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Fraud EDU: DMV scams on the rise across Alabama

You’re standing in line at the grocery store or sitting at a red light when your phone buzzes. A new text message pops up on the screen. “URGENT: Your driver’s license has been suspended. Click here to resolve immediately.” The text may also indicate you have an unpaid ticket or toll. It includes a case […]

In a specially called and contentious primary election battle in Alabama House District 11, Heath Allbright emerged victorious over Don Fallin. As the old saying goes — “money is the lifeblood of politics” — and the House District 11 special election primary was a prime example that resources can make all the difference in a […]

As President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” faces Senate division over proposed cuts, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said the calls for SNAP and Medicaid accountability would not hurt Alabama and pushed for its passage

The Fultondale City Council voted unanimously last w to approve a formal resolution calling for the immediate resignation of Mayor Larry Holcomb. Despite the resolution and recent ethics findings, the first-term Mayor publicly declined to resign from office. According to WBMA, the Council’s decision was prompted by findings from the Alabama Ethics Commission, which determined […]

Christina Stimpson, Chief Officer of the Global Business Office at the Alabama Department of Commerce, has been appointed to the board of directors of the State International Development Organizations (SIDO), the leading national association dedicated to supporting the international trade and export programs of U.S. states and territories. Stimpson’s appointment places Alabama at the center of the […]

The Hanceville City Council voted on June 26 to hire David Thompson as a consultant to guide the restructuring of the city’s police department. With more than 30 years of law enforcement experience, Thompson will be tasked with revising department policies and procedures, updating the employee handbook, and evaluating department assets. Thompson, who was introduced […]

As you plan your travels to the Gulf Coast this summer, consider making a meaningful stop at the Poarch Creek Indians Museum and Welcome Center in Atmore, Alabama. Located just off I-65 at Exit 54, this inviting destination offers an educational and enriching experience for all visitors, whether you’re on a family road trip, a […]

Troy University is positioning itself at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) education and implementation, not only for students but also for business and community leaders across Southeast Alabama. As part of its strategic push into emerging technology, the university has launched the Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Education within the Sorrell College of […]

The Auburn Tigers have secured a recruiting victory for the class of 2026 that they were in desperate need of. Following a rough few weeks for Head Coach Hugh Freeze on the trail, things improved in a big way this week. On Thursday afternoon, the Tigers flipped four-star quarterback Peyton Falzone — a Pennsylvania native […]

With one of their own on board, Space Campers will take part in a Q&A next week with NASA astronauts on the International Space Station. At 11:40 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, astronauts Anne McClain, Jonny Kim, and Nichole Ayers will answer prerecorded questions from the campers. Ayers is a Space Camp alumna. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center will host […]

The city of Huntsville approved its first sewer rate increase in 20 years at Thursday’s meeting to support infrastructure investments within the aging sewer collection system and at five wastewater treatment facilities. The City Council approved the increase in a 4-1 vote at Thursday’s Council meeting. The updated ordinance increases monthly sewer bills from $24.15 […]

The court decided that a Maryland school district must give parents the opportunity to remove their children from LGBTQ-related lessons.

We curate everything today: our news, entertainment, and media choices, dates, ride sharing, and even our coffee.   At Starbucks, I watch people curate their coffee. A customer orders a “venti iced skinny vanilla latte with sugar-free syrup, extra shot, light ice, with oat milk.” Behind them, five more people wait with equally complex orders. […]

Three leading Alabama business associations have formally endorsed Coach Tommy Tuberville in his campaign for governor of Alabama, citing his record of support for the business community and commitment to economic growth. The endorsements come from the Business Council of Alabama (BCA), the Alabama Forestry Association (AFA), and the Alabama Concrete Industries Association (ACIA) — […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, hosts John Longshore and Barry McKnight kicked the show off with Alabama and Auburn football recruiting headlines as both programs secured key commitments. Alabama landed a major pickup in five-star running back EJ Crowell from Jackson, Ala., who is reclassifying to join the team earlier than expected. Auburn […]

It's pretty unfortunate for the media and their Democrats that the war between Pakistan and India and the war between Israel and Iran were both ended by Donald Trump, now he may get a Nobel Peace Prize. Can he win it?

Political officials are praising a ruling by the Supreme Court that curbs the ability of lower courts to implement nationwide injunctions.

Conservative activist Riley Gains believes former Navy Seal Jared Hudson is the right man to be Alabama's next U.S. Senator. 

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong, with the support of Alabama’s entire congressional delegation, led a resolution today commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Marshall Space Flight Center and reaffirming continued support for the Center’s mission, programs, and workforce.   “Marshall Space Flight Center is a pillar of North Alabama, and the road to space runs straight through the Rocket […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide secured a massive win for the class of 2026 on Thursday when they landed the commitment of the top running back in the state and the No. 2-ranked back in the nation, Ezavier “EJ” Crowell of Jackson High School. RELATED: DeBoer, Alabama flip elite quarterback recruit in 2026 class to Crimson […]

The 2024-25 collegiate athletics season has officially wrapped up with school out of session and all sports now finally having come to a close, and for the first time in a very long time, Auburn had an overall better year for athletics than Alabama. According to  AL.com, the Tigers finished ahead of the Tide in […]

The NBA Draft’s second round saw one of the most prominent players from the state of Alabama in recent memory come off the board. With the 35th selection in the draft, the Philadelphia 76ers selected now former Auburn big man Johni Broome, who is coming off the best season of his storied collegiate career. The […]

After witnessing the success of Israel’s “Iron Dome” missile defense system, President Trump pushed for a similar program for the United States. Now, with the backing of several Republican senators, there is a bill to create the system: Ground and Orbital Launched Defeat of Emergent Nuclear Destruction and Other Missile Engagements Act. U.S. Sen. Katie […]

Rogers, who chairs the House Armed Services Committee, said Wednesday that this will help deter threats from countries like China and Russia