An Auburn-area college student has been charged with felony animal cruelty after authorities say she left her husky puppy locked in a kennel over the holiday break, leading to the animal’s death. Police allege the student, Taylor Colbert, left her puppy Sky locked in a kennel in her Auburn apartment building for days over their […]

The Birmingham Biotechnology Hub, driven by Southern Research, has secured a $44 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to position Alabama as a global leader in biotechnology.  The grant will support projects advancing drug, vaccine, and diagnostic development using artificial intelligence-driven biotechnology. It will serve both healthcare innovation and […]

Montgomery has earned two prestigious Gold Level designations from the CSX Select Site program, a recognition that sets the city apart as the only location across CSX’s 25-state network to achieve dual gold certification. The CSX Select Site program evaluates industrial sites based on rigorous standards of readiness and operational efficiency. These Gold certifications propel Montgomery forward, […]

Governor Kay Ivey has announced that flags on the grounds of the Alabama State Capitol Complex and several state buildings will be returned to full staff for next week’s presidential inauguration. Flags across the country were recently lowered to half-staff in honor of former President Jimmy Carter who died on December 29. “I am directing […]

The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation board has added Dr. Khalilah Brown, Chief Medical Officer for Southern Research, to its slate of directors. Southern Research is an 80-year-old research institution that has contributed to global knowledge of cancer treatment and to COVID research while pouring an estimated $150 million into Alabama’s economy each year. […]

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson said during the annual State of the City and County program held on Jan. 9 that future mayors should be compensated accordingly because of the complexities of the job. During his segment of the program, which was moderated by Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce President Bradley Byrne, Stimpson reversed an earlier […]

Following a deadly terrorist attack in New Orleans earlier this month, the Mobile City Council may soon grant the purchase of eighteen portable bollards to protect crowds ahead of the city’s beloved carnival season. Additionally, the council has been asked to consider the purchase of a truck and tools to be specifically used for installing […]

According to a report published Friday, the Homewood City Council was found to have significant oversight failures and multiple instances of unauthorized spending. The developments were revealed after an audit was conducted by the state. The investigation looked into the council’s records from Oct. 2021 to March 2024. Credit card activities from Oct. 1, 2022 […]

In anticipation of severe winter weather, the Alabama National Guard activated approximately 350 guardsmen to assist local first responders and state support agencies. ALNG announced that six of its multi-functional Mobility Support Teams (MST) will operate out of seven regional facilities, covering the entire northern portion of the state as far south as Birmingham. The […]

Several public schools in Alabama suffered a data breach earlier this week after a global cyber attack hit an online student information platform. The portal, known as PowerSchool, was reportedly accessed by an outside source through a compromised credential. Authorities believe that student grades and medical information may have been accessed. However, PowerSchool does not […]

Time is running out to apply for priority admission to one of the nation’s leading schools in innovative education. Priority applications for the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) 2025-26 academic year close tonight, January 10, at midnight, with the final admissions deadline being February 7.  Ranked in the top 1% of public […]

With snow in the forecast for much of the state and a wintry chill descending, Alabama Power customers can depend on reliable power to stay toasty warm. Power Delivery VP Scott Moore ensures there’s enough capacity to serve customers’ electric demand and have the margin to handle those crucial outages. That’s not only because the […]

Broad Metro announced the acquisition of property for the Stadium Trace Village Phase II in Hoover, which will rapidly build on the success of the Phase I development, the company reported this week. At the center of the new development will be the South Haven Surgical Plaza, designed to enhance access to medical services in […]

A Montgomery man is facing the possibility of fifteen years in prison without parole after being convicted by a federal jury of illegal possession of a firearm. Grenden James Jordan, 27, was arrested in March of 2024 after firing into a vehicle filled with innocent bystanders including a mother, father, and four-year-old child while attempting […]

Connie Hudson, a longtime public servant and current Mobile County Commissioner, announced her candidacy for Mayor of Mobile on Wednesday, becoming the first declared candidate for the upcoming municipal election scheduled for Aug. 26, 2025. Hudson made the announcement in a video message to supporters. “Today, after months of thought and prayerful consideration and a […]

Mayor Steven Reed has announced that he will be removing the word interim from the titles of two high-ranking City of Montgomery employees. The first, Jerime Reid, will become Montgomery’s new permanent chief of staff, while James “Jim” Graboys will be the permanent Chief of Police for MPD. “I am excited to remove the interim […]

Governor Kay Ivey is among the group of Republican governors being hosted by President-elect Donald Trump tonight at Mar-a-Lago, her office confirmed on Thursday. Ivey will join Trump and other leading conservative governors, including Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, for the gathering at a key time for […]

The Business Council of Alabama has announced a new Vice President of Brand Strategy with the hiring of Bradshaw Tyson, whp has over a decade of experience in marketing and communications, BCA reports. An Alabama native the University of Alabama, Tyson is committed to fostering meaningful connections through branding and marketing across the state. “We […]

A state of emergency has been declared for 37 Alabama counties as winter weather closes in, bringing the possibility of heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain. With the adverse weather conditions expected to impact thousands, the state is monitoring the system closely. “Cold temperatures have persisted in Alabama this week, and we are anticipating the […]

On Thursday morning, a groundbreaking ceremony was held on the future site of the McWane Economic Education Center in Birmingham. Despite the cold weather, scores of supporters and partners showed up to celebrate the major capital achievement it reflects.  Chip Reed, who has been at the center of the project for 17 years as the […]

The Mobile Chamber has revealed that the city’s economy had over $422 million in capital investment and almost 1,400 jobs created in 2024 alone. The numbers have translated into a booming economy that has drawn both businesses and new residents to the Port City. With the strong performance in both categories, Mobile is continuing its […]

COLD START: Many communities across north Alabama are down in the upper teens early this morning with a clear sky. We have 20s all the way down to the Gulf Coast. The weather stays dry today with a high in the low to mid 40s for most communities. WINTER STORM WARNING: A messy mix of sleet, snow […]

One of the nation’s leading young conservative voices who rose to fame from Alabama, CJ Pearson, challenged a narrative by AL.com about a so-called “pharmacy crisis” in Alabama. Pearson, a graduate of the University of Alabama and co-chair of the national GOP youth advisory council, said it’s an effort to revive a controversial tax hike […]

Justin Williams, 42, an Alabama State Trooper and member of Governor Kay Ivey’s security detail since 2019, passed away following a “courageous” battle with cancer, Ivey announced on Tuesday. “Today, we lost a member of our team, Justin Williams. Justin has served on my security detail since 2019, and tomorrow would have marked 19 years […]