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.

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.

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.

Local builder and entrepreneur Mark Spurlin has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of Pike Road in the upcoming 2025 Municipal Election.

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 Birmingham area.

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

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.

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 to Alabama's growing presence in the aerospace industry.

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.

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.

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.

DCH Health System has announced the appointment of 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.

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 community, music, and giving back.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alabama’s agriculture industry could see a significant financial boost as the U.S. Department of Agriculture rolls out a new relief initiative aimed at easing the economic pressure on farmers.

The Alabama House of Representatives has approved House Bill 234, which would require all public schools in the state to implement a mobile emergency rapid response system by 2030. The bill aims to improve school safety by ensuring that designated staff members are equipped and trained to respond quickly to emergencies through mobile panic button technology.

Forget chasing down criminals—on Monday morning, Officer Josh Page of the Gadsden Police Department was hot on the trail of a different kind of suspect: a loose pig. And no, this isn’t code for anything—there was an actual potbellied pig trotting around town.

Alabama’s Gulf Coast is home to three standout beach bars recently honored on Southern Living's 2025 list of the South’s Best Beach Bars. These beloved hangouts capture the essence of coastal charm, offering visitors a perfect blend of live entertainment, delicious food, and breezy beachside vibes.

Madison, Alabama, has achieved national recognition by securing the #9 spot in Niche's 2025 Best Places to Live in America rankings. This annual report evaluates thousands of cities and suburbs across the United States, assessing factors such as public schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment opportunities, and local amenities.​

In the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes that tore through parts of the Midwest and Southeast on March 14 and 15, Regions Bank has launched a series of financial services to support affected individuals and businesses.