One South Alabama town has its third police department leader reprimanded within the past two years. WALA reports that Chickasaw Mayor Barry Broadhead has suspended interim Police Chief Tommie McDuffie over inappropriate social media postings. McDuffie has issued a public apology and will be suspended for three days. “This isn’t the first time controversy has […]

Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs are again awarding state organizations aiding victims of domestic violence. This time around the agencies receiving the grants are located in South Alabama.

New polling provided insight into how voters in Alabama’s newly-drawn 2nd Congressional District are feeling about the candidates they’ll choose from when they vote in the Republican primary on March 5, 2024 – as well as their current elected officials.  The survey, commissioned by ForestPAC and conducted by top research firm McLaughlin & Associates, logged […]

The J.D. Power Electric Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study measures satisfaction among business customers of 79 targeted U.S. electric utilities. Alabama power clocked in at number one in the South for 2023. “It is an honor for Alabama Power to be recognized by our customers and J.D. Power,” said Jeff Peoples, Alabama Power President and […]

Two congressional incumbents will square off in a debate on January 24, 2024 at the Daphne Civic Center as Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) and Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) were drawn into a dramatically-altered First Congressional District. “We are excited to hear from both congressmen about the issues that concern us at all in the newly […]

After spending more than 40 years on TV, with more than 30 years covering sports and news in Alabama, WVTM morning news anchor Rick Karle said goodbye to his TV audience this morning. Karle spent much of his career as sports director and anchor at Birmingham’s WBRC, before making the switch to the news anchor […]

On Thursday, the Alabama Mining Association (AMA) announced that Paul Kavinoky has been named as the new President of the AMA. He’ll take over for Patrick Cagle, who is stepping down from the role to pursue a career in ministry. “We are pleased to have Paul leading the mining association at such a pivotal time […]

Legislators from across Alabama, both at the state and federal level, are taking time today to reflect on and recognize the 82nd anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor which drew the United States into World War Two. The attack killed over 2,400 Americans.

The world of small business in Dothan, Alabama is booming right now according to the Business Council of Alabama and the Chamber of Commerce Association for the state.

Since December 1, Alabamians across the state have been receiving tax rebate checks either in the amount of $150 or $300. The $150 checks are going to those who are single, the head of a family, or those who are married but filed separately.

When I announced my candidacy for the United States Senate in 2021, I made my motivation clear: Wesley and I want to preserve the American Dream for our children – and for generations to come. Never before has this mission been more urgent than today. The American Dream is a timeless promise – one that […]

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is now investigating an officer involved shooting that took place in the west Alabama town of Woodstock this past Sunday. The Woodstock Police Department said that it responded to a call shortly after midnight at Georgia Loop in Bibb County.

As the country experiences a growing mental health crisis, particularly among the nation's youth, one organization is stepping up to help educate the age group on the issue.

The Alabama Forestry Commission has lifted burn restrictions across the state as the recent rains have helped provide enough moisture to help lessen the state’s dry conditions. “Effective immediately, all burn restrictions have been lifted across the state of Alabama,” the Alabama Forestry Commission said. “Burn permits will be issued as normal.” The lessened restrictions include […]

As a devastating local drought, debilitating interest rates ,and declining commodity prices hit farms across Alabama in the early 1980's, Ricky Wiggins found himself in the crosshairs of the agricultural disruption that closed farms across the country.

While the 2023 legislative session was a quiet year for lottery and gambling bills, 2024 is primed for the opposite.  After close calls in the 2021 and 2022 sessions to authorize a comprehensive legal gaming framework and put the final question back to the people of Alabama for the first time since a 1999 constitutional […]

On Friday, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) met, ranked the applicants and voted to award medical cannabis business licenses to 21 applicants. The Commission voted to give cultivator licenses to: CRC of Alabama, LLC Greenway Botanicals, LLC Gulf Shore Remedies, LLC Native Black Cultivation Creek Leaf Wellness Inc. Twisted Herb Cultivation, LLC I AM […]

The first woman to lead the Alabama National Guard is retiring and is being replaced by a decorated artillery officer, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. Maj. Gen. Sheryl Gordon will retire at the end of this year as the adjutant general of the Alabama National Guard after six years in the position. Ivey has selected Alabama […]

As broadband access becomes increasingly important for every day life and business throughout the world, the state of Alabama is keeping in step by providing some of the state's most underserved and under connected areas with reliable high speed internet.

William Filmore, previously the Director of Government Relations at Troy University, is taking over as the senior-most external affairs official for Troy University, effective December 1. Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. announced the promotion, praising Filmore’s ability to effectively represent the university with key stakeholders and the public alike. In his new role, he’ll continue […]

It should come as no surprise the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is upgrading its Redstone Arsenal facility at the speed of technology itself. Assistant Director of the FBI’s IT Infrastructure Division, Johnnie Sharp Jr., spoke at an annual Redstone Arsenal Update on Wednesday about those future plans — to the extent they can publicly […]

Every year at midnight on Thanksgiving Day, the Christmas season begins. Every city has its own holiday traditions that make the Christmas season special. Birmingham has one that’s hard to miss. One of those uniquely Birmingham Christmas traditions for many years has been the giant light up Christmas scenes that are displayed every year on […]

Auburn University's The Laurel Hotel and Spa, an on campus luxury hotel that has been billed as a "once in a lifetime experience" for guests, has been selected to receive the prestigious Five Diamond designation by AAA Travels in its first year of operation.

On Monday, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) voted in favor of a settlement to a number of lawsuits that were blocking the Commission moving forward on licensing in the state due to a court order. Rex Vaughn is the Chairman of the AMCC. He said Monday the AMCC staff and attorneys have produced a […]