Sean Ross, a day-one political advisor to and senior member of U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s staff in Washington, was elevated as Chief of Staff with high acclaim from Britt. “I can think of no one more qualified to step into this role than Sean Ross. Since before I even announced my candidacy, Sean has been […]

The Alabama Public Library Service Board has finally cut state funding to the Fairhope Public Library after conservative parents objected to books like “Sold” in the teen section, a decision Board Chairman John Wahl defended as protecting kids, though critics like Amber Frey of Read Freely Alabama (a group with zero policy victories but a load of glowing media coverage) called it extremist overreach

The Alabama Public Library Service Board voted last week to withhold approximately $42,000 in state funding from the Fairhope Public Library, escalating tensions in the state’s growing conflict over library content and youth access to certain materials.

Governor Kay Ivey has signed a new law tightening the definition of police impersonation in Alabama. Senate Bill 115, known as the Officer Impersonation Prevention Act, was signed into law on March 21, as part of the governor’s ongoing Safe Alabama public safety initiative.

In the wake of an EF-1 tornado that struck Calera on March 15, Calera Baptist Church has found a new temporary home and a renewed sense of unity. The storm carved a nearly ten-mile path of destruction through the area, heavily damaging the church’s sanctuary and forcing

Madison, Alabama, has achieved national recognition by securing the #9 spot in Niche's 2025 Best Places to Live in America rankings. This annual report evaluates thousands of cities and suburbs across the United States, assessing factors such as public schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment opportunities, and local amenities.​

The Southeastern Conference has continued its incredible dominance on the basketball court this season through the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. After a record 14 teams from the conference were selected to the tournament field, expectations were rightfully high, and they somehow may have even been exceeded. Previously, the record for most teams from […]

The No. 1 seed in the South Region Auburn Tigers and No. 2 seed in the East Region Alabama Crimson Tide each took care of business in their second round games over the weekend after being tested. In the NCAA Tournament, the name of the game is simply to survive and advance, and both teams […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall recently signed on to a letter with several other state AGs from across the country calling for Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to prioritize revitalizing America's coal industry and follow President Donald Trump's energy agenda.

Why in the world would U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) show up at one of these insane town halls?

Alabama state employees and public school educators will soon be guaranteed paid parental leave, following the passage of SB199 — the Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2025. The legislation, sponsored by State Sen. Vivian Figures (D-Mobile) and State Rep. Ginny Shaver (R-Leesburg), received final approval in the House on March 20 by […]

Former Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill weighed in on the high-stakes 2026 election cycle in Alabama during a recent interview with CBS 42. A veteran politician himself, Merrill gave insight on the potential ticket up and down the ballot, which will see several term-limited officials having to decide which office to run for next. Merrill said […]

For one Alabama family now living in the nation’s capital, a whirlwind week brought their small-town values to the national spotlight—when 6-year-old Andi Sofia Doufexis found herself seated behind the President of the United States during a historic White House ceremony.

Hallmark Farm, one of central Alabama's most well-known and admired landmarks, has officially been purchased by an economic development authority according to the Alabama Farmers Federation. The 567-acre property is set to be the future home of the Alabama Farm Center, a venue that will host livestock and equestrian competitions, rodeos, and also offer the public educational programing.

In this episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dive into the behind-the-scenes drama of Alabama football’s leadership transition post-Nick Saban. They reflect on the emotional moment Saban informed the team, with new head coach Kalen DeBoer stepping into a whirlwind of expectations. Anecdotes from DeBoer’s wife—like her rush through Nordstrom in downtown Seattle […]

The Auburn Tigers earned their biggest win on a basketball court in a very long time on Saturday evening when they defeated the Creighton Blue Jays in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to get to the Sweet Sixteen and the second weekend for the first time since 2019. Head coach Bruce Pearl has […]

Governor Kay Ivey today announced the release of the “2024 New & Expanding Industry Announcements Report,” highlighting another banner year for Alabama’s economy. The report reveals that economic development efforts last year secured $7 billion in new capital investment across 224 projects, generating more than 8,500 career opportunities for Alabamians. Governor Ivey emphasized that these […]

Alabama State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) noted that Mississippi’s recent move to phase out its income tax was something Alabama should aspire to do and suggested that Alabama could follow suit in the next quadrennium with a broad tax reform package after hundreds of millions of dollars in tax cuts over the last couple of years and cuts on the agenda for the current legislative session

Alabama State Parks has launched a way for park enthusiasts to promote the 21 state parks by providing photos, videos and more to be featured on social media platforms.

The No. 2 seed in the East region Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the No. 15 seed Robert Morris Colonials on Friday afternoon by a score of 90-81 to advance to the second round. The Tide will now face off against No. 7 seed St. Mary's Gaels on Sunday in Cleveland.

The University of Alabama's 29th President, Dr. Stuart Bell, is set to retire in July after ten years of leading the Capstone.  Under Bell's direction, the school experienced significant progress and growth in multiple areas including academics, athletics, and student life.

Ah, yes! The change of seasons and the looming trip to our favorite vacation spot for Spring Break 2025! You are anxiously looking forward to fun in the sun, on the slopes, or maybe hiking in the mountains. Regardless of your destination, you hope a relaxing week awaits.

Birmingham firefighter Jordan Melton was intentionally targeted and killed because he had been subpoenaed to testify in a murder trial, according to court documents cited by various media outlets.

Jefferson County Schools’s Walter B. Gonsoulin Jr., Ph.D., has been named the National Superintendent of the Year by the School Superintendents Association. Gonsoulin is the first educator from Alabama to win the award. The announcement was made during the recent National Conference on Education in New Orleans.