Authorities and harm reduction advocates are warning of a suspected dangerous batch of methamphetamine circulating in Birmingham after several deaths and hospitalizations were reported over the past week. According to a Facebook post from the Recovery Resource Center (RRC), multiple people in the downtown Birmingham area experienced severe, unusual symptoms after injecting meth, including chills, […]

The U.S. Army officially restored the name Fort Rucker to its Wiregrass installation Thursday during a ceremony at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum. In June, the Secretary of the Army directed the change to honor Capt Edward W. Rucker Jr., a World War I aviation pioneer and Army Air Corps pilot. The installation, originally named […]

As Birmingham heads into a pivotal municipal election on August 26, voters will have no shortage of concerns they hope candidates will work to address if elected. The City of Birmingham released the full list of qualifying candidates for every race on the ballot, from mayor to school board. Meanwhile, residents attending a candidate forum […]

Thursday marks the final day of this year’s edition of SEC Media Days, one of the most anticipated weeks of the summer with regards to the college football offseason calendar. For four days, this time in the city of Atlanta, coaches from every team gathered with some of their star players to talk about the […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) officially endorsed U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville in his bid for Governor of Alabama in 2026 on Thursday. ALFA, which speaks for more than 350,000 member families across all 67 Alabama counties, is responsible for its political and grassroots influence through FarmPAC, backing Tuberville (R-Auburn) today. Federation President Jimmy Parnell said […]

U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville joined their Republicans colleagues in passing targeted spending cuts that were recommended by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). “This is a common sense approach,” Britt (R-Montgomery) told Fox News before the final vote. “This money was way outside of the mission of what it was intended for. […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry are on Day 4 of SEC Media Days, and kick it off criticized the event’s scheduling, arguing it lost momentum by ending with lower-profile programs like Missouri, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Texas A&M. The hosts renewed calls for SEC Media Days to be shortened from four […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore has a “BIG” announcement set for August 14. If this is what reports have been indicating for months now – it’s expected to be U.S. Senate caliber big.  It’s unlikely Moore would host an event across the state from his Enterprise district-hometown to do anything other than announce a campaign that’s […]

An Auburn restaurateur accused of fraudulently obtaining federal pandemic relief funds and misusing them has surrendered to authorities following a multi-agency search at several of his businesses. Federal prosecutors say 52-year-old Cesar Campos-Reyes is facing charges related to misusing federal funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. According to the U.S. […]

A recent court filing by the Internal Revenue Service could have sweeping implications for churches across Alabama, potentially allowing them to openly endorse political candidates without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status. The filing, first reported by ABC News, formalizes the agency’s long-standing practice of not enforcing the 1954 Johnson Amendment against churches. That amendment prohibited all […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) had an opportunity to tout the experience and qualifications of Dr. Brian Christine of Mountain Brook to his colleagues in the Senate Wednesday. Tuberville introduced Christine during his nomination hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee (HELP). President Donald Trump nominated the prominent Alabama urologist earlier this […]

State Sen. Gerald Allen is officially running for reelection to the Alabama State Senate. First elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 1994 and the state Senate in 2010, the lawmaker is billing himself as a “trusted conservative leader” with a “record rooted in results.” In a campaign announcement issued Wednesday, Allen explained why […]

Just ahead of ushering his committee’s passage of the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) posted the highest fundraising gain of any member in Alabama’s U.S. House delegation. Rogers, who has served as Alabama’s 3rd District Congressman since 2003 and as Chairman of the all-powerful U.S. House Armed Services […]

As technology continues to shape how we live, connect, and communicate, it also gives scammers more tools to exploit–especially when it comes to targeting older adults. Whether it’s a phone call from a fake grandchild or personal data quietly collected through smart home devices, elder fraud is evolving. Staying informed is one of the best […]

After a career dedicated to public service at The University of Alabama, Dr. Samory Pruitt, vice president for the Division of Community Affairs, plans to retire effective June 1, 2026. At the time of his retirement, Pruitt will have served the University for 40 years and led the Division of Community Affairs since its creation […]

Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold said this week that the Iron Bowl rivalry between Auburn and Alabama is “more hate-fueled” than the storied Red River rivalry he experienced as a former Oklahoma Sooner. When the Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers lace it up on the gridiron, more than just a year’s worth of bragging rights […]

The latest tracking polling from Morning Consult shows Alabama’s U.S. Senators are among the nation’s most popular. Covering the second quarter of 2025, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) recorded an approval of 54% and a disapproval of only 23%. That disapproval rating is the country’s second-best of all 100 Senators. Britt’s net approval of 31% is […]

7. In the name of fairness, U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) have called on President Donald Trump to terminate what they describe as pro-union handouts in federal construction projects initiated under the Biden administration. 6. President Donald Trump announced that Coca-Cola has agreed to switch back to using real cane sugar […]

Although the vote was not unanimous, the Montgomery City Council approved an ordinance imposing a curfew on juveniles in the downtown entertainment district at its most recent meeting. WSFA reported that the curfew will apply to those 17 and younger from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on weeknights, and from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. […]

“Thank God he’s alive” — that’s how Brian Carter described his son’s miraculous survival after being shot seven times from just five feet away while visiting Birmingham, Alabama, for football training. Ethan Carter, an 18-year-old Michigan high school football standout and recent Hudsonville High School graduate, was attacked Saturday evening, July 12, during what police […]

At the year’s halfway point, the National Interagency Fire Center reported active fires in 10 states, marking the highest number of individual fires in a decade. Some of the more vulnerable homes lie at the intersection of forest and town — the wildland-urban interface. In a study funded by the National Science Foundation, researchers at the […]

University Beach, the mixed-use resort and entertainment destination planned for Northport, has announced that Marriott’s Autograph Collection will serve as the brand for its proposed luxury hotel. The hotel, which will feature 144 rooms and suites, is slated to become the first luxury property in the Tuscaloosa area market. It is planned as the centerpiece […]

A new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) warns that accidental overdoses of popular injectable weight-loss medications have risen sharply in recent years, as more patients turn to the drugs for weight loss and diabetes management. Some examples of these types of drugs include Ozempic (semaglutide), Mounjaro (tirzepatide), Trulicity (dulaglutide), and Victoza […]

SEC Media Days always promises to deliver on some epic soundbites, but in this year’s edition in Atlanta, one story absolutely dominated the conversation. On the first day this week, Greg McElroy told the listening audience on WJOX that he  heard from a source that believed Nick Saban is not finished with coaching and has […]