A heartfelt email from Geraldine High School science teacher Dr. Brandon Renfroe recently turned into a life-changing blessing for dozens of Alabama students struggling with food insecurity, thanks to billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban. Earlier this week, Dr. Renfroe received a surprise phone call from Cuban’s Chief Financial Officer informing him that […]

Longtime Decatur City Councilman Billy Jackson has officially launched his campaign to become the city’s next mayor, adding his name to an increasingly competitive race ahead of the August 2025 municipal election. Jackson, who has represented District 1 since 1996, is the longest-serving current member of the Decatur City Council. A graduate of Austin High […]

Birmingham will serve as the official host city for the 2027 Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention, set to take place from September 13-18, 2027. The announcement was made in partnership with the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau, the City of Birmingham, and the 2027 Medal of Honor Convention Birmingham Host Committee. “Our Recipients […]

Construction is now underway on the long-anticipated Mobile Arena, a state-of-the-art entertainment venue poised to transform Alabama’s Port City into a major destination for live events along the Gulf Coast. City leaders and project partners marked the milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony on the 22-acre site formerly occupied by the Mobile Civic Center. The new […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt returned to her hometown to deliver the 2025 commencement address to the graduating class of Enterprise High School, the same school where she earned her diploma 25 years ago. Speaking at Wildcat Stadium, Britt (R-Montgomery) addressed the Class of 2025 with a message of gratitude, perseverance, and the enduring strength of […]

On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey marked the end of a chapter: “The last of the bills on my desk today have been signed, and the 2025 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature is officially a wrap!” In her remarks earlier this year during the State of the State address, delivered on February 4, Governor Ivey […]

City and school officials were formally sworn into office on May 19 during a joint inauguration ceremony at the Tuscaloosa River Market. The event marked the start of new four-year terms for Mayor Walt Maddox, all seven members of the City Council, and eight members of the Tuscaloosa City Board of Education. The new term […]

As the City of Helena prepares for upcoming elections and confronts serious budgetary challenges, city officials are weighing a proposed 1-cent sales tax increase that would raise the rate from 9% to 10%. The measure is intended to generate approximately $2 million annually to support public services and infrastructure investments, according to reporting by WBRC. […]

A new law signed by Governor Kay Ivey aims to strengthen the doctor-patient relationship by ensuring physicians can speak freely with patients about medical costs and treatment options. SB43, sponsored by State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence) was officially signed into law and will go into effect on October 1, 2025. The Medical Association of the […]

Regions Bank has been recognized as the highest-rated traditional bank in the country for customer satisfaction, according to the 2025 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) Finance and Insurance Study. The ACSI study evaluates customer satisfaction across a range of financial services, including mobile app quality, website usability, in-branch transaction speed, ATM accessibility, account management ease, […]

USA Today recently reported on Dauphin Island as a great destination for those beach lovers wanting a laid-back, back-to-nature experience. For travelers seeking a quiet retreat far from the crowded boardwalks and bustling nightlife of high-energy beach destinations, Dauphin Island presents a compelling alternative. Tucked along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, this barrier island is known not […]

The Madison County community is mourning the loss of retired Sheriff Joe Wheeler Patterson, a decorated U.S. Army veteran and dedicated law enforcement officer whose life was marked by honor, compassion, and leadership. Sheriff Patterson passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, at the age of 96, surrounded by his loving family. “It’s with heavy […]

Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate told Alabama Daily News this week that he is seriously considering a run for lieutenant governor in 2026 and expects to make a formal announcement in early June. Pate, a Republican, said he is leaning strongly toward entering the race, citing his desire to continue serving the state and […]

The Northport City Council has approved a rezoning and special district plan for the proposed University Beach resort development, despite strong pushback from residents. According to a report from ABC 33/40, the vote followed nearly two hours of public discussion at Monday night’s council meeting and passed by a narrow 3-2 margin. The development, which […]

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Heman Drummond Center of Innovation (HDCI) was held this week at 3515 Industrial Way, signaling the launch of a pioneering educational facility aimed at transforming workforce development for high school students in Alabama. Set within Jasper’s Industrial Park, the HDCI is strategically located to foster student-industry partnerships and is expected […]

Four individuals have been convicted in federal court for their roles in a large-scale cocaine trafficking operation that transported drugs from Mexico to Alabama, according to an announcement from Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Steven Hofer. RELATED: Illegal immigrants busted for trafficking 21 kilos of […]

A new outdoor adventure program called “Kayak Eufaula” is set to launch this summer at Lakepoint State Park, thanks to a collaboration between the City of Eufaula Parks and Recreation Department, Alabama Power, and Innovate Alabama. The program will be set against the backdrop of Lake Eufaula and feature guided kayak tours, rentals, and educational […]

Alabama’s housing market showed notable year-over-year growth in April 2025, despite experiencing slight month-over-month declines in key areas such as home sales, prices, and total sales volume, according to the latest Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released by the Alabama Association of REALTORS®. A total of 5,791 homes were sold in April, representing a […]

First-grade teacher Katie Collins of Bluff Park Elementary received a high honor — and a new ride — during a celebratory assembly Tuesday after being named Alabama’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year. As students and colleagues erupted in cheers of “Mrs. Collins!”, Alfa Insurance and Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell handed Collins the keys […]

As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues efforts to deepen and widen the Mobile Bay ship channel, concerns are mounting from state lawmakers, environmental groups, and commercial fishermen over how dredged sediment is being handled and the potential consequences for local ecosystems and economies. According to Mobile Baykeeper, drone footage shows sediment being released […]

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) has settled more than 90 lawsuits involving allegations of excessive force by corrections officers since 2020, according to an investigation by Alabama Reflector. In total, the department has resolved 124 lawsuits over the past five years. The vast majority of these cases stem from claims that incarcerated individuals suffered […]

Bremen businessman Dan McWhorter has entered the special election race for Alabama House of Representatives District 12, becoming the latest Republican candidate to qualify for the seat vacated last month by former State Rep. Corey Harbison. McWhorter, who announced his candidacy on May 19, owns Innovative Analytical Solutions LLC, a company he founded over 11 […]

A major milestone for downtown Mobile is set for Wednesday, as city leaders and development partners gather to break ground on the new Mobile Arena, a $237 million entertainment venue poised to transform the Gulf Coast’s live event landscape. Located at 401 Civic Center Drive, the state-of-the-art facility will rise on the site of the […]

A new resort development has officially broken ground in coastal Alabama, marking the beginning of construction on the Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach at The Wharf. The $300 million project is expected to significantly expand the tourism footprint along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Located on an 83-acre site across from The Wharf entertainment district and along the […]