The world’s largest fast-food chain, McDonald’s, is making changes to its policies relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The move comes after the company was contacted by a conservative commentator informing it that an extensive investigation into its controversial practices would soon be launched. The commentator, Robby Starbuck, has already made a name for himself […]

All members of Alabama’s delegation, including Democratic Reps. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) and Shomari Figures (D-Mobile), joined their Republican colleagues to vote in favor of the Laken Riley Act. The bill, which intends to crack down on immigration enforcement and prevent tragedies like the murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley, passed the House with strong […]

State Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) has announced he’s running for re-election to the Alabama House in 2026. Clouse has represented parts of the Wiregrass in the legislature since 1994 and now becomes the first state lawmaker to announce his campaign in the 2026 cycle. Clouse says he previously considered retiring after his current term, but […]

The Irondale Police Department has lost one of its own after a driver struck and killed Lt. Mark Meadows while he directed traffic near the Church of the Highlands on Monday. The veteran law enforcement officer worked for the department for 30 years and was a beloved member of the community. According to authorities, he […]

First responders across the state must now undergo either online or in-person training aimed at helping them better serve Alabamians who may have invisible disabilities or sensory needs in a time of need. The new law mandating the one-hour training went into effect on January 1. A high-ranking firefighter believes the new law will better […]

The death of a loved one is always hard to accept, but when the family is left to mourn without a body, it adds to the heartbreak. The family of Corporal (Cpl.)Waymon Slaten now has closure after Slaten, who was, until recently, on the list of  7,000 missing and unidentified soldiers, returned home to Arab, […]

KPHO and other news outlets reported that Rags, a deaf English Sheepdog stolen from his Alabama home in December 2023, was found in Maricopa, Arizona, just after Christmas 2024. The recovery followed an anonymous tip to Silverhill Police in Alabama, who coordinated with Maricopa Police to locate the dog. Surveillance footage had captured a masked […]

A 67-page report released today by the Birmingham Crime Commission paints a stark analysis of the city’s violent crime crisis and provides a suggested blueprint toward making “Birmingham the safest city in America.” The city’s homicide rate, seven times higher than the national average, broke a 91-year record in 2024. The detailed report called for […]

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, on Monday, a federal judge ordered that 39-year-old Kyle Nathan Carlisle, a resident of Phenix City, Alabama, receive a sentence of 92 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges related to loans received through the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) […]

Abbie Stockard of Birmingham, Alabama was named the winner of this year’s Miss America pageant over the weekend in Orlando, Florida, beating out runners up from Texas, Tennessee, and Florida. Stockard, who was crowned Miss Alabama back in June and earned her way into the Miss America pageant, is a current nursing student at Auburn […]

In his first full week out of public office, after serving for two terms in Congress, former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl announced on Monday that he will not run for Mayor of Mobile in 2025. In September, longtime Mayor Sandy Stimpson announced he will not run for reelection for the first time in over ten […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) continues to be a vocal advocate for quickly confirming President Trump’s nominees. In a recent Birmingham radio interview on Talk 99.5’s “Dixon and Vining” show, Britt told guest hosts Jeff Poor and Scott Buttram, “January 20, a new day begins, and I’m excited for what it means for America.” She […]

Discover the heart and soul of Alabama through these 20 fun facts that showcase the rich history, vibrant culture, and unique quirks! From iconic landmarks to fascinating times in history, get ready to explore what makes the Yellowhammer State a truly special place. Whether you’re a local or just curious, these tidbits will entertain and […]

The 908th Flying Training Wing (FTW) held a four-day multi-unit deployment readiness training exercise from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, 2024, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The purpose of the exercise was to demonstrate the wing’s ability to excel when exposed to difficult or stressful scenarios. Real-world readiness Airmen from the 908th FTW recently […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt has announced that Nandini Patel, a ninth grader at Fort Payne High School, has been named the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District. Patel’s app, Choice Bound, was selected for its innovative design and potential to positively impact users of all ages. “Nandini Patel’s work […]

Austal USA is a ship manufacturer based in Mobile, producing both aluminum and steel ships for the Navy and Coast Guard – the only Navy shipbuilder to do so. The company has a $10 billion production backlog, with 12 new construction programs under contract and nine surface ships in production. In addition to being the […]

The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has reopened the Brown’s Creek Public Boat Ramp in Guntersville, Alabama, after the completion of facility upgrades. During the closure, a new three-lane launching slab and a new 150-foot floating access pier were installed. The facility also features […]

With the goal to connect the state’s regional and local trails with economic and recreational opportunities from the mountains to the gulf, the Sweet Trails Alabama team has released its statewide comprehensive trails plan. It started with a Swing Around the Tour State just over a year ago, and after involving thousands of stakeholders and residents […]

Many conservative organizations and activists are showing their excitement as Alabama’s new school choice program is already seeing thousands of families sign up. Governor Kay Ivey announced Thursday that parents can now apply to have their child or children entered into the state’s first-ever education savings account program, established by the CHOOSE Act passed in […]

Keela Seawright, global accounts director of Medical Place, Inc., has been named to the board of the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation. An alumna of Auburn University, Seawright has more than 20 years of business experience, specializing in international client relationships and strategic partnerships in the business founded 41 years ago by her father, […]

The family of a young Auburn University graduate killed early Sunday morning in the terror attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans issued a statement following their heartbreaking loss through U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s office. Drew Dauhpin, 26, a resident of Montgomery, was one of fifteen people who died after being struck by a pickup […]

 Today, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a new Surgeon General’s Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk, outlining the direct link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk. Alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States, after tobacco and obesity, increasing the risk for at least seven types of […]

According to a recent report, the FBI’s Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center at Redstone Arsenal will be helping to investigate the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck outside Trump Tower in Las Vegas. The incident occurred just hours after a deadly terrorist attack in New Orleans killed fifteen. Authorities have since said that the occupant of […]