President Donald Trump and the European Union, led by European Commission President Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen, agreed to a deal that includes $600 billion in EU investments in US energy and defence purchases; 15% tariffs on EU goods and U.S. cars, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors; U.S. steel and aluminium tariffs stay at 50% for now but could come down; averting a trade war and stabilizing transatlantic relations

Despite the tragedy happening under DHR's watch, Gov. Kay Ivey said that she "remains confident" in commissioner Nancy Buckner.

A man wanted by the Italian government for sexual abuse of a minor was arrested Friday in Madison County, according to a joint announcement from multiple law enforcement agencies. Alberto Palla was taken into custody on immigration violations by agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Homeland Security […]

The Alabama Republican Party has officially postponed its 2025 Summer Dinner, originally scheduled for August 1, in Montgomery after Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley — slated to be the event’s keynote speaker — received President Donald Trump’s endorsement for a run in North Carolina’s 2026 U.S. Senate race. In a statement over the weekend, ALGOP […]

Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate is voicing support for President Donald Trump’s push to renegotiate international trade deals, stating the tariff strategy could bring both immediate and lasting economic advantages for Alabama. In an interview with WSFA, Pate called the tariff negotiations a necessary “reset” to correct global trade policies that he says have worked […]

Alabama’s aerospace industry reached new heights as Airbus announced the delivery of the 100th A220 aircraft produced at its U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, marking a major milestone for the site and for the state’s thriving aviation sector. The landmark aircraft, delivered to Breeze Airways, symbolizes the rapid growth and success of the A220 production […]

As the controversy over Mexico’s seizure of a deep-water port owned by Vulcan Materials continues, legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate to impose retaliatory prohibitions to deter and punish any nation in the Western Hemisphere that unlawfully seizes American assets. U.S. Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville joined Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and […]

Sweet Grown Alabama Day on Saturday, July 26, celebrates farmers and the state’s freshest fruits, vegetables. and other products. Many farmers markets across the state will hold special events. Sweet Grown Alabama members will offer giveaways, taste tests and discounts, and will share recipes on their social media to highlight the day. Activities vary based […]

Auburn engineers are heading to the beach — not for vacation, but to build a better, more resilient Gulf Coast. Golden shovels turned dirt Thursday morning as the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering broke ground on the Auburn University Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station, a partnership with the city of Orange Beach. The 21,000-square-foot facility, located at 4775 Walker Ave., will span […]

A tragic incident occurred in Birmingham earlier this week when a 3-year-old child was left in a hot car for several hours, resulting in his accidental death. Several news outlets reported that the victim was Keterrius “KJ” Sparks Jr. of Bessemer. At the time of the incident, the child was in the custody of the […]

Funding for several programs in North Alabama has been secured in a Senate appropriations bill, Sen. Katie Britt announced. Britt (R-Montgomery), a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, joined her colleagues in advancing the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act through the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The bill will now […]

The University of Alabama has increased its support for military members through the UA Online Military Tuition Grant. Previously available only to undergraduate students, the grant now includes active-duty graduate students. The tuition grant helps with tuition costs not covered by military tuition assistance. It can cover up to six credit hours per semester and as […]

For the last few years after every Civic Group or Chamber banquet I spoke to, I would typically open the floor for questions, and invariably the most prominent inquiry was who is going to run for Governor in 2026. Alabamians love the Governor’s race. Always have and it stays the same. Also, they seemed to […]

Good news was abundant at the 92nd annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR), certified as the largest saltwater fishing tournament in the world. With a low-pressure system threatening to make for a bumpy weekend, the skies around Dauphin Island and in the Gulf cleared and made for a great weekend of fishing. Dr. Sean Powers, […]

There were two major developments on the NIL news front this week and how it impacts the state of college athletics today — something many have become disillusioned with. Several months back, there were reports of President Donald Trump considering passing an executive order and/or forming a commission on college sports to address the growing […]

During SEC Media Days last week in Atlanta, the story that took over the event on the first day was a second-hand rumor about former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban having interest in returning to coaching. Virtually every coach was asked about it and all week, pundits and insiders debated whether he could […]

The City of Montgomery and Mayor Steven Reed proudly announced on Thursday that they will soon address what they described as one of the top, most pressing requests they receive from constituents: A Ferris wheel. “Many people — both locals and tourists — have told us how great it would be to have an attraction […]

Three attorneys at Butler Snow LLP have been formally sanctioned by U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco of the Northern District of Alabama. The trio of lawyers allegedly submitted ChatGPT-generated case citations in defense of the Alabama Department of Corrections during litigation proceedings. Manasco issued an order condemning the actions of Matthew Reeves, William Cranford, and […]

When will the drama over Jeffrey Epstein and the 2016 election stop?Has Attorney General Steve Marshall already won the U.S. Senate race, and will U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) enter the race?

Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger announced Friday that he is strategically reshuffling two of the state’s top legislative staffers ahead of the 2026 election cycle. Tim Howe, who has served as Chief of Staff in the Pro Tem’s office since 2023, will depart the role to lead the incumbent protection program for FORGE […]

Today's episode of Longshore and McKnight, hosts cover Hulk Hogans death and the recent Executive Order by Trump for unified NIL.

Marshall is not happy with a recent court decision because he believes it is an attempt to block a lawful executive order by President Trump.

Dr. Will Boyd has officially entered the 2026 Alabama gubernatorial race as a Democratic candidate. Boyd, who resides in both Florence and Hoover, previously ran — and lost — numerous races in recent years. Boyd currently resides in both Florence and Hoover. Originally from South Carolina, he began his professional career in manufacturing management roles […]

Ghislaine Maxwell met with a senior Department of Justice official amid a U.S. House subpoena for Jeffrey Epstein’s transcripts, raising speculation that she could provide information that would illustrate more about Epstein's actions