With the August 26 Alabama municipal elections drawing close, Secretary of State Wes Allen is reminding Alabamians that the deadline to register to vote is August 11. “The right of eligible United States citizens to cast a ballot in a fair and secure election is one of the hallmarks of our constitutional republic,” Allen said. […]

State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) announced Friday that he is taking steps to repeal SB322, a bill passed earlier this year that would have allowed non-contiguous annexation to support potential resort development near Smith Lake. In a video posted to his social media channels on Friday, Gudger said the bill had become a divisive issue […]

John Daniel has been named general counsel and senior vice chancellor of the University of Alabama System, effective Aug. 1, 2025. Daniel brings to the position more than two decades of distinguished legal experience within the UA System, including 20 years in the UAB Office of Counsel, where he served as chief university counsel. Since […]

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has launched a new recreational shooting event, the John H. Wallace Pistol Challenge, which kicks off August 9th at the Etowah Public Shooting Range. The event, part of National Shooting Sports Month, offers handgun owners a chance to test their marksmanship in a competitive but low-pressure […]

More disturbing information is coming to light in the Bibb County child sex trafficking investigation, including suspected connections to gangs and Mexican cartels. According to CBS 42, federal authorities believe Andres Trejo-Velazquez is a member of the Sureños gang. Homeland Security is currently investigating whether the Bibb County sex trafficking operation was tied to a […]

A dump truck crash on Wednesday afternoon left two people injured and caused visible damage to a Target store in South Huntsville after the vehicle reportedly experienced a mechanical brake failure and slammed into a busy intersection. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Carl T. Jones Drive near the Ledges Drive intersection. According to […]

Sloss Tech 2025 wrapped up its most successful year yet, drawing a record-setting 1,392 attendees to downtown Birmingham’s historic theatre district. The annual technology conference, presented by Innovate Alabama and organized by TechBirmingham, expanded to a three-day format this year and saw a 56% increase in attendance over 2024. The event featured 95 speakers, 50 […]

Public safety remains a top priority for Alabamians, and properly equipped law enforcement agencies are key to ensuring community protection. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Department recently received nearly $600,000 in new equipment, including seven patrol trucks, body cameras, vests, and other essential gear. RELATED: Strong joins bipartisan legislation to support veterans, law enforcement The funding […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen returned to his hometown recently to deliver the keynote address at Troy University’s summer commencement ceremony, where nearly 350 graduates were honored. Allen, a Troy University alumnus who earned his Master’s degree from the institution, addressed the Class of 2025 in a ceremony held at Trojan Arena. The event […]

A new national report shows Alabama is making significant progress in expanding access to health care by drawing in more physicians from other states through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLCC). According to the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners, the state has seen a 126 percent increase in the number of medical licenses issued through […]

City officials, the Scottsboro Police Department, and residents of Jackson County remain shaken following a 21-hour manhunt that unfolded over the final weekend of July. What began as a domestic violence call quickly escalated into a high-speed police chase, a shooting that injured a law enforcement officer, and the eventual capture of the suspect after […]

As disturbing details continue to emerge in the Bibb County child sex abuse case, some local residents are reassessing troubling situations they witnessed in the past—wondering if they were unknowingly connected to the now-unfolding investigation. One former Bibb County teacher believes that may be the case. In an interview with ABC 33/40 , the educator, […]

A trial date has been officially set for March 2, 2026 in the capital murder case of Ibraheem Yazeed, the man accused of abducting and killing 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard.  According to WRBL, jury selection is scheduled to begin at the Municipal Complex in Tuskegee, a location chosen for its ability to accommodate a large jury […]

UAB Hospital has once again been named the top hospital in both Alabama and the Birmingham metro area, according to the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings released Tuesday. This marks the 12th consecutive year the hospital has received the No. 1 ranking in the state. “Being recognized as the top hospital […]

OWA Parks & Resort has announced the opening of several businesses in Downtown OWA, accompanied by the appointment of a new team leader tasked with supporting business development at the entertainment district. New businesses recently opened in Downtown OWA include Aura Adventures, Neon Rebellion, Jon Smith Subs, and Bikini Blini Bakery. The additions contribute to […]

Alabamians are devastated and in shock over the recent discovery of a hidden bunker in Bibb County used to house horrendous sex abuse crimes against children. In response, local residents are turning to faith and community for strength, gathering at multiple prayer vigils to support the victims. The abuse reportedly began as early as 2022 […]

A group of children in Sumter County will sleep a little more soundly this school year, thanks to the generosity of individuals and organizations both in Sumter County and beyond. Supporters in the rural west Alabama community have launched a new initiative to provide beds to children who don’t have one of their own. The […]

A nearly 20-hour manhunt in Scottsboro over the weekend ended Saturday night with the capture of 29-year-old Daniel Victor McCarn, following a domestic incident and officer-involved shooting that prompted a statewide Blue Alert and a massive multi-agency search effort. The incident began around 1 a.m. Saturday, July 26 when the Scottsboro Police Department responded to […]

Alabama educators and administrators received some very welcome news this weekend with the release of $50 million in frozen federal funds for essential education programs. Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Management and Budget released $21 million earmarked for afterschool and summer programs, after freezing the funds on June 30 to […]

Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate is voicing support for President Donald Trump’s push to renegotiate international trade deals, stating the tariff strategy could bring both immediate and lasting economic advantages for Alabama. In an interview with WSFA, Pate called the tariff negotiations a necessary “reset” to correct global trade policies that he says have worked […]

A tragic incident occurred in Birmingham earlier this week when a 3-year-old child was left in a hot car for several hours, resulting in his accidental death. Several news outlets reported that the victim was Keterrius “KJ” Sparks Jr. of Bessemer. At the time of the incident, the child was in the custody of the […]

The City of Montgomery and Mayor Steven Reed proudly announced on Thursday that they will soon address what they described as one of the top, most pressing requests they receive from constituents: A Ferris wheel. “Many people — both locals and tourists — have told us how great it would be to have an attraction […]

With Mobile’s first open-seat mayoral contest in two decades on the horizon, State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-District 103) is urging her opponents to take part in two televised debates ahead of the August 26 general election, according to multiple news outlets. Drummond’s campaign announced plans to work with local television, radio, and digital news outlets […]

Alabama stands to gain nearly $119.4 million in military funding under the 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Act, a bill championed by U.S. Senator Katie Britt. The legislation, which has advanced out of committee and is expected to be considered by the full Senate this week, includes direct funding for […]