On Monday, the Homewood City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to proceed with long-discussed improvements to the I-65/Lakeshore Parkway interchange. The project, featuring a Diverging Diamond design, aims to ease traffic congestion that has plagued the area for decades. A Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) is a type of interchange where traffic […]

Dr. Mark LeQuire, a longtime Montgomery radiologist, has been named the new President of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. He was officially sworn in during the organization’s annual meeting held on Friday, April 11. Dr. LeQuire is a physician partner with Montgomery Radiology Associates and brings more than three decades of medical […]

The celebration of the University of Alabama’s annual A-Day festivities took an unexpected turn Saturday night when Tuscaloosa police abruptly shut down The Strip, a popular entertainment district near campus. The closure occurred around 9 p.m., shortly after reports surfaced of what some believed to be gunfire in the area. According to Tuscaloosa Police Department […]

Huntsville’s Crestwood Medical Center has become the first hospital in Alabama to implement a new, state-of-the-art surgical robot, the DB-5. This marks a major step forward in the facility’s use of advanced medical technology. The robotic system is designed to assist in a wide range of procedures across multiple specialties, including general surgery, urology, gynecology, and ear, […]

Church of the Highlands is inviting communities across Alabama and Georgia to attend its Easter services, which will take place from Good Friday, April 18, through Easter Sunday, April 20. The multi-campus church, based in Birmingham, will offer 120 services across its 26 locations. Each service will feature worship music and a message focused on […]

Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) has reintroduced the Retirement Freedom Act, a bill that would allow senior citizens to retain their private health insurance without sacrificing Social Security benefits. Palmer originally introduced the legislation during the 118th Congress. With its reintroduction, the congressman is again pushing for what he sees as a necessary reform to restore […]

Sloss Tech, the Southeast’s leading technology and innovation conference, has announced Zack Kass, advisor, futurist, and former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI, as one of the featured keynote speakers for its 2025 event. Scheduled for June 25-27 in downtown Birmingham, the conference has now opened general admission ticket sales. Kass, known for his thought leadership […]

The 24th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office has released details in the case involving a missing toddler from Fayette County, confirming that the child is presumed dead and that his mother, Wendy Pamela Bailey, faces multiple felony charges.​ Bailey, 23, has been charged with aggravated child abuse, first-degree domestic violence, abuse of a corpse, and […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced 29 appointments across the state, including key leadership changes in the judiciary and law enforcement. Among the appointments are new district and circuit judges, as well as new sheriffs for Calhoun and Perry counties. Ivey appointed Matthew McCullars as District Judge for the 7th Judicial Circuit in Calhoun County. McCullars, who […]

Local builder and entrepreneur Mark Spurlin has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of Pike Road in the upcoming 2025 Municipal Election. Spurlin will face longtime incumbent Mayor Gordon Stone, who has held the office since 2004. The election is scheduled for August 26, 2025. Spurlin, a Montgomery native, brings a background in landscape architecture […]

Governor Kay Ivey is calling on all Alabamians to come together and celebrate as Birmingham prepares to host the 2025 World Police & Fire Games (WPFG) this summer. The highly anticipated international competition will take place from June 27 to July 6, bringing more than 8,500 first responders from over 70 countries to the Greater […]

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) marked a significant milestone on Thursday, graduating the largest class of correctional officers on record. The class consisted of 144 graduates who completed 10 consecutive weeks of training in order to earn the necessary certification and qualify as Correctional Officers. Prior to Graduation Day, Class 2025-01 was invited to […]

In response to a prolonged and severe drought, Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 20 counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas. An additional 18 counties have been classified as contiguous disaster counties, bringing the total to 38 affected counties. The drought […]

Alabama is set to play a significant role in an upcoming historic space mission, as the United Launch Alliance (ULA) prepares to launch the Dream Chaser, a spacecraft developed by Sierra Space. This mission, aimed at resupplying the International Space Station (ISS), is not only a major milestone for space exploration but also a testament […]

Surrounded by working parents, teachers, and public servants from across the state, Governor Kay Ivey signed into law the Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2025 on Wednesday. The action fulfills a key promise made in her State of the State address and marks another win for Alabama families. “In Alabama, we are committed […]

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors has appointed Don Moul as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the nation’s largest public power utility, effective April 9. Moul succeeds Jeff Lyash, who announced his retirement in January. TVA’s executive vice president and chief operating officer since June 2021, Moul brings more than […]

AlaTrade Foods, an employee-owned poultry processing company based in Alabama, has announced the layoff of 165 employees at its Phenix City facility. The layoff process began on March 2, according to a notice filed with the Alabama Department of Commerce, and was reported on March 28. According to AL.com, AlaTrade Foods, founded in 2000, is […]

DCH Health System has announced the appointment of former Alabama Secretary of Labor Fitzgerald Washington to its Board of Directors. Washington, known for his extensive leadership experience in both corporate and public sectors, is expected to play a key role in advancing DCH’s mission. Currently, Washington holds the position of Corporate Director of External Affairs […]

On April 12, runners, walkers, and supporters will gather at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama to take part in the annual Red Shoe Run: Rockin’ 5K, presented by McDonald’s. This worthwhile fundraising event will kick off at 8:00 a.m. at 1700 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, and will feature a fun-filled morning of […]

Tropic Falls at OWA Parks & Resorts has once again been nominated for Best Indoor Waterpark in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The popular water park is among 20 facilities nationwide that have been selected by a panel of experts as contenders for the prestigious title. The competition now moves into the voting […]

A recent report has revealed that 45 undocumented immigrants are currently on hold in the Madison County Jail, awaiting potential deportation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). These individuals constitute roughly 4% of the jail’s population, which houses approximately 1,200 inmates. According to WAFF, the detainees face charges ranging from murder and assault to […]

A federal judge has sentenced Tametria Conner Dantzler, 39, of Montgomery, to one month in prison followed by a year of weekends in jail and three years of supervised release for defrauding COVID-19 relief programs. Dantzler is also ordered to repay over $927,000, the amount she unlawfully obtained through fraudulent applications to federal relief initiatives.​ […]

The Alabama House is advancing a bill to reduce the state’s sales tax on groceries from 3% to 2%, effective September 1, 2025. The initiative is part of a broader $192 million tax relief package designed to alleviate financial burdens on Alabama residents.​ Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville), who chairs the House Ways and Means Education […]

A University of Alabama doctoral student has been detained by federal immigration authorities, according to statements released by the university and reports from various news outlets. The student, identified by the university’s student newspaper, The Crimson White, as Iranian national Alireza Doroudi, was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Tuesday. Doroudi holds […]