Though we are only just now arriving in the month of May, football season is going to be here before we know it in the state of Alabama and across the nation. With the conclusion of spring practice and a better picture of the kind of rosters teams are going to be rolling out, it’s […]

On Thursday, Mercedes-Benz announced major plans to begin production of a new, forthcoming “core segment” vehicle at its Tuscaloosa plant in 2027. “Tuscaloosa has been a key hub for Mercedes-Benz vehicles for almost 30 years,” said Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. “It’s a natural step to bring a […]

Today has proven to be a pivotal day in the Alabama Legislature. Lawmakers in both chambers issued final passage on some of the session’s biggest bills, while others hang in the balance.  After completing their primary constitutional duty Tuesday night by sending finalized general fund and education trust fund budgets to Governor Kay Ivey’s desk, […]

Fraudulent texts claiming you owe unpaid tolls are on the rise–and they’re becoming more and more convincing.  These scams, known as “smishing,” use fake links to trick you into revealing personal or financial information. The fraudulent messages are designed to look urgent and official, often claiming you’ve missed a toll payment and must act immediately […]

Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban will join President Trump as a speaker at the University of Alabama commencement ceremony while local Democrats and low-level national has-beens will scream in a park

Trump’s is scheduled to address at the University of Alabama’s spring commencement ceremony on May 1, 2025.

As President Donald Trump prepares to deliver a historic commencement address tonight at the University of Alabama, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville says the moment may also serve as a huge opportunity to confront what he calls the “tailspin” of college athletics. The modern era of college athletics has brought sweeping changes, but none more disruptive […]

The House Committee on Homeland Security has approved its portion of a $69 billion budget reconciliation package for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s border security mission.

Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate based on political persuasion. However, access to testing for the disease does discriminate by geography and economy. To that end, two U.S. senators have put their partisanship aside in the name of health.

Thomasville grocery store owner Robbie Norman never envisioned he’d be as interested in thoroughbred horses as he is in making sure there are enough heads of lettuce, bunches of bananas, and ground chuck at Super Foods.

HBCU CARES, a leading coalition committed to advancing the impact and innovation of Historically Black Colleges, Community Colleges, and Universities across Alabama, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Brittany A. Holloman as its new Executive Director.

Former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban has found himself quite busy since calling it quits on the greatest coaching career in the history of college football. From commercials to hosting College GameDay to simply enjoying more time with his family — life looks quite different for Saban than it did just two years […]

On Tuesday night, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a heavily amended version of HB297, a once-controversial measure that initially sought to impose a 4% fee on international money transfers but now focuses squarely on cracking down on suspicious cash-based transactions through increased reporting and enforcement. Sponsored by State Rep. Jennifer Fidler (R-Silverhill), the bill […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) thinks President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office have been a big success.

On Tuesday night, the Alabama House of Representatives gave final passage to a pair of public safety bills that Republican lawmakers have championed as central to the state’s effort to crack down on violent crime. The two bills — SB118 and SB119, sponsored by State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) — are part of a […]

The Alabama Department of Commerce announces the retirement of Deputy Secretary Angela Till, effective May 31, 2025. Till’s dedication and leadership have left a lasting mark on the state’s economic development landscape, particularly through her stewardship of Alabama’s incentive program, which she led for almost 12 years. “Angela’s contributions have been foundational in positioning Alabama […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong believes President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office have been a resounding success. The congressman from Huntsville is particularly pleased with the improvements being observed in his home district and throughout all of North Alabama, thanks to the efforts of the new commander-in-chief.

If you were ever going to visit the Alabama Governor’s Mansion, the day this photo was taken would’ve been a good one. In addition to Gov. George Wallace and his daughter, Lee, we spot George Jones and Tammy Wynette, Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, Jerry Reed, George Lindsey, WSFA sports anchor Phil Snow, western actor Jim […]

The University of Alabama made national headlines last week when it was announced that President Donald Trump will address graduates in a special commencement ceremony. As if having the sitting President of the United States address the graduating class didn’t offer enough fanfare, the University has also now revealed that former head coach Nick Saban […]

On Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey announced more than $7.6 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for 26 road and bridge projects across Alabama, highlighting her ongoing commitment to enhancing Alabama’s infrastructure.

The Alabama Securities Commission has withdrawn from a lawsuit filed in June 2023 against cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase. The legal action accused the company of violating securities laws by offering staking services to customers in Alabama.

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, ole’ John and Barry explored the escalating NIL arms race, highlighting a Houston Chronicle report that Texas is spending between $35 and $40 million on its football roster—roughly double what Alabama and Auburn are believed to invest combined. The hosts questioned how SEC programs can keep pace and […]

Leadership matters — and nowhere is that more evident than in the recent events surrounding the Alabama Public Library System. In an age when too many public institutions have bowed the knee to radical woke agendas, Alabama is blessed to have leaders like John Wahl who are willing to stand in the gap to protect […]

According to Fox News, the Trump Administration has revealed plans to ease tariffs on foreign-made vehicles and auto parts. White House officials have said that the current 25% tariff on imported cars will remain in place, but tariffs on items such as steel and aluminum will not be combined with the 25% auto tariff.