It’s a long way from the Outback of Australia to the Wiregrass of Alabama. That is the life journey so far of Amanda Shenton. She was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia and came to the U.S. in 2013.  She bought a tiny camper and went on her own tour of her new country. An unguided […]

Robert McCollum, the first to announce his candidacy for Alabama State Auditor, withdrew from the race on Wednesday. The Dadeville owner of RLM Land Management threw his support to auditor candidate Derek Chen, a Vestavia Hills attorney. McCollum announced the withdrawal after a conversation with Chen. He says he will instead run for an open […]

Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth put out a call Thursday to the public to send him “experiences, critiques, and assessments of the Alabama High School Athletic Association, along with recommendations for needed changes and reforms in the governing body.” Ainworth is compiling the input through his email at ltgov@ltgov.alabama.gov. His action follows AHSAA’s recent decision […]

When Staci Brown Brooks reflects on her career, the word that rises most often is service. Service to her community, her state, and the organizations she has been entrusted to lead. Her path, spanning journalism and corporate leadership, reflects a career grounded in purpose, collaboration, and a deep commitment to giving back. Today, as vice […]

Auburn fired multiple employees for social media posts mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination, declaring it condemns the behavior, while another suspended educator in Marshall County asserted that "they can't fire me" after parents complained about his Kirk comments

A Jefferson County jury has awarded $660,000 in compensatory and punitive damages against Baby Duck Academy, a Birmingham daycare, after infants were exposed to THC while in its care, according to Attorney Eric Guster. The case centered on a nine-month-old baby who tested positive for THC in 2022. At least two children were hospitalized at […]

the city of Opelika has removed Former Miss America Mallory Hagan's name from the city's official welcome signs

The Auburn Tigers have gotten off to a very impressive start to the season and have yet to take a loss through three games for the first time in over a half decade including what was a very impressive first week victory over the Baylor Bears. Now starting conference play though, it’s an entirely different […]

Caroleene Dobson has always believed in the power of roots. Raised on her family’s fifth-generation cattle farm in Monroe County, she grew up in a small town where neighbors looked out for one another and hard work was a way of life.  Those early experiences instilled resilience, humility, and a sense of responsibility—values that would […]

Pearson, who is the GOP Youth Advisory Co-Chair, reflected on the legacy of Kirk Wednesday on WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show."

The announcement came after a social media post from employee Seth McCollough mocking the death of Kirk went viral.

For years, the media and their Democrats have sought to cancel conservatives and anyone who dares to fall outside of their ever-shifting social rules.But after Charlie Kirk was killed, these same people demanded that teachers, doctors, and social media users who gloated over his death were to be left alone.No, that is not how this is going to work.

Alabama has a proud history of producing standout performers on American Idol, including winners Ruben Studdard and Taylor Hicks leading the way. The state has also celebrated finalists like Bo Bice, Jessica Meuse, Dexter Roberts, and C.J. Harris, along with more recent Top 10 contestants Walker Burroughs, Mia Matthews, Triston Harper, and Paul McDonald. Their […]

Birmingham will step onto the national country music stage this fall when the city welcomes its first major country festival, the Iron Hills Country Music Festival, on October 11-12 at Sloss Furnaces. Festival organizers Johnny Grimes, Chad Johnson, and Josh Williams said their goal was to design an event that goes beyond the typical music […]

Regarding recent comments made by Doug Jones. To compare the events surrounding George Wallace—who governed more than 50 years  ago—to a Christian leader whose life mission was to prevent violence through open dialogue and civil conversation, and who was just murdered by a hate-filled left-wing extremist, is not only deeply troubling, but shows a profound […]

In a lengthy ruling on Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Madeline Haikala struck down Jefferson County’s 2021 commission map under the Fourteenth Amendment and barred its use in future elections. The court found that “race predominated in the Commission’s revisions to its five districts following the 2020 census,” after a four-day bench trial, concluding, “The Commission has […]

As Mobile’s mayoral race nears its final stretch, former Baldwin County Sheriff Huey “Hoss” Mack has endorsed candidate Spiro Cheriogotis, urging voters not to “take this election for granted.” Mack, who retired in 2024 after 33 years in law enforcement, voiced his support in a Facebook post this week. “To my friends in Mobile. Do […]

Chris Lane, candidate for the new Homewood City Council, has received the endorsement of Hoover Police Chief & Mayor-elect Nick Derzis. Chief Derzis, who has led the Hoover Police Department since 2005, praised Lane’s commitment to public safety, transparency, and accountable government. “I’ve had the honor of serving as Hoover’s Police Chief for nearly 20 […]

Reid State Technical College has received final state approval to change its name to Reid State Community College, moving the institution closer to full transition pending a final decision in December by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The Alabama Community College System first approved the name change in July. […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) for re-election in Alabama House District 9, which covers portions of Morgan County. “Rep. Scott Stadthagen is an outstanding leader for us in the House of Representatives and at home,” said Mike Reeves, president of the Morgan County Farmers Federation. “He shares our same […]

Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) argued against seeking unity with the left, stating there can be no healing after Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the glee too many Democrats continue to express over it

Huntsville officials have withdrawn a proposal to equip city garbage trucks with artificial intelligence cameras following weeks of public pushback. The decision came on Thursday after strong opposition from residents, advocacy groups, and labor organizations. The city announced it would withdraw a proposed contract with City Detect, a Tuscaloosa-based company that provides AI camera systems. […]

Anusha Alapati Davis has built a career around more than square footage and leases — she has built it around people, vision, and community. A Huntsville native and Vice President of Retail at Crunkleton Commercial Real Estate Group, Davis is helping to shape some of North Alabama’s most notable retail destinations. Her leadership, innovative approach, […]