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The Alabama House is advancing a bill to reduce the state's sales tax on groceries from 3% to 2%, effective September 1, 2025. The initiative is part of a broader $192 million tax relief package designed to alleviate financial burdens on Alabama residents.

 Innovate Alabama is deepening its commitment to fostering innovation and workforce development in rural communities through the launch of two pilot programs: the Alabama Cybersecurity Fellowship and the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities Program.

The No. 2 seed in the East Region of the NCAA Tournament Alabama Crimson Tide has a chance on Thursday evening to advance to just their third Elite Eight in program history but second consecutive appearance. Standing in their way will be the red hot BYU Cougars coming off wins against No. 11 seed VCU […]

The push to legalize more intoxicants will never stop, they really want these tax dollars

A-Day in Tuscaloosa is a tradition fans across the state look forward to all year round. It’s a time for fans to get into Bryant-Denny Stadium in the spring at no cost to them and their families and get a look at who may be the Crimson Tide stars of the future in a fun […]

After four years, Alabama patients are still waiting for the relief they were promised when the Legislature passed Alabama’s medical cannabis law in 2021. Sadly, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC), the very commission tasked with keeping the Legislature's promise to Alabamians, has failed to get medical cannabis to qualified patients. 

U.S. Senator Katie Britt joined U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack of Florida at the White House on Tuesday to announce the formation of the Republican Women’s Caucus, positioning Alabama’s junior senator in a leading role on a new initiative aimed at uniting Republican women in Congress. The pair unveiled the caucus on Tuesday during a high-profile […]

During a call with reporters on Wednesday, Senator Tommy Tuberville spoke about the recent controversy surrounding leaked Signal messages from a group of government officials who were discussing Yemen-related topics.

In today’s jam-packed episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dive into the unique moment where Alabama’s Sweet 16 basketball matchup against BYU eclipses even spring football—a rare occurrence in the state. They preview the matchup, noting both teams’ reliance on the three-point shot, and emphasize defensive rebounding and perimeter defense as keys to […]

The SEC has not felt the same in the year since the deal with CBS has expired and fans across the South have had to watch their schools play on the ESPN family of networks. One of the more iconic pieces of what made that broadcast so special for so many years was the chemistry […]

A University of Alabama doctoral student has been detained by federal immigration authorities, according to statements released by the university and reports from various news outlets.

The ALGOP criticized Retired Mobile County Circuit Judge Braxton Kittrell's dismissal of the Conecuh County sheriff’s election contest.

President Donald Trump has selected a Mountain Brook native and prominent Alabama urologist to be the next assistant secretary for health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

President Donald Trump introduced a permanent 25% tariff on auto imports, claiming it would revitalize U.S. manufacturing and reduce the budget deficit, but the policy rattled markets, and foreign leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

A pair of Alabama’s congressional representatives are combining to help farmers in the state and provide another option for health-conscious seniors. Through their bipartisan, bicameral Farmers’ Market Expansion Act, Sen. Tommy Tuberville and Rep. Barry Moore are working to boost Alabama’s agriculture community and make healthy foods more accessible for Alabama’s more than 54,000 seniors.

From sleepless nights to financial worries, stress has become a daily reality for many Alabamians—and it shows in the data. A new 2025 WalletHub study confirms that Alabama ranks among the top 10 most stressed states in the U.S., placing 8th overall.

The search for the next superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools has drawn significant attention from the community, particularly regarding the lack of transparency in the selection process.

Susan Odom didn’t even think she would get to open her restaurant, Maw Maw’s Cornbread Kitchen, on the morning of Sunday, March 16. As day broke after tornadoes left paths of destruction throughout Alabama, including Daviston in Tallapoosa County, Odom kept logging into her security system at Maw Maw’s to see if the power was on.

Alabama’s agriculture industry could see a significant financial boost as the U.S. Department of Agriculture rolls out a new relief initiative aimed at easing the economic pressure on farmers.

There are few sights as majestic as a bald eagle soaring above shimmering blue waters, wings outstretched in flight.The chance to glimpse these magnificent raptors is among the many reasons that nature lovers head to Alabama Power-managed lakes.

The Magic City Acceptance Academy does not need to exist

Regions Bank has once again been recognized for its thriving culture of strong employee engagement. The Birmingham-based corporation announced on Wednesday that it has been named the recipient of the 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award.

According to Fox News, Genetic testing company 23andme has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it continues to grapple with growing concerns from its customers about the security of their submitted data.

Former UAB Blazers legendary head football coach Bill Clark is taking the next step in his gridiron journey and has been named the President of the CoachSafely foundation, a national leader in youth sports injury prevention. Clark has always been a strong advocate for athlete safety and helping to find ways to prevent injury and […]