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 […]

The family of 3-year-old Keterrius “KJ” Starkes Jr., who died after being left in a hot car for more than five hours, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Jefferson County Circuit Court against multiple defendants, including a contracted social worker, state and county Department of Human Resources employees, and Covenant Services, Inc. The tragedy […]

August 9 was a milestone day for Irondale and the State of Alabama as the Golden Rule Bar-B-Q and Grill made history. Crowds filled the parking lot and packed the dining room, eager to support the beloved 134-year-old restaurant in its Guinness World Record attempt for the most pulled pork sandwiches sold in eight hours. […]

As the 2025 municipal elections draw closer, political tensions are rising across Alabama, from small-town races to large-city campaigns — and Birmingham is no exception. On Friday, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin responded to a billboard on the Southside of the city claiming he will not participate in a mayoral debate. In a post on his […]

Over the weekend, a baby was found inside a hearse at West Gadsden Funeral Home, which prompted a murder investigation. Within 12 hours, Gadsden police arrested 29-year-old Terrica Pearl and charged her with murder in the death of her 21-month-old daughter, Blessence Pearl. WVTM 13 reported that a groundskeeper discovered the child’s body while moving the […]

The Alabama Legislature has passed a new law aimed at helping expectant mothers get the care they need during pregnancy. Known as SB102, the law will take effect on October 1 and stay in place through 2028, allowing pregnant women to get temporary Medicaid coverage for prenatal care before their official application is approved. RELATED: […]

The U.S. Border Patrol has captured an Alabama murder suspect at the southern border of Texas and Mexico. On July 7, 25-year-old Luis Rey Guerro Martinez was apprehended while attempting to escape to Mexico to avoid capital murder charges involving a murder in Bessemer on July 6. RELATED: 64-year-old Army veteran shot by illegal immigrant […]

The Montgomery City Council is taking action against a downtown establishment following a growing number of safety-related complaints. 1048 Jazz & Blues, located on East Fairview Avenue, is under review after reports of violence and present-day concerns raised by patrons and nearby Cloverdale residents. As part of a temporary measure, the bar must close at […]

The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office has determined that the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jabari Peoples by a Homewood police officer on June 23, 2025, was legally justified. As a result, no criminal charges will be filed against the officer involved in the case. The ruling follows an internal investigation led by the Alabama Law […]

With incumbent Rick Pate term-limited, the Republican field for Alabama’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries is wide open. Three GOP contenders, Jack Williams, Christina Woerner McInnis, and Corey Hill, are vying for the role, each building their financial position ahead of the May 19, 2026, primary. According to campaign finance reports filed with the Alabama […]

Alabama State Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) is sparking debate back up over personal freedom and public health regulations with a new bill that would ban vaping in indoor public areas across the state. He prefiled SB9, which would ban vaping in all public indoor spaces. The Alabama Senate passed similar legislation in 2024 that would’ve […]

Alabama legislators continually seek ways to improve economic opportunities in the state across several different industries, including entertainment. Last month, Governor Kay Ivey signed SB177, expanding Alabama’s entertainment tax incentive program. The goal of this plan is to accelerate growth in Alabama’s film, television, and music industries. SB177, which takes effect October 1, 2025, expands […]

August 9 will be a milestone day for Irondale and the State of Alabama, as one of the state’s longest-operating restaurants aims to break a Guinness World Record. City and state officials, including Governor Kay Ivey and Irondale Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr., are commemorating the occasion with proclamations officially declaring August 9 as Golden […]