Kelvin Datcher was officially elected to Alabama House District 52 after defeating Republican Erskine Brown Jr. in Tuesday’s special election to fill the vacancy left by longtime, former State Rep. John Rogers. Datcher garnered 1,124 votes (84%) to Brown’s 218 votes (16%) according to unofficial results from the Alabama Secretary of State’s office. Voter turnout […]

Harold Daggett, Chief Negotiator for the International Longshoremen Association (ILA) says his union is willing hold the U.S. economy hostage until their demands are met. Tuesday at midnight, roughly 47,000 unionized port workers belonging to the ILA walked off the job and are now on strike in an attempt to negotiate a 77% pay raise. […]

Damage and flooding from Hurricane Helene has caused the final St. Croix Open, presented by SEVIIN to be moved from South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell to Lake Martin, Alabama. The event will be the first time since 2018 that the 44,000-acre reservoir found on the Tallapoosa River has hosted a major B.A.S.S event. Bassmaster released a […]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham could very soon be opening a new ‘state-of-the-art’ satellite dental clinic in the city of Decatur. The school is hoping that the location, which would open its doors in 2026, will help to serve residents in more rural parts of North Alabama who may not have access to consistent […]

Tuesday at midnight, roughly 47,000 unionized port workers belonging to the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) walked off the job and are now on strike in an attempt to negotiate a 77% pay raise. Around 900 ILA members work at the Port of Mobile, which is one of the hubs impacted by the strike. The organization […]

Regions Bank announced they will offer disaster-recovery financial services for residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Helene. The Birmingham-based financial institution also said its non-profit, the Regions Foundation, has committed $150,000 in initial grant funding for organizations to help with disaster relief. “Relief organizations are on the ground meeting urgent needs, and we are honored […]

Dozens of electric vehicle (EV) owners showcased their cars and discussed the advantages and cost savings associated with the vehicles at EV showcases in two Alabama cities on Saturday, Sept. 28. A variety of EVs, including SUVs and full-sized pick-up trucks, were on display at showcases at The Market at Pepper Place in Birmingham and Tropic Falls […]

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) went on strike at midnight last night, halting operations at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts from Maine to Texas. The Alabama Port Authority, which oversees the Port of Mobile, is one of the many impacted. The strike is the first major labor action by the ILA since 1977. […]

Millions of dollars in new funding to upgrade Alabama’s roads and infrastructure is on the way according to Governor Kay Ivey. Ivey revealed Monday that an additional $3.1 million will be going to the state’s roadways and bridges, with multiple projects planned across the state thanks to the new funding. Of the awarded projects, cities […]

Governor Kay Ivey has mobilized the Alabama National Guard to support relief efforts in North Carolina, where communities are grappling with the aftermath of catastrophic flooding and landslides. The powerful storm has left thousands displaced and without power and a death toll that continues to climb in North Carolina and across the Southeast. Ivey announced […]

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is suing the State of Alabama and Secretary of State Wes Allen for removing more than 3,000 names from its list of registered voters in a purge of non-citizens from being able to vote in the state. The DOJ claims the decision violated the National Voter Registration Act because […]

Alabama has once again demonstrated its commitment to fostering a thriving business environment, earning a No. 8 ranking in Area Development’s 2024 “Top States for Doing Business” report. This marks another year of Top 10 recognition for the state, as the national publication highlights Alabama’s competitive edge across multiple business-friendly categories. The Area Development rankings, which […]

The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences‘ (ASHS) Board of Trustees held its inaugural meeting last week and elected longtime state healthcare leader Mike Warren as its first president. Warren is one of eight appointees made by Gov. Kay Ivey to the 20-member board, and represents U.S. Congressional District 7, which includes the Demopolis site for the […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s office will begin holding Service Academy information sessions tomorrow for prospective applicants across the state. Britt’s sessions will be held in conjunction with the offices of Alabama’s House delegation. There will be service academy representatives on hand to provide information and answer any questions. A list of session dates, times, and locations […]

As Hurricane Helene bears down on much of the Gulf Coast, thousands of linemen from Alabama have traveled en masse to the state of Florida ahead of expected large-scale power outages to offer their services. The linemen are with Alabama W2 Energy Services International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 443. Casey Shelton, an IBEW […]

U.S. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) is on the Mexican government’s case this week over their systematic efforts to seize Vulcan Material’s deep-water port in Quintana Roo, Mexico. Palmer led a letter to the Ambassador of Mexico to the United States condemning Mexico’s actions. “Mexico’s continued disregard for the rule of law signals to companies in the […]

University of Alabama students and fans making the trek out to the quad on campus early Saturday morning will be getting a very special visitor to the College GameDay desk when it comes time for the crew to make their game predictions. Every week, the show brings on a celebrity or special guest to pick […]

In light of Birmingham’s most recent fatal mass shooting, state authorities are now offering the city’s embattled police department additional resources to fight the rapidly growing crime rate. Alabama’s top law enforcement official, Attorney General Steve Marshall, said he’s prepared to help utilize a similar effort to the recently-formed Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit in […]

A Tuscaloosa businessman has purchased and imported truckloads of uninstalled southern border wall sections that had been placed in storage after the large-scale barrier’s construction was halted in 2021. “President Trump bought the materials, started construction, Vice President (Border Czar) Kamala Harris and her Administration stopped construction and began selling off thousands of truckloads,” said […]

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin spoke at a White House ceremony where President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order that will restrict the availability of machine gun conversion devices that can turn a handgun into a fully-automatic weapon, which is already illegal under federal law. The ceremony was coordinated after a recent mass shooting in Birmingham […]

Years before Casey White and Vicki White captured national headlines for their infamous prison break and attempt to evade law enforcement, Casey was already known by police in North Alabama as a career criminal. One retired member of law enforcement, former Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely, recalled one of his many interactions with White in […]

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that it has awarded $20 million in State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grants to 43 state and territory international trade agencies. The funds will provide financial support to small businesses looking to increase their export volume and value. Alabama small businesses can begin applying for funding now, […]

The Rocket City has been called the economic engine of North Alabama. One of the industries that helps power that engine is, coincidentally, the auto industry. And providing a spark to that is Toyota Alabama which reached a major milestone in its 23 years in Huntsville. The local manufacturing plant recently assembled its 10 millionth […]

Alabamians have wondered for almost a decade if the Northern Beltline in Jefferson County would ever be completed. The 52-mile road project was halted in the fall of 2016 due to a lack of funding. Now, construction of the Beltline is taking place once again thanks largely to $489 million in funding secured by Alabama’s […]