Auburn Tigers men's basketball Head Coach Bruce Pearl has never been shy about his support for the country of Israel.  Of Jewish faith, Pearl frequently posts on social media and speaks during press conferences about the ongoing conflict in Gaza between the Middle Eastern country and the terrorist group, Hamas.

The Alabama State Board of Education has approved a new contract for State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey, extending his tenure through April 2029 and raising his salary from $292,500 to $325,000. The vote passed with majority support on Thursday, with only District 1 board member Jackie Zeigler voting against it.

Over the past week, President Trump took bold action to rebalance America’s trade posture by imposing sweeping tariffs to confront decades of unfair foreign trade practices from countries like China and Mexico and restore strength to the nation’s manufacturing base. The markets initially reacted with volatility as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite each fell […]

After months of deliberation and a divided vote, the Montgomery County Board of Education has selected Dr. Zickeyous Byrd as the next Superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools. The decision was made during a recent board meeting following a contentious search process.

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer declared victory Thursday after the Senate passed his bill that reverses a ban on natural gas powered water heaters.

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is celebrating the announcement that the new U.S. Space Command Headquarters is officially coming to Huntsville.

Alabama State House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen is defending President Trump's economic policies when it comes to tariffs and energy.

In response to President Donald Trump’s tariff escalation on Chinese imports to 145%, China’s National Film Administration announced an immediate reduction in Hollywood film imports, citing soured domestic demand for American movies, of which Americans can probably relate

Authorities have arrested five individuals in connection with the December 2024 abduction of Huntsville realtor Ronald Dumas Jr., while three additional suspects remain at large.

Church of the Highlands is inviting communities across Alabama and Georgia to attend its Easter services, which will take place from Good Friday, April 18, through Easter Sunday, April 20.

Tragedy struck Ireland Farms in Alpine, Alabama, late Sunday morning when a fire engulfed and destroyed the property's barn. The owner of the beloved structure, Scott Ireland, awoke to find it reduced to ash with most of his vital equipment and supplies inside completely lost also.

Heath Allbright, a Cullman area businessman with Holly Pond Roots, has been endorsed by the Alabama Farmers Federation in the upcoming special election for the state’s House District 11 seat. On Thursday, the organization issued its support for Allbright in a press release that also featured praise from local agricultural leaders.

Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) has reintroduced the Retirement Freedom Act, a bill that would allow senior citizens to retain their private health insurance without sacrificing Social Security benefits.

A man who used his real name and residential address to mail pornographic materials to three members of the Alabama House of Representatives and the governor yesterday has been apprehended and booked into the Houston County Jail without bond, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency confirmed on Thursday. John Watson, 54, of Dothan, was taken into […]

After legislation was tabled in the Alabama House Education Policy Committee to offer public school students the ability to participate in off-campus religious and character instruction during school hours, the issue has re-emerged in the Alabama Senate — with the full support of Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth. Ainsworth said on Thursday that SB278 by State […]

Alabama is winding down its second spring practice under head coach Kalen DeBoer, and expectations and pressure this season are as high as they have ever been. Though it was not a complete disaster of a first season under DeBoer, the three losses for the Tide were the most in a decade and a half […]

All of the state representatives attacked have introduced and supported pieces of legislation that they believe protect minors in the state. 

The Alabama House overwhelmingly passed legislation on Thursday that would allow the Alabama Farmers Federation to provide health coverage that is not classified as traditional health insurance, also known as farm bureau health plans. According to ALFA, farm families across the state are caught in a healthcare gap, facing some of the highest out-of-pocket costs […]

Sometimes, you can tell how much a columnist hates their life by how sad their work is.

For most, the second week in April is about azaleas, Amen Corner, and legends-in-the-making. But for fans across Alabama, it’s also a chance to root fiercely for some hometown heroes. Nick Dunlap Dunlap leads the Crimson-tinted charge, having split his youth between Huntsville and Birmingham before refining his talent at the University of Alabama. Looking […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry explore the shifting landscape of college athletics, focusing on the growing financial pressures of NIL. Auburn and Alabama’s spring games are previewed with promotions like locker room tours and “kickoff captain” packages, but the broader conversation centers on the need for sustainable revenue streams. With […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) tortured the Alabama Crimson Tide when he was the head coach of Auburn, defeating the Tide in the Iron Bowl five years in a row in what was known in Tuscaloosa as “Tuberville’s Reign of Terror.” Years removed however and now that he has become a prominent political figure within […]

During the course of every legislative session, lawmakers in Alabama have opportunities to make clear statements about taxation.  This year, lawmakers have an opportunity to make a statement about taxes and public health by passing H.B. 357. This legislation would establish a new tax category for heated tobacco products (HTPs) and tax them at a […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt is renewing a longstanding push to relocate U.S. Space Command headquarters to Huntsville after U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, recently announced he expects the decision to be finalized following the confirmation of the next Air Force Secretary. RELATED: Mike Rogers announces ‘Space Command will officially […]