7. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin wants Gov. Kay Ivey to call a special legislative session to overturn Alabama’s THC “ban.” 6. A Huntsville drug dealer received a life sentence under Alabama’s “Billy Clardy III Act,” the first conviction for distributing fentanyl resulting in death. 5. Montgomery’s Whitewater Park, teased and promoted as an economic driver, […]

 U.S. Reps. Shomari Figures (D-Montgomery) and Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) seem to have let personal issues with President Donald Trump overtake their common sense and are now denying that the destruction of Iran’s nuclear capabilities is a laudable goal. The desire for Alabama Democrats to oppose Trump far overpowers their common sense; the military action […]

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center played host to a highly anticipated event this weekend celebrating Spacelab. The two-day event, known as Astro Days, gave visitors access to the newly restored Astro Spacelab exhibit and the opportunity to meet the Astro restoration project team. The celebration commemorated the 35th anniversary of Astro-1’s launch on the […]

The Alabama Statewide Health Coordinating Council (SHCC) took significant steps this month toward expanding medical services in key areas of need across the state, including mental health, geriatric care, and rehabilitation. According to Alabama Political Reporter (APR), the proposals were reviewed and approved during the SHCC’s June meeting, as part of the state’s broader efforts […]

Governor Kay Ivey has appointed Andalusia attorney Grace Jeter to serve as Circuit Judge for Covington County. Jeter will be succeeding former 22nd Judicial Circuit Judge Ben Bowden, who was appointed to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals in May. The appointment is effective immediately. “Grace Jeter comes to the bench with a strong background […]

Alabama’s 2025 municipal elections are drawing near, with key deadlines and election dates confirmed by the Alabama League of Municipalities’ 2025 Elections Manual and accompanying calendar. Candidates for city office began qualifying on June 10 following publication of the official election notice by local city governments. The deadline to qualify is 5:00 p.m. on June […]

Huntsville Hospital is expanding access to specialty care across the Tennessee Valley through a new telemedicine program launched earlier this year. According to Huntsville Hospital, the initiative began in February 2025, focusing on behavioral health services, and later expanded to include neurological care, including 24/7 stroke assessment. The program utilizes state-of-the-art telemedicine carts and Wi-Fi […]

The Alabama Republican Party has officially named Tuscaloosa City Councilman Norman Crow as its nominee in the upcoming special election for House District 63. The Party announced the selection in a Facebook post on Monday, praising Crow’s record of conservative leadership and public service. “Congratulations to Tuscaloosa City Councilman Norman Crow on becoming the official […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) thinks it’s time for Congress to prevent sanctuary cities from getting in the way of enforcing federal immigration law. Britt joined several Republican lawmakers in the U.S. Senate in telling Fox News that it’s time for legislation to pull funding from sanctuary cities like Los Angeles. RELATED: Alabama’s U.S. Senators […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide is faced with an interesting challenge kicking off the 2025 season when they head to Tallahassee for a true road game against an unpredictable Florida State Seminoles team. One year after an undefeated regular season that saw the Seminoles controversially left out of the College Football Playoff, Mike Norvell’s team was […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide has had the monumental task over the last year and a half of replacing the greatest coach in the history of college football. Though Kalen DeBoer is starting to find his feet on the recruiting trail and hopefully on the field this fall after an up-and-down first season, there is truly […]

Republican officials across the Yellowhammer State are lauding President Donald Trump’s decision to bomb three of Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend. Trump announced the decision to send B-2 bombers to the region with the goal of destroying Iran’s ability to produce a nuclear weapon. pic.twitter.com/wu9mMkxtUg — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 21, 2025 Gov. […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, hosts John Longshore and Barry McKnight reunite to cover Tommy Fleetwood’s dramatic collapse at the Travelers Championship, where he lost a three-stroke lead with four holes remaining, dropping to 0-for-84 on the PGA Tour. They then shifted to the NBA Finals, where Oklahoma City clinched the title but […]

The City of Gadsden is mourning the loss of former Mayor Sherman Guyton, who passed away on Saturday, June 21, at the age of 79. Mayor Craig Ford and city officials expressed their condolences to the Guyton family and praised the former mayor’s long-standing dedication to improving the city. “Mayor Guyton was a great leader […]

With a strong defense-related and military background, Drew Hicks has been hired as Minerva Defense vice president for Test and Evaluation (T&E) Instrumentation Programs. Hicks will be responsible for leading the strategic development, management and technical oversight of all government and commercial T&E programs for the Huntsville-based, small business defense contractor. “Minerva is led by an impressive […]

The LSU Tigers have once again proven themselves to be the premier program in college baseball, winning their eighth national title over the weekend and second in the last three years. LSU defeated Coastal Carolina two games to none in the best-of-three College World Series championship in Omaha to clinch the victory and establish itself […]

Solo travel has become one of the most sought-after experiences in recent years. To take a step back from day-to-day life and set out on an adventure of your choosing is an enticing idea for many. One luxury of living in Alabama is our access to some of the country’s most beautiful beaches, which make […]

When Floyd and Marcia Jackson moved back to Fort Payne in early 2024 to open a new location of Rib Shak in the city’s historic downtown, they didn’t expect one early job application to shape the heart of their new venture. Kendle Leigh Larson, who lives with Down Syndrome, was the first to apply when […]

Longtime community volunteer and former library board chair Jane Anderton has officially announced her candidacy for mayor of Clay, Alabama. Anderton, a resident of the city since 2005, is running on a platform focused on transparency in local government, increased citizen involvement, and restoring public boards that were previously dissolved. Her campaign centers on three […]

7. Gov. Kay Ivey invited Alabama students to join her third annual summer reading challenge to boost literacy skills while winning tablets and gift cards. 6. Birmingham reported a significant decline in homicides in 2025 compared to 2024, but old habits die hard: There was a nightclub shooting that wounded two this weekend. 5. Alabama […]

You’re standing in line at the grocery store or sitting at a red light when your phone buzzes. A new text message pops up on the screen. “URGENT: Your driver’s license has been suspended. Click here to resolve immediately.” The text may also indicate you have an unpaid ticket or toll. It includes a case […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer is praising a recent move by Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen to make elections more secure in the Yellowhammer State. Allen signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHS-USCIS) to gain access to the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements […]

While Alabama’s unemployment rate is 3.3%, 12 North Alabama counties are lower than the state. Limestone, Madison and Morgan counties are tied for the second-lowest jobless rate in the state at 2.3%; Shelby County has the lowest at 2.2%. Other region counties’ rates are: Blount, DeKalb, Lawrence, and Marshall counties, 2.4%; Cullman and Franklin counties, […]

Governor Kay Ivey is calling on young Alabamians across the state to take part in her 3rd Annual Summer Reading Challenge. The initiative is open to all students K through 8th in the state and will run through September 5 of the upcoming school year. Whether receiving public, private, or homeschool instruction, rising students in […]