Homewood Mayor Patrick McClusky announced his resignation from office effective November 1, 2024 in an emotional speech following a meeting of the city council. McClusky, who has served the city for 16 years, said he intends to more time with his family and pursue new opportunities. “After long discussions and some even lengthier soul searching, […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday the appointment of Anthony Lowery as the new Baldwin County Sheriff. Lowery, currently the chief deputy in the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), will succeed Sheriff Hoss Mack, who is stepping down after two decades to lead the Alabama Sheriffs Association. His law enforcement career spans 28 years, including previous […]

As the summer comes to an end, Alabama’s real estate market is showing promising growth – and that growth doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. According to Alabama REALTORS® July 2024 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report, home sales reached 6,136 in July, up 0.9% from last year and a significant 13.1% from […]

A key piece of space flight hardware, manufactured at Alabama’s Marshall Space Flight Center, is on its way to Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the first crewed mission of NASA’s Artemis program. Marshall workers in Huntsville rolled out the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for Artemis II and loaded it on NASA’s Pegasus barge […]

In preparation for the upcoming Labor Day weekend, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) announced there will be no temporary lane closures on interstate routes statewide. Effective from Friday, August 30 at 12:00 p.m. until Monday, September 2 at 11:59 a.m., ALDOT say the effort will facilitate smoother and safer travel for Alabama residents and […]

On Tuesday, the City of Hoover released its 2023 annual audit after accounting errors were identified during its 2022 audit. The audit was a result of forensic financial review conducted by BMSS, LCC, an accounting firm based in Birmingham. BMSS, LLC issued an “unmodified”, or clean opinion of Hoover’s finances, which is the highest opinion […]

A new all-electric semi truck will be transporting Honda vehicles from a Lincoln, Alabama plant to a nearby rail hub for shipment to destinations throughout the world. The truck, unveiled by the Virginia Transportation Corporation, will allow officials to collect data and analyze the performance of the vehicle, in turn helping determine its long-term viability. […]

Jonathan S. Ross, a ten-year veteran of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama, announced his resignation, effective August 24, 2024, with plans to enter private practice in the Birmingham area next month. First Assistant Kevin P. Davidson will serve as Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District, effective August 25, […]

Atmore Community Hospital will soon receive critical medical equipment thanks to a $2 million congressionally directed spending grant secured by U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery). “Health care is critical for the wellbeing of Alabamians across our great state, and modernized equipment is key to providing the best care for patients,” said Britt, a member of […]

The community of Selma is grieving the loss of Morgan Academy student-athlete Caden Tellier, a 16-year-old high school football player, who passed away on Saturday after suffering a brain injury during a game. Tellier, the quarterback for Morgan Academy, sustained the injury during the third quarter of Friday night’s home game against Southern Academy. He […]

Big in stature, Big in influence and Big in promoting his beloved Alabama Black Belt, the late James “Big Daddy” Lawler was honored and remembered Tuesday at Roland Cooper State Park on the banks of Millers Ferry Lake on the Alabama River. Lawler, who died earlier this year after a short illness, was a champion […]

Two young Mountain Brook girls were the victim of a vicious shark attack in June while vacationing on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Lulu Gribbin, 15, was critically injured after being bitten while McCray Faust, 16, suffered a serious bite to the foot. Since that day, Lulu has received a great deal of support from Alabama businesses, […]

The number of residents pursuing academic credit and workforce credentials through Alabama’s community and technical colleges is the highest it has been since 2013, the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) reports. More than 170,000 residents enrolled in academic courses or registered for adult education and workforce training opportunities between August 2023 and July 2024, marking […]

For those who didn’t grow up with hunting as part of their family experience, Alabama’s Adult Mentored Hunting (AMH) program teaches all the skills needed to put wild game on the dinner table and help start new traditions. Getting started in the AMH program is as simple as signing up for a Hunting 101 workshop. […]

A 26-year-old from Irondale, Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, pleaded guilty today to detonating a shrapnel-filled explosive device outside the Alabama Attorney General’s Office in February. Surveillance footage showed Calvert placing stickers on government buildings, including the Alabama State House, with phrases like “Support your local Antifa” and “Topple all hierarchies,” shortly before the attack. After […]

Alabama recently sent some of its finest out to the Pacific Northwest to help fight dozens of wildfires in Oregon and Washington. After a nationwide call for assistance was made, the Alabama Forestry Commission sent 23 firefighters to battle the blaze for 14 days. Balsie Butler, assistant director for the Alabama Forestry Commission Protection Division, […]

Alabama businessman and philanthropist Jimmy Rane is being formally welcomed to the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, the entity tasked with planning commemorations and celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Rane was appointed by U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) earlier this month. Rane, Chairman and CEO of Great Southern […]

NBA Hall of Famer and Emmy Award-winning sports analyst Charles Barkley praised Alabama’s community colleges as essential pathways to career opportunities during a visit to Southern Union State Community College on Friday. Barkley, an Auburn University alum, emphasized the role of these institutions in improving lives and strengthening communities across the state. Barkley visited the […]

The Democratic National Convention in Chicago took place this week, and if the election odds market is any indicator: it wasn’t a good showing for the party or its now official presidential nominee, Kamala Harris. Only a week ago, Harris saw her odds peak at 54 percent, while in contrast, former President Trump experienced the […]

The SEC Baseball Tournament will continue to be held at the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium through at least 2028, conference and city officials announced jointly on Thursday. An agreement between the Southeastern Conference, the City of Hoover, and the Public Park and Recreation Board of the City of Hoover ensures that the stadium, which has been […]

Alabama State Rep. Debbie Wood (R-Valley) has pre-filed a bill to safeguard the integrity and transparency of elections in the state. The “Alabama Post-Election Audit Act” would require a post-election audit to be conducted after every county and statewide general election. Rep. Wood, in her third year introducing the bill, says the practice is common […]

Tuscaloosa is set to receive a well-known visitor next week when the 3rd annual VitAL Alabama conference comes to the college town. The event, hosted by the University of Alabama, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), and the National Association for Rural Mental Health (NARMH), will feature legendary Texas A&M QB and Heisman winner Johnny […]

A non-partisan advocacy group has announced the beginning of a billboard campaign across Alabama thanking U.S. Senator Katie Britt for her work and leadership on the recently introduced bipartisan child care package. Engage for Common Sense Solutions said their goal is to elevate Britt’s (R-Montgomery) efforts in co-sponsoring the Child Care Availability and Affordability Act […]

Earlier this summer, Alabama Fiber Network, responsible for deploying critical middle-mile infrastructure throughout all 67 counties of the state, announced the selection of its inaugural CEO, Terry Metze. Since then, Mr. Metze has been focused on building out the organization, AFN reports. “I am proud that some of the brightest professionals in the telecommunications industry […]