State Sen. Arthur Orr is once again calling attention to what he views as a fundamental flaw in the nation’s food assistance program and says he plans to take action when lawmakers return to Montgomery. Orr posted a picture of high-end Godiva truffle chocolate available for purchase on Amazon as “SNAP EBT eligible.” “This is […]

A new Netflix documentary series will revisit the disappearance of Natalee Holloway, the Mountain Brook teenager whose 2005 disappearance during a high school graduation trip to Aruba became one of the most closely followed missing-person cases in the world. Nearly two decades later, the series brings renewed attention to a tragedy that began in Alabama […]

Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) brought a moment of comfort and holiday cheer to young patients this week during a visit to Children’s & Women’s Hospital in Mobile. Troopers from ALEA’s Mobile and Grove Hill posts delivered Trooper Teddy Bears to children receiving care at the hospital, offering reassurance and smiles to […]

A Tuscaloosa florist has returned home after helping decorate the White House for Christmas. Tammy West, owner and creative director of Glow Floral Event Design, was selected earlier this year to assist with decorating the White House for the 2025 Christmas season, a rare honor extended to designers from across the country. West and her […]

Christmas at the Falls is underway at Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden, illuminating one of North Alabama’s most popular outdoor destinations with millions of Christmas lights, festive displays, and family-friendly attractions. The seasonal event runs through Jan. 3, 2026, with the park closed on Dec. 24 and 25. Guests may enter during their selected time […]

As the holiday season ramps up across the country, Birmingham is earning national recognition for its Christmas spirit. The Magic City ranked No. 12 overall on WalletHub’s 2025 list of the Best Cities for Christmas, placing it among the top festive destinations in the United States and ahead of several much larger metro areas. WalletHub […]

The Alabama Technology Network (ATN) will officially celebrate its transition to the Alabama Training Network with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for January 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in Montgomery. The name change reflects the organization’s continued focus on workforce development and industry support, while more clearly aligning its identity with its training-driven mission to strengthen […]

Governor Kay Ivey highlighted the Moseley family of Wilcox County this month as an example of Alabama families using the CHOOSE Act, the state’s education savings account (ESA) program. Laura Moseley has two children, Christopher “Cayden,” a 10th grader, and Kynslie, a seventh grader, who attend Wilcox Academy. “Laura Moseley’s story embodies exactly what the […]

Leaders from Alabama’s innovation, business, and research sectors gathered on Tuesday at Regions Field for Innovate Alabama’s State of Innovation Day 2025, highlighting how five years of coordinated statewide strategy are translating into job creation, private investment, and economic growth across the state. Innovate Alabama Board Chair Bill Poole opened the event by outlining how […]

State Sen. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) announced on Wednesday he has prefiled legislation that would prohibit the use of nondisclosure agreements in civil settlements involving child sexual abuse and human trafficking. The proposal, known as “Trey’s Law,” is intended to prevent NDAs from being used to silence victims and restrict public accountability in such cases. “Trey’s […]

Montgomery’s city and county governments took different approaches this week on whether to provide additional financial support to Jackson Hospital. Officials acknowledge the outcome will have significant consequences for healthcare access in the River Region. Yesterday, the Montgomery City Council voted to approve additional funding for Jackson Hospital, increasing the city’s total financial commitment from […]

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama shared that it will invest $1.2 million in breast cancer research in 2025, supporting 25 research initiatives at nine institutions across the state. According to the foundation, the funding is aimed at advancing early detection efforts, improving treatment options and driving innovation in patient care. The investment will […]

Hoover Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after a husband and wife were found dead Tuesday morning at a private residence. According to police, the Hoover 911 Center received a call at approximately 9:03 a.m. after a family member discovered the couple unresponsive inside the home. A 3-year-old child was also inside the residence and […]

The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama has announced the election of new board members and officers who will help guide the organization’s work in 2026, drawing from leaders across business, industry, healthcare, finance and the nonprofit sector. Newly elected directors joining the board include Reese Brooks of Phifer Incorporated, Ashley Gill of Chick-fil-A Northport, […]

Travelers flying between Birmingham and Nashville are about to be in luck. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport announced on social media that Southwest Airlines will add a second daily nonstop flight between Birmingham and Nashville beginning in April 2026, expanding service on one of the airport’s most popular regional routes. Southwest already operates one daily nonstop service […]

As part of an ongoing effort to encourage young women to become engaged in Alabama government, State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover) will host the third annual “Girls’ Day at the Capitol” on Tuesday, December 16. More than 100 girls from across Alabama, ranging from seventh through twelfth grade, have registered to attend the event, which […]

The University of Alabama’s University Medical Center in Tuscaloosa announced it is expanding specialty services as one of Alabama’s largest private neurology practices prepares to join its system, a move expected to strengthen patient access to neurological and sleep-medicine care across West Alabama. According to the University, Alabama Neurology and Sleep Medicine will transition to […]

Highland Park Golf Course in Birmingham has been recognized nationally for its performance and service, earning the “Troon Golf Facility of the Year – East” award at the 2025 Troon Global Leadership Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. The conference, held November 18–20, brought together more than 520 Troon associates, including managers from 209 affiliated facilities. A […]

Edgar’s Bakery is moving ahead with a major expansion in Pelham, investing $13.1 million in a new production and distribution center that will support the company’s growing reach across Alabama and beyond. According to The Business Journals, the project will bring a 30,000-square-foot facility to the corner of U.S. 31 and Alabama 119, and is expected […]

The North Pole meets North Alabama. Improving student attendance has been a major focus for the Alabama State Department of Education this year, and schools across the state have been exploring creative ways to keep students in the classroom. At Forest Hills Elementary School in Florence, that creativity comes with a pointy hat, curly shoes […]

A single act by strangers changed the future of an Alabama family Sunday night, when a young couple pulled a 7-month-old child from the back of a burning car after a deadly crash in Morgan County. According to WAFF, the incident began when Kayleigh Page, 29, left the roadway on Alabama 157 and struck two […]

Swedish style is coming to Alabama. IKEA U.S. plans to open its first-ever Alabama location in Huntsville in early 2026, bringing the Swedish retailer to University Place Shopping Center. The 46,000-square-foot store is designed as a planning studio and showroom instead of a huge warehouse. According to the press release, it will feature a series […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) told Fox News this week that Congress must confront the growing dangers children face online, warning that Big Tech continues to put “profits over protecting our children.” Her comments came during an appearance on “America’s Newsroom,” where she reacted to Australia’s newly announced social media restrictions for minors. According to […]

Governor Kay Ivey has appointed Judge Ronald Smith to serve on the Madison County Circuit Court in Alabama’s 23rd Judicial Circuit, while also announcing 17 additional appointments to state boards and commissions. Judge Smith’s appointment takes effect immediately. In a statement, Ivey said, “Ron Smith is the right fit for the Madison County Circuit Court […]