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 […]

Amid reports that 1.1 million foreign students were enrolled in American universities between 2023-2024, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville introduced legislation he believes will put American schools back on track serving American students. The Student Visa Integrity Act, Tuberville’s bill, would ban students from adversarial countries, such as China and Iran, from studying in the United […]

A dump truck crash on Wednesday afternoon left two people injured and caused visible damage to a Target store in South Huntsville after the vehicle reportedly experienced a mechanical brake failure and slammed into a busy intersection. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Carl T. Jones Drive near the Ledges Drive intersection. According to […]

Before SEC football teams take the field, the offseason is filled with speculation — and fans in Alabama hang on every word from their favorite head coaches. Through media days and less than a month away from kickoff now, the focus is starting to turn to football rather than making stories out of every quote […]

Florida already passed a law that makes abusing children a potentially capital offense, and Governor Ron DeSantis is making use of the law to stack death row.After what happened in Bibb County, those monsters deserve the same fate, BUT Alabama law does not allow that sentence to be handed down.Time to fix it... NOW.

Cancer advocates and leading members of the medical community across the nation are voicing their appreciation for U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s staunch leadership and support of federal research funding. Britt (R-Montgomery) has been the tip of the spear in the fight to responsibly reform NIH’s spending while strengthening investments in critical medical research and innovation […]

Tuscaloosa native and businessman Norman Crow has gained the endorsement of the political affiliate of the Business Council of Alabama, ProgressPAC, in his bid to become the next representative of House District 63 in the state legislature. The organization announced its support for Crow in the upcoming special election on Thursday, citing his significant knowledge […]

The Troy Trojans are officially in the market for a new athletics director following the departure of Brent Jones, who has accepted a senior leadership position at Georgia Tech. “It is with mixed emotions that we witness the departure of Brent Jones as Athletics Director of Troy University,” Troy Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. said […]

Alabama’s top officials are aligning behind a renewed effort to impose the death penalty for those who rape children under the age of 12, following the horrific discovery of a child sex trafficking ring in Bibb County. What began as a legislative push last year by State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) and State Sen. April […]

JPMorganChase on Monday announced support of Alabama’s small businesses through a $2 million commitment to help companies across the state succeed by improving capital access, assisting entrepreneurs in running their businesses more efficiently and offering technical assistance for local capital providers.   The Alabama Capital Access Collaborative will help small business owners, including Birmingham Business Resource Center (BBRC) […]

State House Rep. Phillip Pettus of Lauderdale County will be seeking another term in office, according to a campaign announcement issued Wednesday morning. The lawmaker is working to retain his role as the Alabama House District 1 representative, a position he has held since 2014. During his time in the state legislature, Pettus (R-Killen) has […]

Following the discovery of children being systematically and sexually abused in Bibb County,  Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall believes it’s time to reevaluate the severity of punishment for crimes of such a horrific nature. RELATED: Death penalty for child rapists? Alabama lawmakers renewing push after Bibb County bunker revelation On a Thursday morning edition of […]

More than $337,000 in state grants are heading to 20 local airports across Alabama, thanks to the Alabama Department of Transportation’s latest round of funding under its Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program. The program provides financial and technical support for public-use airports to undertake essential infrastructure projects. Funded improvements include runway rehabilitation, apron construction, hangar […]

Today's episode of Longshore McKnight covers the NFL Hall of Fame Game, Malcom Simmons controversy, concerts at Jordan-Hare, and more...

Sloss Tech 2025 wrapped up its most successful year yet, drawing a record-setting 1,392 attendees to downtown Birmingham’s historic theatre district. The annual technology conference, presented by Innovate Alabama and organized by TechBirmingham, expanded to a three-day format this year and saw a 56% increase in attendance over 2024. The event featured 95 speakers, 50 […]

Public safety remains a top priority for Alabamians, and properly equipped law enforcement agencies are key to ensuring community protection. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Department recently received nearly $600,000 in new equipment, including seven patrol trucks, body cameras, vests, and other essential gear. RELATED: Strong joins bipartisan legislation to support veterans, law enforcement The funding […]

President Donald Trump is taking a victory lap and touting how a 3% GDP growth in Q2 2025 with the White House declaring, "President Trump’s America First economic agenda … continues to prove the so-called ‘experts’ wrong."

After months of negotiations and an all-nighter in the Senate a few weeks ago, Congress finally passed President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill — or “OBBB” as we like to call it. This bill will be remembered as a generational win for Americans of all ages, incomes, and backgrounds. I’m extremely proud of the work […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen returned to his hometown recently to deliver the keynote address at Troy University’s summer commencement ceremony, where nearly 350 graduates were honored. Allen, a Troy University alumnus who earned his Master’s degree from the institution, addressed the Class of 2025 in a ceremony held at Trojan Arena. The event […]

Addressing the elephant in the Saturn Ballroom, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong said, “Space Command is coming to rest on the Arsenal.” His remarks came Wednesday at the Von Braun Center during the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber’s annual Washington Update luncheon. With more than 1,000 people on hand, Strong (R-Huntsville) highlighted his work in Congress to secure […]

A new national report shows Alabama is making significant progress in expanding access to health care by drawing in more physicians from other states through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLCC). According to the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners, the state has seen a 126 percent increase in the number of medical licenses issued through […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide hope to have a much more successful season in 2025 than they did in 2024 after dropping three games plus a bowl game. If they are going to right the wrongs and get the train back on the winning tracks, one player who is going to be a massive part of […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore said there needs to be accountability after these revelations because "no one is above the law."

As you plan your travels to the Gulf Coast this summer, consider making a meaningful stop at the Poarch Creek Indians Museum and Welcome Center in Atmore, Alabama. Located just off I-65 at Exit 54, this inviting destination offers an educational and enriching experience for all visitors—whether you’re on a family road trip, a teacher […]