According to the 2025-2026 Best Places to Live ranking by U.S. News and World Report, Huntsville is no longer one of the top cities.

The Madison County community is mourning the loss of retired Sheriff Joe Wheeler Patterson, a decorated U.S. Army veteran and dedicated law enforcement officer whose life was marked by honor, compassion, and leadership. Sheriff Patterson passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, at the age of 96, surrounded by his loving family. “It’s with heavy […]

Alabama's GOP Congressional Delegation praised the passage of President Trump's 'Big, Beautiful, Bill,' in the House Thursday.

Since President Donald Trump spoke at the University of Alabama’s commencement ceremony earlier this month, speculation has swirled about his potential executive action to reshape college sports. The centerpiece of that speculation was a proposed presidential commission on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) reform — a panel Trump was expected to create via executive order, […]

The Alabama Department of Commerce on Wednesday formally presented the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce and the Montgomery Industrial Development Board (IDB) with a $1.27 million SEEDS grant — marking a significant investment in the capital region’s industrial growth, future site development, and logistics readiness. The grant, awarded through the State Industrial Development Authority’s Site […]

Two Israeli embassy staff members were killed by a pro-Palestinian assailant Wednesday evening while leaving an event held at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The victims, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, were set to be engaged. Hours after the homicides, law enforcement arrested Elias Rodriguez, 31, of Chicago. Upon Rodriguez being identified as […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John is riding solo again and kicks it off spotlighting Manny Pacquiao’s unexpected return to boxing at age 46, sparking discussion about aging athletes and the physical toll of the sport! John questions whether Pacquiao can realistically prepare his body for a world-class bout again, noting, “You’re trying […]

The extremely online Left is out of their minds and cheering on cancer

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) are defending Democratic Senator John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) against anonymous attacks coming from within his own party. The duo of Republicans have specifically called out those who have taken cheap shots at Fetterman’s mental health. Britt posted on social media recently, strongly backing the Pennsylvania politician. “It’s […]

Alabama businesses looking to shape the future of the state’s workforce can apply for the Innovate Alabama Talent Pilot Program until Friday at 5 p.m. CST. The one-year pilot initiative aims to support Alabama-based industry partners in launching and testing innovative, work-based talent development models. These can include paid internships, STEM-focused education, and hands-on entrepreneurship training designed […]

Attorney and small business owner Jarred “Jay” Welborn announced his candidacy for District Court Judge, Place 3, in Shelby County on Wednesday.  The newly created judgeship was established by the Alabama Legislature during the 2024  session to address rising caseloads and population growth in one of the state’s fastest-growing counties. “I believe Shelby County deserves […]

The Club for Growth endorsed U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) for Alabama’s 2026 gubernatorial race before he has even entered the race

Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate told Alabama Daily News this week that he is seriously considering a run for lieutenant governor in 2026 and expects to make a formal announcement in early June. Pate, a Republican, said he is leaning strongly toward entering the race, citing his desire to continue serving the state and […]

The Northport City Council has approved a rezoning and special district plan for the proposed University Beach resort development, despite strong pushback from residents. According to a report from ABC 33/40, the vote followed nearly two hours of public discussion at Monday night’s council meeting and passed by a narrow 3-2 margin. The development, which […]

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Heman Drummond Center of Innovation (HDCI) was held this week at 3515 Industrial Way, signaling the launch of a pioneering educational facility aimed at transforming workforce development for high school students in Alabama. Set within Jasper’s Industrial Park, the HDCI is strategically located to foster student-industry partnerships and is expected […]

In his 2005 commencement address at Kenyon College, David Foster Wallace delivered the following parable: “There are these two young fish swimming along, and they happen to meet an older fish swimming the other way, who nods at them and says, ‘Morning, boys. How’s the water?’ And the two young fish swim on for a bit, […]

Four individuals have been convicted in federal court for their roles in a large-scale cocaine trafficking operation that transported drugs from Mexico to Alabama, according to an announcement from Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Steven Hofer. RELATED: Illegal immigrants busted for trafficking 21 kilos of […]

On Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey appointed Judge Benjamin M. Bowden to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. Effective immediately, Bowden replaces Judge Bill Lewis, who was appointed to the Alabama Supreme Court following the resignation of Justice Jay Mitchell. Mitchell stepped down earlier this week to run for Alabama Attorney General in the 2026 election. […]

Shelton State has had a big last week in athletics, making huge accomplishments in multiple sports. The Lady Buccaneers clinched the program’s first-ever National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II national title in women’s golf with a dominating performance at Cedar Pointe Golf Course in Boone, Iowa. They never trailed in an event at […]

State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre) will launch his re-election campaign at events in Etowah and Cherokee Counties next week. Since his election in 2018, Jones says he has built a legislative record that reflects his commitment to conservative principles and the needs of his constituents in District 10. Jones is the Chair of the Veterans […]

President Donald Trump has announced the projected price tag and timeline of completion for the  ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system. According to a report from Politico, the commander in chief has set aside $175 billion for the system, with $25 billion of that sum included in his new ‘big, beautiful bill.’ Trump expects the Golden […]

Ahead of an impending announcement by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville next Tuesday in Auburn, the Club for Growth PAC, has endorsed his run for Governor of Alabama in 2026. “Club for Growth PAC has endorsed Sen. Tommy Tuberville (CfGF Lifetime Rating: 93%) in Alabama’s 2026 Gubernatorial race. Club for Growth PAC previously endorsed Sen. Tuberville […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined 10 other Republican attorneys general at the Southern Border on Wednesday to communicate the early, indisputable successes of President Donald Trump’s second-term immigration agenda and the new role state leaders are playing. Standing near Mile Marker 12 7/8 in Yuma, Arizona — the symbolic end of the Trump border […]

As candidates begin announcing their bids to seek open seats in the Alabama Legislature in the May 19, 2026 primary election, lifelong Walker County resident, educator, small business owner and conservative Republican, Mike Elliott, kicked off his campaign on Tuesday. Elliott is running for Alabama House District 13, State Rep. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) — soon-to-be […]