As Alabama barrels toward the May 19, 2026 GOP primary for Attorney General, the contest is shaping up to be a political prizefight between former Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Jay Mitchell and Katherine Robertson, current AG Steve Marshall’s top aide and the candidate he’s backing to succeed him. Mitchell outraised the field in July, […]

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $9.5 billion contract to increase production of two of the U.S. military’s most advanced long-range missiles—both of which are manufactured at the company’s Pike County facility in Troy, Alabama. According to the Defense Blog, the contract supports expanded production and deliveries of the AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) […]

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, Alabama is inviting residents to join in the celebration by reserving a special America250AL license plate. The campaign, titled “Be one of the first 250!”, encourages Alabamians to pre-commit to the commemorative tag for $50. At least 250 reservations are needed to make the plate […]

Huntsville-based Radiance Technologies has appointed former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama and Marine Corps veteran, Jay Town, as the company’s new Chief Compliance Officer. Town first relocated to the Rocket City in 2005 as a prosecutor in the Madison County District Attorney’s Office. Before his time in Alabama, Town served as outside […]

Several Alabama lawmakers were featured by The White House on its official social media channels today in praise of the benefits President Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ will have on the Yellowhammer State. On July 4, President Trump signed the tax and spending reconciliation package into law after it passed both chambers of Congress. […]

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) announced today that it has endorsed attorney, businessman and Republican activist Derek Chen in the race for Alabama State Auditor. Today’s announcement throws the weight of the state’s forestry community, responsible for a $36 billion economic impact on Alabama’s economy, behind Chen in what is currently a two-man race. “The […]

A qualifying window for the state’s 2026 Republican primary election was set this weekend by the Alabama Republican Party. During its Summer Meeting in Montgomery on Saturday, the party passed its annual primary resolution, setting, Monday, January 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. as the official opening time and date of qualifying for GOP candidates. “We’re […]

An Athens woman has been charged with capital murder in the “brutal assault” of her infant, the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office said. Morgan Skye Thornton was arrested Friday morning and remains in the custody of the Limestone County Jail, pending an Aniah’s Law hearing. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were sent to a residence […]

John Daniel has been named general counsel and senior vice chancellor of the University of Alabama System, effective Aug. 1, 2025. Daniel brings to the position more than two decades of distinguished legal experience within the UA System, including 20 years in the UAB Office of Counsel, where he served as chief university counsel. Since […]

Mike Elliott, an educator, businessman and lifelong Walker County resident has received the support of the Alabama Farmers Federation in his bid for Alabama House District 13, previously held by State Sen. Matt Woods. It is a special election set for September 30, 2025. The organization announced its endorsement of former teacher and coach Mike […]

The Business Council of Alabama has endorsed John Roberts, an experienced real estate and development manager, in the race for State Senate District 2. The office, which represents parts of Madison and Limestone counties, will soon be vacated by State Sen. Tom Butler (R–Madison), who announced earlier this month that he is not seeking re-election. […]

In his campaign to become Alabama’s next governor, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has picked up the support of another influential organization within the state. The Electric Cooperatives of Alabama Political Action Committee (PAC), the political arm of the Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives (AREA), announced its endorsement of the lawmaker earlier this week. […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is reminding voters that municipal absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The deadline to return an absentee ballot application in person is Thursday, August 21, 2025. Absentee ballots being returned in-person must be received by the municipal absentee election manager by […]

More disturbing information is coming to light in the Bibb County child sex trafficking investigation, including suspected connections to gangs and Mexican cartels. According to CBS 42, federal authorities believe Andres Trejo-Velazquez is a member of the Sureños gang. Homeland Security is currently investigating whether the Bibb County sex trafficking operation was tied to a […]

STILL HOT TODAY: Most Alabama communities will see a high in the mid 90s today with a partly sunny sky and the usual risk of a passing shower or storm in scattered spots from about 1 until 10 p.m. The chance of any one spot seeing rain today is 30-40%. After today, heat levels slowly fall, […]

Amid reports that 1.1 million foreign students were enrolled in American universities between 2023-2024, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville introduced legislation he believes will put American schools back on track serving American students. The Student Visa Integrity Act, Tuberville’s bill, would ban students from adversarial countries, such as China and Iran, from studying in the United […]

A dump truck crash on Wednesday afternoon left two people injured and caused visible damage to a Target store in South Huntsville after the vehicle reportedly experienced a mechanical brake failure and slammed into a busy intersection. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Carl T. Jones Drive near the Ledges Drive intersection. According to […]

Cancer advocates and leading members of the medical community across the nation are voicing their appreciation for U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s staunch leadership and support of federal research funding. Britt (R-Montgomery) has been the tip of the spear in the fight to responsibly reform NIH’s spending while strengthening investments in critical medical research and innovation […]

The Troy Trojans are officially in the market for a new athletics director following the departure of Brent Jones, who has accepted a senior leadership position at Georgia Tech. “It is with mixed emotions that we witness the departure of Brent Jones as Athletics Director of Troy University,” Troy Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. said […]

Alabama’s top officials are aligning behind a renewed effort to impose the death penalty for those who rape children under the age of 12, following the horrific discovery of a child sex trafficking ring in Bibb County. What began as a legislative push last year by State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) and State Sen. April […]

Following the discovery of children being systematically and sexually abused in Bibb County,  Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall believes it’s time to reevaluate the severity of punishment for crimes of such a horrific nature. RELATED: Death penalty for child rapists? Alabama lawmakers renewing push after Bibb County bunker revelation On a Thursday morning edition of […]

More than $337,000 in state grants are heading to 20 local airports across Alabama, thanks to the Alabama Department of Transportation’s latest round of funding under its Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program. The program provides financial and technical support for public-use airports to undertake essential infrastructure projects. Funded improvements include runway rehabilitation, apron construction, hangar […]

Public safety remains a top priority for Alabamians, and properly equipped law enforcement agencies are key to ensuring community protection. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Department recently received nearly $600,000 in new equipment, including seven patrol trucks, body cameras, vests, and other essential gear. RELATED: Strong joins bipartisan legislation to support veterans, law enforcement The funding […]

Huge moves are being made by The Saban Center before it even makes its official opening in Tuscaloosa likely sometime next year. The Saban Center, a cutting-edge educational campus that integrates STEM and the arts, announced a major partnership with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) to enhance and promote STEM and arts education […]