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 […]

While some across the state this week have called for the National Guard to be deployed to Birmingham following yet another fatal mass shooting, Governor Kay Ivey has announced that she has 'no plans' to make such a move, not yet at least.

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

The bill is in response to when the Mexican government invaded and shut down Vulcan’s Punta Venado deep-water port in Quintana Roo.

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 Secretary of State’s website. Wes Allen, the Alabama Secretary of State, said Monday that sample ballots for all counties across the state are now accessible online.

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 seventeen wounded, multiple elected officials are once again renewing their calls for state legislators to pass a ban on Glock switches. The device allows a semi-automatic Glock pistol to function as a fully automatic firearm when attached.

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 held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new pediatric care unit on Wednesday in South Huntsville.The crisis care center will provide North Alabama children with better access to inpatient mental health care.

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 […]

Senator Tommy Tuberville is continuing his work to protect and support America's veterans through comprehensive and common-sense legislation.Tuberville, a member

Alabamians on social media got an unexpected surprise on Wednesday after a post from the City of Montgomery announced that U.S. News and World Report has named it the safest city in Alabama to reside in. The publication also ranked the city as second in the nation on the same list.

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 […]

Charges against Alabama Department of Transportation Director John Cooper were dropped Tuesday after his neighbor, Gerald Carter, chose not to pursue the matter, according to court records. Cooper, who had been charged with harassment following a 2023 property dispute with Carter in Marshall County, was accused of threatening to shoot Carter during an argument over […]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has received a $3.6 million pledge from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. The donation will support scholarships for students in the UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine, School of Nursing and School of Dentistry. These scholarships serve to improve access to quality, affordable health care for all Alabamians and further address health […]