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The activists have been demanding for the resignations since Perkins was shot and killed by Decatur Police officers on Sept. 29.
Rogers marked the three year anniversary of the disastrous withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan by blasting the Biden administration.
A new "cutting-edge" storage warehouse facility, with an expected $1.2 million economic impact, is coming to the Port Birmingham terminal.The Birmingham Jefferson County Port Authority (BJCPA) announced the news earlier this week.
The Tuscaloosa Police Department says that safety measures that were increased for game day in 2023 worked well and will continue to be implemented this fall as the Crimson Tide get set to kick off the season on Saturday night at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The strip in particular is more closely watched, with measures including: Increased […]
An illegal immigrant is currently at the St. Clair County Jail on a $216,000 bond after being arrested Monday.
Fall, football and the changing of the seasons is upon us as the nation prepares for the upcoming Labor Day weekend. However, before celebrating the last holiday of summer, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) encourages everyone to plan ahead and prioritize safety. “Labor Day is a time to celebrate America’s workforce as well as […]
Nick Saban’s mother, Mary Saban Pasko, has passed away at the age of 92, according to a Thursday evening obituary published in the Tuscaloosa News. Though she was born in Michigan, Saban Pasko spent much of her life in West Virginia where she and Nick Saban Sr. raised young Nick Saban Jr., who would eventually […]
The treatment and costs associated with in vitro fertilization should be mandatorily covered by insurance providers for all recipients, former President Donald Trump said today in the announcement of a new policy position. “I’m announcing today in a major statement that under the Trump administration, your government will pay for, or your insurance company will […]
Brasfield & Gorrie, a Birmingham-based construction company with a monolithic footprint nationwide, announced the culmination of a leadership transition years in the making. Current CEO Jim Gorrie, along with Founder and Chairman Miller Gorrie, will remain actively involved in the leadership of the company. Rob Blalock, now President of Brasfield & Gorrie, will become CEO […]
Alabamians experiencing a delay in medical care due to insurance companies’ prior authorization process now have access to a new, online platform where they can post about their experiences and push for change.
The Women’s Foundation of Alabama will host its signature event, Unleashed, on September 26 at Red Mountain Theatre, featuring Barbara Pierce Bush as the keynote speaker. The daughter of the 43rd President and granddaughter of the 41st President of the United States, Bush advocates for global health equity and social responsibility. Bush, who currently serves […]
The Association of County Commissions of Alabama has announced its 2024-2025 officers and Board of Directors. The statewide association, representing Alabama’s 67 county governments, confirmed the new leadership at the organization's 96th Annual Convention last week.
A federal judge sentenced 33-year-old Charles Green Hall from Montgomery to 360 months in prison for conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Following his prison sentence, Hall will be on supervised release for five years, Acting United States Attorney Kevin P. Davidson announced on Wednesday. According to Hall’s plea agreement and other court […]
Award-winning developer of digital technologies, Camgian, was recently awarded a more than $23 million contract by the U.S. Army to provide it with counter-unmanned aerial systems for use in combat.
Residents of Trussville handily defeated a proposed property tax increase that would have funded three major expansion projects for Trussville City Schools. According to unofficial election results released by the city on Tuesday night, reported by the Trussville Tribune, 58.02% of voters said ‘No’ to the proposed increase. Residents of nearby Fultondale also rejected a […]
Huntsville City Councilman John Meredith will continue to represent Huntsville’s District 5 residents while District 1 Councilman Devyn Keith will be in a runoff with challenger Michelle Watkins following Tuesday’s municipal elections. In two school board races, Carlos Matthews was reelected in District 5 while Chaundra Jones and Pat King will face each other in […]
Advocates of the Birmingham Northern Beltline spoke at a public meeting on Tuesday imploring the Alabama Department of Transportation to proceed with the next phase of construction.
A brand new Chick-fil-A has officially opened in Auburn as of Tuesday.The popular fast food chain said that the restaurant will be open for drive-thru, carry-out, and Mobile Thru
Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth flexed his Birmingham roots in an address last week to the Birmingham Business Alliance. He overviewed a wealth of legislative accomplishments during the 2024 legislative session and spoke to the opportunities that are being created for the region’s business community and residents. Ainsworth praised the strides Birmingham and Jefferson County […]
While back in state for August recess, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt visited with local and regional leaders at an Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) congressional luncheon last week in Guntersville to offer updates on his work in Washington and solidify partnerships at home. Aderholt (R-Haleyville) spoke to the importance of being fiscally responsible while collaborating […]
Monday night in Huntsville, Chairman of the Madison County Commission, Mac McCutcheon, announced he’s running for the county-wide office in November. McCutcheon was appointed in January 2023 by Governor Ivey to complete the four-year term of U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) upon his election to Congress in 2022. Although November will be his first time […]
Marshall had a one word response to the news that the man who was suspected of trying to bomb his office in February plead guilty.
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 […]

