Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Rainsville is a small town with a big heart. Located along Highway 35 in DeKalb County, this growing community offers travelers a charming mix of history, hospitality, and family-friendly attractions—all while holding onto the values that make small-town Alabama special. Incorporated in 1956, Rainsville’s roots date back […]

Qualifying for municipal elections in Alabama has ended, and in Madison, that leaves four city council candidates unopposed. In District 1, incumbent Maura Wroblewski is the only candidate who qualified in her race, while newcomers David Bier in District 2, Billie Goodson in District 3, and Alice Lessmann in District 5 are also unopposed. RELATED: Jeanne Rizzardi to run for Madison […]

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended President Donald Trump’s Iran strikes, which delayed Iran’s nuclear program by up to two years, against media claims of failure (which they are backtracking on).

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL07) has cosponsored a War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran, unless specifically authorized by Congress. The resolution was introduced following the Trump administration’s cancellation of a scheduled classified briefing for members of Congress regarding recent military action in Iran. RELATED: There is no question about […]

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi spoke on the issue as she testified in front of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Wednesday.

Anthony Daniels, Alabama House Minority Leader, credits prayer and faith for the progress he and his wife, Teneshia, have made following his recent kidney transplant surgery. Both are recovering after Teneshia donated one of her kidneys to save her husband’s life. Their story, recently shared by the Alabama Political Reporter, highlights a deeply personal journey […]

The newly restructured seven-member Birmingham Water Works Board made a major change at its June 24 meeting by voting to rename the utility. The board approved an amendment to the utility’s Certificate of Incorporation, officially changing its name to City of Birmingham Regional Water Works, doing business as Central Alabama Water, in a 5-2 vote. […]

Two of Alabama’s most dynamic regions — Huntsville and the Auburn/Opelika area — have been named recipients of the 2025 Mac Conway Award for Economic Development Excellence, a national honor presented annually by “Site Selection” magazine. Named for “Site Selection” founder McKinley “Mac” Conway, the award recognizes top-performing economic development organizations across the country based […]

One year after the official launch of the Metro Area Crime Suppression (MACS) Unit, Governor Kay Ivey praised the successful combined law enforcement effort to address violent crime in the Montgomery area. “The results speak for themselves.  Violent crime is on the decline, and more criminals are behind bars today in Montgomery thanks to this […]

Moore's latest piece of legislation would deport any alien who has been convicted or admitted to the offense of driving while drunk

The Alabama Crimson Tide is gearing up for the second season of the Kalen DeBoer era, a year they hope is more successful on the field than the first. One of the major returning pieces that will help make that happen is senior wide receiver Germie Bernard, who was one of the best players on […]

The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) hosted its 22nd Annual Tomato Sandwich Lunch on Wednesday in Montgomery, paying tribute to the hardworking farmers who cultivate crops across the state. The gathering in particular spotlighted Alabama-grown tomatoes, sweet corn, onions, and lettuce. It also featured several products manufactured in Alabama, including Golden Flake chips, […]

A heated city council meeting in Lincoln turned into a public airing of grievances Tuesday night as several police officers voiced concerns about leadership and operations within the Lincoln Police Department. The discussion took place in the mayor’s absence, who was reportedly on vacation, according to ABC 33/40. One of the most striking moments came […]

Citing her intent to advocate for the public and its interests, Caroleene Dobson announced Thursday that she is running to become Alabama’s next Secretary of State in 2026. The Beatrice native is an accomplished conservative attorney and a current shareholder at Maynard Nexsen, specializing in natural resources, commercial finance, and real estate law in Montgomery. […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts John Longshore and Barry McKnight broadcasted live from Montgomery Regional Airport. They kicked off the episode touting the facility’s ease of use and recent upgrades, including a new $5 million baggage claim system. Moving on to the pitfalls of “double tripping,” the two shared personal travel […]

An Iranian Army sniper gets picked up by ICE, and the local TV station feeds its audience a story of love and longing with a pitiful wife and a sad story.

The number of candidates seeking to become Mobile’s next mayor dropped by two this week, as former Public Safety Director Lawrence Battiste and former City Councilman Jermaine Burrell exited the race and endorsed State Representative Barbara Drummond (D-District 103). “This campaign is about bringing Mobile together, every small business, and making sure no one is […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide have had a fairly incredible record at Bryant-Denny Stadium in recent years, and according to some, the venue in Tuscaloosa may be one of the most difficult in the nation for visiting teams to successfully compete in. Clearly, the makers of college football’s premier video game — EA Sports — feel […]

I don’t prescribe medications like Ozempic or Wegovy. But more and more of my patients are taking them. And sometimes, the sources of these medications are murky. GLP-1 medications, originally developed for diabetes, have become extremely popular for weight loss. When prescribed by a qualified doctor and filled through a legitimate pharmacy, they can be […]

Taking the “state’s election security to the highest level,” Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen said ballots in next year’s election will be enhanced with security emblems. Alabama is the first state in the nation to work with its ballot printing vendor to implement the emblems that are invisible to the human eye, Allen said in […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville has said multiple times in the past week that the Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell should lose his job

The U.S., Israel, and Iran agreed that U.S. strikes severely damaged Iran’s nuclear facilities, delaying its program by up to two years, despite a leaked intel report downplaying the impact

A series of immigration enforcement actions is underway across Baldwin County, with one of the more high-profile raids taking place Tuesday at the taxpayer-funded construction site of the new Gulf Shores High School. According to FOX10 News, federal agents conducted the raid on June 24 at the site located along the Foley Beach Express. The […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced that applications for Round 3 of the state’s SEEDS grant program will open on July 1, with a total of $23.2 million available to support site assessment and development efforts across Alabama. The SEEDS (Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy) program, administered by the Alabama Department of Commerce in partnership with […]