Longtime community volunteer and former library board chair Jane Anderton has officially announced her candidacy for mayor of Clay, Alabama. Anderton, a resident of the city since 2005, is running on a platform focused on transparency in local government, increased citizen involvement, and restoring public boards that were previously dissolved. Her campaign centers on three […]

Alabama's Republicans in Washington D.C., praised President Donald Trump’s “strong and surgical” strikes on Iran, with U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) warning Iran would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons against America and U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) saying it would be a "grave mistake" for Iran to retaliate

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 […]

Gary Palmer is praising a recent move by Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen to make elections more secure in the Yellowhammer State.

While Alabama’s unemployment rate is 3.3%, 12 North Alabama counties are lower than the state. Limestone, Madison and Morgan counties are tied for the second-lowest jobless rate in the state at 2.3%; Shelby County has the lowest at 2.2%. Other region counties’ rates are: Blount, DeKalb, Lawrence, and Marshall counties, 2.4%; Cullman and Franklin counties, […]

Governor Kay Ivey is calling on young Alabamians across the state to take part in her 3rd Annual Summer Reading Challenge. The initiative is open to all students K through 8th in the state and will run through September 5 of the upcoming school year. Whether receiving public, private, or homeschool instruction, rising students in […]

Construction is underway on a $28 million Alabama National Guard training facility in northeast Huntsville. The project is expected to bring modern resources and new opportunities to the area, but not without community pushback over traffic congestion. According to WAFF 48 News, the Alabama National Guard broke ground in early June on the new readiness […]

Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett is celebrating a major reduction in homicides across the city, crediting both law enforcement personnel and the community for the progress. In a public statement shared on June 19, Pickett reported a 75% decrease in homicides for the month of June compared to the same time last year. As of […]

The Alabama Policy Institute (API) announced that Heisman Trophy winner and philanthropist Tim Tebow will serve as the keynote speaker at its 2025 Annual Dinner. The event, which highlights API’s nearly 40-year mission of advancing public policy rooted in free markets, limited government, and strong families, is expected to draw significant attention across the state. […]

Mobile and Montgomery are earning national attention for how they manage city budgets, according to a new report by WalletHub ranking the best- and worst-run cities in America. The financial website analyzed the efficiency of local leadership in 148 of the nation’s largest cities by comparing the quality of public services against per-capita spending. The […]

Several staff members from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) and State Parks divisions are newly certified instructors in one of the fastest-rising activities on our abundant waterways — paddle sports. With funding from the Alabama Conservation and Natural Resources Foundation, including donations from Academy Sports + […]

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $536.7 million contract for the full dismantling of the Ex-USS Enterprise (CVN 65), the nation’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The project will take place in Mobile, Alabama, marking a significant industrial milestone for the region. According to a Department of Defense announcement, the contract was awarded to […]

There is nothing more satisfying than a Southern seafood dish in summer.   While there are traditions and thoughtful takes on familiar favorites, few satisfy while staying light. We have put together three clean and coastal Southern seafood recipes to try this summer.   Shrimp & Cucumber Summer Salad Ingredients: 1 pound peeled and deveined […]

Tucked along the fields of North Alabama, La Famiglia Vineyards and Winery is more than a vineyard, it’s a living tribute to family, tradition, and the art of growing something lasting. The name means “the family,” and for owners Tom Fitzgerald and Bev Massa, it’s the heart of everything they do. RELATED: Fitzgerald and Massa come from […]

A political stalwart in our state, George McMillan, passed away Easter weekend at 81 in Birmingham. George was born for politics in Alabama. He was a born leader. He had an exuberant, vivacious personality that people gravitated to and made it difficult not to like him. It was apropos that his funeral was really like […]

The war between Israel and Iran is heating up, will America get involved?

Alabama Crimson Tide superstar wide receiver and Mobile-area native is returning to his hometown this summer to host his third youth football camp.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Hollywood Williams (@ryanwms1) The camp is for boys and girls ages 6-16 and is going to be held at Saraland High […]

Aderholt said that he will support the president his he decides to have the U.S. military help Israel and participate in strikes in Iran.

Alabama’s housing market showed strong signs of growth in May, with increases in home sales, prices, and total sales volume compared to both the previous month and the same time last year, according to the latest Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report from the Alabama Association of REALTORS®. A total of 6,214 homes were sold […]

The Buckmasters Expo is making its return to the Montgomery Convention Center August 15-17 for its 30th year. Presented by Mountain Dew, this event is always one of the most highly anticipated outdoor shows in the Southeast, giving families a full weekend of fun by showcasing the very best in hunting gear, outdoor entertainment, and […]

The 29th president of the University of Alabama, Dr. Stuart R. Bell, made major headlines a few months back when he announced he would be stepping down from his post in July and bringing to an end a decade-long tenure at the post. With July approaching and the end of Bell’s time as the head […]

A tragic industrial accident claimed the life of 39-year-old Michael Dewaine Townsend on Monday at the U.S. Steel plant in Fairfield, according to AL.com. Townsend’s death marks a second devastating loss for his children, who also lost their mother to illness last year. Jefferson County Deputy Coroner Matt Angelo confirmed that Townsend, a father of […]

Calling it one of his “greatest honors as a member of Congress,” U.S. Rep. Dale Strong announced the appointments of 22 students from Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District to attend U.S. service academies. It is one of the top class of appointments in the country, too, Strong said. The Fifth District tied fourth nationally for the […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry opened the show with NBA playoff talk, particularly the inconsistency of the Thunder and Pacers in a series marked by wild momentum swings! Joined by Warren Matthews, he confidently predicted a blowout win for Oklahoma City in Game 7. The conversation turned to the massive $10 billion […]