On September 1st, Alabama families will receive another dose of relief at the checkout line. The state’s sales tax on groceries will drop from 3% to 2%, continuing a rollback that began in 2023. The change will also remove restrictions that kept some county and municipal governments from lowering the local portion of the grocery tax. While an additional […]

Longshore and McKnight cover multiple gridiron topics, Cam Little's 70 yard field goal, and Auburn players trouble with the police yet again.

7. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has outlined a military plan for Gaza City targeting Hamas, while the world is pretending to be outraged that Israel claims it killed an al-Jazeera journalist “alleged” to be a Hamas leader (which he was). 6. Even after a court ruling telling Alabama to use the recently redrawn and […]

After an initial special primary election came down to the wire, Cindy Myrex and Clint Hollingsworth will face off again in the GOP run-off election tomorrow to decide who’s the next State Representative for Alabama House District 12.  Cindy Myrex, a realtor, Cullman resident, and first‑time candidate, was nine votes short of winning outright and […]

The owner of Huntsville television station WAFF Channel 48 has purchased the media group owner of WAAY Channel 31, also of Huntsville, in a multi-station deal. Atlanta-based Gray Media reached an agreement with Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group to acquire television stations in 10 markets – including Montgomery’s WCOV Channel 20 – for $171 million, […]

It’s been a long road to glory for Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts. Though Hurts has been questioned, doubted, cast aside, and just about everything else since his days in Tuscaloosa, he has come out the other side a champion both on and off the field. Hurts of course would finish his college […]

Contour Fabrications and Mechanical (CFM), a provider of mechanical maintenance and reel refurbishment services, is launching a new operation in Cleburne County, marking a milestone in rural industrial growth in Alabama. The project represents a $7 million investment and is expected to create 20 to 30 jobs, providing a valuable economic boost to the region […]

Pray First. Read Genesis 35. Change is hard. It comes with uncertainty, leaving behind the familiar, and often letting go of things we’ve grown to love. As a military family, many times we’ve let go, left behind, and moved to the unknown to begin again… and again. Yet with each move or change, we learned […]

Alabama’s business leaders got a clear message from voters Saturday morning: focus on the economy. At the Business Council of Alabama’s annual Governmental Affairs Conference, Cygnal presented a new BCA-commissioned survey, showing that 59% of Republican primary voters prefer elected officials prioritize economic issues such as jobs, reducing taxes and regulation, and infrastructure over any […]

When consumers consider their choices for fish on the dinner menu, many opt for grouper, a delicious species found in Gulf waters. When one of the participants at the 2025 Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) Wild Game Cook-Off State Finals had a choice of which fish to prepare, he ruled out the grouper in favor of […]

The Alabama Legislature has passed a new law aimed at helping expectant mothers get the care they need during pregnancy. Known as SB102, the law will take effect on October 1 and stay in place through 2028, allowing pregnant women to get temporary Medicaid coverage for prenatal care before their official application is approved. RELATED: […]

Three cities in North Alabama have landed on the “World Atlas” “8 Most Charming Town Squares In Alabama” list The town squares of Athens, Mentone and Florence encapsulated what the online geographical resource described as “… a common thread of friendly locals, cultural attractions, and a diverse mix of vintage architecture that adds sophistication to […]

Governor Kay Ivey issued her yearly message of encouragement to Alabama’s students on Monday, welcoming them back to the classroom for the 2025-2026 academic school year. In the video, Ivey asked pupils across the state to confidently face any school-related challenges that may arise in the coming months. “Whether walking into fourth grade or heading […]

As mentioned last week, the race for Lt. Governor will be one of the best on the ballot next year. It will pit two very popular constitutional officeholders striving to capture another secondary constitutional office. Secretary of State Wes Allen and Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate will be the two horses in this contest. It is […]

Earlier this year, the DOJ has said its review of the files didn't produce evidence to justify investigating anyone who hasn't been charged.

The lawmakers highlighted his successes at the border, the passing of the tax cuts, and growth of the U.S. economy.

A $200,000 ADOC legal contract for William Lunsford of Butler Snow was put on hold by the Contract Review Committee Thursday. 

More of President Donald Trump's tariffs go into effect as he continues to try to remake the world's economic order.Will it work?

The Alabama Crimson Tide’s 2025 season is just a couple of weeks away from kicking off as Alabama heads to Tallahassee to face off against the Florida State Seminoles. After a disappointing 2024 season, which saw the team lose three games in the regular season plus an embarrassing bowl game defeat against a dreadful Michigan […]

Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze finds himself firmly on the hot seat going into his third season on The Plains. With kickoff just weeks away, Freeze is stressing urgency and consistency to his players during preseason practice. During a post-practice press conference this week, Freeze was extremely candid when assessing his team’s performance and […]

The Alabama Forestry Association has promoted one of its own to become the organization’s next Director of External Affairs. On Friday, the industry and political powerhouse announced that Anna Morgan Skipper, Grassroots Coordinator with AFA since 2021, has been chosen to lead external affairs. In her new role, Skipper will continue to work with AFA […]

UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham will soon be under the leadership of a new chief executive officer with more than a decade of health system leadership. In a press release published Thursday, UAB announced that Kenny Shafer, most recently the CEO of Johnson City Medical Center, will begin his duties on September 2. According to UAB, […]

The U.S. Border Patrol has captured an Alabama murder suspect at the southern border of Texas and Mexico. On July 7, 25-year-old Luis Rey Guerro Martinez was apprehended while attempting to escape to Mexico to avoid capital murder charges involving a murder in Bessemer on July 6. RELATED: 64-year-old Army veteran shot by illegal immigrant […]

Alabama’s top legislative leaders say the state’s economy is on the move — and they’re not slowing down. Speaking to business leaders at an Alabama Growth Alliance meeting in Fairhope, Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger and Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter credited a slate of recent initiatives like Powering Growth, Working for […]