Although the vote was not unanimous, the Montgomery City Council approved an ordinance imposing a curfew on juveniles in the downtown entertainment district at its most recent meeting. WSFA reported that the curfew will apply to those 17 and younger from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on weeknights, and from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. […]

“Thank God he’s alive” — that’s how Brian Carter described his son’s miraculous survival after being shot seven times from just five feet away while visiting Birmingham, Alabama, for football training. Ethan Carter, an 18-year-old Michigan high school football standout and recent Hudsonville High School graduate, was attacked Saturday evening, July 12, during what police […]

At the year’s halfway point, the National Interagency Fire Center reported active fires in 10 states, marking the highest number of individual fires in a decade. Some of the more vulnerable homes lie at the intersection of forest and town — the wildland-urban interface. In a study funded by the National Science Foundation, researchers at the […]

University Beach, the mixed-use resort and entertainment destination planned for Northport, has announced that Marriott’s Autograph Collection will serve as the brand for its proposed luxury hotel. The hotel, which will feature 144 rooms and suites, is slated to become the first luxury property in the Tuscaloosa area market. It is planned as the centerpiece […]

A new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) warns that accidental overdoses of popular injectable weight-loss medications have risen sharply in recent years, as more patients turn to the drugs for weight loss and diabetes management. Some examples of these types of drugs include Ozempic (semaglutide), Mounjaro (tirzepatide), Trulicity (dulaglutide), and Victoza […]

SEC Media Days always promises to deliver on some epic soundbites, but in this year’s edition in Atlanta, one story absolutely dominated the conversation. On the first day this week, Greg McElroy told the listening audience on WJOX that he  heard from a source that believed Nick Saban is not finished with coaching and has […]

The Alabama Republican Party announced the keynote speaker for its upcoming annual Summer Dinner in Montgomery. The highly anticipated political event in August has featured a number of prominent speakers in recent years, including President Donald Trump and his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump. On Wednesday, Party Chairman John Wahl revealed that this year’s headliner will be […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer believes it's time to back up President Donald Trump's energy policies and end the nation's dependence on China.

Thinking about selling your home in Alabama? You might want to give summer a closer look. While spring usually gets all the attention in the real estate world, summer has its own unique perks—especially here in Alabama, where welcoming neighborhoods, top-notch schools, and a love for outdoor living make this season a sweet spot for […]

Fairhope resident Troy Vickers has announced his candidacy for the municipality’s City Council, seeking the Place 1 seat currently held by incumbent Jack Burrell. Vickers, who moved to Fairhope in 2022 with his wife, Diane, said his background as a civil engineer and his experiences as a citizen motivated him to enter the race. Vickers […]

Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Brad Mendheim is running for another term on the state’s highest judicial body. In a statement released Wednesday morning, Mendheim formally announced his candidacy to retain Place 2 on the Alabama Supreme Court, a seat he has held since 2018 when he was first appointed by Governor Kay Ivey. He […]

Alabama U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) are asking the Trump administration to end a controversial Biden-era rule requiring Project Labor Agreements for large-scale federal construction projects. In a letter addressed to President Trump, led by Britt, the two lawmakers were joined nineteen of their fellow GOP Senators in formally requesting the […]

Longshore and McKnight cover day 3 of SEC Media Days, fallout from the MLB All-Star game, SEC dark horses, and who will win it all in 2025.

On Tuesday, Republican candidate Cindy Myrex nearly avoided a run-off election in Alabama House District 12 by roughly two dozen votes. A special election is underway to fill the vacancy left by former State Rep. Corey Harbison after he stepped down from his Cullman-area seat earlier this year. With a total of 4,235 votes cast, […]

APLS Board Chairman John Wahl is sending a message that Alabama libraries will not be places of woke indoctrination. 

The Muscle Shoals City Council heard from constituents in the Beacon Point neighborhood about a troubling situation during its July 14 meeting, according to WAFF. Neighbors reported that thousands of dead fish and standing water had invaded their backyards, creating what some described as a “lake” of water behind the neighborhood. RELATED: Alex City residents […]

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, assisted by state and local police, conducted raids on Mexican restaurants in the Auburn-Opelika area (probably the better ones) amid reports of plummeting border crossings due to Trump’s enforcement policies and increased detentions

More than four years after Alabama legalized medical cannabis, the product remains unavailable, but an administrative hearing process may finally clear the way for licenses to be awarded. WHNT reported that the long-running disputes over medical cannabis facility licenses could soon be addressed through a formal process led by former Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice […]

The Montgomery Police Department held a press conference on Tuesday to address a string of violent incidents over the past week and outline ongoing efforts to reduce crime in the city. Chief of Police James Grayboys opened the briefing by acknowledging the purpose of the event. “One of the things I’m going to be talking […]

In what it calls a historic investment in emergency services, Huntsville Hospital Health System is planning to build free-standing emergency departments in North Huntsville and the Hampton Cove area. A project underway in Madison will increase the emergency department by six beds, increasing capacity by 25%, the system said in a news release. RELATED: Huntsville […]

It’s a new day and a new career for Hal Nash. The former chief corrections deputy with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is now the chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles Director Cam Ward gave the oath of office to Nash on Monday. He will preside […]

One of the more interesting narratives headed into this year’s SEC Media Days was that both Diego Pavia and Hugh Freeze were scheduled to be part of the festivities. Though the unlikely pair’s programs were lined up on different days, they are very much entangled after facing off in three different matchups. Whether Pavia was […]

Phil Williams, a former State Senator and current host of "Rightside" Radio, was a part of the panel Monday on CNN's "NewsNight."

Steve Marshall filed his first report with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on Tuesday, which disclosed a total of $406,318.43 in contributions to his campaign for U.S. Senate in 2026. Marshall’s campaign claimed a strong start in the initial report, saying contributions were sourced from 750 individual donors, with 87% of funds coming from Alabamians. […]