Now that the 2019-2020 hunting licenses are on sale, many hunters are pondering whether to take advantage of a new opportunity or maintain the status quo. That opportunity is the inaugural bait privilege license that allows hunting for white-tailed deer and feral pigs with the aid of bait. Chuck Sykes, Director of the Alabama Wildlife […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback and future NFL Hall of Fame inductee Drew Brees is under fire from Democrats and members of the national media after encouraging students to “live out” their faith and “share God’s love with friends.” This comes after a video was released Thursday featuring Brees supporting “Bring Your Bible to School Day,” […]

The University of Alabama System is launching an ambitious statewide reading initiative designed to help the Yellowhammer State’s K-3 elementary school students read on grade level by the end of third grade. The landmark program was announced Friday at the annual meeting of the system’s board of trustees. Envisioned by Dr. Robert Witt, chancellor emeritus […]

The Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles on Friday announced that it has been forced to cancel over 100 hearings set for next week because the prior administration allegedly failed to perform due diligence to meet requirements set forth under a new state law passed in May regarding notifications to victims and witnesses. Bureau Director […]

State Rep. April Weaver (R-Pelham) has been nominated by her Alabama legislative colleagues to serve as national vice chair of the prestigious, Dallas-based Energy Council. The Energy Council is an association of 13 energy-producing American states and two Canadian provinces that collectively influence energy and environmental policies across North America. State Sens. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia) […]

The University of Alabama Department of Athletics announced Friday that it raised a record of more than $106 million in the 2019 Fiscal Year from pledges and gifts to the Crimson Tide Foundation and donations to TIDE PRIDE. The fundraising success, along with the University of Alabama Board of Trustees and presidential approval, allows for […]

MONTGOMERY — A passenger rail service from Mobile to New Orleans sounds nice, and certainly could have benefits for tourism in areas of the Gulf Coast. However, do these positives actually outweigh the costs and other impacts involved? This was the subject of spirited debate at Friday’s meeting of the Southern Rail Commission (SRC), with […]

An Alabama school district is ramping up security at future sporting events in response to a shooting at a high school football game. News outlets report spectators at Mobile County high school games will encounter new security protocols on Friday, including metal detectors and a requirement that any bags be made of clear plastic.

The new director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles has placed his predecessor and two others on leave, citing job performance. The Parole Board said Thursday that Director Charlie Graddick placed three members of the agency’s previous leadership on leave pending disciplinary hearings regarding job performance.

Jimmy Johnson, a founder of the Muscle Shoals Sound Studios and guitarist with the famed studio musicians “The Swampers,” has died. He was 76. His family announced in a Facebook post that he died Thursday.

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 […]

According to filings from the Federal Election Commission, former Alabama Attorney General Troy King is planning a bid for the U.S. House of Representatives. According to a statement of candidacy filing with the FEC, King is seeking Alabama’s second congressional seat, currently occupied by U.S. Rep. Martha Roby (R-Montgomery). Last month, Roby announced she would […]

7. There is never an actual bomb On Thursday morning, a 16-year-old called a bomb threat into Gardendale High School at about 5:00 a.m. and school was delayed until 10:30 while the school was searched for any explosives. The 16-year-old was a student at the high school and has since been arrested for making a […]

Research and technology development at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) continues to lead to tremendous real-world breakthroughs. UAB on Wednesday outlined that Yuva Biosciences, an anti-aging startup based on technology developed at the university, is harnessing its cutting-edge science and research to develop products that feature mitochondria playing a role in reversing skin […]

Auburn Athletics on Thursday announced it is partnering with Slidr to offer a new game day shuttle service throughout the areas adjacent to Jordan-Hare Stadium this football season. The fare service will take patrons from outside the stadium security barricade boundaries to any location inside that perimeter, including right up to the stadium itself. The […]

Ten states and nearly two dozen members of Congress are joining the National Rifle Association in supporting gun-maker Remington Arms as it fights a Connecticut court ruling involving liability for the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Officials in the 10 conservative states, 22 House Republicans and the NRA are among groups that filed briefs with […]

Monday evening in Elkmont, Alabama, five family members were killed by a 14-year-old with a history of concerns that are being raised after the fact. Alabama’s junior U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) has responded to the terrible tragedy by pointing out during a town hall in Rainesville that the crime could have been prevented, stating, […]

The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa in Baldwin County is one of six finalists to be named America’s “best historic hotel.” Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide on Thursday announced the exclusive nominees for their 2019 Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence. The Grand, located in Point Clear and now part of Marriott’s […]

This week, gasoline taxes in Alabama went up six cents a gallon. The costs of maintaining cars and trucks, well, they certainly aren’t going down. How can drivers save money – aside from staying off the highway? One great way is to join the move toward economical, clean electric vehicles.

Ten years ago, a unique partnership began between Southwire, a participant in the Alabama Workforce Council, and the Florence City School System. Since that time the impact this initiative has had on our students and our school system has been nothing short of phenomenal. In 2009, Southwire saw a need in our community. Students were […]

MONTGOMERY — Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill on Thursday held a press conference announcing that 12 individual instances of alleged fraudulent voting activity have been introduced to his office following last Tuesday’s Montgomery municipal election. With a mayoral runoff for the city upcoming, these dozen cases all currently remain under investigation by the […]

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban said at a press conference this week that his wife, Terry Saban, made him run on a treadmill after he received an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty during last weekend’s game against the Duke Blue Devils. “Miss Terry made me run on the treadmill for 20 minutes,” Saban told reporters. […]

The law firm of Alexander Shunnarah Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C. on Wednesday announced the “Alexander Shunnarah Teacher of the Month” initiative to spotlight outstanding K-12 teachers in the Birmingham-metro area. The program kicks off this month and ends in May. A press release from the law firm emphasized that the idea is to show the […]

7. Auburn alumni are important for Alabama’s economy A study conducted by the Economic Research Services, Inc. and Auburn’s Division of University Outreach has released data that shows Auburn University alumni contribute $5.6 billion to Alabama’s economy annually. A press release from Auburn University stated that the $5.6 billion “marks a 4 percent increase from […]