It’s that time of the month again for candidates to file their fundraising and expenditure reports — and the presumptive GOP nominee for Governor of Alabama in 2026 reported another record. According to his campaign on Tuesday, since launching in late May, Coach Tuberville has raised over $4 million dollars. While a monthly report has […]

Since CHOOSE Act applications opened in January, almost 37,000 students in public schools and home education programs across the state have registered to gain access to funding as they look to further quality education on their terms. According to Governor Kay Ivey, as of today, education savings accounts (ESAs) established by the CHOOSE Act are […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is joining with law enforcement leaders in the state and calling on Governor Kay Ivey to keep the current chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. Marshall wants Ivey to reappoint Leigh Gwathney, whose seat on the board expired Monday, despite pushback by some progressives who believe she […]

After diligent work by U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), the One Big Beautiful Bill Act contains major wins for rural health care in Alabama. The Senate amended the reconciliation legislation to create the Rural Health Transformation Program, a nationwide fund of $50 billion to be distributed across Fiscal Years 2026-2030. Half […]

Following the bombing of the Iranian uranium enrichment site in Iran by U.S. forces last week, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine said Iranians attacked American forces at nearby Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. And there, he said, the joint force defended as it was trained to do. Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of […]

If you’re hitting the road for the Fourth of July weekend, you can expect a smoother ride — at least on Alabama’s interstates. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) announced it will pause all temporary lane closures starting at noon on Wednesday, July 3, through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, to help keep traffic […]

Tomorrow on July 1, Amtrak is set to announce the official start date, schedule, and fares for its Gulf Coast “Mardi Gras Service,” which will restore passenger rail service between New Orleans and Mobile for the first time since 2005. Amtrak Vice President Nicole Bucich and Southern Rail Commission Chairman Knox Ross will hold news conferences […]

The newly restructured seven-member Birmingham Water Works Board made a major change at its June 24 meeting by voting to rename the utility. The board approved an amendment to the utility’s Certificate of Incorporation, officially changing its name to City of Birmingham Regional Water Works, doing business as Central Alabama Water, in a 5-2 vote. […]

One year after the official launch of the Metro Area Crime Suppression (MACS) Unit, Governor Kay Ivey praised the successful combined law enforcement effort to address violent crime in the Montgomery area. “The results speak for themselves.  Violent crime is on the decline, and more criminals are behind bars today in Montgomery thanks to this […]

A series of immigration enforcement actions is underway across Baldwin County, with one of the more high-profile raids taking place Tuesday at the taxpayer-funded construction site of the new Gulf Shores High School. According to FOX10 News, federal agents conducted the raid on June 24 at the site located along the Foley Beach Express. The […]

A civilian Department of Defense employee from Huntsville made her initial court appearance Tuesday to face charges of unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Ewa Maria Ciszak, 64, was charged with knowingly removing and retaining classified documents and materials. She had been employed at the Missile Defense […]

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a man from the Islamic Republic of Iran on Sunday who “never adjusted his status,” according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS announced on Tuesday that Ribvar Karimi of Blount County’s Locust Fork is being detained and is currently facing deportation. Karimi reportedly served as an Iranian […]

A Huntsville man received a life sentence in the first conviction of a law named for a slain Huntsville police officer, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today.   Reginald Eugene Scott, 45, was convicted of trafficking in cocaine, Marshall said.   Based upon the evidence, Scott was a leader and organizer of a wide-ranging drug […]

Ibraheem Yazeed, who is accused of kidnapping and murdering Aniah Blanchard of Homewood approximately six years ago, is scheduled to appear today for a status hearing before retired Justice Tom F. Young. Justice Young took over the case due to the requirements of the Speedy Trial Act, which was recently enacted to ensure victims receive […]

On Monday night, President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel had been brokered after the two countries traded missile attacks for several days. Whether or not the truce will be effective remains questionable on Tuesday, as both sides continued military operations. For the moment, it seems that a region-wide and more deadly […]

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center played host to a highly anticipated event this weekend celebrating Spacelab. The two-day event, known as Astro Days, gave visitors access to the newly restored Astro Spacelab exhibit and the opportunity to meet the Astro restoration project team. The celebration commemorated the 35th anniversary of Astro-1’s launch on the […]

Construction is underway on a $28 million Alabama National Guard training facility in northeast Huntsville. The project is expected to bring modern resources and new opportunities to the area, but not without community pushback over traffic congestion. According to WAFF 48 News, the Alabama National Guard broke ground in early June on the new readiness […]

Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett is celebrating a major reduction in homicides across the city, crediting both law enforcement personnel and the community for the progress. In a public statement shared on June 19, Pickett reported a 75% decrease in homicides for the month of June compared to the same time last year. As of […]

Mobile and Montgomery are earning national attention for how they manage city budgets, according to a new report by WalletHub ranking the best- and worst-run cities in America. The financial website analyzed the efficiency of local leadership in 148 of the nation’s largest cities by comparing the quality of public services against per-capita spending. The […]

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $536.7 million contract for the full dismantling of the Ex-USS Enterprise (CVN 65), the nation’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The project will take place in Mobile, Alabama, marking a significant industrial milestone for the region. According to a Department of Defense announcement, the contract was awarded to […]

Alabama’s housing market showed strong signs of growth in May, with increases in home sales, prices, and total sales volume compared to both the previous month and the same time last year, according to the latest Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report from the Alabama Association of REALTORS®. A total of 6,214 homes were sold […]

A tragic industrial accident claimed the life of 39-year-old Michael Dewaine Townsend on Monday at the U.S. Steel plant in Fairfield, according to AL.com. Townsend’s death marks a second devastating loss for his children, who also lost their mother to illness last year. Jefferson County Deputy Coroner Matt Angelo confirmed that Townsend, a father of […]

John Wahl said he will resign from his position as Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party if he decides to run for Lt. Governor in 2026.  Wahl has publicly signaled his bid for the office in recent weeks, and is expected to join a field that includes two statewide constitutional office incumbents, Secretary of State […]

Just days after being sworn in, Marshall County Commission Chairman David Reed passed away on Wednesday. Prior to joining the commission, Reed was a longtime member and chairman of the Guntersville Board of Education. Marshall County Attorney Clint Maze said that Reed had been named by Governor Kay Ivey to fill the vacancy left open […]