Earl Lewis taught two generations of Sylacauga young folks not only sports but also character. He had been a linchpin of area sports for so long that few still alive can remember when the Earl Lewis era started – in the 1950s. Lewis died Sunday at age 87 after an extended illness. His visitation will […]

Fresh polling shows U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville issuing another beatdown against former Democrat U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) in a hypothetical 2026 matchup for Governor of Alabama. According to a memo from Cygnal, one of the nation’s top polling firms, Tuberville (R-Auburn) leads Jones 53% to 34% among likely 2026 general election voters. “Former […]

As redistricting legal battles continue to play out across Alabama’s local, state and federal levels, a final ruling has been issued to settle the question of which remedial map would be imposed on state legislative district lines – now less than 200 days until the 2026 primary elections.  On Monday, U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco […]

The Iron Bowl is being held this season at Jordan-Hare Stadium in a game that the Alabama Crimson Tide is likely now going to need to win in order to make the SEC Championship game and College Football Playoff after falling to Oklahoma this past weekend. That goal for Alabama might have just gotten even […]

Former Auburn Tigers head coach, current U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, and frontrunner to become Governor of Alabama in 2026 is being inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class, announced on Monday. Tuberville was named alongside fellow 2026 inductees: Former Major League Baseball star pitcher Jeff Brantley His former […]

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is stepping into the fight over the future of Alabama Public Television in a letter issued today, urging the board that oversees the network to slow down, follow the law, and listen to Alabama voters before making any move to cut ties with PBS. Ivey made it clear to the Alabama […]

State Rep. Randy Wood, one of the longest serving Republican members of the Alabama House of Representatives, announced he is officially running for re-election in 2026. Wood has represented HD36, including portions of Calhoun, St. Clair, and Talladega Counties, since 2002. According to Wood, he’s built a strong record of conservative leadership and dedication to […]

COOLER, THEN WARMER: Cooler air has slipped into Alabama overnight; temperatures are in the 30s and 40s over the northern counties at daybreak. Expect a good supply of sunshine today with a high in the 66-74 degree range. Temperatures warm up through mid-week … highs will be in the 78-82 degree range by Wednesday and Thursday, […]

Tuskegee University says the American Veterinary Medical Association has agreed to revisit the procedures governing the university’s upcoming accreditation appeal hearing following a federal lawsuit Tuskegee filed earlier this week. That was confirmed in a Friday filing in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, detailing Tuskegee’s voluntarily dismissal of its suit. […]

Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama (RMCCA) has announced plans to convert its Greenville facility into a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH), a major restructuring that will end inpatient services and eliminate roughly 90 jobs across multiple departments. The hospital shared the news in a press release on its Facebook page. Hospital leaders say the change, […]

As deer activity increases across Alabama during the late fall and early winter months, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging motorists to use extra caution on the roadways. New crash data released by ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division shows a sharp rise in vehicle-versus-wildlife collisions during this period, with troopers investigating 1,652 such crashes […]

In a big win for the Alabama Wiregrass region, CSX has designated Dothan’s 365-acre Westgate Super Site as a Platinum CSX Select Site, the railroad’s highest readiness rating for industrial development. The property is now one of only five Platinum Select Sites in Alabama and just the 33rd across CSX’s entire network. Select Sites are […]

Global stainless steel pipe manufacturer BUTTING officially broke ground Thursday on its first U.S. production facility and North American headquarters in Loxley, marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion into the American market. The ceremony took place at the future site of BUTTING USA’s 58-acre campus in the Loxley Industrial Corridor. Attendees parked at […]

The Business Council of Alabama is bringing one of the state’s top political strategists in-house. On Thursday, BCA leadership announced they are thrilled to welcome Tim Howe as the organization’s Chief Advocacy Officer. Howe will help guide BCA’s strategic initiatives, support advocacy efforts on behalf of the state’s business community, and work closely with state […]

NASA and L3Harris Technologies have completed a successful hot-fire test of a newly produced RS-25 engine, a key component of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket that will power the Artemis V mission. The engine fired for 500 seconds at Stennis Space Center and reached 111% of its rated power level, marking the second flight-ready […]

A veteran Alabama journalist who covered the state’s biggest business news for decades is being remembered by friends and colleagues for his far-reaching influence in the media industry and economic development. Jerry Underwood, who was 65 when he died on Nov. 2, was a former reporter and business editor at The Birmingham News, where he […]

UPDATE: 9:28 p.m. — President Trump has signed the measure.  Alabama’s Republican delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives hailed Wednesday night’s vote to finally reopen the federal government. It now goes to President Donald Trump for his signature. They ended the “Schumer shutdown” while the state’s lone Democrat members broke with the rest of […]

The Great Northern Lights – aurora borealis – are normally seen only in high latitudes, think Canada and a dozen northern states. Tuesday night was not normal. A strong geomagnetic storm generated aurora in lower latitudes, including Alabama all the way to the Gulf Coast. It was a God-given light show on Veterans Day. Alabama […]

Today, the Alabama Port Authority Board of Directors appointed Doug Otto as Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Alabama Port Authority. Otto has served as Interim Director and CEO since August, following the retirement of former Director John Driscoll. After completing an initial external search for a new chief executive, the Board determined that […]

Alabama will add a marquee mountain destination in early 2026: A new three-tower hotel and meeting center at Cheaha State Park, perched at the state’s highest point and built to anchor year-round outdoor tourism. State Sen. Randy Price (R-Opelika), Chairman of the Senate Tourism Committee, announced on Tuesday that Alabamians will soon have another popular […]

Ever since former Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine fell short of the runoff in the August election for Mayor, speculation has spread through the community that he may run for office again. Since Prine’s resume is heavy in law enforcement, the best guess was that he might run for Mobile County Sheriff. Mobile’s County Sheriff […]

Tuskegee University has filed a federal lawsuit and an emergency motion seeking to block the American Veterinary Medical Association from moving forward with an appeal hearing that could determine the future of its College of Veterinary Medicine, the nation’s only historically black veterinary school. The two filings, a complaint and a time-sensitive motion for preliminary […]

Alabama was represented in the National Veterans Day Parade by the Cullman High School Bearcat Band. The Sunday afternoon parade in the nation’s capital proceeded past sites and symbols of the nation’s history while playing patriotic marches. Video of the Cullman High School Band in the Veterans’ parade below: The Bearcat band has also performed […]

On Monday evening, President Donald Trump endorsed the U.S. Senate’s breakthrough to reopen the federal government, calling it a “very good” deal and vowing to “abide by the deal” as the package moves to the House. The Senate approved the measure 60-40, ending the nation’s longest shutdown after more than 40 days, with eight members […]