It is with heavy hearts that we report the sad news that Alabama state Rep. Jim Patterson passed away today, apparently from a sudden heart attack. In the last legislative session, Rep. Patterson, a Republican serving House District 21 in Madison County, sponsored the widely reported “autism bill,” which required insurance companies to provide health […]

Mike Huckabee was on the Rick & Bubba Show this morning to talk about his new TV show that debuts on TBN this Saturday. The former Governor of Arkansas also spoke to the often-inaccurate assumption that many make about how a pastor’s skills transfer into public service. As part of that discussion, Huckabee joined the […]

If this past Saturday taught the world of college football anything, it taught every Power Five football team in America that the old adage “they’re everybody’s homecoming game” should never be applied to the Troy Trojans. LSU invited Troy to Death Valley Saturday, which is quite common when schools in Power Five conferences expect an […]

If you’re from the south, then you know how serious we are about college football. “House divided” tags are commonplace across Alabama, and a bitter rivalry can call into question the strongest of friendships. But every now and then there are circumstances that surpass the games we play and remind us what’s really important. That’s […]

Barry Moore, a Republican challenger to Martha Roby’s District 2 Congressional seat in 2018, took to Facebook in support of President Trump’s response to the disaster in Puerto Rico. On Tuesday, the candidate from Enterprise posted a description of the aid that has been dispatched to Puerto Rico so far saying, “so tired of the fake […]

The Birmingham City Council has passed a non-discrimination ordinance, imposing a fine on anyone who discriminates based on several protected statutes. The unanimously passed ordinance seeks to “prohibit discrimination on the basis of a person’s real or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or familial status.” According to the Birmingham […]

In a heartfelt, emotional goodbye, a longtime Pelham police officer goes “10-42” one last time. “Keep that blue line thin and straight,” he tells his fellow officers. With this powerful video here. You won’t want to miss it. WATCH as Officer McDow offers some parting wisdom to his PPD family. Delta 33 is 10-42. Enjoy […]

Johnathan William Click, the lead pharmacy technician for Birmingham’s ContinuumRx, has been accused of stealing opioid medication from IV bags intended for cancer patients experiencing excruciating pain. Prosecutors have accused Click of siphoning morphine and hydromorphone from the vials and replacing the drugs with saline or sterile water. According to The Washington Post, by the […]

After the thumping Alabama put on Vanderbilt last week, they are entering into their second SEC game of the season, against the Ole Miss Rebels. Ole Miss has been playing solid ball, despite their loss to California on Sept. 16. Regardless of the storylines leading into this game, fans are well aware that you can’t […]

Here are a few things I’ve learned: If I lived in… • Thailand–I would be in prison • China—I would lose all of my Snapchat streaks • Germany—I would have failed 8th grade • Namibia—I probably wouldn’t be alive. My parents are firm believers in experiential learning, which is why I spent five months during […]

“It just worked out. I couldn’t plan it. Didn’t plan it. It just happened.” Those are the words of Buddy Davidson, the man who has attended every Auburn football game for the past 60 years. He says his streak was never intended, but the former student manager, assistant athletics director, and now fan, is on […]

As reported by WHNT News, the Huntsville City Council has approved the Aerojet Rocketdyne expansion project. Part of the project will involve the creation of an advanced manufacturing plant. Located in North Huntsville Industrial park, the plant will build propulsion engines for the SLS deep space rocket. Additionally, the new development will feature defense business […]

As reported by WSFA News, a couple was saved from a house fire earlier this week when their family cat came to the rescue. The fire occurred in a Dadeville home, and Fire Chief Keith Wilkerson said if it were not for the cat, the couple might not be here today. According to the family, […]

Click below for the full television line-up of this week’s college football game. NCAA TV Games 2017 – Week 5

On Thursday, the United States Department of Education announced the winners of this year’s Blue Ribbon award, the highest honor given by the department to a school. Five Alabama schools were among the winners for their exemplary performance on state assessments. The five Alabama recipients of the 2017 National Blue Ribbon are: Leon Sheffield Magnet […]

Tomorrow is a profound day in American history. It’s the 13th anniversary of the United States declaring an operationally-capable defense against intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). That day marked the first time the U.S. had a system that truly protected its people from long-range ballistic missiles—the same kind North Korea would use should they attempt to […]

Some say Judge Roy Moore’s victory over Senator Luther Strange last Tuesday was a loss for the president: “Alabama defeat leaves Trump weakened, isolated amid mounting challenges,” read a headline in the Washington Post. Others say it was a defeat for the Senate majority leader: “Judge Roy Moore wins Alabama Senate primary, dealing a huge […]

Expounding upon our related story from last night, at a press conference today, U.S. Attorney Jay Town announced that two attorneys from the law firm of Balch & Bingham, along with one executive from the Drummond Company have been indicted on charges related to the case of former Alabama House member, Oliver Robinson of Birmingham. […]

Violence erupted on the Georgia Tech campus this Monday. Scott “Scout” Schultz, an LGBT activist and student leader, was killed, September 17th, by a Georgia Institute of Technology campus police officer after a questionable stand-off situation. The use of deadly force by the officer will have it’s day in court, where the evidence will weigh-out […]

As reported by agfax.com, with one of the most active hurricane seasons in the past decade, many experts had feared Alabama cotton production would take a substantial hit. However, after thorough analysis, reports indicate the state of cotton in Alabama is still strong. While Hurricane Irma was not expected to impact Alabama crops, tropical storm-force […]

    Americans and the rest of the word for that matter have an obsession with the dark, bitter, drink we call coffee. Whether you turn to coffee for a morning boost, creative vibes in your local coffee shop, or the memories of a time long gone, your wallet will thank you for reading our […]

Once the epitome of the crushing poverty so characteristic of the rural south, this town in Hale County has since become a hotbed for design and innovation. According to Architecture Design Magazine, students in Auburn University’s architecture program, Rural Studio, have been transforming the small town of Newbern into an architectural haven since 1993. The students have been […]

The Honorable Sarah H. Stewart, a Circuit Judge for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Mobile County since 2006, has announced her candidacy as a Republican for the Alabama Supreme Court. Judge Stewart is running for the seat currently held by Justice Glenn Murdock, who is not seeking reelection to Alabama’s high court. In an interview with […]

At a speech given in Indiana on Wednesday, President Trump announced his administration’s plan for sweeping tax reform across all income brackets. According to the GOP, the new tax plan was created with three major goals in mind: more jobs, fairer taxes, and bigger paychecks. Republicans plan to do this by lowering tax rates for businesses […]