U.S. Rep. Barry Moore has announced a handful of high-ranking staff promotions and a new hire in his Washington D.C. office. Each member of the group has extensive experience in legislative service, with two having worked for President Trump’s first Administration. As Alabama’s congressional districts shifted last year, Moore (R-Enterprise), currently representing the 2nd District, […]

Travelers on Alabama’s roadways can expect higher traffic volumes as the holiday season begins. For the safety of the traveling public, construction industry workers and maintenance crews, the Alabama Department of Transportation will have no temporary lane closures from Wednesday, Nov. 27 at noon through Sunday, Dec. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Throughout the year, ALDOT limits […]

21 Alabama State Trooper trainees graduated Thursday from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Class 2024-B, completing rigorous training at ALEA’s Training Center in Selma to prepare them for law enforcement roles across the state. Twenty graduates will join ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division, which oversees safety on Alabama’s roadways. One graduate will join the agency’s Marine […]

DC BLOX, a leading provider of digital infrastructure in the Southeastern United States, has announced plans to develop three new hyperscale edge node sites, with Montgomery and Huntsville selected as locations for advanced data centers. These investment projects underscore Atlanta-based DC BLOX’s commitment to meeting the region’s rapidly growing demand for cutting-edge digital infrastructure. The […]

As The University of Alabama and Auburn University football programs prepare to meet on Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium, a group of student veterans from both universities will come together to trek across the state to bring awareness to veteran suicides. Members of UA’s Campus Veterans Association will march alongside Auburn’s Student Veterans Association in […]

The Associated Builders and Contractors have elected a Birmingham-based lawyer as the 2025 Chairman of the organization’s national Board of Directors. David Pugh, a partner at Bradley, was chosen by his peers for the position at the association’s annual Leadership Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona on Tuesday. In his legal career, he has represented owners, general contractors, […]

Alabama’s Republican Congressional delegation criticized the National Institute of Health (NIH) Thursday for not being transparent about a recently study on the effects of puberty blockers for minors. The New York Times reported last month that a study funded by the NIH was being buried for political reasons. The results of the study showed that […]

An Irondale man who placed and detonated a shrapnel-filled explosive device outside the Alabama Attorney General’s Office in Montgomery has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison. Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, 27, admitted during his plea hearing that he manufactured the explosive device using nails and screws as shrapnel. After setting the explosive device […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has been named a Vice Chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC). Britt reports she will be laser focused on solidifying and expanding the Republican majority in the U.S. Senate. “Senate Republicans are ready to get to work! The American people delivered the White House and the Senate majority because […]

According to the City of Mobile, moving into his final year in office, Mayor Sandy Stimpson named several administrative changes and promotions within his executive leadership team. “I am very excited to see this group of proven leaders step into new roles as we take on critical projects and initiatives in the coming months,” Stimpson […]

Alabama’s housing market slowed last month, according to the October 2024 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released by the Alabama Association of Realtors on Wednesday. The organization said that it believes the reduction in sales is related to rising mortgage rates and also seasonal trends. Data gathered from Alabama’s housing market showed that 4,880 home sales […]

Illegal immigrant Jose Ibarra was found guilty of murdering Augusta University student Laken Riley Wednesday, and was sentenced to life in prison. Athens-Clarke County Superior Court Judge Patrick Haggard found Ibarra guilty of 10 total counts, including one count of malice murder, three counts of felony murder, one count of kidnapping, one count of aggravated […]

In the wake of two destructive natural disasters that shook the South, Rep. Gary Palmer has introduced legislation that would support disaster relief by granting the Federal Emergency Management Agency the ability to transfer funds previously designated for COVID and other previous disasters to the organization’s Disaster Relief Fund. “When disaster strikes, FEMA’s purpose is […]

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama celebrated the winners of the 2024 Alabama Small Business Awards during their annual meeting at The Club in Birmingham. The event recognized 40 finalists for their contributions to the state’s economy and local communities. The event put on display the central […]

Called the “gold standard for evidence investigation,” a state-of-the-art forensic laboratory joined the state’s toolbox in the war on crime. The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences opened its Huntsville Regional Laboratory and Medical Facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday. The 25,000-square-foot facility will help provide investigators from more than 450 Alabama law enforcement agencies with […]

The world of college sports in the year of 2024 continues to be a Wild West-style cesspool with Name, Image, and Likeness deals being used as a recruiting tool both out of the high school ranks and the transfer portal. Fairly universally, most want athletes to be able to profit, but the way the system […]

The Montgomery-based Southern Poverty Law Center is once again the focal point of controversy after it was revealed that the organization is doxing at least fourteen ‘Not the Bee’ writers in an expected ‘hit piece’ as part of a ‘Data Lab investigation.’ On Tuesday, billionaire and co-head of the new Department on Government Efficiency, Elon […]

An Alabama woman has won a $10 million cash prize off a $20 scratch off ticket. Jessica Callihan of Foley purchased the $20 Gold Rush Legacy Scratch-off from a Pensacola Cumberland Farms and became to winner, a stroke of luck that according to AL.com had the chances of 1 in 2.97 million. Callihan chose to […]

On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey officially appointed Alabama Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed to serve as her Senior Advisor to Workforce Transformation, effective January 1, 2025. According to Ivey’s office, today’s announcement follows State Sen. Greg Reed (R-Jasper) officially addressing senators during a caucus meeting this afternoon. The governor will call a special election […]

Well, it’s another U.S. News and World Report Top 10 ranking for the Rocket City. Last year, Huntsville was ranked the No. 2 Best Place to Live. This time, Huntsville comes in at No. 8 in the publication’s 2025 Best Places to Retire in the United States. This year’s rankings evaluated 150 top U.S. cities based on how […]

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Monday for a state-of-the-art regional workforce development facility in Oxford. The Choccolocco Research, Education, Arts, and Technology Experience (CREATE) center allows Oxford High School students and adults the chance to prepare for high-paying, in-demand job opportunities in a variety of fields including engineering, modern manufacturing, computer science, and green power. […]

RADAR CHECK: We have widespread rain and a few thunderstorms across Alabama this morning. Look for occasional rain through the day; amounts around 2 inches are likely over South Alabama… places like Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Anniston can expect around one inch, and totals will be closer to 1/2 inch over the Tennessee Valley of North […]

On Saturday, Auburn residents awoke to heartbreaking news: Efforts to preserve the nest of two iconic bald eagles, affectionately nicknamed Jim and Pam, had failed. Auburn residents living near North College Street, in close proximity to the nest, had started an online petition to save the nest from demolition by developers Hughston Homes. A petition […]

The Miles College Golden Bears will host the first-ever home playoff game in school history after clinching the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship with a a 53-25 win over Clark Atlanta. The Golden Bears will get to play the first round of the NCAA Division II football tournament against Carson-Newman this Saturday at Sloan-Alumni Stadium. […]