Voters in Fayette, Lamar, and Walker Counties, as well as portions of Jefferson and Tuscaloosa Counties, went to the polls on Tuesday to select the next Senator for District 5.   Republican State Representative Matt Woods faced Democratic nominee Ryan Cagle in the special election made necessary by the departure of former Senate President Pro […]

The prevented planting crop deadline has been extended into July, a welcome relief for Alabama farmers who have alternately battled bouts of drought and excess rain this spring. Farmers now have until each crop’s acreage reporting deadline to claim prevented planting through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). July 15 is a […]

Governor Kay Ivey has appointed Andalusia attorney Grace Jeter to serve as Circuit Judge for Covington County. Jeter will be succeeding former 22nd Judicial Circuit Judge Ben Bowden, who was appointed to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals in May. The appointment is effective immediately. “Grace Jeter comes to the bench with a strong background […]

The City of Gadsden is mourning the loss of former Mayor Sherman Guyton, who passed away on Saturday, June 21, at the age of 79. Mayor Craig Ford and city officials expressed their condolences to the Guyton family and praised the former mayor’s long-standing dedication to improving the city. “Mayor Guyton was a great leader […]

Governor Kay Ivey is calling on young Alabamians across the state to take part in her 3rd Annual Summer Reading Challenge. The initiative is open to all students K through 8th in the state and will run through September 5 of the upcoming school year. Whether receiving public, private, or homeschool instruction, rising students in […]

Construction is underway on a $28 million Alabama National Guard training facility in northeast Huntsville. The project is expected to bring modern resources and new opportunities to the area, but not without community pushback over traffic congestion. According to WAFF 48 News, the Alabama National Guard broke ground in early June on the new readiness […]

The Alabama Policy Institute (API) announced that Heisman Trophy winner and philanthropist Tim Tebow will serve as the keynote speaker at its 2025 Annual Dinner. The event, which highlights API’s nearly 40-year mission of advancing public policy rooted in free markets, limited government, and strong families, is expected to draw significant attention across the state. […]

The Alabama State Building and Construction Trades Council (ASBCTC) and the Association of Skilled Trade and Transportation Unions (ASTTU) have announced a new strategic alliance aimed at supporting union workers in Alabama’s construction industry. The partnership, officially unveiled June 18, brings together two major labor organizations with a shared commitment to union solidarity, advocacy, and […]

On Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey announced the appointment of Michael Godwin to the Montgomery County District Court. “I am pleased to appoint Michael Godwin to serve as District Judge for the 15th Judicial Circuit in Montgomery County,” said Ivey.  “His considerable legal experience and familiarity with the Court ensure he will make an effective district […]

Grayson Murray has been appointed to serve as the Franklin County Commissioner for District 1, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced Tuesday. The appointment follows the death of his father, Commissioner Michael Murray, who held the seat until his passing in May 2025. At just 20 years old, Grayson Murray steps into the role with a […]

Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) Veterans Specialist Rosario Thomas has been named Military Friendly’s Alabama Veteran of the Year and is now in the running for the national title. The announcement was made on June 13, following the close of primary voting on Memorial Day, which determined state-level winners. According to the Military Friendly® […]

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has announced significant changes affecting Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and applicants, introducing new rules for medical certification submission and a modernized skills test set to launch this summer. Beginning June 23,  ALEA will require all DOT medical certifications to be submitted electronically by authorized medical providers. This change […]

Sloss Tech 2025 is set to return to downtown Birmingham from June 25–27, expanding to a three-day format for the first time in its history. Organizers are billing this year’s event as the Southeast’s most comprehensive technology and innovation experience, with more than 1,000 attendees expected to join in Birmingham’s historic theatre district. The conference […]

Months after the Hanceville Police Department was impacted by the indictment of several officers, the City Council has now voted to hire a consultant to assist with rebuilding the agency. The decision was made during a council meeting held on Thursday, according to a report from ABC 33/40. Under the approved plan, Councilman John Stam […]

Jeanne Dowdle Rizzardi, who has more than 30 years of legal experience, has announced her candidacy for Madison County District Judge, Place 5. Rizzardi, an assistant city attorney for Huntsville, has spent the last decade handling a wide range of legal matters impacting the community. Prior to that, she built a private practice focused on […]

The City of Montgomery announced Wednesday that a federal court has dismissed all remaining claims brought by former Police Chief Ernest N. Finley, Jr., against the city and Mayor Steven L. Reed. According to the City, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama granted summary judgment in favor of the City […]

Integration Innovation Inc. (i3) of Huntsville has been awarded a nearly $429 million contract from the Missile Defense Agency. With the $428,991,242 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, i3 will be tasked to enable the identification, collection, distribution, and analysis of critical test data needed to assess and evaluate new and updated missile defense system capabilities to support fielding […]

 Alabama has a new four-legged resident at the Governor’s Mansion. Governor Kay Ivey on Monday introduced Huntley, a three-year-old female Yellow Labrador, as the new First Dog of Alabama. RELATED: ‘Nothing quite like the love from pets’: Governor Ivey mourns passing of Alabama’s first dog “Huntley is amazing, and I am excited to introduce her […]

Regions Bank has announced that its Wealth Management division received two top honors from Global Private Banker’s 2025 Global Private Banking Innovation Awards. Launched in 2009, the Global Private Banking Awards recognize excellence in the private banking industry by evaluating performance across a range of criteria, including business models, customer service, and innovation. A panel […]

PCI Federal, the tribally owned federal contracting arm of the Poarch Creek Indians, has announced its acquisition of Street Legal Industries, Inc., a respected infrastructure support services provider based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Street Legal has been delivering professional infrastructure support services to federal, state, and local government agencies since 1994. The company is recognized […]

The Rocket City Young Republicans are celebrating statewide recognition after being named Outstanding Club of the Year at the Young Republican Federation of Alabama’s annual convention. The honor comes just two years after the group launched in Huntsville. Chairman Daniel Ceci said the award reflects the club’s steady growth and commitment to getting young conservatives engaged in […]

A major conservation landmark in Alabama’s Mobile-Tensaw Delta has been renamed in honor of world-renowned biologist and Alabama native Edward Osborne Wilson. The Nature Conservancy and the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation announced that nearly 8,000 acres of protected land will now be called the E.O. Wilson Land Between the Rivers Preserve. The announcement, timed with […]

Children’s of Alabama has been named to Newsweek’s 2025 rankings of “America’s Greatest Workplaces” and “America’s Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare.” The recognition, developed in partnership with Plant‑A Insights Group, highlights organizations that have demonstrated a strong commitment to employee satisfaction and workplace quality. The rankings were based on over 400,000 confidential employee interviews and more than 4.9 […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has named Sergeant Curt Griffith of Florence, Alabama, as the June “Veteran of the Month” in recognition of his service in the U.S. Marine Corps and continued leadership in his local community. In a video released by the senator’s office, Tuberville praised Griffith’s dedication, resilience, and commitment to helping others, especially […]