Governor Kay Ivey announced today that ILJIN, a leading automotive and industrial bearings and chassis manufacturer, is investing nearly $100 million in a new operation in Auburn. The company’s new facility will employ about 160 people and will allow ILJIN to expand into the aluminum forging market. “ILJIN’s decision to locate its next facility in […]

Most of the impact from Hurricane Helene in Alabama will come over the eastern side of the state over the next 24 hours. Rain will increase over east Alabama this afternoon and tonight, becoming heavy at times. The western half of the state will be mostly dry with just a few spotty showers. Winds will […]

Miles College and Birmingham-Southern College have signed a purchase agreement for BSC’s 192-acre campus. Both Boards of Trustees have unanimously voted to enter into a purchase agreement, following a letter of intent submitted by Miles shortly after BSC ceased normal operations on May 31, 2024. The purchase will scale the impact of Miles, an HBCU […]

After State Rep. Juandalynn Givan flippantly suggested the National Guard could be deployed to Birmingham following a fatal mass shooting over the weekend on top of rising crime across the city, Governor Kay Ivey clarified that she has ‘no plans’ to make such a move. However, she is prepared to direct a new task force […]

The Mobile County Commission on Monday unanimously approved the county’s 2025 budget, which includes a 9% boost over the previous year because of increased property and sales tax revenue. The $221.2 million budget is up from $203.35 million last fiscal year. Most of the expenditures come from public safety ($104.3 million), which includes funding for […]

Pursuant to Section 9-12-28, Code of Alabama 1975 as stated by Rule 220-3-.02, the Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will open certain areas of public oyster bottoms for weekday harvest beginning on Monday, October 7, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Harvesters can view their […]

The Alabama League of Municipalities is offering local elected officials across the state a training program to better develop them as community leaders. The Certified Municipal Official program was first created in 1994 by the organization’s former executive director, Perry Roquemore Jr. Currently, it is the second oldest program of its kind in the country. […]

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined a bipartisan group of senators Monday in putting forward legislation authored by U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) that would prevent the Mexican government from taking over the Vulcan Port. “I strongly condemn AMLO’s threats against Vulcan,” Hagerty said. “No nation or president, and especially one […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday the appointment of Chris Beeker III to the Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 2. Beeker will complete the remaining term of his father, Chris “Chip” Beeker, Jr., who announced his decision to step down from his seat on the Public Service Commission due to health challenges. “Chris Beeker, III, possesses […]

Alabamians looking to obtain a general election sample ballot for the November 5 election can now do so on the Alabama Secretary of State’s website. Wes Allen said Monday that sample ballots for all counties across the state are now accessible online. “Sample ballots for all 67 counties have been made publicly available on our […]

Auburn University’s McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security strengthened its position as a leader among cybersecurity research and policy circles with the appointment of two veteran defense and policy executives. Craig M. Whittinghill, PhD, a U.S. Navy veteran of 29 years, was named deputy director for applied research and services. Kyle D. Klein, […]

After this weekend’s mass shooting in Birmingham left four dead and 17 wounded, elected officials from the Democratic Party are renewing their calls for the Alabama Legislature to pass a ban on Glock switches. The federally-prohibited device allows a semi-automatic Glock pistol to function as a fully automatic firearm when attached. In a social media […]

A mass shooting in Birmingham’s Five Points South entertainment district late Saturday left four dead and 17 others injured in what police believe was a targeted attack by multiple shooters.  The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced Monday a $50,000 reward for information leading to arrests and convictions in the shooting, along with Crime Stoppers […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong introduced legislation last week to advance the development and deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and micro-reactors across the country. Also sponsored by fellow Alabama U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, the Congressmen say implementation of the bill will boost energy production today and ensure reliable power supply for days to come — […]

Former President Donald Trump is confirmed for a return to Bryant-Denny Stadium this Saturday to watch the Alabama Crimson Tide take on the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs at home. The University of Alabama, the Alabama Republican Party, U.S. Senator Katie Britt, and the Trump campaign itself have each confirmed the visit. “We have been notified […]

Northwest Alabama elected official, State Rep. Tracy Estes (R-Winfield), was arrested by the Marion County Sheriffs Office on Friday night on a third-degree domestic violence charge and booked into the Marion County Jail. According to WBRC, John “Tracy” Estes, 57, was the subject of a protective order successfully filed by his wife, two hours before […]

Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth and Alabama Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed visited with the legendary Nick and Terry Saban in Tuscaloosa on Thursday to continue momentum first publicly announced last March in Governor Kay Ivey’s 2023 State of the State Address. The Saban Center, which will fittingly call Tuscaloosa home, will also serve […]

Wellstone Emergency Services celebrated the beginning of Alabama’s first pediatric crisis care center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday. The facility, located in South Huntsville, will provide essential mental health care to children and adolescents across North Alabama. The new 12,000 square-foot, 24-bed unit is a significant addition to the region, which currently lacks inpatient […]

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) announced the graduation of 23 students from the inaugural ACTIVATE Career Readiness Program, a six-week experience, hosted at Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham and Reid State Technical College in Evergreen. Graduates of the ACTIVATE program earned college credits and are now […]

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management, Alabama State Parks and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources were jointly presented the Leadership in Conservation and Sustainability Award by the Rubberized Asphalt Foundation at the National Association of State Park Directors Conference at Gulf State Park. (Alabama State Parks Photo) The award recognized ADEM, Alabama State […]

“It just didn’t sound right, but I went ahead and did it.” “It was a fast-paced, busy day, so I sent the payment– but I should’ve trusted my gut.” The scam is called business email compromise– and it can be all too easy to fall victim. It doesn’t just affect businesses – everyday consumers can […]

Member of the U.S. Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, Sen. Tommy Tuberville originally introduced the Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act in 2022 without success. In February of 2023, he reintroduced the bill which eventually gained the approval of the Senate. On Thursday, it passed the U.S. House, and will go a long way for veterans […]

Alabamians on social media were met with surprise on Wednesday after the City of Montgomery posted an announcement that U.S. News & World Report had named Montgomery the safest city in Alabama. The publication also ranked it second in the nation on the same list. After the questionable ranking was made public, residents across the […]

According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, the contractor on the I-565 widening project anticipates starting work next week to expand the interstate to six lanes through Madison. The $29 million project stretches from west of County Line Road to east of Wall Triana Highway. It includes adding a third lane in each direction and […]