The family of 3-year-old Keterrius “KJ” Starkes Jr., who died after being left in a hot car for more than five hours, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Jefferson County Circuit Court against multiple defendants, including a contracted social worker, state and county Department of Human Resources employees, and Covenant Services, Inc. The tragedy […]

A newly announced partnership between the Alabama Secretary of State’s office and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will enable businesses and residents to assist in the nationwide fight against human trafficking. Any business in the state can sign up to become an Alabama Combats Trafficking (ACT) partner. After registering, companies will be recognized on the […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall believes that President Donald Trump is following Alabama’s lead when it comes to combatting crime in Washington D.C. Trump announced Monday that he is placing the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police under federal control and is going to be sending 800 National Guard troops to the nation’s capital. “This is liberation […]

Governor Kay Ivey is fighting back against a lawsuit filed by former Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Kent Davis, who claims the Governor unlawfully removed him from office. In a recent filing in federal court made on her behalf by attorneys William Bloom and Jordan LaPorta of Maynard Nexsen, Governor Ivey labeled Davis’s claims […]

Over the weekend, a baby was found inside a hearse at West Gadsden Funeral Home, which prompted a murder investigation. Within 12 hours, Gadsden police arrested 29-year-old Terrica Pearl and charged her with murder in the death of her 21-month-old daughter, Blessence Pearl. WVTM 13 reported that a groundskeeper discovered the child’s body while moving the […]

After an initial special primary election came down to the wire, Cindy Myrex and Clint Hollingsworth will face off again in the GOP run-off election tomorrow to decide who’s the next State Representative for Alabama House District 12.  Cindy Myrex, a realtor, Cullman resident, and first‑time candidate, was nine votes short of winning outright and […]

The owner of Huntsville television station WAFF Channel 48 has purchased the media group owner of WAAY Channel 31, also of Huntsville, in a multi-station deal. Atlanta-based Gray Media reached an agreement with Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group to acquire television stations in 10 markets – including Montgomery’s WCOV Channel 20 – for $171 million, […]

Alabama’s business leaders got a clear message from voters Saturday morning: focus on the economy. At the Business Council of Alabama’s annual Governmental Affairs Conference, Cygnal presented a new BCA-commissioned survey, showing that 59% of Republican primary voters prefer elected officials prioritize economic issues such as jobs, reducing taxes and regulation, and infrastructure over any […]

The Alabama Forestry Association has promoted one of its own to become the organization’s next Director of External Affairs. On Friday, the industry and political powerhouse announced that Anna Morgan Skipper, Grassroots Coordinator with AFA since 2021, has been chosen to lead external affairs. In her new role, Skipper will continue to work with AFA […]

UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham will soon be under the leadership of a new chief executive officer with more than a decade of health system leadership. In a press release published Thursday, UAB announced that Kenny Shafer, most recently the CEO of Johnson City Medical Center, will begin his duties on September 2. According to UAB, […]

The U.S. Border Patrol has captured an Alabama murder suspect at the southern border of Texas and Mexico. On July 7, 25-year-old Luis Rey Guerro Martinez was apprehended while attempting to escape to Mexico to avoid capital murder charges involving a murder in Bessemer on July 6. RELATED: 64-year-old Army veteran shot by illegal immigrant […]

Alabama’s top legislative leaders say the state’s economy is on the move — and they’re not slowing down. Speaking to business leaders at an Alabama Growth Alliance meeting in Fairhope, Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger and Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter credited a slate of recent initiatives like Powering Growth, Working for […]

Leeds Police Chief Paul Irwin is calling out AL(dot)com for what he says is a blatantly false account of a traffic stop that led to the arrest of a woman in the country illegally. The article referenced the arrest of an illegal immigrant earlier this week on I-20. Heather Gann, the author, reported that the […]

The Montgomery City Council is taking action against a downtown establishment following a growing number of safety-related complaints. 1048 Jazz & Blues, located on East Fairview Avenue, is under review after reports of violence and present-day concerns raised by patrons and nearby Cloverdale residents. As part of a temporary measure, the bar must close at […]

Southern Company recently announced the election of John M. Turner Jr., chairman, president and CEO of Alabama-based Regions Financial Corporation, to its board of directors, effective on the first day of September. “I’m pleased to welcome John to the Southern Company Board of Directors,” said Chris Womack, chairman, president, and CEO of Southern Company. “As we […]

The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office has determined that the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jabari Peoples by a Homewood police officer on June 23, 2025, was legally justified. As a result, no criminal charges will be filed against the officer involved in the case. The ruling follows an internal investigation led by the Alabama Law […]

The Stardome Comedy Club in Hoover is responding to criticism after cancelling comedian Michael Rapaport’s show Tuesday night. The venue said it chose to cancel the show over concerns of a “potentially volatile situation” and “planned protests” over Rapaport’s strong support of Israel. “In the days leading up to the performance, The Stardome received over […]

A joint investigation into a deadly house fire in northwest Huntsville determined the incident was a murder-suicide involving a father and his child. Just before 3 p.m., Tuesday, Huntsville police responded to 1115 Retlaw Street to assist Huntsville Fire & Rescue with a residential fire. There, firefighters discovered the bodies of a 21-year-old man and […]

Alabama State Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) is sparking debate back up over personal freedom and public health regulations with a new bill that would ban vaping in indoor public areas across the state. He prefiled SB9, which would ban vaping in all public indoor spaces. The Alabama Senate passed similar legislation in 2024 that would’ve […]

A big leadership change in the state’s executive branch will take effect later this month in Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth’s appointment of Catherine Gayle Fuller as Chief of Staff today. Ainsworth announced on Thursday morning that Fuller, a multi-year vet of the office, will step into the role formerly held by Jess Skaggs, who is […]

The Space and Missile Defense Symposium, now in its 28th year, is underway at the Von Braun Center, drawing more than 7,000 military, government, and industry leaders from around the world. From the opening sessions to hallway conversations, the Golden Dome concept emerged as one of the hottest topics, alongside the event’s marquee lineup of senior […]

Governor Kay Ivey, legendary Alabama Crimson Tide head football coach Nick Saban, Ms. Terry Saban, and a host of local officials and sponsors broke ground on the Saban Center on Wednesday morning. The ceremony was followed by a community celebration at the Tuscaloosa River Market, co-hosted by the City of Tuscaloosa and the Saban Center. […]

The Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering will soon be offering a new scholarship program thanks to a $30 million commitment from its namesake and the Ginn Family Foundation. According to Auburn, the gift represents the largest commitment to scholarships in school history, establishing 40 awards annually, covering tuition, fees, room, and board for […]

September 1 marks a significant day for Alabama shoppers as a new state law reduces the sales tax on groceries and suspends it entirely on a range of essential baby and feminine care products. During the 2025 legislative session, lawmakers approved lowering the state sales tax on food from 3% to 2% when they passed […]