Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced Monday 12 high school students from the Yellowhammer State have accepted their appointments to military academies across the country. “America’s national security depends on brave young men and women who are willing to serve in our armed forces,” Tuberville (R-Auburn) said. “I am proud that some of our most talented young […]

In Alabama, all motor vehicles must have liability insurance. Under a law signed by Gov. Kay Ivey today, those on active military duty who have their vehicle registered in Alabama, but live elsewhere, will be able to purchase liability coverage in the state they reside while on active duty — instead of having to maintain […]

Four siblings, who are quadruplets, graduated from the University of Alabama over the weekend. Annagrace, Chloe, Michaela, and Max Hansen of Pennsylvania decided to come south to the university, but for different reasons. Chloe, a criminal justice major, changed her original college destination after visiting the campus. “I had committed to play lacrosse at LaSalle […]

A new economic impact study funded by the Alabama Military Stability Commission underscored the role played by the defense industry in the state’s overall economy. The study’s findings showed the defense industry provides a staggering 264,780 jobs across Alabama. These jobs generated an annual payroll of $19.3 billion. The total economic impact of military personnel […]

The University of Alabama has named Dr. Julie Sanford dean of the Capstone College of Nursing. An Alabama alum, she will begin her tenure Aug. 1. Sanford served four years as dean and professor with the School of Nursing at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Under her leadership, research funding quadrupled, […]

A Centre police officer was fired after his arrest Wednesday for allegedly planting evidence. Michael Kilgore’s official charge is listed as criminal conspiracy to commit a controlled substance crime-distribution. Centre Police Chief Kirk Blankenship said Kilgore was no longer with the department. “We are very disappointed in Kilgore’s conduct,” Blankenship said. “There is no excuse […]

Alabama has experienced more than its fair share of disasters. In the past 20 years, the state has spent at least half a billion dollars to match FEMA funds while Alabamians themselves have spent tens of billions on property damages and losses. Today, with an executive order creating the Alabama Resilience Council, Gov. Kay Ivey […]

Casey White took a plea deal Thursday to avoid a charge of felony murder and plead guilty to one count of first-degree escape instead. District Attorney Chris Connolly said White approached him with the idea of the deal at the status hearing. For Robert Tuten, White’s attorney, the plea deal was unexpected. “You’re probably just […]

William S. Brewbaker III has been named dean of The University of Alabama School of Law and will begin his tenure July 10. Brewbaker is the William Alfred Rose Professor of Law with the School of Law. “Professor Brewbaker is an exceptional legal scholar who is deeply committed to our state, our law school and […]

Tucker Carlson has been all over the news as of late. However, the former Fox News commentator is carrying on with business as usual and business as usual includes an upcoming stop in the Yellowhammer State. Carlson will be speaking Thursday in Oxford for Rainbow Omega, a faith-based non-profit organization in Eastaboga that provides vocational […]

In a commitment to help prevent childhood obesity, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is urging schools to apply for its Be Healthy School Grant Program. For the 2023-2024 school year, Blue Cross will make available $300,000 and award grants up to $10,000 to 30 schools across the state that enroll students in grades […]

A Montgomery attorney has been convicted and sentenced for financial exploitation of the elderly, according to an announcement Monday by the Attorney General’s Office. John Warren “J.W.” Godwin, 39, pleaded guilty to one count of the Class B felony resulting from the misuse of his position as a guardian and conservator for an elderly military […]

The University of Alabama in Huntsville notched a record $169.5 million in research and development expenditures for Fiscal Year 2022, a 13% increase over FY21, the university announced. This announcement accompanies the National Science Foundation Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) Survey findings which cover FY21. This marks the 10th year in a row UAH […]

In early 2023, the University of Alabama at Birmingham crossed an impressive surgical threshold: UAB surgeons across 15 medical disciplines surpassed more than 20,000 robotic surgeries completed at UAB Hospital since UAB Medicine began performing robotic surgery in 2004. With this milestone, UAB remains a leader in robotic surgery volume across the country, while offering patients unmatched minimally invasive, quality surgical […]

The search for a president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama has gone South. As in Kyle South, who was named Thursday to head the chamber. He starts the job July 1. “The Chamber is giving me the unique opportunity that allows me to bridge my past work experiences, my love […]

Twelve years ago, Alabama saw its largest tornado on record. Its damage was devastating and still impacts families and businesses today. But there is a noticeable difference that arose from the immediate response efforts by Alabama Power and local volunteers. The spark of hope that many held onto in the worst of times catapulted the […]

April 27, 2011, is a day that will never be forgotten in Alabama. A series of 62 tornadoes tore through Alabama in three waves across 35 of the state’s 67 counties, leaving a path of destruction in their wake. The storms claimed the lives of 254 Alabamians and injured more than 2,000 others. The cities […]

To say it was a success, is putting it mildly. Last week, Bama Blitz, a University of Alabama-sponsored fundraising drive, raised more than $2 million. That amount was achieved through 1,564 gifts which were given by 1,477 donors during the crowdfunded, social-media-driven campaign. The goal of the event, according to the university, was to promote […]

It’s another national championship for a college from Tuscaloosa. That’s right – Stillman College. The Tigers outlasted 64 teams to win the 2023 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship. The challenge is a premier academic competition for students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The Tigers brought home a $75,000 institutional grant from Honda. Stillman […]

Judith Ann Neelley, convicted of a heinous murder 40 years ago, is slated for a parole hearing next month. And Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter is having nothing of it. Neelley was found guilty of kidnapping and killing 13-year-old Lisa Millican of Rome, Ga., and sentenced to death in the electric chair in 1983. However, […]

A 14-foot great hammerhead shark was found dead in the Gulf of Mexico off the shore of Orange Beach on Thursday.  The female was discovered to be pregnant with 40 pups. Coastal Resources were called immediately by passers by who found the shark in the shallow waters and brought it to shore. Dr. Drynom from […]

C Spire is accelerating its already massive growth throughout the Yellowhammer State with its latest move in south Alabama. The broadband juggernaut opened an office and a warehouse Thursday to help its continued fiber expansion in the Baldwin County-Mobile County area. “What we’re doing right now is aggressively expanding fiber connectivity to residents and businesses,” […]

Domestique Coffee and Cahaba Fire Co., two startup companies, recently took home thousands in prize money during Alabama Launchpad’s Cycle 1 2023 Finale. The companies competed against nine other start-ups to win a combined $75,000 in non-dilutive funding. In 2014, brothers Nathan and Michael Pocus opened Domestique Coffee. Its specialty coffees are available at brick-and-mortar […]

Florence Police Chief Ron Tyler and his family recently took home a prize of $20,000 from “America’s Funniest Videos.” The chief’s son was learning where to use the bathroom. When asked by his dad where to go, he gave an answer that was probably not the one his Dad was hoping to hear. The prize […]