The Moody High School football team has a new head coach who they nabbed from the college ranks. Former UAB Blazers defensive line coach Kyle Tatum will take over the reigning 5A state champion Moody after former coach Jake Ganus resigned and took over the job at Pell City. The school introduced Tatum to the […]

7. Now-former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson turned down NIL offers up to $6.5 million from schools like Miami, Ole Miss, and Tennessee to enter the transfer portal, choosing to stay at Alabama and relaying his decision-making process, “[Kalen DeBoer and Ryan Grubb] have been so good to me. I’m sure they were wondering what was […]

When Alabama established the Alabama Supercomputer Authority in 1989 during Governor Guy Hunt’s administration, it was a bold move. Few states invested in public computing infrastructure at that scale. That early decision paid off, supporting research, education, and economic development for decades. Today, Alabama has a similar opportunity with artificial intelligence.  In February 2024, Governor […]

A major $1 billion investment by the Department of War into L3Harris Technologies’ missile business is expected to strengthen the nation’s solid rocket motor supply chain and could have significant implications for Huntsville, where the company already maintains a substantial manufacturing presence. The Department of War announced Tuesday it has signed a letter of intent […]

The Veterans Mental Health Steering Committee announced a grant program that will give Alabama veterans 24/7, year-round access to mental health support. Uwill, a national mental health and wellness platform, was awarded a grant and is rolling out a program providing immediate, confidential mental health and wellness support to Alabama’s veterans. The company developed the […]

If your phone suddenly flipped to “SOS” in Alabama on Wednesday, you weren’t alone. A widespread Verizon wireless outage disrupted calls, texts, and data for customers across the country, with Alabama included among states where users reported problems. Outage reports began climbing around 11:00 a.m. Alabama time, with many customers saying their phones showed “SOS” […]

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson has made some big headlines over the last couple of weeks since the season came to a disappointing close in a blowout Rose Bowl defeat. After that juncture, he was left with a major decision to make. Though Simpson was seen as a potential top overall selection in the […]

Crimson Dynasty, the Napa Valley-crafted wine label rooted in Alabama pride and tradition, has officially begun shipping its much-anticipated 2024 Chardonnay. The new release expands the brand’s growing portfolio and represents an important next step in the evolution of its proprietary wine collection.

A homicide investigation in Enterprise is drawing unusual attention across the Wiregrass after police arrested a 90-year-old man and charged him with murder in the shooting death of an 85-year-old woman. Enterprise Police say officers responded late Monday morning to a report of a shooting at a residence in Enterprise. When they arrived, they found […]

The fact that a sport that consists of people slapping each other in the face is silly, but people want to do it, and people will watch it. State Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) thinks Alabama should not allow it to take place in the state, but wrestling, MMA, boxing, and other combat sports can? What […]

Residents and businesses across central and southeast Alabama will soon need to change how they dial local phone numbers. Beginning January 23, 2026, customers in the 334 area code will be required to use 10-digit dialing for all local calls, according to the Alabama Public Service Commission. The change comes as part of the rollout […]

A former Birmingham Fire and Rescue battalion chief and his son have been indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury on multiple felony charges related to alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud and tax violations, according to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. Sebastian Alexander Carrillo, 54, and his son, Sebastian Alexander Gideon, 27, both of […]

With the Supreme Court weighing whether states can protect girls’ sports, Alabama is in the fight in a big way. https://x.com/SenKatieBritt/status/2011140212249051225 The justices heard oral arguments Tuesday in the landmark cases, Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J., that could settle the issue on whether states like Alabama can continue to ban biological males […]

7. Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson declined NIL offers from $4 million (Tennessee and Ole Miss) to $6.5 million from Miami, to enter the transfer portal, and will stay in the NFL draft, noting that transferring to another school would hurt his legacy. 6. State Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) introduced a bill that would ban slap […]

In her final State of the State address, Governor Kay Ivey came out swinging on public safety. Ivey formally announced her support for offering the death penalty to convicted child rapists and a new crackdown on criminals who run from police during her Tuesday night address on the first day of the 2026 legislative session. […]

Governor Kay Ivey urged lawmakers to pass legislation in 2026 to stop the Alabama High School Athletic Association from forcing CHOOSE Act transfer student-athletes to sit out a year. Ivey gave her final State of the State address from the Capitol’s Old House Chamber Tuesday night. “Unfortunately, we have seen circumstances where the Alabama High […]

Alabama’s economy depends on systems that work reliably and competitively. From manufacturing plants and agricultural producers to exporters and small businesses like Ransom Recycling, the state’s ability to move goods efficiently is central to growth, job creation, and long-term stability. The proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern rail merger has put that reality into sharper focus. For […]

USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital has received a $50,000 contribution from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians to support pediatric surgical care. The funding will be used to purchase new pediatric monitoring equipment for operating rooms, providing enhanced imaging capabilities and additional tools for physicians and surgical teams during procedures involving young patients. The […]

Longtime Alabama high school football coach and Hall of Famer Jimmy Perry died at age 68 on January 10 following a lengthy battle with cancer. Coach Perry’s career spanned 44 years, during which he became a respected figure in Alabama football. Perry served as head coach from 2012 until his retirement in 2023 at Montgomery’s Saint James School. […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) was honored to find out that a new auditorium in Dothan will named in honor of his WWII veteran father. Tuberville, who is also a candidate for Alabama Governor, visited the city Monday, where he attended the groundbreaking of the new auditorium at the Wiregrass Public Safety Center (WPSC) and […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) says he’s had enough of the crime problems in Montgomery and said will most likely send the National Guard to help clean it up when he becomes Alabama’s next governor. Earlier this week, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed’s PAC sent out a mass text message to voters, seeking to fundraise off Tuberville’s previous […]

In Alabama, across the country, and on almost every major media outlet, a steady stream of malcontents are demanding that ICE agents take off their masks, as if that will make agitators stop being violent. What is the real reason? They want to doxx them, hurt them, and stop them from doing their jobs with […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth announced on Tuesday that William Newman, a veteran policy analyst and governmental affairs professional, has been appointed to serve as deputy chief of staff in his office.  Lawmakers returned to Montgomery today for the first day of the 2026 legislative session. “William Newman has the institutional knowledge and hands-on experience necessary […]

Governor Kay Ivey kicked off the Alabama Legislature’s 2026 regular session with a message of demonstrable wins for Alabama’s economy and people on Tuesday morning. Speaking at the Business Council of Alabama’s Tuesday Morning Briefing, Ivey credited BCA, lawmakers, and economic development officials for partnering with her administration on long-term strategy. “While there’s a tendency […]