A trash bin marked “Baldwin County, Alabama” has turned up thousands of miles away on a beach in England, underscoring how far debris from the Gulf Coast can travel through global ocean currents. According to the BBC, the bin was discovered by beachcomber Ryan Stalker at Bowleaze Cove in Weymouth, England, where the Alabama markings […]

As the full scope of fraud continues to come to light in Minnesota, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is working with GOP colleagues to launch a new task force aimed at rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in taxpayer-funded programs. The new watchdog group is being formed as further discoveries are being made in Minnesota […]

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is asking state lawmakers for additional tools to help stabilize neighborhoods and address long-standing issues tied to vacant and tax-delinquent properties, saying accountability for absentee property owners is key to revitalization efforts. Like many older industrial cities, Birmingham has grappled with population loss and a growing inventory of vacant or tax-delinquent […]

The Jefferson County Commission unanimously approved an economic development agreement on January 6 supporting a major reinvestment and expansion by American Cast Iron Pipe Company, a Birmingham-based manufacturer celebrating more than 120 years in operation. The agreement backs ACIPCO’s long-term “American for Life 2030” initiative, a comprehensive modernization effort representing approximately $793 million in capital […]

If you’ve lived in Alabama long enough, you know the routine. A forecast hints at snow or ice, and suddenly milk, bread and eggs become rare commodities. Group texts light up, social media fills with screenshots of weather models and everyone starts asking the same question: Is this the big one? But as humans brace […]

The Alabama House of Representatives has moved the state closer to addressing a persistent shortage of school bus drivers, advancing legislation to ensure Alabama’s most valuable resource — its children — have reliable transportation to and from school. Lawmakers on Thursday unanimously passed House Bill 138, sponsored by State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham), a measure […]

Birmingham business leader Robert Joiner has been named the 2026 Cornerstone Award recipient by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama. ABC of Alabama Chairman Ed Hauser said Joiner’s career reflects long-standing industry values. “Robert Joiner’s career is a testament to doing things the right way. His reputation for honesty, professionalism, and hard work has […]

Election year legislation introduced in the Alabama Legislature aims to crack down on cryptocurrency kiosk fraud, a growing scam trend that has cost Alabamians millions of dollars and disproportionately targets seniors. Rep. Russell Bedsole (R-Alabaster) introduced the Cryptocurrency Kiosk Fraud Prevention Act (House Bill 303) on January 21, which would impose transaction limits, require enhanced […]

Election year is here, and with that opportunity comes the need for volunteers to help make the process possible. As the May 19, 2026 primary election approaching, Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is encouraging residents to serve as poll workers, emphasizing the vital role they play in administering elections across the state. “Poll workers […]

Governor Kay Ivey is backing legislation that would allow military veterans to teach in Alabama classrooms without first earning a bachelor’s degree, under a bill filed this week in the Alabama Legislature. Senate Bill 149, sponsored by State Senator Matt Woods (R-Jasper) and State Rep. Rick Rehm (R-Dothan), would authorize the Alabama State Department of […]

The Mountain Brook City Council formally honored the Marsh family this week by naming John Marsh as Mayor for the Day and permanently renaming the city’s annual tradition in memory of his late sister. During its January 12 meeting, the council designated the city’s Mayor for the Day program as the Sarah C. Marsh Mayor […]

The Alabama Wildlife Federation is praising U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) for securing $1 million in federal funding to support oyster reef restoration efforts in Alabama. The funding was included in the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies appropriations bill passed by the U.S. Senate on January 15 and will support Alabama’s Comprehensive Oyster Restoration […]

Longleaf Recovery & Wellness will host a free continuing education training in February focused on recognizing and responding to relapse risk among individuals in recovery. The two-hour course, titled “Understanding Relapse Risk: Recognition and Response,” is scheduled for Thursday, February 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST at 2501 International Park Drive in Birmingham. […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is urging federal health officials to take a closer look at the impact of sports gambling on America’s youth. Britt (R-Montgomery) joined U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois in leading a bipartisan letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) calling for additional research into how minors are engaging […]

A small horse with a big heart is gaining statewide attention for the comfort she brings to some of Alabama’s most vulnerable residents. Winnie, recognized as Alabama’s first miniature therapy horse, has spent years visiting nursing homes, assisted living facilities, memory care centers and rehabilitation facilities, offering moments of calm and connection to individuals who […]

Opioid prescriptions and the strength of those prescriptions have continued to decline significantly in Alabama over the past decade, according to new data cited by the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. The Medical Association points to findings from a recent national report showing that opioid prescriptions in Alabama fell 46.2% between 2012 and […]

Alabama State Superintendent of Education Eric Mackey joined members of the Alabama State Board of Education on Friday for a tour of Baldwin Preparatory Academy, a cutting-edge campus designed to blend traditional academics with full-time career and technical training. The visit offered state education leaders a firsthand look at how Baldwin County is rethinking high […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced further plans to launch a statewide flood notification system during her State of the State address on Tuesday. “Looking only at last year, our country experienced devastating weather events, including the horrific flooding in Texas that claimed the lives of fellow Alabamians, the youngest being Sarah Marsh, who was away at […]

Republican Tracie West announced her re-election campaign for the Alabama State Board of Education this week. West, who has served on the board since 2020 and represents District 2, said Alabama’s K-12 system has made measurable progress by maintaining academic standards and prioritizing accountability. “When I first ran for the state school board, I said […]

Residents and businesses across central and southeast Alabama will soon need to change how they dial local phone numbers. Beginning January 23, 2026, customers in the 334 area code will be required to use 10-digit dialing for all local calls, according to the Alabama Public Service Commission. The change comes as part of the rollout […]

A former Birmingham Fire and Rescue battalion chief and his son have been indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury on multiple felony charges related to alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud and tax violations, according to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. Sebastian Alexander Carrillo, 54, and his son, Sebastian Alexander Gideon, 27, both of […]

Slap fighting could soon be permanently banned in Alabama as a state senator moves to hardwire the prohibition into state law. State lawmakers return to Montgomery this week to begin the 2026 legislative session, where they will consider Sen. Gerald Allen’s (R-Tuscaloosa) bill and hundreds of other proposals. Allen’s SB7 builds on an administrative prohibition […]

State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) has filed legislation to address persistent school bus driver shortages across Alabama. SB138 allows certain retired educators and state employees to return to work as full-time drivers without losing their retirement benefits. School districts statewide continue to struggle with a lack of qualified bus drivers, a problem that has led […]

State Rep. Jeana Ross (R-Guntersville) prefiled HB78 for the 2026 legislative session, which begins today in Montgomery, calling for a comprehensive, statewide framework governing screen use for children from birth through kindergarten in licensed childcare and public education settings. Ross knows what she’s talking about. She spent 18 years working in Alabama’s public school system before […]