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 […]

February 1 is National Unclaimed Property Day, and there has never been a better time to search for your lost/forgotten money or property.

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 […]

Jackson closes the show with a “Parting Shot” at members of Congress who need to just censure President Donald Trump and move on but who insist on dragging the country through another impeachment for no reason.

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 […]

Regions Bank confirmed it will not provide financing to CoreCivic to build two men's prisons to be leased by the State of Alabama.

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.

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 met with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to discuss military matters and national security priorities.

The Alabama Farmers Federation kicked off its centennial festivities and recognized the 75th anniversary of Alfa Insurance...

The Regions Foundation announced a $25,000 commitment to help with immediate relief and long-term disaster recovery in Jefferson County.

Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) on Friday announced he has decided to join CNN as a "political commentator."

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 […]

Iron Tribe is adding a program that offers semi-private training, giving members more tools to reach nutrition, strength and fat-loss goals.

Alabama A&M University, Stillman College and Tuskegee University are joining the Grow with Google HBCU Career Readiness Program.

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 were arrested while allegedly looting a Fultondale home devastated by Monday's tornado, the local police department announced.

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 released an interim report detailing its progress and momentum, while outlining four recommendations.