A pilot of a crashed plane was rescued from rough terrain Wednesday by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Aviation Unit. Around 2:15 p.m., ALEA said it received a call from Lifesaver, a critical care air medical transport program, requesting assistance in locating the downed aircraft. ALEA’s Aviation Unit immediately responded and quickly located the crash […]

The Alabama Policy Institute (API) says a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court should result in parents taking action in the Yellowhammer State. The court ruled in June that parents have a right to opt their children out of classroom instruction involving LGBT-themed books. In a 6-3 decision the justices sided with a group […]

Authorities and harm reduction advocates are warning of a suspected dangerous batch of methamphetamine circulating in Birmingham after several deaths and hospitalizations were reported over the past week. According to a Facebook post from the Recovery Resource Center (RRC), multiple people in the downtown Birmingham area experienced severe, unusual symptoms after injecting meth, including chills, […]

The U.S. Army officially restored the name Fort Rucker to its Wiregrass installation Thursday during a ceremony at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum. In June, the Secretary of the Army directed the change to honor Capt Edward W. Rucker Jr., a World War I aviation pioneer and Army Air Corps pilot. The installation, originally named […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) officially endorsed U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville in his bid for Governor of Alabama in 2026 on Thursday. ALFA, which speaks for more than 350,000 member families across all 67 Alabama counties, is responsible for its political and grassroots influence through FarmPAC, backing Tuberville (R-Auburn) today. Federation President Jimmy Parnell said […]

An Auburn restaurateur accused of fraudulently obtaining federal pandemic relief funds and misusing them has surrendered to authorities following a multi-agency search at several of his businesses. Federal prosecutors say 52-year-old Cesar Campos-Reyes is facing charges related to misusing federal funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. According to the U.S. […]

The latest tracking polling from Morning Consult shows Alabama’s U.S. Senators are among the nation’s most popular. Covering the second quarter of 2025, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) recorded an approval of 54% and a disapproval of only 23%. That disapproval rating is the country’s second-best of all 100 Senators. Britt’s net approval of 31% is […]

Although the vote was not unanimous, the Montgomery City Council approved an ordinance imposing a curfew on juveniles in the downtown entertainment district at its most recent meeting. WSFA reported that the curfew will apply to those 17 and younger from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on weeknights, and from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. […]

“Thank God he’s alive” — that’s how Brian Carter described his son’s miraculous survival after being shot seven times from just five feet away while visiting Birmingham, Alabama, for football training. Ethan Carter, an 18-year-old Michigan high school football standout and recent Hudsonville High School graduate, was attacked Saturday evening, July 12, during what police […]

Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Brad Mendheim is running for another term on the state’s highest judicial body. In a statement released Wednesday morning, Mendheim formally announced his candidacy to retain Place 2 on the Alabama Supreme Court, a seat he has held since 2018 when he was first appointed by Governor Kay Ivey. He […]

Alabama U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) are asking the Trump administration to end a controversial Biden-era rule requiring Project Labor Agreements for large-scale federal construction projects. In a letter addressed to President Trump, led by Britt, the two lawmakers were joined nineteen of their fellow GOP Senators in formally requesting the […]

On Tuesday, Republican candidate Cindy Myrex nearly avoided a run-off election in Alabama House District 12 by roughly two dozen votes. A special election is underway to fill the vacancy left by former State Rep. Corey Harbison after he stepped down from his Cullman-area seat earlier this year. With a total of 4,235 votes cast, […]

Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) Board Chairman John Wahl is sending a message that Alabama libraries will not be places of woke indoctrination. Wahl, who is also the Alabama Republican Party Chairman, has issued a formal letter to public library directors across the state, informing them that the APLS Board will stand behind President Trump’s […]

The Muscle Shoals City Council heard from constituents in the Beacon Point neighborhood about a troubling situation during its July 14 meeting, according to WAFF. Neighbors reported that thousands of dead fish and standing water had invaded their backyards, creating what some described as a “lake” of water behind the neighborhood. RELATED: Alex City residents […]

More than four years after Alabama legalized medical cannabis, the product remains unavailable, but an administrative hearing process may finally clear the way for licenses to be awarded. WHNT reported that the long-running disputes over medical cannabis facility licenses could soon be addressed through a formal process led by former Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice […]

The Montgomery Police Department held a press conference on Tuesday to address a string of violent incidents over the past week and outline ongoing efforts to reduce crime in the city. Chief of Police James Grayboys opened the briefing by acknowledging the purpose of the event. “One of the things I’m going to be talking […]

Steve Marshall filed his first report with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on Tuesday, which disclosed a total of $406,318.43 in contributions to his campaign for U.S. Senate in 2026. Marshall’s campaign claimed a strong start in the initial report, saying contributions were sourced from 750 individual donors, with 87% of funds coming from Alabamians. […]

Something new is coming to Alabama’s weather world. In a video message posted to The Alabama Weather Network’s platforms, James Spann announced the launch of a new 24/7 digital weather channel dedicated to serving all 67 counties of Alabama. This is welcome news to many Alabamians. “This is James Spann, Chief Meteorologist for ABC 33/40 […]

A small group of Mexican restaurants in the Auburn-Opelika area, are currently being raided by law enforcement agencies in a series of immigration enforcement operations. According to WRBL in Columbus, Georgia, the effort is being led by Homeland Security Investigations in conjunction with efforts from local and state authorities. RELATED: Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft […]

The City of Mountain Brook has joined the City of Tuscaloosa in a lawsuit challenging Alabama’s current method of distributing revenue from the state’s Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT). Tuscaloosa approved filing the lawsuit at its July 2 meeting, and the Mountain Brook City Council voted unanimously to join during its meeting on July 15. […]

State Rep. Phillip Ensler announced Monday he will not seek a second term in the Alabama House of Representatives, saying he plans to return to his home state of New York following the end of his term in 2026. “After tremendous consideration, I have decided not to seek reelection to the Alabama State House of […]

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and its political arm, ProgressPAC, made an endorsement in what is shaping up to be the most competitive statewide race of the 2026 cycle. On Monday, BCA announced its endorsement of former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell in his campaign for Attorney General of Alabama. According to BCA, […]

In his bid for Governor of Alabama in 2026, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville continues to rack up key endorsements coveted by candidates across the campaign trail. On Monday, the Alabama Bankers Association, which serves as the voice of the industry across state and local government, announced their official endorsement of Tuberville (R-Auburn). “Sen. Tuberville is […]

With all of the apartment and rental home developments going up in the area, Huntsville finds itself in the top 10 markets for renting, a recent report from WalletHub said. According to WalletHub, the Huntsville area ranks No. 7 in its “Best Places to Rent in America” list. WalletHub is a personal finance company that […]