In an effort to reduce crime in Montgomery and other large Alabama cities, Governor Kay Ivey has requested the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board to explore ways to strengthen state alcohol rules and regulations. The governor’s request follows the October 4 downtown Montgomery shooting that left multiple people injured. In her initial letter, Ivey […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 24 states filing a brief before the U.S. Supreme Court in support of President Donald Trump’s executive order addressing birthright citizenship. On his first day in office, Trump issued an executive order halting the recognition of citizenship for individuals born in the United States to […]

Micah Messer, a former candidate in the Republican Primary for House District 38, has endorsed Garrett Dixon in the upcoming runoff election against Kristin Nelson. GOP voters in east Alabama’s House District 38 will return to the polls on November 18 after no candidate cleared 50% in the October 21 special primary. Chambers County GOP […]

Gulf Distributing Co. has officially opened its new headquarters inside the historic Press-Register building in downtown Mobile, marking a $60 million investment that combines the company’s growth with preservation of one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. Last week, a ribbon-cutting event, hosted alongside the Mobile Chamber of Commerce, drew community, business, and industry leaders. […]

Alabama State University (ASU) has received the largest single donation in its 158-year history: a $38 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. ASU President Dr. Quinton T. Ross Jr. announced the news on social media Monday, sharing a letter to the university community that called it “a defining moment in the history of Alabama State […]

Social media feeds are often dominated by sports debates, politics, and bad news. But on Sunday, the conversation went to worship in Tuscaloosa, as several Alabama Crimson Tide football players organized a powerful event called “Audience of One” at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The night drew thousands and quickly spread across social platforms as fans shared images […]

Montgomery County has received nearly $2.25 million in federal and state grant funding to expand law enforcement capacity, strengthen crisis response, and enhance technology used to combat illegal gun violence. The funds were awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice’s FY2025 COPS Hiring Program through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA)’s State […]

Alabama legislative leaders are commending the Oversight Commission on Alabama Opioid Settlement Funds for its role in achieving a 30% reduction in drug overdoses statewide over the past year. Speaker of the House of Representatives Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) and President Pro Tempore of the Senate Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) praised the work of the commission, and […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is calling for immediate and decisive action to address violent crime in Montgomery, Alabama, particularly following a downtown mass shooting earlier this month that killed two and injured 12 others. In a call with in-state reporters last week, Tuberville expressed alarm over the recent violence and the decision to release one […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday welcomed 48 trooper trainees set to graduate from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Training Center, commending their service and emphasizing the state’s commitment to public safety. Gathered on the steps of the Alabama Governor’s Mansion, the soon-to-be troopers were personally greeted by Ivey, who offered words of gratitude, congratulations, […]

Auburn University has been named one of the top 20 universities in the nation in a new ranking that emphasizes free speech, ideological diversity, and economic value. Auburn ranked No. 15 nationally in the 2025 City Journal College Rankings, placing ahead of elite institutions including Stanford University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Massachusetts Institute […]

The Birmingham City Council has approved a $547,619 agreement with Freshwater Land Trust to help move forward with the Shades Creek Greenway project, a major greenway expansion designed to strengthen trail connectivity across the city. During its last meeting, the council formally approved a resolution under which the nonprofit organization will provide consulting and project […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) introduced Randy Jones of Guntersville as Alabama’s nominee to serve on the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors during a Senate confirmation hearing this week. The hearing was held before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Congress created TVA in 1933, establishing a nine-member board nominated by […]

Mayors representing Alabama’s ten largest cities are calling for urgent statewide action to address what they describe as a growing mental health crisis that is straining law enforcement, hospitals, schools, and public safety across the state. “Every city in Alabama is feeling the effects of this crisis,” the mayors said in a joint statement. “From […]

Jack Hawkins Jr., chancellor of Troy University and a decorated Vietnam veteran, has been named 2025 Patriot of the Year by the Mobile Bay Area Veterans Commission. Dr. Hawkins, a native of Mobile, served as a U.S. Marine Corps officer during the Vietnam War. He received the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and a citation […]

OWA Parks & Resort has appointed Ken Leone as its new property manager. Leone brings decades of experience in hospitality management, property development, and operational leadership to the growing destination. Leone, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and senior hospitality executive, has led a number of nationally recognized developments over his career. His hiring marks what […]

A Tuscaloosa florist will soon bring a touch of Alabama to one of the most famous holiday celebrations in the country. Tammy West, owner and creative director of Glow Floral Event Design, has been selected to assist in decorating the White House for Christmas 2025 — a once-in-a-lifetime honor for her and her assistant, Lacey […]

Carnival Cruise Line is bringing year-round cruises back to Mobile, announcing that Carnival Valor will homeport in the Gulf Coast city beginning in May 2027. The deployment marks the first time a ship of the Conquest class will operate from Mobile, expanding cruise capacity and vacation options for Alabama travelers. Carnival Valor will begin offering […]

The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has approved legislation sponsored by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) to expand Talladega National Forest. The proposal was included in a broader package of U.S. Forest Service lands bills. The measure, titled the Talladega National Forest Expansion Act, would expand the forest’s proclamation boundary by approximately […]

Alabama’s housing market held firm in September, avoiding its typical fall slowdown thanks in part to easing mortgage rates, according to the latest monthly economic and real estate report from the Alabama Association of Realtors. “Inflation expectations increased, and consumer sentiment declined in September, but the state’s labor market remains relatively strong, and lower average […]

Samford University was recently ranked in the 2026 list of “Best Christian Colleges in America” by school search platform Niche.com in their annual rankings of colleges and universities. According to Niche, the Best Christian Colleges ranking features “leading academic institutions that offer students an education and college experience rooted in Christian traditions and faith.” Samford […]

An Alabama community is coming together in prayer after Kimber Mills, an 18-year-old senior cheerleader at Cleveland High School, was critically injured during a shooting at a weekend bonfire in Jefferson County. Authorities say the shooting happened shortly after midnight Sunday at a wooded gathering spot known locally as “The Pit,” near Alabama 75 and […]

Alabama is mourning the loss of a Huntsville family after a tragic plane crash in Montana claimed the lives of a father and his two daughters. According to the Powell County Sheriff’s Office, the agency received a report of a possible downed aircraft at approximately 4:30 p.m. Friday in the Bob Marshall Wilderness of northern […]

State Rep. David Standridge (R-Hayden) has received the endorsement of the Alabama Farmers Federation in his re-election bid for HD34 in Blount County. Jeff Maze, president of the Blount County Farmers Federation, said the organization’s support is rooted in Standridge’s accessibility and long-standing commitment to the community. “ We are proud to endorse Rep. Standridge […]