The City of Helena continues to consider a 1% sales tax increase that could generate approximately $2 million for the city’s annual budget. The topic was discussed at a recent meeting of the Helena City Council. According to WBRC, City Councilman Andy Healy agreed that nobody wants to raise taxes. He told the news outlet, […]

The recently formed nonprofit, The Renewal Project, has announced its official launch this month with a mission to provide financial assistance to Alabamians seeking mental or behavioral health care, including services for substance abuse recovery. The groundbreaking organization looks to address the most constant barrier to reliable care for these patients: cost. The Renewal Project […]

In response to the recent unrest in California involving anti-ICE protests, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)  joined with U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Ted Budd (R-NC), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in introducing the Safe and Open Streets Act. The legislation, according to the lawmakers, would make it a federal crime to intentionally […]

The Bessemer Planning and Zoning Commission voted  Tuesday to recommend a zoning text amendment and a rezoning request that would allow a hyperscale data center project to move forward on more than 670 acres off Rock Mountain Lake Road. The proposal, submitted by Logistics Land Investments, includes the development of a multi-building technology campus on […]

In December, Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation setting the special election date of June 24 to fill the Alabama District Five Senate seat. Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed previously held the position before leaving the office to serve as Ivey’s Senior Advisor to Workforce Transformation. Today, Northwest Alabama residents will go to the […]

Ibraheem Yazeed, who is accused of kidnapping and murdering Aniah Blanchard of Homewood approximately six years ago, is scheduled to appear today for a status hearing before retired Justice Tom F. Young. Justice Young took over the case due to the requirements of the Speedy Trial Act, which was recently enacted to ensure victims receive […]

The Alabama Statewide Health Coordinating Council (SHCC) took significant steps this month toward expanding medical services in key areas of need across the state, including mental health, geriatric care, and rehabilitation. According to Alabama Political Reporter (APR), the proposals were reviewed and approved during the SHCC’s June meeting, as part of the state’s broader efforts […]

Alabama’s 2025 municipal elections are drawing near, with key deadlines and election dates confirmed by the Alabama League of Municipalities’ 2025 Elections Manual and accompanying calendar. Candidates for city office began qualifying on June 10 following publication of the official election notice by local city governments. The deadline to qualify is 5:00 p.m. on June […]

Huntsville Hospital is expanding access to specialty care across the Tennessee Valley through a new telemedicine program launched earlier this year. According to Huntsville Hospital, the initiative began in February 2025, focusing on behavioral health services, and later expanded to include neurological care, including 24/7 stroke assessment. The program utilizes state-of-the-art telemedicine carts and Wi-Fi […]

The Alabama Republican Party has officially named Tuscaloosa City Councilman Norman Crow as its nominee in the upcoming special election for House District 63. The Party announced the selection in a Facebook post on Monday, praising Crow’s record of conservative leadership and public service. “Congratulations to Tuscaloosa City Councilman Norman Crow on becoming the official […]

When Floyd and Marcia Jackson moved back to Fort Payne in early 2024 to open a new location of Rib Shak in the city’s historic downtown, they didn’t expect one early job application to shape the heart of their new venture. Kendle Leigh Larson, who lives with Down Syndrome, was the first to apply when […]

Longtime community volunteer and former library board chair Jane Anderton has officially announced her candidacy for mayor of Clay, Alabama. Anderton, a resident of the city since 2005, is running on a platform focused on transparency in local government, increased citizen involvement, and restoring public boards that were previously dissolved. Her campaign centers on three […]

Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett is celebrating a major reduction in homicides across the city, crediting both law enforcement personnel and the community for the progress. In a public statement shared on June 19, Pickett reported a 75% decrease in homicides for the month of June compared to the same time last year. As of […]

Mobile and Montgomery are earning national attention for how they manage city budgets, according to a new report by WalletHub ranking the best- and worst-run cities in America. The financial website analyzed the efficiency of local leadership in 148 of the nation’s largest cities by comparing the quality of public services against per-capita spending. The […]

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $536.7 million contract for the full dismantling of the Ex-USS Enterprise (CVN 65), the nation’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The project will take place in Mobile, Alabama, marking a significant industrial milestone for the region. According to a Department of Defense announcement, the contract was awarded to […]

Alabama’s housing market showed strong signs of growth in May, with increases in home sales, prices, and total sales volume compared to both the previous month and the same time last year, according to the latest Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report from the Alabama Association of REALTORS®. A total of 6,214 homes were sold […]

A tragic industrial accident claimed the life of 39-year-old Michael Dewaine Townsend on Monday at the U.S. Steel plant in Fairfield, according to AL.com. Townsend’s death marks a second devastating loss for his children, who also lost their mother to illness last year. Jefferson County Deputy Coroner Matt Angelo confirmed that Townsend, a father of […]

After years of planning and construction, the long-awaited Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham’s Druid Hills neighborhood is set to open its gates Sunday, with a full slate of concerts, comedy shows, and cultural events on deck. The $46 million venue, built on the former Carraway Hospital site as part of the Star Uptown redevelopment project, has […]

Amy Dozier Minton of Rainbow City has officially entered the race for Alabama Senate District 10, launching a campaign focused on conservative values, infrastructure, education, and veterans’ support. She will challenge incumbent Senator Andrew Jones in the 2026 Republican primary. A longtime Etowah County resident, Minton highlighted her professional background in healthcare and education, along […]

The Fairhope Public Library remains at odds with state officials over the placement of certain books in its teen section. The dispute has resulted in a suspension of state funding and an uncertain path toward reinstatement for the library. Yellowhammer News reported that the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) board voted in March to freeze […]

Homewood business owner and longtime community leader JJ Thomas announced today that he is running for City Council in Ward 2. With Homewood approaching its 100-year anniversary, Thomas said the moment offers an opportunity not just to reflect, but to chart a thoughtful course for the city’s next century. “Next year, Homewood turns 100 years […]

Alabama’s steel industry stands to benefit significantly from the newly finalized $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan-based Nippon Steel Corporation. The historic partnership, officially announced on June 18, is expected to lead to substantial investments in domestic steel operations, including as much as $500 million allocated for improvements at U.S. Steel’s Fairfield facility […]

Residents in Shelby County had the opportunity to this week to hear directly from their new representative on the Birmingham Regional Water Works Board during a town hall meeting in Hoover. According to WBRC, Jeff Brumlow, who was recently appointed to the newly created regional board as the representative for Shelby County, made one of his […]

Justin Smith, a 23-year-old community activist and candidate for the Birmingham City Council District 8 seat, is now addressing legal issues stemming from a 2024 incident in Boston. While working in the city last year, Smith was charged with felony larceny in connection with alleged thefts from a retail store. He has pleaded not guilty […]