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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,

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,

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

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 […]

From small towns in Alabama to large cities in California, the rising cost of prescription drugs is a concern that crosses state lines and political divisions. The Pharmaceutical Reform Alliance is working to elevate national awareness about the financial burden high drug prices place on American families. According to the PRA, Americans often pay significantly […]

For the first time in 80 years, an Alabama-owned horse competed in the Kentucky Derby. While he didn’t leave with the roses, Coal Battle made a strong showing and gave the state a reason to cheer. Coal Battle, owned by Thomasville grocer Robbie Norman, finished 11th out of 19 horses in the 151st Kentucky Derby […]

The Alabama Trucking Association presented its highest annual honor, the H. Chester Webb Award for Distinguished Service, to Birmingham business leader and industry veteran Susan Kirkpatrick of Buddy Moore Transportation during the 2025 Alabama Trucking Convention, held on April 24-26, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort. Tim Frazier, last year’s recipient and ATA Senior […]

As the 151st Kentucky Derby approaches on Saturday, Alabama’s presence continues, thanks to a historic win 80 years ago and a new contender ready to carry the torch at Churchill Downs. An Alabama-trained champion: Hoop Jr.’s 1945 triumph In 1943, Fred W. Hooper, a self-made businessman and construction magnate based in Montgomery, entered the horse […]

Families across Alabama are once again turning to the courts, frustrated by years of waiting for a medical cannabis program that has yet to deliver on its promises.

 A historic cornerstone of the Civil Rights Movement is taking a major step toward the future with the launch of a new Education and Visitors Center adjacent to Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church.

Baldwin County, Alabama, is welcoming a surge of exciting changes, from new business ventures to real estate expansions. Here’s a look at some of the latest developments shaping the coastal region.

A portion of Alabamians who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will see two payments arrive in their accounts during four months of 2025, thanks to calendar quirks related to weekends and federal holidays. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), SSI payments are normally issued on the first day of each month. However, when the […]

Alabama attorneys are preparing to step out of the courtroom and into classrooms across the state on May 1 and 2 as part of Law Day 2025.

Tensions continue to mount in Hoover as recent city council meetings have been marked by public frustration and growing concerns over government transparency.

A proposal that would allow the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) to offer alternative health coverage plans to its members is one step away from becoming law, after receiving committee approval in the Alabama Senate on Tuesday.

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville and U.S. Representative Mike Rogers have introduced legislation that would expand the Talladega National Forest by 50,000 acres across three East Alabama counties, aiming to enhance conservation efforts and outdoor recreation while boosting local tourism economies.