Construction is underway on a $28 million Alabama National Guard training facility in northeast Huntsville. The project is expected to bring modern resources and new opportunities to the area, but not without community pushback over traffic congestion. According to WAFF 48 News, the Alabama National Guard broke ground in early June on the new readiness […]

Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett is celebrating a major reduction in homicides across the city, crediting both law enforcement personnel and the community for the progress. In a public statement shared on June 19, Pickett reported a 75% decrease in homicides for the month of June compared to the same time last year. As of […]

The Alabama Policy Institute (API) announced that Heisman Trophy winner and philanthropist Tim Tebow will serve as the keynote speaker at its 2025 Annual Dinner. The event, which highlights API’s nearly 40-year mission of advancing public policy rooted in free markets, limited government, and strong families, is expected to draw significant attention across the state. […]

Mobile and Montgomery are earning national attention for how they manage city budgets, according to a new report by WalletHub ranking the best- and worst-run cities in America. The financial website analyzed the efficiency of local leadership in 148 of the nation’s largest cities by comparing the quality of public services against per-capita spending. The […]

Several staff members from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) and State Parks divisions are newly certified instructors in one of the fastest-rising activities on our abundant waterways — paddle sports. With funding from the Alabama Conservation and Natural Resources Foundation, including donations from Academy Sports + […]

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $536.7 million contract for the full dismantling of the Ex-USS Enterprise (CVN 65), the nation’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The project will take place in Mobile, Alabama, marking a significant industrial milestone for the region. According to a Department of Defense announcement, the contract was awarded to […]

There is nothing more satisfying than a Southern seafood dish in summer.   While there are traditions and thoughtful takes on familiar favorites, few satisfy while staying light. We have put together three clean and coastal Southern seafood recipes to try this summer.   Shrimp & Cucumber Summer Salad Ingredients: 1 pound peeled and deveined […]

Tucked along the fields of North Alabama, La Famiglia Vineyards and Winery is more than a vineyard, it’s a living tribute to family, tradition, and the art of growing something lasting. The name means “the family,” and for owners Tom Fitzgerald and Bev Massa, it’s the heart of everything they do. RELATED: Fitzgerald and Massa come from […]

A political stalwart in our state, George McMillan, passed away Easter weekend at 81 in Birmingham. George was born for politics in Alabama. He was a born leader. He had an exuberant, vivacious personality that people gravitated to and made it difficult not to like him. It was apropos that his funeral was really like […]

The war between Israel and Iran is heating up, will America get involved? Who will enter the U.S. Senate race? What does the SCOTUS ruling banning transkinder care mean for Alabama and the rest of the country? Who can Trump keep allowing TikTok to exist? All this and more on Alabama Politics This Week! Mecca […]

Alabama Crimson Tide superstar wide receiver and Mobile-area native is returning to his hometown this summer to host his third youth football camp.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Hollywood Williams (@ryanwms1) The camp is for boys and girls ages 6-16 and is going to be held at Saraland High […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) is showing his support for Israel’s air strikes against Iran because there is intelligence that indicates the Middle Eastern country would be able to produce nuclear weapons in the not too distant future. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will decide within the next two weeks on weather the […]

Alabama’s housing market showed strong signs of growth in May, with increases in home sales, prices, and total sales volume compared to both the previous month and the same time last year, according to the latest Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report from the Alabama Association of REALTORS®. A total of 6,214 homes were sold […]

The Buckmasters Expo is making its return to the Montgomery Convention Center August 15-17 for its 30th year. Presented by Mountain Dew, this event is always one of the most highly anticipated outdoor shows in the Southeast, giving families a full weekend of fun by showcasing the very best in hunting gear, outdoor entertainment, and […]

The 29th president of the University of Alabama, Dr. Stuart R. Bell, made major headlines a few months back when he announced he would be stepping down from his post in July and bringing to an end a decade-long tenure at the post. With July approaching and the end of Bell’s time as the head […]

A tragic industrial accident claimed the life of 39-year-old Michael Dewaine Townsend on Monday at the U.S. Steel plant in Fairfield, according to AL.com. Townsend’s death marks a second devastating loss for his children, who also lost their mother to illness last year. Jefferson County Deputy Coroner Matt Angelo confirmed that Townsend, a father of […]

Calling it one of his “greatest honors as a member of Congress,” U.S. Rep. Dale Strong announced the appointments of 22 students from Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District to attend U.S. service academies. It is one of the top class of appointments in the country, too, Strong said. The Fifth District tied fourth nationally for the […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry opened the show with NBA playoff talk, particularly the inconsistency of the Thunder and Pacers in a series marked by wild momentum swings! Joined by Warren Matthews, he confidently predicted a blowout win for Oklahoma City in Game 7. The conversation turned to the massive $10 billion […]

John Wahl said he will resign from his position as Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party if he decides to run for Lt. Governor in 2026.  Wahl has publicly signaled his bid for the office in recent weeks, and is expected to join a field that includes two statewide constitutional office incumbents, Secretary of State […]

After years of planning and construction, the long-awaited Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham’s Druid Hills neighborhood is set to open its gates Sunday, with a full slate of concerts, comedy shows, and cultural events on deck. The $46 million venue, built on the former Carraway Hospital site as part of the Star Uptown redevelopment project, has […]

Just days after being sworn in, Marshall County Commission Chairman David Reed passed away on Wednesday. Prior to joining the commission, Reed was a longtime member and chairman of the Guntersville Board of Education. Marshall County Attorney Clint Maze said that Reed had been named by Governor Kay Ivey to fill the vacancy left open […]

Amy Dozier Minton of Rainbow City has officially entered the race for Alabama Senate District 10, launching a campaign focused on conservative values, infrastructure, education, and veterans’ support. She will challenge incumbent Senator Andrew Jones in the 2026 Republican primary. A longtime Etowah County resident, Minton highlighted her professional background in healthcare and education, along […]

7. President Donald Trump has won the ability to control the California National Guard to help address anti-ICE protests, overruling Gov. Gavin Newsom’s objections and lower court rulings. 6. A Franklin County man is suing an online sweepstakes casino, alleging it “misled him” into losing thousands of dollars through deceptive practices. 5. Huntsville will host […]

The Alabama State Building and Construction Trades Council (ASBCTC) and the Association of Skilled Trade and Transportation Unions (ASTTU) have announced a new strategic alliance aimed at supporting union workers in Alabama’s construction industry. The partnership, officially unveiled June 18, brings together two major labor organizations with a shared commitment to union solidarity, advocacy, and […]