On Wednesday, the Legislature passed a bill to increase the punishment for persons convicted a falsifying a report of a crime. The law’s goal is to deter people from making false reports to law enforcement. The bill was sponsored by State Rep. Mike Shaw (R-Hoover). It was carried in the Senate by State Sen. April […]

Alabama A&M University has made an offer to purchase Birmingham-Southern College, valued at approximately $52 million.  If accepted by the BSC board of trustees, the campus would operate as a standalone, independent campus under the Alabama A&M umbrella with the university seeking to retain credentialed faculty and staff. If approved, this would be the first […]

High school finalists presented their business plans in a Shark Tank-style competition hosted by Junior Achievement of Alabama on May 3, 2024. The Business Plan Challenge was hosted at the office of Bridgeworth+SAVANT Wealth Management. Students showcased their entrepreneurial spirit by presenting detailed business plans in a nurturing environment to the judges’ panel made up […]

The Regions Tradition Celebrity Pro-Am has brought all the stars out to Birmingham including some of the biggest names in college football. From Trent Dilfer to Hugh Freeze to Kirby Smart, the list of players in the event is jaw-dropping. But two of the more anticipated players in Birmingham were the former head coach of […]

On Tuesday, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said the city is in an unfair fight with increasing gun violence due to failures by the state government to allow cities like Birmingham to implement gun control. “The gun culture, as well as gun violence, in our community continues to rear its head in ways that are stupid, […]

On Wednesday, the Alabama Legislature passed a bill capping property tax increases in the state, providing relief to homeowners and businesses facing steep assessment hikes by setting a cap on annual increases in property tax assessments due to reappraisals at 7%. HB73 was concurred on by both chambers, and bill sponsors State Rep. Phillip Pettus […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation to give farmers and ranchers more leeway in how they dispose of dead livestock. SB202 is sponsored by State Senator Josh Carnley (R-Ino). The legislation was carried in the Alabama House of Representatives by State Representative Matt Hammett (R-Dozier). “Senate Bill 202 deals with the disposal […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt has delivered a big win for her native Wiregrass. After her intervention, money was not diverted from Fort Novosel, the U.S. Army base in Southeast Alabama formerly known as Fort Rucker. A rash of social media rumors emerged last week claiming that the Biden Administration’s Department of Defense was pulling $130 […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama Legislature gave final approval to a proposal aimed at increasing workforce participation across the state through new tax credits for working families, employers and certain childcare centers in Alabama. HB358 was introduced by State Rep. Anthony Daniels in the House and carried by State Sen. Garlan Gudger in the Senate. Now […]

A recent report revealed that Alabama’s Black Belt Region had a $3.8 billion statewide economic impact for 2023. That’s a $1.9 billion increase from 2020 just a few short years ago. Additionally, tourism in the area reportedly created an estimated 45,500 jobs during the same time frame. Pam Swanner, Director of the Alabama Black Belt […]

The Regions Tradition is one of the best events of the year for both the City of Birmingham as well as the PGA Champions Tour. As is tradition, things get kicked off on Wednesday morning with the annual celebrity pro-am, and the stars are out in full force in the Magic City. Here are the […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate voted to concur with changes to the state general fund budget made by the House of Representatives last week. Governor Kay Ivey congratulated lawmakers following final passage. “Here in Alabama, we continue budgeting wisely,” said Gov. Ivey. “Despite the tough national economic climate, our financial footing is strong, and we […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee met to hold a public hearing on State Rep. Matt Simpson’s proposed overhaul of the Alabama ethics law. With only two days remaining in the 2024 state legislative session once Senators adjourn on Tuesday, Simpson (R-Daphne) addressed the committee and made a final push. He told members he’s […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is using her platform to speak out against the rise in the antisemitism faced by many Jewish American on college campuses across the country. This week, she took that a step further and backed legislation ensuring American taxpayers will not fund the student loans of those engaging in antisemitic hatred. “Bigotry […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee met and voted to advance legislation that would allow the state to issue up to $50 million in new bonds. HB394 is sponsored by State Rep. Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville) and being carried in the Senate by State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore), the chairmen of […]

In a ceremony at the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office attended by state leaders and law enforcement officials on Friday, a new K-9 deputy was introduced not only as an asset to the force — but also as a tribute to a fallen hero. K-9 Ari, a 2-year-old Dutch Shepherd, was donated by Spectrum in memory […]

Alabama A&M, the largest HBCU in the state, was the recent recipient of a $1.2 million endowment. The sizeable donation comes from the John Stallworth Foundation. The organization, run by the university alum and NFL Hall of Famer, has provided merit-based scholarships for deserving students attending Alabama A&M since 1980. Stallworth announced the gift after […]

Residents of Jackson County, Alabama will return to Huntsville’s designated market area (DMA) after a brief stent of being reassigned to the Chattanooga, Tennessee DMA by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) by way of market analytics firm Nielson. Television stations across North Alabama were informed on Monday the Nielsen DMA review transferred Jackson County residents […]

In big news for the Alabama Community College System, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing recently published test results indicating that nursing pass rates in the state’s system are higher than the national average. In fact, according to the Alabama Board of Nursing, more than 95% of the colleges’ LPN candidates and nearly […]

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a record General Fund budget and a supplemental appropriation to the 2024 budget Thursday. The bill now goes back to the Senate for its consideration of the House changes to the budget. There are just three days left in the legislative session to take action on the spending plan. […]

That bottle of bourbon or the bottle of wine you buy at a state ABC store may be a little more expensive in coming weeks. In a move that supporters say levels the playing field with private alcohol retailers, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday requiring state ABC alcohol retail stores to […]

We’ve all been there. Air travel delays are not a foreign concept to anyone. But, according Places to Travel and data taken from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), of almost two million flights, one Alabama airport is among the worst in the nation when it comes to length of flight delays. On the top […]

A beloved Tuscaloosa attorney passed away after a hard fight with cancer. Bob Prince was the founding partner of Prince, Glover, and Hayes. According to the firm, Prince was known for his tremendous prowess in the courtroom, generosity, faith, and steadfast support of his clients. “Juries paid attention to every word he said, he commanded […]

Updated at 3:20 p.m. Thursday — Governor Kay Ivey has signed the bill into law.  On Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation to make certain that the Democratic nominees for President and Vice President, presumably President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, will be on the November 5, 2024 general election […]