Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is cautioning the public after a 'misleading' election-related public service announcement was aired on television.

An elite task force of law enforcement officials from both the state and federal levels will now be working side by side to fight growing crime in Alabama's capital city.

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 […]

The Baykeeper is claiming that the Corps failed to protect Gulf sturgeon during a dredging project in Mobile Bay.

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 reportedly a semi-automatic weapon that had been altered with a conversion device known as a "switch" or "auto sear.

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.

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 momentum grows to reclassify marijuana in the United States from a Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act, eleven states, including Alabama, have now formed a coalition to fight the possible change.

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 […]

Accolades and awards are continuing to build for one Alabama corporation. Birmingham-based Regions Bank has now been listed as the top regional bank in the entire country on J.D. Power's newly, published 2024 U.S. Online Banking Satisfaction Study.

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 […]

Alabama’s aerospace industry is attracting new investment and expanding capabilities as companies add hundreds of jobs to produce innovative high-tech products in communities across the state. “Because of Alabama’s long history in aerospace, we readily have the expertise, the talent and the infrastructure companies need to grow,” said Angela Till, Deputy Secretary of the Alabama […]

On Sunday, Joe Biden announced he would not continue seeking reelection to the Democratic nomination for President. He announced he will attempt to continue serving as president his through the remainder of his term, a move which is likely to face intense scrutiny from members of both party. “It has been the greatest honor of […]