Everyone is aware of Alabama’s prominence on the gridiron, but few are aware of the strides Alabama universities are taking to ensure that students are prepared for automotive manufacturing in the 21 Century. As reported by Alabama News Center, the University of Alabama is offering education and research opportunities that give automotive engineers the tools […]

As reported by ABC 33/40, Etowah County is working to provide a nearby storm shelter to every county resident. Earlier today, in a step towards their five-year goal, two new storm shelters were opened in Gadsden. While the recently added shelters had to be constructed, most of the facilities are located in churches or community […]

According to a news release from Governor Ivey today,  the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices has chosen Alabama as one of six states to participate in a “policy academy” designed to improve work-based learning, designed to produce a more highly-skilled workforce. Work-based learning blends work experience and applied learning to develop foundational and […]

In 1997, the Alabama Department of Youth Services (DYS) and the Alabama Writers’ Forum (AWF) teamed up to make a difference in the lives of juvenile offenders. After 20 years, they’re still going strong. As reported by Alabama News Center, Mount Meigs is a correctional facility for juvenile offenders near Montgomery, which has been in […]

By John Finch During my twenties and thirties, Goodtime Johnny was my best friend on the road. In fact, he was my only friend. Whenever we were away on business, he’d usually take me out drinking. Sometimes he’d buy drinks for strangers. Everybody could tell he longed to be the life of the party, the […]

As reported by ABC 33/40 News, a new effort to fight crime is developing in Birmingham. Just one week after a man was shot and killed outside of the Onyx Night Club, a group of activists met to discuss the city’s increasing crime problem. The group emphasized the importance of communication and getting everyone on the […]

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has announced plans to step up its enforcement of the automobile liability insurance law beginning in November. According to the Decatur Daily, drivers without insurance will face stricter fines and penalties. 12.9 percent of Alabama drivers are uninsured, according to the Alabama Department of Revenue. Motorists are required by the […]

John Finch lost his father to suicide at age 11. As a young man, John did anything possible to avoid his pain. His craving for affirmation from a father who was gone led John down many unhealthy paths. In an attempt to find value as a man, he created a false persona that left him […]

(Video Above: Irvin Carney’s epic Hate Week rant) We are approaching the fourth weekend of October, which only means one thing for Alabama fans: it’s Hate Week, the week leading up to the Tide taking on the loathed Tennessee Volunteers. When a local journalist filmed then-Alabama student Irvin Carney expressing his hatred of the Tennessee […]

Can you believe it’s already the third week in October? Time flies when you’re having fun (at least for ‘Bama fans). We’ve seen some great college football the past seven weeks. There have been some quality opponents and compelling storylines. If you regard Saturday as your Sabbath, then you’ve not been disappointed. However, none of […]

As reported by WKRG News, Daleville City Councilman, Marvin Len Wise, 61, has been charged with second-degree rape, sodomy, sexual abuse, and enticing a child for unlawful purposes. Authorities took Wise into custody Wednesday, and he is currently being held in the Dale County Jail under a $60,000 bond. His alleged victim is a 16-year-old […]

The Auburn Tigers are set to travel to Fayetteville to face off against the Arkansas Razorbacks this Saturday. The next SEC match-up for the Tigers is set to be broadcast on the SEC Network at 6:30 p.m. Auburn is coming off a devastating loss at the hands of LSU in Baton Rouge. Just as the […]

  Governor Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary September unemployment rate is 3.8%, matching the rate of April 2007, which is the lowest rate in recorded history. This is down from August’s rate of 4.2%, and well below September 2016’s rate of 6.0%. Governor Ivey released a statement on this milestone, stating: “We’ve been working […]

Construction crews are toiling away in the intense California heat as they put the finishing touches on prototypes for President Trump’s border wall with Mexico. The crews have been given an October 26 deadline, which is rapidly approaching. The Arizona Republic, toured the construction site, where they found five of the wall designs already complete. The […]

Alabama was allowed to proceed with the execution of Torrey Twane McNabb Thursday night, after multiple requests for a stay were filed with the U.S. Supreme Court. McNabb’s attorneys argued that the state’s lethal injection method is inhumane. However, the Supreme Court rejected the requests, and the inmate was executed around 9:30 p.m.. As reported […]

In a press release today, the campaign for U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore blistered his opponent, Democrat Doug Jones, who reportedly told AL.com yesterday,  “I’m tired of Alabama being an embarrassment around the country.” Moore’s Campaign Chairman Bill Armistead responded this afternoon. “Alabama needs a senator in Washington who is proud of this state, someone […]

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State Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) announced today that he plans to seek the Republican nomination for Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Industries for the state of Alabama. His campaign is focused on “creating jobs in the state – whether it be agriculture, professional services, or anything in between. Current Commissioner John McMillan is […]

As reported by WKRG News, SSAB Steel announced earlier today that they will relocate their business headquarters in Mobile, Al. The announcement came at the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce meeting and was met with great enthusiasm. SSAB has been operating in the port city for nearly 20 years now, providing jobs across South Alabama. […]

Earlier today Republican Senator Tim Melson announced his intent to seek a second term in the Alabama State Senate. A native Alabamian, Melson represents Lauderdale, Limestone and Madison Counties. He received his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and before his first term in the Senate, he spent nearly 20 years as […]

As reported by WKRG News, the Baldwin County authorities confirm that a pelican was found dead after having its beak and feet bound with electrical tape. Alabama Ecological Services Field Office made the matter public in a Facebook post Tuesday. The post reads, “we need your help solving a disturbing crime. Someone found a dead […]

(News Analysis) Former Secretary of State and Alabama native Condoleezza Rice is a woman of many interests and talents. In addition to her love of politics and country, she also loves football. In fact, Rice gave an interview with with the New York Times in 2002, saying that she would like to be commissioner of […]

Roy Moore continues to rack up endorsements from major Republican figures ahead of the December 12th special election. On Wednesday, his campaign announced the endorsement of Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia). McCutcheon believes that Moore is the only candidate to fill Jeff Session’s shoes. “I am pleased to add my name to […]

Traffic on a section of Interstate 20-59 known as “Dead Man’s Curve” was slowed significantly yesterday, as a truck transporting over 100 heads of cattle lost control and overturned. The crash happened around 3 p.m. on Wednesday. The driver, whose name was not released, was transported to UAB hospital. According to ABC 33/40, somewhere between 120-140 […]