Governor Kay Ivey has introduced another Alabama family benefiting from the CHOOSE Act, the state’s education savings account program. Francisco and Itzel Carbonell of Birmingham have five children — Maria (8th grade), Anna (5th grade), Amalia (1st grade), Juan (K5), and baby Emma. Four of the children attend St. Rose Academy, where their education is […]

An Alabama high school senior is using his talent on the football field to make a difference for families facing one of life’s toughest challenges. Rob Ashworth, a senior at The Montgomery Academy, serves as the kicker for the school’s football team. Inspired by his grandmother’s battle with dementia, Rob decided to turn each extra […]

Alabama officials have announced the launch of the Alabama Digital Education Network, a $16 million public–private initiative aimed at bringing tech training and broadband access to rural communities. The project, led by Ed Farm with support from Apple and Alabama Power, will create a statewide network of “learning spaces” through partnerships with schools, libraries, and […]

Lee Edwards, president of Edwards Chevrolet, has been nominated for the 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year award — one of the automotive industry’s most prestigious honors. The nomination was announced on Wednesday by TIME. Edwards is one of 47 nominees nationwide and will be recognized during the 109th annual National Automobile Dealers Association Show […]

DeKalb County officially added a new town to its roster this week, marking a historic moment for the community of Kilpatrick. A large crowd of residents and local leaders gathered Tuesday evening for the town’s first-ever meeting, where its inaugural mayor and council were sworn into office. DeKalb County Probate Judge Ronnie Osborn administered the […]

The Priceville City Council has reinstated police officer Garry Chapman, reversing his termination following a high-speed pursuit that ended in a deadly crash last month. The council’s decision came Monday night after a two-and-a-half-hour executive session. The vote to overturn the firing was unanimous, and Chapman will now face a 10-day suspension without pay rather […]

Manufacture Alabama has endorsed Caroleene Dobson in her bid for Alabama Secretary of State, citing her private sector background and understanding of issues facing the state’s manufacturing industry. “Manufacture Alabama endorses Caroleene Dobson because of her deep commitment to Alabama, her proven record in the private sector, and her understanding of the issues affecting manufacturers […]

The University of Alabama’s Million Dollar Band will represent the state on one of the nation’s biggest stages in 2026. The band has been invited to perform in the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, marking a milestone year for the iconic holiday event. The band received the exciting news on October 7 and shared their […]

The Alabama Forestry Association announced its endorsement of Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger and Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter in their upcoming 2026 re-election campaigns. Pro Tem Gudger (R-Cullman), who was first elected to the Alabama Senate in 2018 and won reelection unopposed in 2022, currently serves as President Pro Tempore after […]

State Sen. Arthur Orr took aim at Montgomery city leadership and their response to rising crime during a Friday morning segment on WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show,” criticizing Mayor Steven Reed over what he called the city’s failure to maintain law and order. With the recent deadly weekend in Montgomery, Orr responded to questions about […]

The Alabama School of Mathematics and Science (ASMS) has been ranked among the top 20 public high schools in the United States by Niche. The Mobile-based residential school secured the No. 19 spot nationally, making it the highest-ranked public high school in Alabama. In addition to its national recognition, ASMS earned the top spot in […]

In Alabama, hundreds of young people face adulthood each year without the stability of a permanent home. For many foster youth, the day they “age out” of care marks not a new beginning but an uncertain future — one filled with obstacles few 19-year-olds are equipped to face alone. Erica Hardesty has made it her […]

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have announced a breakthrough treatment that slows the progression of Huntington’s disease by 75%, a first in the fight against this devastating disorder. The new gene therapy, known as AMT-130, is part of a small clinical trial led in collaboration with uniQure. Seven of the 17 […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt discussed the ongoing government shutdown on ABC News yesterday, in which she blasted Democrats for failing to prioritize government funding and protect vulnerable Americans. During the interview, Britt said Republicans are prepared to work immediately to reopen the government, urging Democrats to return to the negotiating table. “Look, we’re ready to open […]

The Petroleum & Convenience Marketers of Alabama (P&CMA) has endorsed two of the state’s top legislative leaders, Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter and Senate President Pro Tempore Garlan Gudger, for re-election, They recognized their leadership and longstanding support of Alabama’s small business community, energy independence, and pro-growth policies. Representing more than 1,200 member […]

The U.S. Senate has confirmed a slate of 107 nominees from President Donald Trump, including two Alabamians tapped for key federal roles. By a vote of 51-47, the Senate confirmed Lynda Blanchard to serve as the U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture, with the rank of ambassador. Blanchard, an Alabama […]

In Huntsville, blind children from 31 states and eight countries ran NASA-style missions last week. More than 140 students representing 31 states and several countries, including Belgium, Costa Rica, Canada, Israel, Liberia, Australia, Romania, and the Menominee Nation of Wisconsin, gathered in Huntsville to participate in Space Camp for Visually Impaired Students (SCIVIS), according to a […]

An overwhelming majority of Alabamians still consider their faith in God to be at the center of their daily lives, according to new findings from the Pew Research Center’s 2023–2024 Religious Landscape Study. The nationwide survey, released in September 2025, offers one of the most comprehensive portraits of religious identity and practice across the United […]

Montgomery’s Huntingdon College marked a milestone Friday, October 3, with the formal investiture of its 15th president, Dr. Anthony Leigh. The ceremony, held on the college’s historic campus, brought together students, faculty, alumni, neighbors from the Cloverdale community, and leaders from across Alabama to celebrate the new era of leadership. A presidential investiture, one of […]

The City of Birmingham has proposed a new use for the land it reclaimed from Trinity CME Church, a site long marked by an unfinished cathedral near Carraway Boulevard. Under a new request for proposals, the City is seeking a qualified development team to transform the property into a hospitality-focused project designed to drive tourism, […]

The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) have announced $400,000 in scholarship opportunities to help prepare the next generation of Alabama’s automotive workforce. Each scholarship is valued at up to $4,000 and can be applied toward tuition, books, and fees during the 2026 spring, summer, or fall semesters at […]

With parts of the federal government closed amid the ongoing “Schumer Shutdown,” Gov. Kay Ivey is encouraging residents to make the best of the situation by exploring historic attractions across Alabama. In a Thursday post, Ivey pointed to closures at national sites such as Independence Hall in Philadelphia and invited the public to see Alabama’s […]

Nathan Hill, a retired civilian executive assistant to the commander at Anniston Army Depot, has been inducted into the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) Hall of Fame, according to a report by the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS). Hill’s recognition places him among a select group of individuals who have made lasting […]

As the federal government shutdown continues, Alabama’s U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), and U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) announced they will not take a salary as long as gridlock by Democrats continue. The trio of Alabama lawmakers formally requested that their salaries be withheld until Congress reaches an appropriations agreement […]