A missing out-of-state juvenile has been rescued, and a targeted operation against child sex predators has led to the arrest of nine individuals on a total of 36 charges, the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office announced. According to a news release, Deputy Dylan Legg responded to a disturbance call on March 6 and discovered a juvenile […]

The Moundville Police Department reported that a truck driver deliberately dumped up to 2,000 gallons of aviation fuel along a five-mile stretch of road in Moundville, creating a hazardous environmental situation. Authorities say Alphonso Terry Jr., 58, of Daphne, Alabama, bypassed safety mechanisms and released the fuel along Johnston Street, Powers Loop Road, and County […]

Nearly three months after Huntsville realtor Ronald “Ronnie” Dumas Jr. disappeared, his family continues to seek answers and express frustration over the lack of information and support from local authorities. In their latest effort, family members attended a recent Huntsville Police Citizen’s Advisory Council meeting, hoping to gain insight into the ongoing investigation. However, they […]

Alabama House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen joined “Alabama Politics This Week” in studio yesterday to discuss some legislative topics — as well as some political ones. At the end of the interview, when asked if U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, who has been publicly mulling a run for Governor of Alabama in 2026 instead of re-election, Stadthagen […]

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As Alabama lawmakers are debating major legislation to reform pharmacy benefit managers within the state — President Trump recently confirmed that federal-level reform is imminent.  During an interview with the president last week, Matthew Foldi reported, “President Trump sounded optimistic on the prospects of getting it done before the end of the year, saying “I […]

Governor Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for Alabama ahead of a dangerous weather system expected to bring severe storms, including strong winds, hail, lightning, and possible tornadoes, to the state. The emergency declaration takes effect at 2:00 p.m. CDT on March 14, 2025, and will remain in place until further notice. According […]

The Alabama Department of Commerce advises that businesses across the state can now take advantage of free training to help supervisors identify and respond to mental health and substance abuse issues in the workforce. The 8-hour training session is provided by the University of Alabama’s VitAL partnership, which uses education and training to help improve […]

St. Clair County Sheriff Billy J. Murray has been sworn in as the new president of the Alabama Sheriffs Association. The ceremony took place Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in Sheriff Murray’s 32-year career in law enforcement. Murray began his career in 1992 with the Springville Police Department before joining the St. Clair County Sheriff’s […]

Law enforcement authorities with various federal agencies have been working together to track down and arrest illegal aliens across the southern portion of the state, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) office in Mobile announced today. As of February 4, agents have arrested a combined 137 individuals through various operations in places like southern Baldwin […]

State Sen. Sam Givhan thinks that if Tommy Tuberville runs for re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2026 — he’ll be the only show in town. But if he runs for Governor of Alabama, he might run into some issues. In an interview with WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show” on Thursday morning, Givhan (R-Huntsville) said […]

For as long as major sports championships have been celebrated, it has been customary for the winning team to visit the White House and be honored by the sitting president. In recent years, however, a trend emerged — beginning during President Donald Trump’s first administration — where teams declined the invitation for political reasons. The […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville continued to fuel speculation about his run for Governor of Alabama in 2026 this morning in an appearance on Longshore & McKnight. Tuberville (R-Auburn) also revealed an interesting detail about his recent visit with former rival-turned friend Nick Saban. RELATED: Tuberville is telling colleagues ‘he wants to run for governor’ in […]

Human trafficking continues to be a significant threat across Alabama, with law enforcement agencies actively working to identify and arrest those involved in these heinous crimes. Recent sting operations in multiple counties have revealed the dangerous extent of the issue and the proactive steps investigators are taking to combat it. In both Morgan and Limestone […]

Alabama’s favorite funnyman is back in action! Beloved Birmingham radio personality Bill “Bubba” Bussey has launched his solo podcast, “Bubba on the Lake,” and fans are already tuning in to hear what the longtime radio star has to say. Bussey, one-half of the iconic “Rick & Bubba Show,” premiered his new podcast on March 9 […]

As America’s food supply chain and agriculture industry continue to face cyber threats from outside countries, particularly China, lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are looking for ways to protect domestic production and ensure that Americans have consistent access to quality foods. Among the group of elected officials working to find solutions to the growing problem is […]

According to a report published Tuesday afternoon, a mistrial has been declared in an Oak Grove homicide case that was labeled by many in the community as an act of self-defense. On the night of May 8, 2023, Keith Sullivan shot Greg Bagwell after the latter was found on Sullivan’s porch at 2 a.m. in […]

Southwest Airlines has announced significant changes to its baggage policies, which will impact many passengers starting May 28. While the airline has long been known for offering free checked bags, the new policy will require some customers to pay for their luggage. Now, no airline offers free checked bags to all its customers. Under the […]

Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker has released the findings of a recent audit of the Hanceville Police Department’s evidence room. The audit, conducted by State Bureau of Investigation Agent Jamie King, revealed missing substances, prescription pills, and a firearm. It also detailed multiple discrepancies in the department’s record-keeping and security protocols. According to the report, […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is joining a host of lawmakers across the nation to introduce the “Boosting Innovation, Technology, and Competitiveness through Optimized Investment Nationwide Act” — also known as the BITCOIN Act — in the U.S. Senate. The goal of the legislation is to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to serve as an additional […]

Hospitals across Alabama continue to play an invaluable role in the state’s positive economic outlook, according to a report from the Alabama Hospital Association. The organization revealed Tuesday that Alabama hospitals not only contribute $25 billion annually to the state economy but also support over 143,000 jobs. “Alabama hospitals are the backbone of our communities, […]

A tragic house fire that claimed the life of a 7-year-old girl in 2022 has since inspired a movement dedicated to saving lives across Alabama. The initiative, called Project Charlie, was created by Chief James Edwards of the Alder Springs Volunteer Fire Department after the devastating loss of young Charlie Carroll. Charlie died from smoke […]

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office has deactivated its Facebook page, a decision Sheriff Nick Smith said he made to curb the increasing negativity the page was attracting. The announcement was shared via the sheriff’s office’s app on Friday. According to Sheriff Smith, the page initially served as a platform for sharing real-time updates and improving […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has been recognized as the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) “Outstanding New Member of Congress,” an award given to lawmakers in their first term who have demonstrated strong support for agriculture. Britt (R-Montgomery), nominated by the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA), has been an advocate for farmers both in Alabama and across […]