U.S. Senator Katie Britt delivered a sharp rebuke of Democratic immigration policies during a recent appearance on Fox News’ Hannity. The Republican lawmaker accused Democrats of siding with undocumented immigrants with violent criminal records, while neglecting the safety of American communities. Katie Pavlich, the show’s host for the evening, opened the segment by questioning why […]

A controversial bill regulating hemp-derived products in Alabama is now in the hands of Governor Kay Ivey. House Bill 445, passed by the Legislature in early May, has drawn significant attention from small business owners, patients, and advocates, as well as support from law enforcement and legislators who say stronger regulations are needed. Ivey may […]

Pharmacists and pharmacy leaders in Alabama say it’s too early to know whether a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump will ultimately lower out-of-pocket drug costs for patients. The order, issued May 12, gives drug manufacturers 30 days to reduce prices for American consumers, using international rates as a benchmark. The executive action, […]

Seven months after suffering a serious neck injury during a T.R. Miller High School football game, Ken Lett Jr. continues to recover—and his community is making sure he doesn’t do it alone. The Brewton athlete was injured during a game in September 2024, requiring surgery for a broken neck. His coach, Brent Hubbert, later shared […]

Maxwell Air Force Base has officially announced the relocation of the U.S. Air Force Enlisted Professional Military Education (EPME) headquarters to Chennault Circle, the central educational hub of the base. Previously located at Maxwell’s Gunter Annex, the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education is now housed in Building 1400 on the main Maxwell campus. […]

Governor Kay Ivey has signed HB386, continuing efforts to reduce Alabama’s tax burden on groceries. The announcement came Friday during a stop on her Rebuild Alabama Road Tour in Limestone County, where the governor told reporters she planned to sign the bill upon returning to the state capital. Later that day, Governor Ivey fulfilled that […]

A Pike Road small business owner’s Teacher Appreciation Week plans were disrupted this week after concerns were raised about a potential conflict with local election rules. Jessica Missildine Spurlin, who operates a local interior design business, shared in a public Facebook post that she had organized a “flower bouquet bar” as a gift to educators […]

As communities across the country pause to observe National Police Week, Alabama is recognizing the dedication and sacrifice of law enforcement officers with events and tributes taking place throughout the state. From statewide luncheons to national memorials, the week serves as a time to reflect on the service of those who work to protect public […]

A  new vision is emerging in Northport as developers propose a $350 million mixed-use resort. The project aims to transform a 77-acre site near the Tuscaloosa National Airport into a regional destination for both residents and visitors. The University Beach Resort project includes plans for a 10-acre lagoon, water park, event center, residential neighborhoods, and […]

A panel of federal judges has permanently barred Alabama from using its 2023 congressional redistricting plan, ruling that the map unlawfully diluted the voting power of Black residents and failed to comply with prior court orders. The decision, issued May 8, follows a long-running legal battle over how Alabama draws its congressional districts and affirms […]

A University of Alabama doctoral student has agreed to voluntarily return to Iran after being held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention for more than six weeks, following a disputed visa revocation. Alireza Doroudi was detained by ICE agents on March 25 at the Tuscaloosa apartment he shared with his fiancée. According to […]

As the Class of 2025 prepares to celebrate graduation, a new report from the Mortgage Research Center warns that Alabama’s newest degree holders could be waiting until June 2032 to buy their first home, largely due to student loan debt and modest starting salaries. The state-by-state analysis, released Thursday, examines how long it would take […]

Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox has appointed Dr. Richard Rush to lead the city’s Government Relations, External Affairs, and Crisis Communication initiatives, effective July 1. Rush currently serves as the Executive Director of Strategic Communications for Tuscaloosa and has been in that role since 2019. He brings nearly 20 years of experience across public, private, and […]

Bluff Park Elementary School teacher Katie Collins has been named Alabama’s 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. Collins, a first-grade teacher with 20 years of experience, will now serve as the state’s official ambassador for public education over the next year. The award recognizes excellence in classroom instruction and a commitment to student success. Collins was […]

A Cullman County grand jury has dismissed 58 felony cases previously investigated by the Hanceville Police Department, ruling that the cases could not be prosecuted due to misconduct by former officers. According to WHNT News 19, District Attorney Champ Crocker announced the dismissals in early May, stating that the cases were rendered “unprosecutable” following a […]

A devastating crash on Tuesday claimed the lives of two Alabamians, leaving behind grieving families, communities, and colleagues. The wreck occurred at 11:51 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 43 and South Industrial Park Drive in Thomasville when a loaded 18-wheeler collided with four vehicles stopped at a red light. Killed in the accident were […]

A new statewide law banning the use of cell phones during the instructional day in Alabama’s public schools will take effect in the 2025-2026 academic year following final passage by the Alabama Legislature. HB166, sponsored by State Rep. Leigh Hulsey (R-Helena) in the House and State Sen. Shay Shelnutt (R-Trussville) in the Senate — known […]

The Regions Tradition presented by Coca-Cola will return to Greystone Golf & Country Club in Hoover from May 14–18. The tournament week begins with the Drummond Company Celebrity Pro-Am, bringing together coaches, athletes, musicians, and media figures for a day on the course. RELATED: Tommy Tuberville dons Trump National gear at Regions Pro-Am Celebrity participants […]

As part of national efforts to combat fraud targeting critical institutions, the final sentencing has been handed down in a sweeping multi-state conspiracy involving stolen checks, fake bank accounts, and the misuse of the U.S. mail system. The case, which began with the investigation of two postal workers in the Montgomery area, resulted in convictions […]

As the nation celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week, North Alabama is marking a significant milestone in its tourism industry. According to a report released by the Alabama Tourism Department, travelers spent over $4.9 billion in the 16 counties of the North Alabama region in 2024, representing a 3.9% increase over 2023. Travel-related earnings in […]

A bill that would make it easier for retired doctors to volunteer their medical services is now on its way to Governor Kay Ivey for final approval. House Bill 346, sponsored by State Rep. Paul Lee (R – District 86), eliminates the current requirement that retired physicians log a minimum of 100 hours of service […]

Alabama is taking new steps to enhance safety along its Gulf Coast beaches with the signing of House Bill 437, known as “Lulu’s Law.” Governor Kay Ivey officially signed the legislation Tuesday, creating a shark alert system designed to notify beachgoers and first responders of shark activity in Baldwin and Mobile counties. Named after Birmingham […]

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is moving forward with the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Widening Project, a major infrastructure effort designed to expand traffic capacity, improve safety, and reduce congestion across Mobile Bay. The project includes the construction of a new cable-stayed bridge over the Mobile River and the widening of I-10. […]

After nearly 15 years at the helm, Dr. John W. Stewart III has announced he will step down as president of the University of Montevallo at the end of July. Stewart, who became the 15th president of the university on October 14, 2010, is the second-longest serving president in the institution’s 129-year history. His tenure […]