In the final weeks of the 2025 legislative session, Alabama lawmakers are considering a proposal to make permanent the state income tax exemption for overtime pay. The exemption, originally set to expire on June 30, 2025, was first introduced in 2023 as a temporary measure to provide relief to hourly workers. The original legislation was […]

As another judge steps in and protects a large number of Venezuelans from deportation after being let in by former President Joe Biden, the media, and their Democrats rage over gangbangers and other illegal immigrants being sent to El Salvador, the Trump administration moved 17 more alleged Tren de Aragua members, including Keivis Jesus Arrecheder Vasquez, from Guantanamo Bay to El Salvador

DCH Health System has announced the appointment of Fitzgerald Washington to its Board of Directors. Washington, known for his extensive leadership experience in both corporate and public sectors, is expected to play a key role in advancing DCH’s mission.

On April 12, runners, walkers, and supporters will gather at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama to take part in the annual Red Shoe Run: Rockin’ 5K, presented by McDonald’s. This worthwhile fundraising event will kick off at 8:00 a.m. at 1700 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, and will feature a fun-filled morning of community, music, and giving back.

The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) is again sponsoring its Big Gobbler Photo Contest. Hunters can submit their best turkey hunting photos for a chance to win a prize package.

Tropic Falls at OWA Parks & Resorts has once again been nominated for Best Indoor Waterpark in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The popular water park is among 20 facilities nationwide that have been selected by a panel of experts as contenders for the prestigious title.

The longstanding debate over school funding between the beach cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach and the Baldwin County School System has reignited, as the parties grapple over the distribution of millions of dollars in annual sales tax revenue.

Backed by a recent $11.4 million Department of Defense contract through the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Auburn University’s Applied Research Institute (AUARI) in Huntsville’s Cummings Research Park is establishing a cutting-edge radiation hardening facility.   It will be the only university-led facility of its kind in the nation and will help ensure the reliability of military technology in the harsh radiation environments encountered […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth announced on Monday that the state’s “Heroes Welcome” initiative, which was developed by the Alabama Military Stability Commission that he chairs, has been named an official partner resource by the U.S. Department of Defense. “Since taking office, we have worked hard to ensure Alabama remains that nation’s friendliest and most welcoming […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) reintroduced a bill Monday that he believes will help protect Americans' Second Amendment rights.

The application period for Alabama's newest education savings account initiative, made possible through the CHOOSE Act, is set to close next Monday at midnight. The initiative allows eligible Alabama families to apply online for educational savings for the next academic school year.

Gambling bill is coming and everyone in Alabama can potentially get a piece of the action

The Auburn Tigers men’s basketball program had an absolutely massive accomplishment on Sunday evening when they won the South regional title of the NCAA Tournament to advance to just their second-ever Final Four in program history, both under head coach Bruce Pearl. After Pearl took his Tigers to the Final Four in 2019 and suffered […]

A recent report has revealed that 45 undocumented immigrants are currently on hold in the Madison County Jail, awaiting potential deportation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). These individuals constitute roughly 4% of the jail’s population, which houses approximately 1,200 inmates.

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts, John and Barry focus on the Final Four! They kick it off discussing Alabama’s 20-point loss to Duke and Auburn’s dominant win over Michigan State, setting up an SEC-heavy championship run. They emphasize that the four remaining teams—Auburn, Duke, Florida, and Houston—each feature players with NBA-level […]

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has recently announced the termination of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office lease in Fairhope, Alabama. The lease, covering a 5,132 square foot space, had an annual cost of $176,859.

There was a time in the not so distant past where a run to the Elite Eight for the Alabama Crimson Tide would have been celebrated as one of the biggest accomplishments in the program’s history and fans would have been absolutely thrilled. Such is the nature of the raising of the bar head coach […]

Representative Dale Strong joined The Dale Jackson Show late last week to discuss a number of topics, including the possibility of President Donald Trump implementing a nationwide air defense system similar to Israel's 'Iron Dome.' The potential American version is being referred to as the "Golden Dome" by its advocates, including the President.

Several Tesla dealerships have been vandalized by radical leftists who are upset at Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency.

The Auburn Tigers are headed back to the Final Four for just the second time in program history and first since 2019 after largely dominating their way through the South region and closing it out with a 70-64 victory in the Elite Eight to lock up their trip to San Antonio. After both Auburn and […]

Rural Alabama is experiencing a surge in economic growth, with more than $7 billion in new investment since 2020 fueling nearly 9,000 job commitments across the state’s targeted rural counties. The momentum continued throughout 2024, as $1.7 billion in fresh investment flowed into key industries, generating 1,700 new job opportunities and strengthening rural communities across the state, according to […]

There will have some form a gambling bill to fight over in the Alabama legislature according to State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) is championing a broad gaming package that would establish six Class II gambling sites, sports betting, a lottery, and oversight commissions, though he’s struggling to secure votes due to “fear of political blowback” with elections looming in 2026

A gambling bill is in the fray of the 2025 legislative session. According to Alabama Daily News, State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) is looking for the votes needed to pass a comprehensive gaming package that includes Class II casinos, sports betting, a statewide lottery, and regulatory commissions to oversee and enforce its activity. Albritton is leading […]

A Troy University student is working with the United States Forest Service to help grow a rare and endangered species of pitcher plants only found in four Southeastern locations. He’s also part of a team tracking the turtles at Mullis Pond at the Troy University Arboretum.