Tuscaloosa City Council member Norman Crow has become the first candidate to formally announce a bid for the soon-to-be vacant Alabama House of Representatives District 63 seat. According to a report from The Tuscaloosa News, Crow currently represents District 3 on the Tuscaloosa City Council. When announcing his candidacy on Thursday, Crow touted his background […]

The Guinness World Records holders for the most premature surviving quadruplets celebrated their first birthday on May 31, 2025, marking a milestone many once thought impossible. Born at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Hospital at just 23 weeks and 4 days’ gestation, the Bryant quadruplets — Lainey, Kali, Lennon, and Koen — have […]

Alabama has appealed a federal court ruling that nullified its 2023 congressional map, marking the state’s third trip to the U.S. Supreme Court in an ongoing legal battle over redistricting. The appeal, filed on June 6, names Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen, State Senate Majority Leader Steve Livingston (R-District 8), and State Rep. Chris […]

Alabama police K9s will now be eligible for emergency medical services thanks to a new state law signed by Governor Kay Ivey. The Lakyn Canine Act, officially enacted in May, allows emergency responders to administer care and transport injured K9 officers without fear of legal liability. RELATED: Mobile County Sheriff K-9 unit recovering after being […]

On Monday, Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith was arrested after a grand jury indicted him on six misdemeanor counts related to hiring deputies who were not certified by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC), as required by state law for law enforcement positions. Smith described the action taken by District Attorney Bill […]

This week, Governor Kay Ivey received notice that former Alabama Veterans Affairs Commissioner Kent Davis has filed a 75-page lawsuit against her, citing eight allegations stemming from his 2024 dismissal. Joined by his attorney, Kenneth Mendelsohn, Davis held a press conference to discuss the complaint. According to WSFA News 12, the allegations include wrongful termination, […]

State Senator Jack Williams has officially entered the 2026 race for Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. A Republican and fourth-generation farmer from South Alabama, Williams emphasized his agricultural background and legislative experience as central to his campaign. “I’m concerned about the state of our agribusiness in Alabama,” Williams said. “I look around today and […]

A former executive whose public allegations of sexual abuse rocked the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has died at the age of 47. Jennifer Lyell passed away on June 7, just days before the SBC’s 2025 Annual Meeting in Dallas. Her friend and fellow advocate Rachael Denhollander announced on social media that Lyell had suffered catastrophic […]

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is exploring the possibility of relocating its National Academy, a premier law enforcement training program, from its longstanding home in Quantico, Virginia, to Huntsville, Alabama, according to a report from the Alabama Reflector and one from The Washington Post. The idea to move the National Academy is part of a […]

The newly appointed Board of Directors for the University Beach Improvement District held its first formal meeting on Monday, marking a procedural milestone in the progression of a controversial multi-million-dollar resort development in Northport. The brief meeting, however, is drawing renewed criticism from residents and community leaders over concerns relating to transparency and public access. […]

After announcing her candidacy for Attorney General in January, Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey has kicked off her campaign with notable early support from individual donors. According to ALPolitics.com, the Republican’s campaign reported 106 contributions within the first 12 days of fundraising, with donations coming from all seven of Alabama’s congressional districts. Supporters include […]

The Wetumpka City Council has unanimously approved a temporary, one-year moratorium on new business licenses and building permits for a specific group of commercial establishments, citing growing public safety and zoning concerns. The ordinance, passed at the council’s meeting on Monday, applies to new package stores, convenience stores, gas stations, vape shops, mini-warehouses, and self-storage […]

Alabama death row inmate Gregory Hunt, 65, was executed by nitrogen hypoxia on Tuesday evening for the 1988 capital murder of Karen Lane in Walker County. Hunt was convicted in 1990 of killing Lane, a woman he had been dating for about a month, after breaking into her apartment and fatally beating her. RELATED: Court […]

On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey announced the appointment of Ami Brooks as the new Secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education. Jan Hume, who has led the agency for two years and has worked there for nearly 14 years, will be leaving to become a Professor of Practice in Public Administration at Auburn […]

Business owner and lifelong Homewood resident Chris Lane has announced his candidacy for the Ward 3 seat on the Homewood City Council. Lane, who previously ran for mayor in 2020, said his decision to seek public office again comes after “a lot of thought and conversation” about the direction of the city and the role […]

Becky Holt, a well-known community leader and nonprofit executive, has officially entered the race for Mountain Brook City Council. Holt is running to fill the seat currently held by Council President Virginia Smith, who will not seek re-election. “As a mom, a neighbor, and someone deeply invested in this community, I care about keeping Mountain […]

As summer unfolds, there’s no better time to explore the natural wonders, historic towns, and scenic getaways across Alabama. In a recent Southern Living article, native Alabamian Tara Massouleh McCay highlighted 20 of the state’s most beautiful destinations—each worth a road trip this season. From cascading waterfalls to charming coastal towns, here’s a look at […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has voiced serious concerns about the potential consequences of a proposed freeze on provider taxes used to fund Medicaid, warning that such a move could create major financial hardships for rural states like Alabama. RELATED: Tuberville renews bipartisan push for telehealth access  As the Senate considers a sweeping tax and spending […]

A multi-agency search and rescue operation ended in relief Sunday night after four teenagers were found safe following several hours missing on the Cahaba River. According to the Irondale Police Department, the group had entered the river near the Highway 78 bridge to go tubing but became separated and unreachable after losing contact with their […]

Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith was arrested Monday after a grand jury indicted him on six misdemeanor counts related to hiring deputies who were not certified to serve in law enforcement roles. Chief Deputy Ralph Williams was also indicted and arrested on a single misdemeanor charge for allegedly providing false information to the state’s police […]

Jesse Battles, a lifelong resident of Etowah County and local business owner and farmer, has announced his candidacy for the Alabama State Senate, launching a campaign to unseat incumbent Senator Andrew Jones in the 2026 Republican primary. In a statement shared on Facebook, Battles said he was encouraged by community members to run after months […]

Josh Pendergrass, an attorney, pastor, and former state communications director for Gov. Kay Ivey, has launched his campaign for Alabama State Auditor, emphasizing government accountability, fiscal responsibility, and conservative principles. Pendergrass, who founded the Pendergrass Law Firm in Albertville in 2011, brings over 14 years of legal experience to his bid for office. His practice […]

After more than a century of serving the Demopolis community, The Demopolis Times has officially ceased publication. The newspaper announced its closure this week, marking the end of a long-running institution that chronicled the life and events of Marengo County since the 19th century. Founded in 1887 by C.A. Berbeck, The Demopolis Times served the […]

A controversial development proposal in Homewood has come to a close. Samford University and its partners, Landmark Development and Johnson Controls, announced Thursday they are withdrawing all rezoning applications and development plans for the proposed Creekside West and East projects. The Creekside proposal, a mixed-use development intended to sit on university-owned land along Lakeshore Drive, […]