The 67th Grammy Awards aired on Sunday and for one Athens native, it was a night to remember. WHNT said that Chris Burks played a role in creating DOE Jones’ album, ‘Heart of a Human,’ which won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album. Burks grew up playing and recording music at Sound Cell […]

A federal judge has denied a request to halt the upcoming execution of Demetrius Frazier in Alabama, ruling that he failed to prove nitrogen gas as an execution method is excessively cruel or unconstitutional. Chief District Judge Emily C. Marks stated that Frazier did not meet the high legal standard necessary to block his execution […]

Tuscaloosa’s 101.7 The River is now live and ready for listeners. It is the city’s first contemporary Christian music station. According to 95.3 The Bear, the station is a safe alternative for families who want great music without the additional language and themes most parents wish to avoid in the school car line. 101.7 The […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has announced the recent opening of her new regional office in Dothan. The office will serve thirteen Alabama counties: Butler, Crenshaw, Conecuh, Covington, Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Pike, Bullock, Barbour, Henry, Houston, and Russell. According to Britt, the office is meant to strengthen constituent services in the Wiregrass region. “I’m grateful for […]

The birthplace of Mardi Gras in America is preparing for another spectacular season of parades, pageantry, and revelry as Mobile gears up for Mardi Gras 2025. With a packed schedule of dazzling parades rolling through the streets of downtown Mobile, locals and visitors alike are set for an unforgettable celebration. Mardi Gras in Mobile is […]

Birmingham’s AT&T Microwave Tower may soon have a new assignment. In a press release, AT&T announced that it has struck a real estate deal worth over $850 million. The corporation will be selling 74 underused properties to development firm Reign Capital while keeping access to the parts needed for its network operations. The AT&T Microwave […]

The Poarch Creek Indians have proudly appointed Chris McGhee as their new Fire Chief, marking a significant milestone in his 16-year journey with the department. McGhee will assume the duties previously held by former Fire Chief Ronnie Jackson. McGhee’s leadership, experience, and deep connection to his heritage make him a dedicated Tribal Citizen and an […]

Thanks to the quick thinking of hotel workers, a female juvenile was rescued from a kidnapping attempt. Dothan Police Chief William E. Benny reported that on January 26, 2025, his department responded to a possible kidnapping at a hotel in the 2100 block of Ross Clark Circle. When officers arrived on the scene, employees told […]

WBRC reported that a Fairfield man appeared in a Birmingham courtroom on Wednesday to face indictments on 37 felony counts spanning five different shootings over three months in 2024. Damien McDaniel is one of several defendants who were charged in the mass shooting in Five Points South and the one at Trendsetter Lounge. Specifically, he’s […]

The Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) reported that Huntsville closed out 2024 with a historic year in sports tourism, hosting 68 major events that collectively brought over $50 million in economic impact to the city. The (CVB) sports tourism team achieved remarkable success, generating $51,303,193 in economic revenue and creating more than 76,000 […]

Irondale Police Lt. Mark Meadows, 60, was fatally struck on January 6 while preparing to direct traffic for Church of the Highlands’ 21 Days of Prayer service, according to a recently released crash report. RELATED: Irondale police officer killed by vehicle while directing traffic honored as faithful servant The incident occurred just before 7 a.m. […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced on Monday appointments to fill vacancies in a district judgeship and two district attorney positions. According to her office, Ivey offered high praise for those chosen to fill the roles and expressed confidence in their legal abilities. Baldwin County District Judgeship Ivey has appointed Ashley W. Siebert as District Judge for […]

A tragedy in Chambers County occurred earlier this week when 54-year-old Coweta County Georgia Fire Chief James Bartholomew Cauthen decided to lend a helping hand to a couple in need. According to the Chambers County Sheriff’s Department and WRBL, on Sunday afternoon, Chief Cauthen was on property he owned or maintained, spreading hay for cattle. […]

WHNT in Huntsville reports that a Tuscumbia man already serving time in an Alabama prison now faces additional charges for allegedly soliciting sex and nude photos from a Limestone County Sheriff’s investigator posing as a child. Authorities also say the man offered money for a sexual encounter. Billy Joe McGaughy, 43, has been in prison […]

The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has designated Saturday, February 8, 2025, as the second of the 2024-2025 hunting season’s Special Youth, Veteran, and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days. The first of the two special waterfowl hunting days took place on November 23, 2024. On […]

The inaugural Historical Marion 2 Selma Bicycle Ride will commemorate the 60th anniversary of one of the most important and notorious moments in Civil Rights history. On Feb. 18, 1965, a peaceful civil rights march in Marion turned violent when state troopers attacked the marchers and shot local activist Jimmie Lee Jackson, who was protecting his […]

Residents in Trussville’s Magnolia Place neighborhood are once again raising concerns over a Birmingham landfill that has been causing ongoing problems. Homeowners say the odor from the Eastern Area Landfill has worsened, even during the colder winter months, making daily life increasingly difficult. The landfill, situated close to hundreds of homes and a nearby school, […]

Greg and Jodi Chapman, owners of The Trump Store, located in Scottsboro, are doing their part to Make America Great Again. Recently, the couple became media celebrities when WAAY-TV visited the store for an interview. The Chapmans told the television reporter that the Trump Store in Scottsboro and the second in Manchester, Tennessee, have had […]

The Singing River Trail (SRT) Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Misti Potter as the new Executive Director of the Singing River Trail. With over 27 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Potter’s career reflects a deep commitment to organizational growth, resource development, and community impact. “We are thrilled to welcome Misti to the […]

The Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo is saddling up for its 68th annual event from March 14-16 at the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery. Known as one of the Southeast’s most celebrated PRCA-sanctioned rodeos, this year’s event promises top-tier performances, family-friendly activities, and a celebration of Western heritage. The SLE Rodeo has ranked within the top […]

The Alabama Technology Network announced the Southeastern Supply Chain Summit, Staying Alive in 2025: Elevate Your Supply Chain, will take place February 17-18 at in Starkville, Mississippi. This premier event hosted by the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Centers for Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee will bring together industry leaders, experts, and innovators from across the region […]

As another round of extreme winter weather approaches, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is advising citizens to prepare for potentially hazardous conditions. This weather event is anticipated to bring snow and ice to regions that may not be accustomed to such winter weather, potentially resulting in dangerous travel conditions. “We recognize that winter weather […]

On Monday, 36 inmates graduated from the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program (RSAT), one of the many drug rehabilitation programs within the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC). This graduation was notable because, for the first time, 15 participants from the Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) program were included, ADOC reports. The graduation ceremony was […]

The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) wants to celebrate the unbreakable bond that exists between a dog and its owner by reviving the Best Black Belt Sporting Dog Photo Contest. The contest is open to any dogs out on a sporting adventure in the 23 counties of Alabama’s Black Belt. The contest will feature dogs […]