At any moment, Gov. Kay Ivey could announce part of a much-anticipated long-term lease deal for two of three new proposed prisons for Alabama, which she maintained she has the authority to agree to without the consent of the Alabama Legislature. House Speaker Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) says there are still some outstanding questions about the […]

Former President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that David Schoen, whose practice is based in Montgomery, will be one of two attorneys leading the defense during Trump’s second impeachment trial. A graduate of Boston College Law School, Schoen moved to Montgomery in the mid-1980s to pursue an interest in civil rights litigation, according to […]

Monday, February 1, is National Unclaimed Property Day, and there has never been a better time to search for your lost or forgotten money and property in Alabama. Nearly 33 million people across America – about one in every 10 – have unclaimed property. In the Yellowhammer State alone, State Treasurer John McMillan’s office holds more […]

During a wide-ranging interview that aired on this week’s broadcast of Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal,” Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth challenged the claim that former President Donald Trump and others that spoke at a January 6 rally on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. were to blame for the incident that took place hours later […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and Alabama Democratic Party Executive Committee member Lisa Handback take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories, including: — Will the Alabama Department of Public Health expand eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine any time soon? — Why are Montgomery Public Schools so intent on keeping their students at home? — […]

While the state government’s executive branch continues to grapple with the Department of Justice’s scrutiny and possible legal action over Alabama’s prison system, it continues to be a front-burner topic in the realm of the legislative branch, as well. Reportedly, Gov. Kay Ivey will sign a deal on a lease-build proposal as early as Monday […]

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, announced that the UAH College of Business Master’s Program in Information Systems has been ranked number 26 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The ranking appears under the classification “Best Online Master’s in Information Technology Programs” and […]

BESSEMER, Alabama — Automotive supplier Valeo North America announced today that it will invest $5 million in a facility in Jefferson County, creating 70 jobs and providing another boost to the Birmingham region’s presence in the auto manufacturing industry. The Birmingham Business Alliance announced Valeo’s plans today. “Valeo North America is pleased to announce the opening a new facility in Bessemer,” the Valeo […]

Birmingham-headquartered Regions Bank on Saturday confirmed it will not provide financing to CoreCivic to build two men’s prisons to be leased by the State of Alabama. Governor Kay Ivey is expected to sign a lease deal for the prisons as soon as Monday; a separate lease deal for one additional to-be-constructed men’s prison is still […]

Last week, President Joe Biden issued an executive order that would “pause” the leasing of federal lands and offshore waters for oil and natural gas production. Such a move could have an impact on not just energy prices but Alabama’s economy, as well. During an appearance on Mobile radio’s FM Talk 106.5 on Friday, U.S. Sen. […]

Back in 2019, after the Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) voted to remove the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project from its Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), Gov. Kay Ivey declared the project “dead.” Since then, there has been some commentary from elected officials on how to proceed. However, there has been no official […]

The Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act of 2021 was officially introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday, and all six Republicans in the chamber from Alabama have signed on as original cosponsors of the measure. Authored by U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner (R-MO), the legislation was also introduced during the previous Congress but […]

The Gulf State Park Pier, one of Alabama’s most loved landmarks, is set to reopen early Saturday morning after taking significant damage from Hurricane Sally in September. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) announced the reopening in a release on Friday. The agency says 725 feet of the pier have been repaired, […]

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) on Friday spoke with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin over the phone to discuss matters relating to the armed forces and national security priorities. The discussion came one week to the day that Austin was confirmed to lead the Pentagon. Shelby and Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) both voted to support […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation this week kicked off its centennial festivities and recognized the 75th anniversary of Alfa Insurance at the organization’s home office in Montgomery. Founded on January 31, 1921, the Federation’s 100th anniversary is on Sunday and currently represents more than 350,000 member families through county organizations in all 67 Alabama counties. Jimmy […]

The Regions Foundation, the nonprofit initiative of Birmingham-headquartered Regions Bank, on Friday announced a $25,000 commitment to help with immediate relief and long-term disaster recovery in Northern Jefferson County. This comes after an EF-3 tornado devastated Fultondale, Center Point and nearby areas on Monday evening. A release from Regions outlined that an initial allocation of […]

Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) is cashing in on the infatuation many in the national media had with his short stint in office. Jones on Friday announced he has decided to join CNN as a “political commentator.” His first appearance in this newfound role will come Friday afternoon on “The Lead,” the CNN show […]

MONTGOMERY — State officials announced an expansion of who in Alabama is eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine on Friday. Beginning February 8, all citizens over 65, along with several categories of front line workers, will be allowed to get vaccinated. State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris made the announcement at the Alabama Department of […]

After more than 10 years of offering group fitness classes, Iron Tribe Fitness is adding a program that offers semi-private training, giving members more tools to reach their personal nutrition, strength and fat-loss goals. The new program, which will run in addition to current classes, is named Iron Tribe Fitness PRIME and is currently being […]

Google this week announced that Alabama A&M University, Stillman College and Tuskegee University are joining its Grow with Google Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Career Readiness Program. Through a $1 million investment in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the program provides digital skills workshops in HBCU career centers to help black students prepare […]

On Thursday, U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) announced they were joining their colleagues, U.S. Sens. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) to introduce a resolution to honor Mobile native former Atlanta Brave Hank Aaron. Aaron, considered one of the greatest right fielders of all time, recently died at age 86. […]

Three people from Chattanooga have been arrested while allegedly looting a Fultondale home devastated by Monday night’s EF-3 tornado, the local police department announced on Thursday. The individuals — two adults and one juvenile — are charged with burglary in the third degree. The alleged looting incident has triggered a citywide curfew as recovery efforts […]

The number of patients in Alabama hospitals with a case of COVID-19 continued to decrease sharply in the last week, while new cases of the virus stayed fairly steady. As of Thursday afternoon, there were 2,052 individuals in Alabama hospitals with a case of the coronavirus, down from 2,370 one week ago and down nearly […]

The Alabama Innovation Commission on Thursday released its interim report detailing the commission’s progress and momentum, as well as outlining four interim policy recommendations. Also known as Innovate Alabama, the commission was created by Governor Kay Ivey in July 2020 as Alabama’s first statewide commission focused on innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. The commission brings together […]