The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday passed HB7, also known as the Laken Riley Act, a measure aimed at increasing collaboration between state and local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. Named in memory of Laken Riley — a Georgia nursing student who was killed last year by an illegal immigrant who was awaiting […]

The Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee has approved legislation that would significantly restructure the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles, a move prompted by lawmakers’ concerns about the board’s transparency and compliance with state guidelines. SB324, sponsored by State Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) passed the committee on an 8-3 vote. The proposal would expand the board […]

The Yellowhammer State’s lineworkers were celebrated Thursday by the Energy Institute of Alabama as part of Linemen Appreciation Day. The occasion, hosted at Whitewater Montgomery, was attended by several EIA member companies, including Alabama Power Company, Alabama Rural Electric Authority, Energy Southeast, Electric Cities of Alabama, PowerSouth Energy and Tennessee Valley Authority. Multiple state officials […]

 Dr. Josh Wurman, a researcher at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, was recently named to the National Storm Chasing Hall of Fame. Alongside Dr. Karen Kosiba, Wurman leads the Flexible Array of Radars and Mesonets in the Severe Weather Institute – Radar & Lightning Laboratories (SWIRLL), part of the Earth System Science Center at UAH. The award […]

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U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s popularity continues to rise in Alabama, according to the latest quarterly tracking poll released by Morning Consult. Britt (R-Montgomery) has a sky-high net approval rating of 30%, with 53% approving of her job performance and only 23% disapproving. This disapproval rating is the third lowest in the nation, and her net approval […]

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) has a grim prediction for Democrats about the final seven days of the 2025 legislative session. After invoking cloture — the most powerful tool in a legislative supermajority’s toolkit — on their entire calendar of six bills yesterday, Alabama Senate Republicans might have to finish this year’s business by themselves. […]

The commissioners of college football’s Power Four conferences have overtaken the NCAA as the driving force behind the future of collegiate athletics. Over the last several year, collegiate athletics have undergone a period of radical change which have shaped both the present and future of our major sports as we know it. From NIL being […]

The Alabama House of Representatives unanimously passed HB437 on Thursday, also known as “Lulu’s Law,” a measure aimed at enhancing beach safety by establishing a shark alert system for Baldwin and Mobile counties. The legislation, sponsored by State Rep. David Faulkner (R-Mountain Brook), is named in honor of Lulu Gribbin, a 15-year-old from Mountain Brook […]

Brilyn Hollyhand, youth advisory council chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), has announced that he will attend Auburn University this fall—a major decision for the Tuscaloosa native who has spent his teenage years at the center of conservative politics. Hollyhand, 18, has served as chairman of the Republican National Committee’s Youth Advisory Council and […]

The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) has named Sandra Lucas as its new Deputy Commissioner. Commissioner Jeff Newton announced the appointment on April 16. In her new position, Lucas will work closely with Newton, taking a leading role in developing strategic plans, policies, and programs to support the department’s operations. She will also provide […]

Republican leadership in both chambers of the Alabama Legislature utilized cloture today to end filibusters from Democrats and pass conservative bills – once in the House and continuously in the Senate.  Neither the House nor the Senate considered bills from the other chamber.  House lawmakers passed ten bills in total, including legislation that would ban […]

A national tech advocacy group backed in part by Apple has launched a digital ad campaign in Alabama targeting SB187, a proposed child online safety bill, calling it a threat to business and internet safety. The ad, promoted by The App Association and paid for by the Association for Competitive Technology, claims the bill “makes […]

Around 91 residents have been evacuated from the Benny G. Adkins Veterans Home in Enterprise after a fire broke out in the building around 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The state-of-the-art facility was opened just months ago. According to the Enterprise Fire Department, firefighters responded to the scene and began to cut into the roof to […]

The U.S. Department of Justice announced that an Alabama man has been sentenced for his role in an international bird trafficking operation that resulted in one of the largest fines ever ordered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Toney Jones of Eufaula, Alabama, was sentenced to six months of probation after pleading guilty to an […]

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and states around the nation are encouraging motorists to observe National Work Zone Awareness Week from April 21-25 by slowing down in work zones and watching for roadway workers. The theme for this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week is “Respect the zone so we all get home.” In 2024, there […]

Alabama took another step toward allowing ready-to-drink cocktails on grocery and convenience store shelves Wednesday, as the Senate Tourism Committee advanced a bill establishing a framework for their sale and distribution. SB268, sponsored by State Sen. Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) received a favorable report following brief discussion and the adoption of a small amendment. The bill […]

Three people were killed while three others were injured after a multi-boat crash occurred Wednesday morning during a Major League Fishing tournament event on Smith Lake in Cullman County. According to a statement issued by MLF, one of the individuals involved in the accident was a professional angler from a neighboring state. “Major League Fishing […]

An Alabama woman was arrested for trying to smuggle drugs into the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore in February — using a drone. On Wednesday, the Alabama Department of Corrections announced narcotics agents with the Law Enforcement Services Division were able to secure seven charges this week against Andrea Robinson. Robinson was transported […]

April 15 marked one year since 29-year-old Marquez Williams was killed in a hit-and-run while crossing North Memorial Parkway near Mastin Lake Road. With no suspects identified in the case, his family continues to grieve and search for answers. To honor his memory, the Williams family organized a balloon release Tuesday at Valley View Memorial […]

North Alabama’s WHNT 19 reported that one neighbor’s good deed possibly saved the life of a woman last Friday morning. Perry Gooch was at home on Pine Street in the Center Star community of Alabama. Gooch, a long-time resident of the area, heard what he described as several small explosions at his elderly neighbor’s home. […]

After 10 memorable years in business, Cliff and Anne Clark, the owners of Tavern 1831 in downtown Tuscaloosa, announced that they would be closing their doors. In a heartfelt Facebook post, they reflected on their journey, which began in 2014 with a dream to create a welcoming, upscale dive bar where both staff and customers […]

On Monday, the Homewood City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to proceed with long-discussed improvements to the I-65/Lakeshore Parkway interchange. The project, featuring a Diverging Diamond design, aims to ease traffic congestion that has plagued the area for decades. A Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) is a type of interchange where traffic […]

Alabama lawmakers introduced a joint resolution that was signed by Governor Kay Ivey urging the Trump administration to solidify Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal as the permanent home of the United States Space Command. Sponsored by a wide coalition of senators, including State Sen. Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) and State Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia), the resolution reaffirms Redstone […]