Alabama-based Drummond Company, Inc. reported that in a trial before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, the jury returned a verdict on all counts against attorney Terrence P. Collingsworth and his organization International Rights Advocates (IRAdvocates). The jury concluded Collingsworth and IRAdvocates made false and defamatory accusations that Drummond supported […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is praising the appointment of five Alabama agriculture leaders to serve on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Committee. The USDA announced Roy Shepherd “Shep” Morris Sr., Wallace Drury, William “Billy” D. Hixon, Michael D. Reeves, and Dr. Mykel Rae Taylor will serve on Alabama’s FSA state […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban left his mark on college football in countless ways before retiring two seasons ago, but his influence has rarely been more visible than it is during this College Football Playoff. Headed into the quarterfinal round of the 12-team field, more than half of the eight teams remaining […]

Fraud continues to plague families, organizations and businesses. No one is completely safe, and every industry faces vulnerability risks. Meanwhile, fraudsters are advancing their techniques, collaborating through dark web channels to develop increasingly creative and deceptive tactics – all designed to steal or acquire personal information such as login credentials. As we look ahead, a […]

Even though President Donald Trump’s endorsement in an Alabama U.S. Senate race doesn’t guarantee victory in the race, but any candidate would rather have that endorsement than not. U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) now has that endorsement, and it will be seen on TV, heard on talk radio, and blown up on the Internet for […]

A 19-year-old Amazon employee was fatally shot Sunday night in the parking lot of an Amazon fulfillment center in Bessemer, according to local authorities. Bessemer police said officers were dispatched to the facility on Powder Plant Road around 10:40 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a male victim suffering […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore gave his firsthand account of getting President Donald Trump’s endorsement in a competitive 2026 race for U.S. Senate. In an appearance on WVNN’s “The Yaffee Program” today, Moore (R-Enterprise) said, “I’ve been with him since day one, and it’s good to have him with us.” WATCH:  https://x.com/yhn/status/2013330435351203866 “We are so excited,” Moore […]

The design, engineering and right-of-way acquisitions have all been done. Now, the construction begins. It’s a $14 million road improvement on one of Mobile’s busiest commercial and residential road sections. The “Dauphin Street Corridor” runs along Dauphin Street east and west of the intersection with Interstate 65. The new improvements will run on Dauphin Street […]

 DRY THROUGH TOMORROW: We have a freeze all the way to the Gulf Coast this morning with clear sky. The sky will be sunny today with highs in the 40s across North Alabama, the southern counties will reach the 50s. Not much change tomorrow … but some of the colder spots across North Alabama could […]

On January 19, 1818 – 208 years ago today – the first legislature of the Alabama Territory convened at the Douglass Hotel in the territorial capital of St. Stephens. Only twelve members of the House, representing seven counties, and only one member of the Senate conducted the business of the new territory. Appointed Gov. William […]

7. Former Alabama running back Mark Ingram was selected to the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class with his Heisman-winning legacy, while Auburn legend Cam Newton was notably snubbed despite his national championship and Heisman accomplishments. 6. Six countries (Jordan, Greece, Cyprus, Pakistan, Hungary, and India) have confirmed receiving U.S. invitations to join a […]

Less than 24 hours after President Donald Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. Barry Moore in the contested GOP primary for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat, Steve Marshall released a statement Sunday night saying he’s staying in the race. Marshall has served as Alabama Attorney General since 2017. “Alabama- you know me by now. I don’t back […]

U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) are showcasing the victories they secured for Alabama in the appropriations package that was passed be the U.S. Senate last week. Both lawmakers voted for the legislation which includes the FY26 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) Appropriations Act, the FY26 Interior, Environment, and Related […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is urging federal health officials to take a closer look at the impact of sports gambling on America’s youth. Britt (R-Montgomery) joined U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois in leading a bipartisan letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) calling for additional research into how minors are engaging […]

In 1776 – 250 years ago – General George Washington made a decision that was both pragmatic and radical for its time when he integrated the Continental Army, allowing free Black men and later some formerly enslaved men to serve alongside white soldiers. But rather than being driven by enlightened ideas or progressive principles, Washington’s […]

If you’re looking for Las Floriditas in downtown Mobile, you might not find it right away. The first thing you’ll notice is the giant Moon Pie on top of the RSA Trustmark building, where you’ll find Las Floriditas in the basement. The second thing you’re bound to notice? Roosevelt “Rosie” Patterson. At 6-foot-5, he sits in front of the entrance, […]

Alabama has lost a Christian leader and a political activist. John Giles died Saturday at age 70 in his home in Luverne. He had surgery last week for an aortic aneurysm. Giles made a difference. He was a banker. A political kingmaker. A governor’s cabinet member twice. A pro-life activist. A candidate for Lt. Governor. […]

The Mobile Bay National Estuary Program has selected longtime staff member Jason Kudulis to serve as its next director following a national search. Kudulis, who has spent the past decade with the organization and most recently served as deputy director, will officially assume the role on Feb. 1. “Having worked with Jason for many years, […]

Our parents thought they were anarchists and subversives sent across the pond to corrupt our morals—something of a payback for the Boston Tea Party. The Beatles had long hair. They were trend-setters. We teens began to follow suit. The pictures look funny now. I remember one night watching the news with our family. Anti-Vietnam protestors […]

A small horse with a big heart is gaining statewide attention for the comfort she brings to some of Alabama’s most vulnerable residents. Winnie, recognized as Alabama’s first miniature therapy horse, has spent years visiting nursing homes, assisted living facilities, memory care centers and rehabilitation facilities, offering moments of calm and connection to individuals who […]

President Donald Trump jumped into Alabama’s 2026 open U.S. Senate GOP primary Saturday night in a huge way. On TRUTH Social, Trump issued his “complete and total endorsement” of U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) in the race for the seat being vacated by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville as he runs for governor. Trump made that […]

The 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class was revealed this week, and there are some big names in the field. Former Alabama Crimson Tide legendary running back and the school’s first Heisman winner Mark Ingram headlines the induction class along with standout defensive linemen Ndamukong Suh (Nebraska and Aaron Donald (Pittsburgh), both of whom […]

One of the aspects of hunting that intrigues people who have little or no experience in the field is the ability to harvest their own organic protein, especially white-tailed deer. One of Justin Grider’s passions is to educate on how to take wild game from field to table and prepare a variety of dishes from […]

America’s top young farm family hails from the heart of central Alabama. Drew and Lauren Wendland of Autauga County received the Achievement Award during American Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention Jan. 12 in Anaheim, California. The accolade honors the Wendlands’ impact at Autauga Farming Co. (AFC) in Autaugaville, plus Farm Bureau involvement, civic service and […]