The United Auto Workers (UAW) is attempting to lurch its way back into Alabama – this time – at the International Motors’ powertrain plant in Huntsville.  UAW filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to represent 220 full-time and part-time manufacturing workers as part of a national $40 million drive by union leadership […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) says the Mayor of Los Angeles should be arrested for attempting to shut down a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid on Monday. Video shows LA Mayor Karen Bass at MacArthur Park talking to ICE officials conducting the operation. “They need to leave and they need to leave right now,” […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) has introduced a bill that he says will fight back against the rise of antisemitism across the country. The congressman’s “Define to Defeat Act of 2025” would apply the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism to the enforcement of civil rights laws. “From the halls of our […]

On Monday afternoon, Governor Kay Ivey announced that she has selected a law enforcement veteran with decades of experience to be the next Chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. The state’s top elected official said she has tapped law enforcement candidate Hal Nash, the Chief Corrections Deputy of the Jackson County Sheriff’s […]

As the death toll rises from the devastating flood in the state of Texas, Alabama, along with the rest of the nation, is mourning the tragic, heartbreaking loss of the flood victims, including 8-year-old Sarah Marsh of Mountain Brook. Search and rescue operations continue in central Texas after catastrophic flooding claimed the lives of Sarah […]

An era in state and local politics is coming to an end. After four decades in the Alabama Legislature, State Sen. Tom Butler said he is not seeking re-election. Butler (R-Madison) will announce his plans and reflect on his legacy in a news conference Tuesday at the Madison County Legislative Office in downtown Huntsville. Members […]

The idea of the America Party was probably launched with the best of intentions, but it is really just an anti-Trump tantrum. Elon Musk is mad at President Donald Trump over the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” and that anger is attracting support from guys like Mark Cuban and Anthony Scaramucci, who are professionally against Trump. This […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, hosts John and Barry dug right into the Atlanta Braves’ season-long struggles! While fans voiced growing frustration, Barry McKnight argued that it might just not be their year, especially after being swept by the Orioles. Meanwhile, the show pivoted to college football, spotlighting Alabama’s explosive recruiting run. With […]

Ole Miss Rebels Head Coach Lane Kiffin has always been one of the more entertaining college football coaches on social media to follow. With an established dry sense of humor, few are better at brutally trolling opponents than Kiffin. Over the weekend, the leader of the Rebels let one of his most hated rivals — […]

Raytheon recently received a $77.2 million contract for GPS production and sustainment for the Air Force, the Department of Defense announced. According to a news release, Raytheon was awarded a $77,204,209 requirements contract for Miniaturized Airborne Global Positioning System Receiver (MAGR) production and sustainment. RELATED: Raytheon awarded $1B contract by Missile Defense Agency The contract […]

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the Alabama State Fire Marshal’s Office are continuing to investigate the fireworks explosion that occurred, July 4 on Lake Martin. The incident injured six individuals and involved a pontoon boat that had been modified into a fireworks platform. According to officials, the explosion happened around 9:14 p.m. near […]

The Program Executive Office Aviation hosted a transfer of ownership ceremony in Meridianville, Alabama, last month to deliver the 10th modified UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The U.S. prioritizes border protection as a critical element of national security. The Army’s UH-60 Black Hawk plays a vital role in this mission, and the longstanding partnership […]

Jacksonville State University announced the passing of Ralph Burke, a proud alumnus, former state legislator, and lifelong advocate for education and public service, in a public tribute shared this week. The university extended condolences to his wife, Joy, and the many family members, friends, and colleagues mourning his loss. Burke passed away on July 3, […]

7. Protests in Mexico City against American-driven “gentrification” turned violent, with demonstrators vandalizing businesses and harassing tourists. 6. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall emphasized the state’s leadership in challenging progressive policies, positioning Alabama as a conservative stronghold. 5. Alabama GOP Chairman John Wahl views the U.S. Supreme Court’s delay in deciding Louisiana’s redistricting case as […]

A dozen high school students from north Alabama participated in summer programs at the College of Community Health Sciences to learn about the need rural communities have for more doctors, dentists, and other healthcare professionals. Through the Rural Health Scholars Program, Rural Dental Health Scholars Program, and Medical Opportunities and Outreach in Rural Education Scholars Program, […]

Each summer, Dothan, Alabama, springs to life as the Press Thornton Future Masters returns to Dothan Country Club, welcoming hundreds of the world’s top junior golfers. Now in its 76th year, the 2025 tournament took place from June 21 to June 28, continuing a tradition that began in 1950 and has become a cornerstone of […]

How did President Donald Trump get his “Big, Beautiful Bill” passed despite opposition from the Left, the Right, and the media?   Alabama has new laws covering school choice, parental leave, and more, but the only thing people care about is the bill limiting hemp.   Will Alabama get its own Alligator Alcatraz?   All […]

With college football season still nearly two months away and the summer in full swing, this is the time for coaches to get away from it all for even just a couple of days. In the SEC, an all too common vacation sight for coaches proves to be the Gulf Coast, and that is exactly […]

This month marks a significant milestone for Gadsden State Community College and its surrounding communities as Chief Jay Freeman and the Gadsden State Police and Public Safety Department celebrate two years of service, progress, and purpose. Since its formation, the department has made remarkable strides across the college’s five campuses and the three counties it […]

“Rainbow Omega is like a well-kept secret,” says Tim Hodge, CEO of Rainbow Omega. Right off the interstate, on 320 acres of beautiful property, Rainbow Omega is a faith-based non-profit organization that has served adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1995. The concept behind this amazing program is to provide services for adults with developmental disabilities. Rainbow […]

The title of Bama’s Best Surf & Turf is up for grabs. Thanks to a new contest sponsored by Sweet Grown Alabama, the public can nominate their pick for the restaurant that serves Bama’s Best Surf & Turf on the Sweet Grown Alabama Facebook page July 7-21. Eligible dishes pair seafood with a land-based protein. […]

Alabama officials marked another milestone in ongoing improvements to the state’s park system this week with the opening of a new pool house at DeSoto State Park in Fort Payne, part of more than $220 million in upgrades happening across Alabama’s 21 state parks. State and local leaders gathered Wednesday, July 2, for a ribbon-cutting […]

According to the new partnership, in a groundbreaking step toward redefining comprehensive care, DCH Health System and the University of Alabama have announced the launch of Supportive Care, a unique care model that delivers personalized, compassionate care to patients facing serious illness—starting with those battling cancer.  Housed in the Lewis and Faye Manderson Cancer Center, […]

The Auburn Tigers are headed into the third season of the Hugh Freeze era, and the first two years have obviously not gone the way he, nor any fan, wanted it to go. While the results have not been there in terms of the win column, Freeze has been able to hang his hat on […]