For nearly half a century, the Westervelt Warner family has played a leading role in shaping the Demopolis community. From operating a state-of-the-art paper mill to later stewarding hundreds of thousands of acres of Alabama forestland through The Westervelt Company, the family’s presence is inextricably tied Black Belt region. That legacy continues with Cade Warner, […]

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is voicing support for President Donald Trump’s moves to deploy the National Guard in cities facing violent crime, saying Alabama stands ready if called upon. President Trump has already sent federal National Guard forces to Washington, D.C., to address crime there, and Memphis, Tennessee, is next in line. The White House […]

On October 22, the Gulf Shores area will magically transform into a giant Margaritaville. The annual meeting of Jimmy Buffett-remembering Parrot Heads will be in Gulf Shores October 22-26. It’s the 33rd annual national meeting of the lovers of all things Buffett. The name of the event is “Meeting of the Minds.” The word “minds” does […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide heads into their bye week this week after a dismantling of the Wisconsin Badgers at home on Saturday afternoon. It was a massive test sitting at 2-1 with an on-the-road against Georgia in Athens looming. Based on where the temperature of the fanbase was at following the debacle against Florida State […]

Wendi Boyen has dedicated more than three decades to shaping communities through banking, leadership, and service. Today, as Executive Vice President of Community Development Lending & Investments at Regions Bank, she leads with both professional expertise and a personal sense of purpose. Her career reflects a consistent theme: using financial tools not just to drive […]

According to the ABC Board business agenda for their meeting they will be considering an increase of the Central Warehouse bailment fee. 

Some residents of the city of Opelika want street signs mentioning former Miss America Mallory Hagan to be removed.

There is talk of a statue honoring Charlie Kirk at the U.S. Capitol, but that seems unlikely despite how appropriate it might be.Listen to the college kids that Kirk spoke to every day, and you will see that a statue on college campuses makes far more sense, because the anger they will create only proves Kirk's entire point.A statue there would honor Kirk and show how depraved his enemies are as they attack a statue to free speech.

Mere hours after the murder of conservative political activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk last Wednesday, social media was flooded with posts reacting to the news. While most expressed sorrow and sympathy for Kirk’s widow and two young children, many social media users made light of, or even celebrated, the assassination. Among those […]

Longshore and McKnight cover NFL thrillers, Auburn’s Oklahoma challenge, Sankey’s Big Ten jab, Tulane revenge against Ole Miss talk, and more

According to fresh polling, sitting Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall holds an early lead in the state’s U.S. Senate race while the rest of Alabama’s 2026 statewide races remain up in the air. The Alabama Poll was recently re-established by Michael Lowry, a former Chief of Staff to U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville). Between August […]

Regions Bank has launched a digital borrower portal for its Real Estate Banking clients to streamline construction draw requests, improve collaboration among project stakeholders, and increase transparency across active developments, the company announced Monday. The portal is powered by Built, a real estate and construction finance platform. Regions says the modern, cloud-based system connects lenders, […]

God created us to worship. Specifically, He gave us the choice to worship, and be in relationship with Him. If we don’t worship Him, even the rocks will cry out. The Lord anoints worship leaders to usher in His presence and Chris Shealy is one of those people. His heart to honor the Father, and […]

7. A new poll shows that there is a clear frontrunner for the U.S. Senate seat held by Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) with  Attorney General Steve Marshall getting 37% of respondents, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) gathering 16%, but 40% of voters still undecided ahead of the 2026 election 6. President […]

For Cindy Harris, leadership has never been about titles or recognition. As Vice President and Group Manager of Emerging & Disruptive Technologies at Radiance Technologies, she has dedicated her career to building a workplace culture where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered. Her approach centers on service, humility, and integrity—principles that guide how she leads […]

When Ed Packard retired from the Alabama Secretary of State’s office in December 2021, it closed the books on almost 25 years of experience in state elections. Ed Packard has died at age 57. Arrangements will be announced. Packard was the first person in the United States to earn a Master of Public Administration degree […]

In a livestreamed video on Monday night, Alabama Democrat and former U.S. Senator Doug Jones compared the 1972 shooting of then-Governor George Wallace as he reacted to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Pam Swanner’s career is a testament to perseverance, innovation, and a deep love for connecting people to place. For more than four decades, she has worked at the crossroads of tourism, economic development, and cultural preservation. Today, as president of the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA), she leads efforts to showcase one of Alabama’s […]

A World War II veteran marked a milestone this week as friends, family, and state leaders came together to celebrate his 106th birthday. The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs and the staff at the Bill Nichols State Veterans Home hosted a party on Friday in honor of Willie Bennett, who was born in 1916 in […]

As most sane people watch Charlie Kirk’s murder and realize how terrible it is for our society, culture, and politics, too many of our so-called leaders and media figures are trying to figure out how to blame Kirk’s allies for the issues this creates or exposes. Kirk’s words are not the problem; most of the […]

Prayers, candles, flags, flowers, signs, singing – all in tribute to slain Turning Point USA Founder and conservative Christian activist Charlie Kirk. Tributes have been held across Alabama since the Wednesday assassination. When they heard of the tragedy, many Alabamians immediately began planning tributes and vigils in memory of Kirk’s life and work. Typical of […]

The Energy Institute of Alabama (EIA) named Business Council of Alabama executive vice president and former Alabama Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield as its next president and CEO. “We have worked closely with Clay for years and he is the absolute perfect leader to take on this new role running the Energy Institute of Alabama,” […]

In the wake of the horrific political assassination of Charlie Kirk during an on-campus speaking last week in Utah, two young Alabama lawmakers took a step across party lines to call for civility amid the chaos. State Rep. James Lomax, a Republican age 34, and State Rep. Jeremy Gray, a Democrat age 39, syndicated a […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide has rebounded from the ugly loss in week one to Florida State with consecutive victories to head into the bye week at 2-1 ahead of a showdown against the Georgia Bulldogs two weeks from now in Athens. Defensively, Alabama has looked much better — albeit against weaker opponents — but it’s […]