in creating and implementing opportunities […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is highlighting major legislative wins during her first seven months in the 119th Congress, pointing to progress in border security, infrastructure, family support, and economic development. Soon to be the ranking senator from Alabama, Britt serves on the Senate Judiciary, Appropriations, Banking, and Rules committees. “Each and every day in the […]