Alabama began its annual Wreaths Across America observance this week with a solemn ceremony held inside the Alabama Capitol, bringing together veterans groups, state officials and community members to honor the state’s fallen heroes. Hosted by the Blue Star Salute Foundation and Governor Kay Ivey, the ceremony marked the 17th year that Alabama has participated […]

The Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama endorsed Katherine Robertson in the 2026 race for Alabama Attorney General on Tuesday. ABC of Alabama Chairman Tim Harrison said the organization supports Robertson because of her years of legal work on issues that directly impact contractors. “Katherine Robertson has spent nearly a decade in the Attorney General’s […]

The Decatur Police Department announced the results of “Home Alone,” a 10-day sting operation targeting individuals who sought to engage in illegal activity with minors. The operation was led by the department’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit and supported by multiple law enforcement divisions. Undercover officers posed as minors across various social media platforms, […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) — a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee — is pushing for stronger U.S. and international efforts to secure the return of more than 19,000 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia since the start of the war, calling the mass kidnappings a direct assault on families and a challenge to America’s moral […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed State Rep. Phillip Rigsby (R-Huntsville) for re-election in House District 25. It continues support for the Huntsville-area lawmaker from farmers in Madison and Limestone counties, following his FarmPAC endorsement in 2022 during his first House campaign. Charles Butler, president of the Madison County Farmers Federation, said local farmers value […]

Fans of Pink Floyd will soon have a new way to experience one of rock’s most celebrated albums. The Black Jacket Symphony is partnering with McWane Science Center for an immersive performance of “The Dark Side of the Moon.” The exclusive VIP show will take place inside McWane’s IMAX Dome Theater, surrounding guests with a […]

Hoover has joined a growing coalition of Alabama cities challenging the state’s administration of the Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT), following the Hoover City Council’s unanimous vote. The action places Hoover alongside Mobile, Tuscaloosa and Mountain Brook in a legal effort arguing that Alabama’s current online sales tax distribution model diverts revenue away from communities […]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has been awarded a $2.8 million National Institutes of Health grant to support a groundbreaking biomedical experiment that will send human brain tissue models into space in hopes of unlocking new insights into Alzheimer’s disease. The project — officially titled “Exploiting accelerated aging associated with Low Earth Orbit (LEO) […]

Even in retirement, Nick and Terry Saban continue to make it clear that their greatest work in Alabama extends beyond football. Their long-standing commitment to helping children grow into their fullest potential remains at the heart of their mission, and this week, that dedication was on display once again in Tuscaloosa. At the Tuscaloosa River […]

An Athens teen previously taken into custody over online threats has now been formally indicted on multiple Class A felony charges after investigators say he conspired with extremist online groups and targeted police officers serving as school resource officers at Athens High School. FOX54 reported the details contained in the Limestone County Grand Jury indictment. According […]

Human bones discovered across several months in a Birmingham neighborhood — a case Yellowhammer News reported on earlier this year — have now been formally identified by the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office as 25-year-old Curtis Taylor Jr. of Center Point. The office also confirmed the manner of death as homicide due to a gunshot wound. The […]

Federal prosecutors have charged two Birmingham residents in connection with the fire set inside the Walmart Supercenter on Lakeshore Parkway in Homewood, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama. The indictment marks the latest development in a months-long investigation involving federal and local law enforcement. A federal […]

Anniston High School students, faculty and staff will have Friday, December 5, off as the Bulldogs prepare to compete in the 4A AHSAA Super 7 Championship — and the entire City of Anniston is rallying behind the team with a full week of celebrations. Anniston City Schools announced Monday that classes will be canceled, so […]

Perdido Beach Resort, one of Alabama’s most iconic coastal destinations, has been purchased by a group of investors with deep ties to the state — including Ms. Terry and Coach Nick Saban. Perdido Hotel Partners, LLC, an affiliate of Aurora Hospitality Partners, Joe Agresti, the Sabans and a select group of Alabama investors, announced the […]

Master Boat Builders is moving forward with a major investment in coastal Alabama, announcing plans to construct a $60 million defense-focused shipbuilding facility in Coden that will significantly expand the company’s ability to support U.S. military maritime programs. WorkBoat reported on the project details. The new 150,000-square-foot manufacturing center will sit on a 20-acre site […]

Student veterans from Auburn University and The University of Alabama completed a powerful show of unity and resilience this week as they wrapped up the annual 151-mile Operation Iron Ruck, a multi-day march bringing attention to the crisis of veteran suicide. The march began last Wednesday at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa. It concluded Saturday at […]

The Electric Cooperatives of Alabama Political Action Committee (PAC) has endorsed Caroleene Dobson in the 2026 race for Alabama Secretary of State, throwing the support of one of the state’s most influential rural organizations behind her campaign. Karl Rayborn, CEO of the Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives (AREA), said Dobson’s background and values align […]

Dream Motor Group, led by legendary former Alabama head coach Nick Saban and automotive executive Joe Agresti, has finalized a $151 million acquisition of Toyota of Montgomery and Lexus of Montgomery. The sale was announced in a press release from Pinnacle M&A. Car Dealership Guy previously reported that the deal had been foreshadowed when Saban’s […]

A friendly Iron Bowl rivalry has once again turned into a major win for Alabama families in need. According to the University of Alabama News Center, this year’s Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive raised a record 630,624 pounds of food, providing meals for West Alabamians facing food insecurity. The results were announced Friday morning […]

State leaders, conservation partners, and landowners gathered Nov. 6 at The Ridge in Greene County to launch a major effort to restore one of Alabama’s most endangered landscapes — the Black Belt Prairie. The Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee (ALSWCC) announced the start of the Alabama Blackbelt Prairie Initiative, a five-year restoration project supported […]

Governor Kay Ivey is urging Alabamians to support their hometown merchants during the holiday shopping season, officially proclaiming Saturday, November 29, 2025, as Small Business Saturday in Alabama. In her proclamation, Ivey emphasized the pivotal role small businesses play in the state’s economy, noting that Alabama “believes small businesses are the backbone of our economy […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is pushing bipartisan legislation aimed at improving maternal health care, saying Alabama and the nation should not accept preventable pregnancy-related deaths as a reality in 2025. Britt recently reintroduced the NIH IMPROVE Act, which would secure consistent federal funding for research on maternal care and mortality. The measure would authorize more […]

The Alabama Coalition for Healthy Mothers and Children is expanding its work to combat child hunger and support vulnerable families in Alabama’s Black Belt, strengthened this month by a new donation from Mark Cuban, that will be doubled through a generous matching pledge. For seven years, ACHMC has worked in all 67 counties to connect […]

Mountain Brook City Schools earned one of Alabama’s highest state report card grades for the 2024-2025 school year, receiving an overall score of 99, according to data released by the Alabama Department of Education. The district celebrated the achievement on its official Instagram page, commending students, educators, and administrators across all six schools.   View […]