GrillMania: Back to School Smackdown will take place Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Park 124, 2408 Pelham Parkway. The event, hosted by local IT company Evolv I.T. and Ortho South, will feature a barbecue cook-off, children’s activities, music and food vendors. Proceeds will benefit Aaron’s Staff Respite Care Ministry , […]

A team of healthcare real estate professionals has announced plans for South Haven Surgical Plaza, an 80,000-square-foot medical campus designed to support outpatient care in Hoover. The project is being developed by Loree J. Skelton in collaboration with Medistar Corporation and Medical Properties Trust, which is serving as capital advisor. Located in Stadium Trace Village […]

Leeds Police Chief Paul Irwin is calling out AL(dot)com for what he says is a blatantly false account of a traffic stop that led to the arrest of a woman in the country illegally. The article referenced the arrest of an illegal immigrant earlier this week on I-20. Heather Gann, the author, reported that the […]

Alabama’s housing market continued its steady path toward recovery through the first half of 2025, with gains in sales, prices, and inventory helping bring conditions closer to pre-pandemic patterns. Despite economic uncertainty, key indicators suggest the market is stabilizing and approaching a new normal. Now, Alabama REALTORS® has released five key predictions for what’s ahead […]

The Montgomery City Council is taking action against a downtown establishment following a growing number of safety-related complaints. 1048 Jazz & Blues, located on East Fairview Avenue, is under review after reports of violence and present-day concerns raised by patrons and nearby Cloverdale residents. As part of a temporary measure, the bar must close at […]

Russian drones have tested NATO’s Article 5 defense guarantee by sending a drone into Lithuania, while a potential summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump is speculated ahead of Friday’s sanctions deadline

Southern Company recently announced the election of John M. Turner Jr., chairman, president and CEO of Alabama-based Regions Financial Corporation, to its board of directors, effective on the first day of September. “I’m pleased to welcome John to the Southern Company Board of Directors,” said Chris Womack, chairman, president, and CEO of Southern Company. “As we […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is backing up President Donald Trump's effort to make Washington D.C. great again.

The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office has determined that the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jabari Peoples by a Homewood police officer on June 23, 2025, was legally justified. As a result, no criminal charges will be filed against the officer involved in the case. The ruling follows an internal investigation led by the Alabama Law […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide clearly have one of the biggest stars in the country in rising sophomore wide receiver Ryan Williams. Williams burst onto the scene last year as just a 17-year-old quickly became one of the standout players on the team. Headed into his second year in Tuscaloosa, expectations are extremely high for the […]

The Stardome Comedy Club in Hoover is responding to criticism after cancelling comedian Michael Rapaport's show Tuesday night.

In a close-knit community northwest of downtown Birmingham, a young Joe Hampton grew up watching his hardworking parents give freely to their Pratt City neighbors, even when they didn’t have much to spare.  “I come from humble beginnings,” Hampton said. “My father worked in the coal mines, and my mom worked at a local beauty […]

House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) issued subpoenas to the Department of Justice and 10 former high-profile government officials.

With incumbent Rick Pate term-limited, the Republican field for Alabama’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries is wide open. Three GOP contenders, Jack Williams, Christina Woerner McInnis, and Corey Hill, are vying for the role, each building their financial position ahead of the May 19, 2026, primary. According to campaign finance reports filed with the Alabama […]

A joint investigation into a deadly house fire in northwest Huntsville determined the incident was a murder-suicide involving a father and his child. Just before 3 p.m., Tuesday, Huntsville police responded to 1115 Retlaw Street to assist Huntsville Fire & Rescue with a residential fire. There, firefighters discovered the bodies of a 21-year-old man and […]

Alabama State Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) is sparking debate back up over personal freedom and public health regulations with a new bill that would ban vaping in indoor public areas across the state. He prefiled SB9, which would ban vaping in all public indoor spaces. The Alabama Senate passed similar legislation in 2024 that would’ve […]

A big leadership change in the state’s executive branch will take effect later this month in Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth’s appointment of Catherine Gayle Fuller as Chief of Staff today. Ainsworth announced on Thursday morning that Fuller, a multi-year vet of the office, will step into the role formerly held by Jess Skaggs, who is […]

Longshore and McKnight cover the NFL preseason, Auburn's fall camp displeasure, Braves on another losing streak, College "Red Zone", and more.

The Space and Missile Defense Symposium, now in its 28th year, is underway at the Von Braun Center, drawing more than 7,000 military, government, and industry leaders from around the world. From the opening sessions to hallway conversations, the Golden Dome concept emerged as one of the hottest topics, alongside the event’s marquee lineup of senior […]

A massive part of college football fandom — especially in this part of the country — is nostalgia and remembering special moments from your program that fans live and die for. Even if it has been a tough time for your team in recent years, it’s the good times and the yearning for them that […]

Vice President JD Vance met with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to discuss strategies related to the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases

Alabama legislators continually seek ways to improve economic opportunities in the state across several different industries, including entertainment. Last month, Governor Kay Ivey signed SB177, expanding Alabama’s entertainment tax incentive program. The goal of this plan is to accelerate growth in Alabama’s film, television, and music industries. SB177, which takes effect October 1, 2025, expands […]

August 9 will be a milestone day for Irondale and the State of Alabama, as one of the state’s longest-operating restaurants aims to break a Guinness World Record. City and state officials, including Governor Kay Ivey and Irondale Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr., are commemorating the occasion with proclamations officially declaring August 9 as Golden […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Sen. April Weaver in her bid for re-election to Alabama Senate District 14, which includes parts of Bibb, Chilton, and Shelby counties. “April Weaver has been easy to work with because she understands the needs of the farmers and constituents of her district,” said John Deloach, president of the […]