A man faces capital murder charges in the death of an Alabama police officer. Police said Tuesday that 20-year-old Luther Bernard Watkins is charged with capital murder in connection with the death of 40-year-old Tuscaloosa police officer Dornell Cousette.

Talladega Superspeedway’s premium corporate hospitality options allow your group to enjoy the race in a whole new way. Whether entertaining clients or surrounded by friends, hear the roar of the track and savor the first-class amenities together in your own private viewing area. A limited number of suites are still available for the October race […]

The chair of Alabama’s Board of Pardons and Paroles is resigning from her governor-appointed station effective Oct. 1 after less than a year in the role. News outlets report Lyn Head said she made the decision after fervent prayer.

7. Alabama A&M coach not taking the team back to UNA Connell Maynor, the Alabama A&M football coach, has said that he and his team were treated poorly while visiting the University of North Alabama for their game over the weekend, mentioning, “This ain’t 1959. We don’t have to put up with that type of […]

One of the current high profile stories in our culture involves how celebrities and power elite families have manipulated the system to give some of their marginally qualified children preferences in college admissions to elite universities. Our anger is modified when we can put faces on the villains. Television stars Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin […]

Over the past two years, Alabama’s elected leaders passed legislation expanding rural access to high-speed internet — also known as “broadband.” Increasing access in rural areas of our state to this essential element of infrastructure means improving quality of life and expanding opportunities for our people and communities. AARP has an active interest in this […]

SAWDC AlabamaWorks! is set to host its 10th Worlds of Opportunity hands-on career exploration event on Wednesday and Thursday, and will give students the opportunity to participate in activities relating to jobs that do not require a four-year degree. According to a press release, the free event, which will be held at the Mobile Civic […]

Alabama’s junior Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) has had a lot to say about Supreme Court Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh lately. On Sunday, a day after the latest liberal smear was launched, Jones scurried to a TV camera outside of a church and said that the impeachment of Justice Kavanaugh was “inevitable.” He added, “And it’s […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday declared that flags shall fly at half-staff on the day of Tuscaloosa Police Department Investigator Dornell Cousette’s interment to honor the slain hero. Cousette, a 13-year veteran of the department and U.S. Army veteran, was shot and killed in the line of duty on Monday evening. In a statement, Ivey said […]

Stacy Walley had a problem. The Employee Development coordinator at Alabama Power‘s Barry Steam Plant had to figure how to get a square peg in a round hole to provide homework supplies for a Mobile elementary school. And she did it.

The sheriff of an Alabama county dealing with several grim cases has organized a prayer vigil. AL.com reports Blount County Sheriff Mark Moon released a statement Friday about the upset in the “normally quiet and peaceful county.”

Wine lovers rejoice! Homegrown, LLC of Huntsville, is planning an incredible weekend just for you. If you need a mini escape from football craziness and are not quite ready to carve your pumpkin, make sure to reserve September 25-29 on your calendar for some boozy fun at the sixth annual Crush Wine & Food Festival. […]

COURTLAND, Alabama – Lockheed Martin Monday announced plans to make North Alabama its flagship location for work on hypersonics programs, with plans to open a new production facility and hire nearly 275 people, including engineers. At a groundbreaking ceremony today, Lockheed Martin said it will add two new buildings at its Courtland facility for the […]

Steve Malcom has gone entire months without buying any gas going to and from work in Fort Payne. Matt Creasey, a University of Alabama student, passes by pumps on his way to school and plugs in on campus before going into class. Electric vehicle owners in Alabama had reasons to boast as they showcased their cars at […]

On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) suggested he was open to the possibility of Supreme Court Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s impeachment if he did lie to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. However, as more information has surfaced about a New York Times report alleging Kavanaugh participated in sexual misconduct in which the alleged […]

Last week, State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Daphne) was removed from the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program-II (ATRIP-II) Committee by Gov. Kay Ivey and replaced with State Sen. Vivian Davis Figures (D-Mobile). That committee focused on funding for local transportation issues, like turn lanes, roundabouts, etc., as it pertained to state roads. The move by […]

7. Three states target vaping Even though the Center for Disease Control has downgraded the number of people impacted by vaping-related illnesses, we are still in the middle of a full-blown moral panic with California, New York and Michigan getting in on the action to solve the crisis. Michigan and New York have targeted all […]

Tuscaloosa Police Department Investigator Dornell Cousette was shot and killed in the line of duty on Monday evening. The suspected gunman is in custody. According to WBRC, Cousette, 40, is a 13-year veteran of the department. He was reportedly shot in the western part of Tuscaloosa while responding to the suspected location of a wanted […]

State Representative Will Dismukes (R-Prattville) on Monday pledged that he will join the U.S. House Freedom Caucus if he wins election to Alabama’s 2nd congressional district in 2020. The Freedom Caucus is generally considered the furthest-right caucus within the ranks of House Republicans. Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) was the organization’s first chair, and Congressman Mark […]

What a privilege it is to celebrate Constitution Day! On this day 232 years ago, our Founders gathered in Philadelphia to sign the Constitution – setting in motion a system of government that would safeguard liberty, create conditions for prosperity and promote the cultivation of virtue. The role that state courts play in protecting our […]

Have you ever wondered why anyone would run for public office? Let alone, do it more than once? Listen to John Merrill share his heart for serving others to learn more about one of the most powerful leaders in Alabama. The Alabama secretary of state discusses servant leadership and how he started from very humble […]

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) on Monday announced its endorsement of Alabama Supreme Court Justice Brad Mendheim in the Republican primary for place two on the court. Mendheim was first appointed to the state’s highest court by Governor Kay Ivey in 2018. He lost election to a full term to that office in the 2018 […]

After 40 years of business advising, Alabama-based businessman Tony Cochran is excited to announce the creation of Team Delta3, LLC. Team Delta3 will essentially offer a premier business boot camp, taking on the task of educating business owners on best practices for success with a focus on the three key ways to grow their businesses. […]

Former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville is the frontrunner in the GOP primary race for the right to take on United States Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) but eventually, the attacks will come. U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Fairhope) may have been showing how Tuberville’s opponents are going to take him on in the near future […]