A Huntsville man could face life in prison after a drug bust yielded a massive quantity of illegal narcotics, including 13.5 ounces of fentanyl. Lorenzo Grays, 36, was taken into custody by the North Alabama Drug Task Force last Friday at 1:00 a.m. after a search warrant was executed in the area of Jonathan Drive. […]

The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department units helped to rescue a window washer who was seen dangling from downtown Mobile’s RSA Tower on Monday afternoon. “The call originated with the worker, who advised his descender was stuck. Units arrived on scene to find the worker suspended on a rope, near the 35th floor on the west side […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is cautioning the public after a ‘misleading’ election-related public service announcement is being circulated by the League of Women Voters’ campaign, Vote411, which he warns is collecting user information that can be used for marketing and shared with other groups. The advertisement encourages Alabamians to register to vote using […]

An elite task force of law enforcement entities from the state and federal levels will now work side by side to fight an increasing epidemic of crime in Alabama’s capital city. The group, the Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit, will be operating with the support of the U.S. Department of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms […]

The Mobile City Council is expected to authorize a $4.36 million contract with Sabre Demolition Corp. next week to demolish the Mobile Civic Center, Theater, and Expo Hall. After a first read at Tuesday’s meeting, Mayor Sandy Stimpson said the 60% design on the civic center had been reached, paving the way to approve demolition […]

As a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senator Katie Britt voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Specific measures within this year’s bill will allocate over $80 million to modernize and upgrade critical transportation infrastructure across Alabama, with $50 million […]

The Jacksonville State women’s bowling team was among 40 NCAA National Championship teams honored at the White House on Monday at the annual White House College Champions Day. Teams participated in a tour of the White House, concluding on the South Lawn where Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the championship teams. “On behalf of our president […]

President the Mobile Chamber and former Congressman Bradley Byrne, said he is “disappointed” to see the Mobile Baykeeper is intending to file a lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the Mobile Port widening project. The Baykeeper is claiming that the Corps failed to protect Gulf sturgeon during a dredging project in Mobile […]

Brig. Gen. Brad Nicholson relinquished command of the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command today at Redstone Arsenal. The early morning ceremony was hosted by Lt. Gen. Christopher Mohan, acting commander of the Army Materiel Command. “Under Brad’s leadership, USASAC improved partner capacity throughout the world, increased FMS (Foreign Military Sales) and generated more than $60 […]

Alabama’s beaches are one of the biggest attractions to tourists in the entire state. Officials from Baldwin County say that over a third of Alabama’s tourism earnings came from their beaches at roughly 35% total share of state profit from tourism and travel related costs. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism President and CEO Beth […]

Three Montgomery men are heading to federal prison after each was convicted of illegal possession of a machine gun. In each case, the firearm was a semi-automatic weapon altered with a conversion device referred to as a “switch” or “auto sear.” The modification turns the gun into a fully automatic weapon capable of firing up […]

A Pell City man is facing close to six years behind bars after being convicted of a $4.7 million finance fraud scheme that affected the finances of more than 40 investors. According to the United States Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Alabama, John Michael Golden, 48, was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Court […]

Birmingham-based QuantHub was named one of the six winners of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Building an Adaptive and Competitive Workforce track. The Tools Competition is a multi-million dollar funding opportunity for edtech innovation that leverages digital technology, big data, and learning science to empower adult learners by developing critical competencies necessary for […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall cut a ceremonial ribbon on Wednesday, as attendees celebrated both the park enhancements and the new Garden City Fire Station, the first major projects completed with funds from the Tyson Settlement. The park improvements include a new kayak launch, restroom facility and trails, as well as expanded parking and better public […]

Auburn men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl frequently shares political opinions on his social media accounts, something he has done much more frequently since the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel and subsequent escalation in Gaza. This week, he commented on news that Vice President Kamala Harris is refusing to preside over a joint session of […]

Following the lead of a state law earmarked for hearing aids, Madison became the first city in the state to remove a local sales tax on the purchase of the devices. Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation in March which  eliminated the state sales tax on hearing aids but left it up to each municipality and […]

As the U.S. Justice Department and other federal agencies continue to coordinate toward a reclassification of marijuana in the United States from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 3 substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act, eleven states, including Alabama, have formed a coalition to fight the possible change. Attorneys general from those eleven states […]

The announcement that Joe Biden will not run for reelection has sent shockwaves through the political landscape. Almost immediately, the focus shifted to a potential race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Betting markets have reflected this shift, with Harris’s odds of winning the presidency skyrocketing. She now trails Trump by […]

Birmingham-based Regions Bank was named as the top regional bank in the United States on J.D. Power’s newly, published 2024 U.S. Online Banking Satisfaction Study. To establish the annual rankings J.D. Power took into account the user-friendliness of Regions’ site, its visual appeal, and the resources offered to its users. It marks the fourth time […]

In compliance with a law passed earlier this year by the Alabama Legislature, campuses within the University of Alabama System will eliminate all offices and programs that are based on race, gender, sexual orientation, and any other impermissible factors included under the umbrella of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).  Instead, the University will redirect the […]

On Monday night, the Lee County Commission took a significant step toward bridging the digital divide by awarding BEAM Broadband $2.9 million from its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. This substantial funding will facilitate the expansion of high-speed fiber internet to underserved rural areas within the county. This latest award marks the second phase […]

After three decades of steering economic growth efforts in one of Alabama’s most picturesque counties, Jimmy Durham is stepping down from his position at the DeKalb County Economic Development Authority, triggering a search for a candidate to fill what many consider a dream job opportunity. Durham’s memorable career saw Fort Payne and DeKalb County recover […]

Alabama Power line workers and contractors returned home Friday after spending more than a week helping Texas utility CenterPoint Energy restore power following Hurricane Beryl. The storm left more than 2 million customers without power during a heat advisory that saw temperatures reach the upper 90s and the heat index reach triple digits for much of the […]

On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey announced today the Renewal of Alabama Commission allocated over $15.5 million in Growing Alabama funding to seven economic development organizations across the state to speed the development of industrial sites. The communities benefiting from this cycle of Growing Alabama funding are Auburn, Brundidge, Enterprise, Fort Payne, Greene County, Coosa County […]