7. While House Republicans backing President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” take the brunt of Democratic opposition over so-called “cuts” to Medicaid, the truth is it requires adults to prove they are either working or engaging in “community service” for at least 80 hours per month — and it’s an 80-20 issue supported by virtually […]

A tornado that touched down Tuesday evening on Redstone Arsenal was the 14th tornado recorded in North Alabama over the past week. A total of 13 tornadoes and one waterspout were confirmed across north Alabama from the May 20 severe weather outbreak, according to the National Weather Service Huntsville. Related story: Weather office reports two […]

Training students to become line workers, providing hygiene items for students, and ensuring patients receive the medication they need are among the initiatives that received funding from TVA and Athens Utilities today. Representatives from the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Electric Department of Athens Utilities distributed $46,000 to 16 nonprofits. RELATED: Don Moul named new […]

Limestone County is the fastest growing in the state and its schools are nearly busting at the seams. To help meet the educational demands that are coming, Limestone County Schools broke ground Wednesday on an expansion of the Limestone County Career Technical Center. RELATED: Heman Drummond Center of Innovation breaks ground in Jasper This $12 […]

A requirement for Department of Defense civilian employees that drew mockery and criticism has been terminated, the DoD announced today. Interim Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Jules W. Hurst III  informed the DoD civilian workforce via email last week that the department would conclude the weekly “What You Did Last Week” initiative […]

Congressman Dale Strong sat down with Adam Thompson of Americans for Prosperity-Alabama Wednesday evening in Huntsville to discuss several topics, including the value of small businesses for both owners and employees. Strong (R-Huntsville) spoke from personal experience on the subject. “I came from a small business,” he told Thompson. “I think what’s unique about small […]

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report Thursday, revealing some of the shortfalls in the process of reversing the decision to locate the new U.S. Space Command Headquarters (HQ) at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville. In 2023, then President Joe Biden announced that the Space Command HQ would remain in Colorado despite the Air […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is calling on Facebook owner Meta to remove one of its new Artificial Intelligence (AI) features that potentially exposes children to sexually explicit content. Marshall joined a 28-state coalition of state attorneys general in sending a letter to Meta Platforms, Inc., expressing grave concerns over recent reports that Meta’s AI […]

According to a recent report, two high-ranking officials at the Birmingham Water Works have also held additional positions within Greene County in West Alabama. Mac Underwood returned in February 2025 as general manager of the Birmingham Water Works with an annual salary of $446,118. At the same time, he continued to serve as the chief […]

The state of Alabama has some of the most passionate sports fans in the entire country, and fans of the Alabama Crimson Tide have always been able to show off their school spirit with a license plate that contains the iconic ‘Script A’ logo. Now, according to an announcement from the school, fans will be […]

Former U.S. Navy SEAL and Alabama native Jared Hudson has officially launched a campaign to become the state’s next Senator. The veteran, who currently resides in Birmingham with his wife and children, heads Covenant Rescue Group, an organization that fights against human trafficking. In a recent video post on X, Hudson announced his candidacy and […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, the hosts tackled the latest from the SEC spring meetings, focusing on the looming shift to a 12-team College Football Playoff and the widening divide between the SEC, Big Ten, and the rest of college football. Barry McKnight expressed frustration with the current direction of postseason access, saying, […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced on Thursday he will run for the U.S. Senate in 2026 — setting up a high-stakes race to fill the seat that will be formerly held by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), who announced his campaign for Governor of Alabama earlier this week. Marshall, a two-term attorney general and […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt joined local, state and regional leaders, as well as many supportive first responders on Wednesday at the site of the Birmingham Northern Beltline to review progress on the expressway’s construction. “The Birmingham Northern Beltline is a crucial project not just for local communities but for our state and for the entire […]

A new report from Niche has revealed the top-performing school districts in Alabama for 2025. The rankings took into account 143 systems statewide based on a comprehensive evaluation of academic performance, teacher quality, graduation rates, and overall student experience. Homewood City Schools claimed the top spot, followed closely by Madison City Schools and Auburn City […]

7. On the same day Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar was killed, a freed Israeli hostage claimed Hamas captors preferred Vice President Kamala Harris’ election over President Donald Trump’s return, citing fear of Trump’s policies and common sense. 6. Elon Musk is out of the Trump administration. Musk says he was leaving as planned but speculation abounds […]

The Petroleum & Convenience Marketers of Alabama, a nonprofit trade association representing over 200 petroleum marketers and convenience store operators across the state, became the first major trade association to endorse U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville in his bid for Governor of Alabama in 2026 on Wednesday. Shortly after his campaign announcement from Auburn, which drew […]

For too long, Alabama conservatives have had to settle. We’ve watched the Republican supermajority in Montgomery expand the size of government, increase spending, and delay the reforms we were promised. With Senator Tommy Tuberville’s announcement that he’s running for Governor, we finally have the opportunity to change that. This is more than a campaign, it’s […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong confirmed Wednesday that he will seek re-election to the House of Representatives in 2026, ending speculation that he might enter the race for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat. “After prayerful thought and consideration, I have decided that the best way I can serve Alabama is to remain in the United States […]

Tuscaloosa Restaurant Week, presented by Cadence Bank, returns from June 22 to June 28, offering locals and visitors the chance to enjoy exclusive menu items and special discounts at restaurants across the city. Now in its third year, the event highlights the range and creativity of Tuscaloosa’s food scene—from longtime local staples to newer neighborhood […]

A time-honored tradition returns to Huntsville for the 20th year. Featuring some of the best local artists and sweet summer sounds, the Concerts in the Park series is back next week. Arts Huntsville and the Huntsville Parks and Recreation are joining for the 20th anniversary of bringing free, live music to the heart of downtown. […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville reported a blockbuster first day of fundraising for his freshly launched 2026 gubernatorial bid. According to his campaign, Tuberville has raked in $2,064,723 since announcing he was running just 24 hours ago. “This is just the beginning of our fight to put Alabama first,” Tuberville (R-Auburn) posted. https://x.com/CoachForGov/status/1927822002498212115 According to the […]

Shrimp lovers across Alabama have something to look forward to as the state’s annual shrimping season officially gets underway this weekend. Whether you’re casting nets for a fresh catch or waiting to enjoy it on your dinner plate, the return of shrimp season marks a Gulf Coast tradition welcomed by both harvesters and seafood fans […]

Both members of Alabama’s Democratic Congressional delegation recently decried the passage of President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful, Bill.” The 1,000-page piece of legislation passed by a vote of 215-214, with no Democrats voting in favor of the measure. The bill includes extending the 2017 tax cuts while also adding no tax on tips and no […]