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Alabama today launched the Alabama Department of Workforce (ADOW), marking the most comprehensive workforce transformation in state history.

Steve Marshall Barry Moore

Barry Moore far outpaced Steve Marshall in fundraising. From July to September, Moore hauled in a reported $518,556 to Marshall's $417,890.

Garry Chapman Dog the Bounty Hunter Priceville

The Priceville City Council has reinstated officer Garry Chapman, son of Dog the Bounty Hunter, following a pursuit that ended in a crash.

The Alabama Rural Hospital Foundation, was formed with a mission to provide direct funding to rural hospitals across the state.

Former Fairhope Mayor Jim Nix dies at 88

Fairhope, Alabama mourns former Mayor James P. Nix, dies at 88 after 28 years transforming the city. Service on Oct. 18 at Nix Senior Center.

Alabama’s Port of Mobile opens 50-foot channel, now Gulf of America’s deepest container port—boosting trade, jobs and growth.

State Rep. Rhett Marques announced that his campaign has raised more than $500,000 to become Alabama’s next Republican congressman.

The U.S. Supreme Court hears a case today that could directly affect Alabama’s race-based redistricting battles.

Tombigbee Electric Cooperative will celebrate the completion of more than 4,200 miles of fiber across eight rural Northwest Alabama counties.

Alabama Athletics announced a five-year renewal of Regions Bank's sponsorship, elevating the long-standing relationship.

ABC board has raised its bailment fee from 72 cents to $1 per case to help build a $98 million warehouse, sparking debate...

Vulcan Materials Company announced a top-level leadership transition on Monday that will go into effect January 1, 2026.

COOL MORNINGS, WARM AFTERNOONS: Again this morning cooler spots are in the 40s across Alabama; most communities are in the 50s. With a sunny sky the dry air in place will warm quickly and temperatures reach the low to mid 80s this afternoon. Dry weather continues through the week with highs in the 80s, morning lows […]

A male juvenile has been arrested and charged in connection with last Saturday night’s shootout in Montgomery that left two people dead.

As tradition, the ceremony celebrated Alabamians whose work, grit, and generosity are reshaping the state’s creative economy.

Alabama's Congressional Delegation is lauding the agreement between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza. 

Huntington's Disease

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham announced a breakthrough treatment that slows Huntington’s disease by 75%.

The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board will meet today to again consider raising the central warehouse bailment fee. The agenda for today’s meeting lists “Consider increase of the Central Warehouse Bailment Fee” under other business. Such an increase would help cover costs for its new $98 million Montgomery warehouse, the agency says. The board […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt questioned U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on a range of topics in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday.

In Huntsville, blind children from 31 states and eight countries ran NASA-style missions — proof Space Camp is more than a field trip.

Birmingham has proposed a new use for the land it reclaimed from Trinity CME Church, a site long marked by an unfinished cathedral.

Marketing agency Luckie announced today that Scott Gelber is the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, marking a key leadership transition.

Tuberville weighed in on the Finebaum 2026 firestorm, saying his longtime friend would have to make a compelling case for why he’s running.

Two influential statewide organizations have endorsed Vestavia Hills attorney Derek Chen for the open position of State Auditor. Chen picked up endorsements of Manufacture Alabama and the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA). This is Chen’s first political race. He previously worked in the Alabama Secretary of State’s office and the Tuscaloosa District Attorney’s office. He holds […]