For the first time in three decades, passengers will be able to ride an Amtrak train between New Orleans and Mobile. Beginning tomorrow, Monday, August 18, the new Mardi Gras Service will make the four-hour journey twice daily, restoring a Gulf Coast connection that’s been missing since the 1990s. The route includes stops in Bay […]

The 2025 Alabama Home and Garden Show will celebrate more than just home décor and landscaping this year. From August 15–17, the event will spotlight those who help keep local schools running — from teachers and principals to bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians, and support staff. The event is presented by The Trussville Tribune. Employees […]

A team of healthcare real estate professionals has announced plans for South Haven Surgical Plaza, an 80,000-square-foot medical campus designed to support outpatient care in Hoover. The project is being developed by Loree J. Skelton in collaboration with Medistar Corporation and Medical Properties Trust, which is serving as capital advisor. Located in Stadium Trace Village […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Sen. April Weaver in her bid for re-election to Alabama Senate District 14, which includes parts of Bibb, Chilton, and Shelby counties. “April Weaver has been easy to work with because she understands the needs of the farmers and constituents of her district,” said John Deloach, president of the […]

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $9.5 billion contract to increase production of two of the U.S. military’s most advanced long-range missiles—both of which are manufactured at the company’s Pike County facility in Troy, Alabama. According to the Defense Blog, the contract supports expanded production and deliveries of the AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) […]

UnitedHealthcare members will continue to have uninterrupted access to UAB Health System providers following an agreement in principle between the two organizations. The new health insurance contract, once finalized, will allow patients to receive care from all UAB and UAB-affiliated medical providers without disruption. Both parties have committed to a one-week period to finalize the […]

A statewide photo contest is casting a spotlight on the thrill of fishing in Alabama’s Black Belt, inviting anglers of all ages to share their favorite catches for a chance to win a prize. The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) has launched the 2025 Best Fish Photo Contest, which opens Aug. 1 and runs […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is reminding voters that municipal absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The deadline to return an absentee ballot application in person is Thursday, August 21, 2025. Absentee ballots being returned in-person must be received by the municipal absentee election manager by […]

More than $337,000 in state grants are heading to 20 local airports across Alabama, thanks to the Alabama Department of Transportation’s latest round of funding under its Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program. The program provides financial and technical support for public-use airports to undertake essential infrastructure projects. Funded improvements include runway rehabilitation, apron construction, hangar […]

Judge J. Elizabeth “Beth” Kellum has officially announced her bid for re-election to the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 2. Kellum, who has served on the appellate court since 2008, said she remains committed to ensuring justice is carried out fairly across the state. “I have been honored to serve the people of Alabama […]

Calhoun County will soon offer a safe haven for homeless animals through the planned purchase of the OneWorld Pet Resort and boarding facility. The County Commission recently announced its intent to buy the 38-acre property for $2 million and convert it into a community animal shelter and adoption center. The acquisition is expected to significantly […]

Whether you cheer for the Tide or the Tigers, getting to the game itself has just become more convenient. College football fans planning to follow Alabama and Auburn on the road this season will have new nonstop travel options, thanks to added flights from airlines serving Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM). The expanded service is aimed […]

Over the past three years, Alabama homebuyers have seen monthly mortgage payments climb by more than 50% in many metro areas, reflecting a national trend fueled by sharply rising interest rates and higher home prices. A new report from Construction Coverage analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Zillow to identify the cities most […]

Terry Craig, a candidate in the upcoming Andalusia mayoral election, claims he was the victim of ‘targeted’ gunfire while walking his dog near his home one late Friday night. According to local news reports, the incident occurred around 11:00 p.m. on July 18 on South Cotton Street where Craig resides. Craig told authorities and the […]

According to a report by 1819 News, Lisa Taylor Wallace, wife of former Alabama Governor George Wallace, has been released from a Hoover memory care facility following a court hearing that questioned the necessity of her court-ordered guardianship and conservatorship. Jefferson County Probate Judge Yashiba Glenn Blanchard granted Wallace an emergency hearing and, after an […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the appointment of eleven distinguished leaders to the Alabama Veterans Resource Center (AVRC) Board, a new initiative designed to develop a statewide, sustainable hub dedicated to supporting veterans and their families. The center will provide job training and workforce assistance, aid in benefits navigation, support with family and legal […]

Attorney General Steve Marshall sent a letter to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) urging the organization to restore to female athletes the records, titles, awards, and recognitions they earned but were denied because of policies that allowed biological males to compete in female categories. “Allowing biological males to compete in women’s sports puts girls […]

Alabama FarmPAC, the political action committee of the Alabama Farmers Federation, has announced its endorsement of Young Boozer for re-election as Alabama State Treasurer. Federation President Jimmy Parnell said Boozer is a friend to Alabama farmers with a proven record of conservative fiscal management. “Alabama has never had a more experienced treasurer than Young Boozer,” […]

Residents of the 334 area code will be joining the rest of the state in dialing 10 numbers to make phone calls when the new 483 area code overlay is implemented next year. To get in practice, customers in the 334 area code region are encouraged to begin 10-digit dialing before the new area code […]

The City of Montgomery announced it has appointed Chief Ettice Brickus as Chief of Staff for the Montgomery Police Department, bringing nearly 24 years of law enforcement experience to the role. Brickus joined MPD earlier this month following a distinguished career with the Baltimore Police Department, where she most recently served as Deputy Chief of […]

The CoachSafely Foundation will host a high-profile fundraising event at Vestavia Country Club on August 26 featuring U.S. Senator and former Auburn University football head coach Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), sports media personality Paul Finebaum, and CoachSafely President Bill Clark. The evening will raise funds in support of the Foundation’s mission to reduce preventable injuries among […]

On Friday, Governor Kay Ivey announced that more than $3.7 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for 12 road projects across Alabama, underscoring her ongoing commitment to enhancing the state’s infrastructure. The grants are the second round of funding made available this year under the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Annual […]

A Decatur City Councilman is accusing a fellow councilman of claiming a condemned house as his legal residence on election paperwork. Councilman Hunter Pepper alleges that mayoral candidate Billy Jackson listed a property that is “structurally unsafe” and uninhabitable as his qualifying address.  According to FOX54, Pepper claims Jackson hasn’t lived at the home for […]

The U.S. Army officially restored the name Fort Rucker to its Wiregrass installation Thursday during a ceremony at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum. In June, the Secretary of the Army directed the change to honor Capt Edward W. Rucker Jr., a World War I aviation pioneer and Army Air Corps pilot. The installation, originally named […]