As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues efforts to deepen and widen the Mobile Bay ship channel, concerns are mounting from state lawmakers, environmental groups, and commercial fishermen over how dredged sediment is being handled and the potential consequences for local ecosystems and economies. According to Mobile Baykeeper, drone footage shows sediment being released […]

7. McDonald’s has announced a “hiring surge” to fill thousands of jobs with the Trump administration’s U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel on hand. 6. President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced an eye-popping $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense plan, which will involve 400–1,000 satellites to […]

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth has announced that he will not be running in the 2026 governor’s race. In a statement posted on social media Wednesday morning, the lawmaker explained his decision. “After much prayer and many discussions with my family, friends, and supporters, I will not be a candidate for governor during the 2026 election […]

Everyone has their own opinion about The American Dream. And those opinions are as individual and unique as America itself. In general, the American Dream is our collective belief that anyone can be successful in the United States if you’re willing to work hard. A recent survey presents some fascinating insights. It asked respondents to […]

As warm weather returns and summer draws near, Alabama Power, which manages 12 major reservoirs across the state, is reminding residents and visitors to stay safe and prepared while enjoying Alabama’s scenic lakes and rivers. Alabama Power’s reservoirs collectively span over 157,000 acres of water and include nearly 3,500 miles of shoreline. These areas offer […]

Severe weather last weekend hindered travel across the state, limiting the number of Alabama Conservation Advisory Board (CAB) members who were able to meet at Troy University for the second CAB meeting of the year. Being one member short of a quorum to conduct any official business, the CAB members were apprised of what had […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) believes the U.S. is too dependent on China and other countries when it comes to vital rare earth minerals. Palmer discussed the issue with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) chief Lee Zeldin during a House Energy Committee hearing Tuesday. RELATED: 7 Things: Big win for Trump/GOP agenda; DOGE cuts in Alabama […]

Alabama Republican House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) congratulated the Alabama House Republican Caucus Monday for keeping its pledge and passing most of the “Alabama Values” legislative agenda. The agenda included a list of conservative issues and initiatives that the body’s supermajority promised to prioritize during the 2025 regular session. “The ‘Alabama Values’ agenda highlighted […]

Secretary of the U.S. Army Dan Driscoll, joined U.S. Senator Katie Britt during a recent tour of Redstone Arsenal to display the base’s Army-related facilities and capabilities. While at Redstone, Driscoll and Britt visited the Army Materiel Command (AMC), the Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO), Program Executive Office Missiles & Space (PEO Missiles […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday appointed Judge Bill Lewis to the Supreme Court of Alabama, filling the vacancy created by the sudden resignation of Justice Jay Mitchell, who stepped down to pursue a bid for state attorney general in 2026. Lewis, who was appointed to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals in 2024, will assume […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall confirmed that the state will appeal a recent federal court decision striking down the state legislature’s 2023 congressional redistricting map — a ruling that found lawmakers had intentionally discriminated against Black voters and violated the Voting Rights Act. A spokesperson for the attorney general’s office confirmed their intent to appeal […]

Alabama and Auburn have each had special baseball seasons, campaigns that each program hopes can continue with deep postseason runs starting with the SEC Tournament this week. The Tigers earned the No. 6 seed in the SEC Tournament and will face the winner of No. 14 Texas A&M and No. 11 Mississippi State in their […]

On Tuesday, the Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama endorsed Matt Woods for Senate District 5. Governor Ivey called the special election for June 24, 2025 following her appointment of former State Senator Greg Reed to her administration. Following the endorsement, ABC Board Chairman Tim Harrison said, “Matt is a businessman. He understands what it […]

The Missile Defense Agency, headquartered in Huntsville, has awarded Raytheon a $1 billion missile contract. Under the contract, Raytheon will procure and deliver a quantity up to 55 SM-3 Block IB All-Up Rounds that are manufactured, assembled, and tested in accordance with the SM-3 Block IB specifications. The work will be performed in Tucson and […]

A Democratic candidate for the Clay County Commission has been convicted of felony voter fraud after admitting to illegally manipulating absentee ballots during his campaign. Terry Andrew Heflin, 45, who ran for the District 5 seat, pleaded guilty to one count of absentee ballot fraud, a Class C felony. RELATED: Alabama Democrat candidate arrested for […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry wade into the looming transformation of college athletics governance, discussing a proposed College Sports Commission drafted by power conference officials to curb state-level NIL law circumvention. Barry McKnight noted the urgency: “It’s got to happen sooner, much than way later,” as July 1 looms for […]

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) has settled more than 90 lawsuits involving allegations of excessive force by corrections officers since 2020, according to an investigation by Alabama Reflector. In total, the department has resolved 124 lawsuits over the past five years. The vast majority of these cases stem from claims that incarcerated individuals suffered […]

State Sen. Sam Givhan joined WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show” recently to discuss legislation signed by Governor Kay Ivey banning and regulating certain sales of hemp products within Alabama. The bill, pushed in both the Senate and House, encountered significant opposition from those who thought it was either too strict or those who thought it […]

A federal judge has ordered prominent Alabama prison defense attorney William Lunsford and several of his colleagues at Butler Snow LLP to appear in court and explain why they should not face sanctions for filing a legal motion that included allegedly fabricated case citations. U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco issued the order after attorneys representing […]

Bremen businessman Dan McWhorter has entered the special election race for Alabama House of Representatives District 12, becoming the latest Republican candidate to qualify for the seat vacated last month by former State Rep. Corey Harbison. McWhorter, who announced his candidacy on May 19, owns Innovative Analytical Solutions LLC, a company he founded over 11 […]

Members of Alabama’s Congressional delegation are wishing former President Joe Biden well after it was announced that he has prostate cancer. “Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis,” President Trump said on Truth Social. “We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish […]

The legal gaming push driven by the Alabama House in 2024 died with a whimper at the end of session, several weeks after failing by one vote in the Alabama Senate. That same push was a non-starter in the Alabama Senate in 2025 when Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) effectively ended discussion on legislation reportedly […]

7. The Madison Utilities Water Board declined to reconsider its decision to stop adding fluoride to the city’s water supply despite public opposition and dental health concerns, citing stupid arguments of damaging the water system, employee safety, and national anti-fluoride trends 6. House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), are moving forward with the […]

A major milestone for downtown Mobile is set for Wednesday, as city leaders and development partners gather to break ground on the new Mobile Arena, a $237 million entertainment venue poised to transform the Gulf Coast’s live event landscape. Located at 401 Civic Center Drive, the state-of-the-art facility will rise on the site of the […]