From sleepless nights to financial worries, stress has become a daily reality for many Alabamians—and it shows in the data. A new 2025 WalletHub study confirms that Alabama ranks among the top 10 most stressed states in the U.S., placing 8th overall.

The search for the next superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools has drawn significant attention from the community, particularly regarding the lack of transparency in the selection process.

Alabama is on the brink of a severe nursing shortage, with nearly 39,000 nurses predicted to leave the profession over the next four years. The Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN) has raised concerns about the potential crisis and is developing multiple strategies to retain existing nurses and attract new ones to the workforce. According to […]

The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce has withdrawn its sponsorship of upcoming public receptions and fireside chats featuring Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) superintendent finalists.

The Alabama Public Library Service Board voted last week to withhold approximately $42,000 in state funding from the Fairhope Public Library, escalating tensions in the state’s growing conflict over library content and youth access to certain materials.

Governor Kay Ivey has signed a new law tightening the definition of police impersonation in Alabama. Senate Bill 115, known as the Officer Impersonation Prevention Act, was signed into law on March 21, as part of the governor’s ongoing Safe Alabama public safety initiative.

In the wake of an EF-1 tornado that struck Calera on March 15, Calera Baptist Church has found a new temporary home and a renewed sense of unity. The storm carved a nearly ten-mile path of destruction through the area, heavily damaging the church’s sanctuary and forcing

For one Alabama family now living in the nation’s capital, a whirlwind week brought their small-town values to the national spotlight—when 6-year-old Andi Sofia Doufexis found herself seated behind the President of the United States during a historic White House ceremony.

Birmingham firefighter Jordan Melton was intentionally targeted and killed because he had been subpoenaed to testify in a murder trial, according to court documents cited by various media outlets.

In the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, Alabama State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey has responded with cautious confidence, assuring the public that Alabama is prepared to assume expanded responsibilities — as long as federal funding remains consistent.

What began as a small, family-run business in 2003 has grown into one of Alabama’s most innovative food service manufacturers. Southern Visions, LLP, the company behind Sweet Brew® Tea, has transformed the fresh-brewed beverage industry with its innovative tea and sugar pouch system.

On Wednesday, the Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee convened to discuss House Bill 224 , introduced by Representative Allen Treadaway (R-Morris).

A biblical epic created by Alabama native Jon Erwin has captured global attention, leading to a second-season renewal on Prime Video. The series, House of David, which dramatizes the life of King David, has become one of the top ten streaming debuts in the U.S. this year, reaching an impressive 22 million viewers in just 17 days.

Orange Beach is hitting the brakes on major new housing developments—at least for the next nine months. In an effort to get ahead of rapid growth, the city council has approved a moratorium on certain residential projects to allow time for a deep dive into how the city’s infrastructure can keep up.

The Alabama State Board of Education is considering a $90,000 pay raise for State Superintendent Eric Mackey, a move that would increase his salary from $292,500 to $380,000.

Federal cost-cutting measures have reached Maxwell Air Force Base, leading to the cancellation of a Department of Defense contract, according to a social media post from the Department of Government Efficiency.

The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has denied a request to pause the immunity hearing for former Decatur Police Officer Mac Marquette and remove the judge overseeing his case. Marquette, charged with murder in the September 2023 fatal shooting of Stephen Perkins, will proceed with his immunity hearing as scheduled on March 25.

The Birmingham Zoo just got wilder with the grand opening of its newest attraction, Wojciechowski Cougar Crossing. This state-of-the-art habitat, years in the making, is now home to some of nature’s most elusive and fascinating felines: a young orphaned cougar cub and two bobcats, Baxter and Boomer.

Alabama law enforcement agencies have partnered with Othram, a pioneering forensic DNA laboratory, to assist in the resolution of cold cases across the state through cutting-edge technology.

Longtime Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis has officially announced his candidacy for mayor, challenging incumbent Frank Brocatto in the city’s upcoming municipal election.

Alabama’s population is growing, but not all areas are experiencing the same changes. According to new U.S. Census Bureau estimates, major metro areas, coastal counties, and the Wiregrass region are seeing the biggest increases, while some rural counties, particularly in the Black Belt, are losing residents.

Saturday was a scary day for many Alabamians, including the staff at the National Weather Service (NWS) office near Shelby County Airport. With multiple tornado warnings issued across the state, the team at the location was providing storm updates to the public, when according to WBRC 6 News, they had to follow their own advice as a warning was issued for their area.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is among several institutions now under investigation for allegedly awarding race-based scholarships in violation of federal anti-discrimination laws.

Every October, thousands of seafood lovers head to Gulf Shores for one of the South’s most beloved culinary events: the National Shrimp Festival. The annual celebration of fresh Gulf Coast shrimp and coastal culture was recently recognized as one of the top specialty food festivals in the country, coming in at No.5 on USA Today’s 10Best Specialty Food Festivals list.