As of Tuesday evening, the city of Birmingham's 91-year-old homicide record has officially been broken. Law enforcement officials responded to the city's 149th homicide approximately at 7:25 p.m. after being notified by a Shot Spotter alert.

The Alabama Farmers Federation is asking Congress to quickly provide both economic and disaster relief for America's producers. The organization expressed particular concern about the inability of many farmers to make a profit this year.

As the last-minute Christmas shopping season peaks, one Alabama lawmaker is preparing to crack down on a crime that has plagued nearly half of doorsteps across the nation. State Sen. April Weaver announced on Wednesday her intention to reintroduce legislation during the 2025 regular session that would make “porch piracy” — the theft of deliveries […]

Legislation launched today by U.S. Rep. Dale Strong would help Huntsville’s Spaceport status with funding for its projects. Strong (R-Monrovia) said he introduced the Spaceport Project Opportunities for Resilient Transportation (SPACEPORT) Act to support the growing demands of the space transportation industry. The congressman is a member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. […]

The Birmingham City Council has passed a budget amendment proposed by Mayor Randall Woodfin that will allow millions of dollars to be utilized to improve life and education in the city. Additionally, the proposal provides significant funding to help recruit and retain police officers to fight the area's growingly high crime rate.

Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson has filed official paperwork to run for Mayor of Mobile in 2025 following Sandy Stimpson announcing his decision to not seek another term earlier this year. Hudson submitted her principal campaign committee form on December 6 and transferred $158,207.17 from her county commission campaign fund into her new mayoral committee […]

According to the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA) the company will soon undergo a change in name. Beginning January 1, 2025, the entity will be referred to as Energy Southeast.

An Alabama woman has made national headlines after becoming the only person in the world with a functioning pig organ. Doctors and medical professionals believe that animal organ transplants, like the one Towana Looney received, are a viable solution to the organ supply crisis currently affecting thousands.

According to the PRA report, Alabama hospitals compliance has fallen from 20% since the last report to 15% now. 

The FBI is continuing to grow its presence on Redstone Arsenal. The agency has transformed the base into a second headquarters of sorts, complete with more than a thousand employees, the latest technology, and cutting-edge field training.

Rightside Radio host Phil Williams was joined by the founder of a strategic consulting firm late last week in a conversation about regional power grids across the country.

The Auburn Tigers lost a valued member of their family over the weekend with the sudden passing of team chaplain Rev. Chette Williams at the age of 61 after an accident at Lake Martin. Williams, who was known by the team as Brother Chette, arrived at the same time as former head coach Tommy Tuberville […]

The Port of Huntsville received a grant designed to boost site development for large industrial projects in the state, it was announced today. The $650,000 SEEDS (Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy) grant will provide North Alabama’s inland port with funds to grade greenfield land and hook up to city utilities.

Huntsville-based Radiance Technologies is continuing to grow into one of the country's preeminent defense contractors. Along with the advancement in notoriety and technology, has come a

This holiday season, Books-A-Million and 2nd & Charles stores across Alabama joined forces with their communities to spread joy to young patients and families at Children’s of Alabama. Thanks to the remarkable generosity of customers and booksellers, the stores collected $150,000 in book and toy donations — over 11,000 items in total — marking a 25% increase from […]

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) honored six officers for their remarkable acts of bravery and decisive action at a Lifesaving Awards ceremony held on December 10. The event highlighted the critical role of law enforcement in emergencies, as well as the profound impact of their dedication and training. One of the most moving moments […]

Regions hosted a hybrid event for business owners from across Alabama. Larger companies. Smaller companies. Some were present in the room in downtown Birmingham while others joined by videoconferencing from other cities.  What all these companies have in common is they understand fraud can affect any organization. So, they took advantage of a free service […]

A 'state of the art' large-scale Amazon delivery center has opened its doors in the city of Dothan. The 79,000-square-foot facility will create over 100 full- and part-time jobs, in addition to the hundreds of new driver opportunities with Amazon’s Delivery Service  Partners.

An Athens woman was arrested by the Limestone County Sheriff's Office after allegedly stealing close to $1 million from people across the globe. Amy Dianne Elmore Downs, 57, allegedly conned people into believing they were contributing to domestic violence victims and homeless people.

Horace Greely said "Go west, young man" and a Birmingham company is taking his advice. Vulcan Materials announced Wednesday that it is planning to make a major acquisition in the hopes of bolstering its output and customer service nationally.

State Sen. Arthur Orr said the appetite for a statewide lottery remains high among lawmakers and constituents heading into year three of the current quadrennium – but a lottery is about as far as it goes. Orr (R-Decatur) said Thursday such a bill would start in the Senate after an ambitious push by the Alabama […]

A meeting of the Alabama Public Service Commission held this week in Montgomery will result in a 1.88% reduction in overall retail rates in 2025, thanks to action taken by Alabama Power and the commission, the company reports. The reduction comes at a time as Alabamians grapple with inflation-driven household expenses. According to the company, […]

Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter, State Rep. Rex Reynolds, and National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) founder, Bud Cramer, along with several other legislators and NCAC associates, toured the NCAC headquarters in Huntsville yesterday. NCAC was founded on May 1, 1985, and was the first Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) in the world. It was created to provide […]

A bill that includes speeding up the repair of a vital lock on the Tennessee River passed the U.S. House of Representatives today, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong’s office said. The Water Resources Development Act of 2024 includes a provision championed by Strong aimed at expediting the repair of Wilson Lock. Wilson Lock plays a critical […]