C Spire, making good on its promise, began connecting its first Alabama customers this month to the company’s ultra-fast, fiber-based Gigabit broadband internet services. The privately-held Mississippi-based telecommunications and technology company (with no affiliation with the gas company Spire) earlier this year had pledged to roll out its services in parts of Jasper and Trussville. […]

Former University of Alabama head football coach Ray Perkins passed away at his Northport home on Wednesday morning. Perkins, 79, played wide receiver for the Crimson Tide under Paul “Bear” Bryant from 1964-1966. Perkins won two national championships and was named an All-American in his collegiate playing career in Tuscaloosa. He would go on to […]

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson on Tuesday announced that rookie Jalen Hurts will start at quarterback against the New Orleans Saints this coming Sunday. This will be the first career NFL start for Hurts, the former Alabama Crimson Tide and then Oklahoma Sooners star who was drafted in the second round earlier this year. […]

After completing a review of the extended fall weekend private angler red snapper season, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has determined that the private angler red snapper quota for the 2020 season has been met. Therefore, Alabama waters will remain closed to private angler and state-licensed charter red snapper fishing until […]

At his weekly press conference on Tuesday, Auburn head football coach Gus Malzahn was asked about frequently being on the coaching “hot seat.” Malzahn is one of the most successful head coaches in Auburn history, however his Tigers are 5-4 in this SEC-only season. “I’ve got a job that I’ve said before expects to win […]

Jimmy Parnell on Monday was reelected to a fifth two-year term as president of the Alabama Farmers Federation. The election came on the final day of the federation’s 99th annual meeting in Montgomery. According to a release, Parnell ran unopposed. A fifth-generation farmer from Chilton County, Parnell is a partner in his family’s cattle and […]

U.S. Army General Lloyd J. Austin (Ret.) has been selected to lead the Department of Defense under a Biden administration, according to Politico. The report, which has been corroborated by separate reporting from Jake Tapper, says presumed President-elect Joe Biden will make the announcement as soon as Tuesday that Austin will be nominated to serve […]

Out of all of 2020’s many surprises, Monday finally produced a positive one. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission released the 20 semifinalists to be named the 2020 Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award presented by the Orange Bowl. These 20 kickers, all now in line to be named the nation’s best of the year, have […]

Huntsville aerospace startup Aevum last week unveiled Ravn X, an unmanned aerial vehicle that will serve as the first of a three-stage launch system for small satellites (smallsats). The unveiling was reported by Space News. Ravn X, a 55,000-pound drone measuring 80 feet long with a 60-foot wingspan, can reportedly take off from any mile-long runway. […]

Birmingham-based Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys has launched its third annual “Shunnarah’s Season of Giving” to give back to those in need this Christmas season. The latest edition will continue throughout the month of December and comes amid a year filled with unexpected hardships across the law firm’s footprint. To give back, Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys […]

Protective Life Corporation got into the Christmas spirit early this year, as evidenced by a recent example of the company’s altruism. The Monday before Thanksgiving, Protective Life representatives visited the Protective Stadium construction site in downtown Birmingham to show gratitude to the construction crew working diligently to bring the state-of-the-art new venue to life. Protective […]

Alabama Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed (R-Jasper) on Monday announced that he has hired William Heartsill to serve as his communications director effective immediately. Heartsill, a native of Vestavia, most recently served as press secretary to U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) in Washington, D.C. “William has gained a wealth of experience in the communications field […]

Former State Rep. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) on Sunday announced her intention to seek the State Senate seat being vacated by State Senator Cam Ward (R-Alabaster). Ward is resigning effective Monday to become the director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles. “I am so excited to announce my run for State Senate,” Weaver said […]

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) raised eyebrows this week by calling the House of Representatives into session and pushing through votes on legislation that would legalize marijuana and ban private ownership of exotic animals — known as the “Tiger King” bill. Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) released a scathing statement on Friday decrying Pelosi’s prioritization […]

Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) on Friday announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19 but is displaying no symptoms. Aderholt originally went into quarantine on November 15 after learning he had been in close contact with someone who subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. Right after completing his 10-day quarantine period, Aderholt’s wife, Caroline, tested positive […]

Spire on Thursday announced that it is donating 50,000 reusable water bottles to students in Mobile County Public Schools. The gas utility, which operates what used to be Alagasco in the Yellowhammer State, is making the donation to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 across the school system. According to a release, students picked up Spire’s […]

Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) on Thursday received public plaudits from President Donald J. Trump. This came after Brooks took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to deliver his fourth speech in a series on what he considers systemic flaws in America’s elections process. The North Alabama congressman made national news this week […]

The United States House Republican Conference on Thursday voted to ratify Congressman Mike Rogers (AL-03) as the next ranking member of the House Committee on Armed Services. This comes after the House GOP Steering Committee earlier this week slated Rogers for the important post. The east Alabama congressman will serve as the top Republican on Armed […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth (R-AL) recently led a group of legislators and state education officials in touring Kappler, a manufacturer of protective clothing in Guntersville. According to a release from the Alabama company, the event was organized by Ainsworth based on the suggestion of Kappler president and CEO Laura Kappler-Roberts, after she had conveyed to […]

Balch & Bingham, a Birmingham-based corporate law firm with more than 200 lawyers across the Southeast and Texas, on Wednesday announced the launch of Balch Business Boost: a new program to support businesses owned by women or entrepreneurs of color by providing free or low-cost legal services. The program leverages the considerable experience and talents […]

The Alabama Realtors Political Action Committee (ARPAC) this week announced its endorsement of State Rep. Kirk Hatcher (D-Montgomery) for Alabama Senate District 26. Hatcher is running against former State Rep. John Knight (D-Montgomery) in a special Democratic primary runoff for the SD-26 seat, which was vacated upon the resignation of then-State Sen. David Burkette (D-Montgomery). […]

The board of directors of the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced the Class of 2021 to be inducted on May 8, 2021 in Birmingham. According to a release, the latest Alabama Sports Hall of Fame class was selected by ballot through a statewide selection committee. The class is comprised of Willie Anderson, […]

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians on Monday announced that Tribal Chair and CEO Stephanie A. Bryan has been elected to serve on the board of directors for the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. Bryan was named a Woman of Impact in 2018 by Yellowhammer News. “I am thankful for this opportunity to serve the […]

Club for Growth Action, the conservative Super PAC of the Club for Growth, recently announced the launch of the Save America Coalition. According to a release, the project has two goals: 1). To educate the public about the policy positions of U.S. Senators David Perdue (R-GA) and Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) and their importance to the […]