At Christmas, Americans across this great nation slow down just a little. We gather with our families, we bow our heads in prayer, and we remember what truly matters.  Scripture tells us, “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” That promise will never […]

First Solar is an American solar manufacturing company, unlike most of the industry which makes its panels in China. Last year, First Solar opened a plant in Lawrence County, which brought more than 800 manufacturing jobs to Alabama. Its entire steel supply chain is within a 25-mile radius of the factory. In Alabama, it isn’t a “solar” story so much as it […]

The nation of Israel was birthed – or re-birthed – in May, 1948. Since that time, large numbers of American Christian leaders have visited “the Holy Land.” Earlier this month, the largest group ever of American Christian leaders visited for a week on a mission with a purpose. The group included pastors and Christian leaders […]

Alabamians hoping for a white Christmas this year may want to temper their expectations. Meteorologists from across the state are in agreement that Christmas Eve will bring mild temperatures and mostly dry conditions, with no indication of snow in the current forecast outlook. WVTM 13 meteorologists report that forecast models point to a shift away […]

Henry Ruggs has officially graduated college while serving time at Northern Nevada Correctional Center. Former Alabama Crimson Tide standout wide receiver Henry Ruggs is currently serving a prison sentence of three to 10 years for a fatal 2021 DUI crash that killed 23-year-old Tina Tintor and her dog, a crime he pled guilty to back […]

Nick Saban traded playoff prep for family time — and a hilarious Christmas card. One of the main reasons former Alabama head coach Nick Saban hung up the whistle  was to be able to spend more time with family. Especially at this time of year when he’d normally be gearing up for a playoff or […]

 The media and their Democrats are enamored with the infighting of conservative talking heads and influencers at Turning Point USA’s AmFest. Unfortunately, most of the attention grabbers are individuals like Candace Owens, who is, and has always been, a grifting fraud. Her conspiracy about Charlie Kirk’s death is unforgivable, and her other theories are […]

Alabama families can now begin applying for education funding through the state’s CHOOSE Act, with application portals opening in phases for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. The CHOOSE Act, passed by the Alabama Legislature in 2024, created Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) that allow eligible families to receive refundable income tax credits to help cover a […]

Madison and Jared Powell arrived in Auburn as newlyweds with different dreams and separate career goals. Now, they will walk across the same graduation stage as Dr. Powell and Dr. Powell, earning Ph.D.s. Their fields could not be more different, but a shared Auburn experience turned two individual journeys into a milestone achieved together. Jared […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide standout Justin Thomas is making headlines with a massive donation of $1 million to the Crimson Standard — UA’s athletics facilities improvement fund — which will be used towards the new men and women’s golf facility known as the Crimson Reserve. The donation was announced in an official release by the […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville met with members of the Alabama National Guard deployed in Washington, D.C. earlier in December as many of the troops concluded their mission and returned home to their families ahead of Christmas. Tuberville shared a message following the visit, saying, “Honored to meet some of the brave men and women from […]

7. A superflu bug is flying around the country with the nation’s hospitalization rate up 14.3 %, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 6. The disorderly conduct case against the Fairhope protester for wearing a large inflatable penis costume at a “No Kings” demonstration was delayed again to February 2026, as her […]

“Remember the Rose Bowl, we’ll win then.” That line is from the University of Alabama’s famous fight song, “Yea, Alabama!” For a number of decades, the song’s historical Rose Bowl reference had little meaning for Bama students and younger fans. That’s because Alabama could not play in the Rose Bowl. Two conferences nowhere near the […]

State Rep. Phillip Pettus (R-Killen) believes that if you want to get a drivers license in the Yellowhammer State, you should be able to read English. Pettus has pre-filed a legislation that would require the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to conduct driver’s license exams only in English. The bill is expected to come up […]

State Sen. Arthur Orr is once again calling attention to what he views as a fundamental flaw in the nation’s food assistance program and says he plans to take action when lawmakers return to Montgomery. Orr posted a picture of high-end Godiva truffle chocolate available for purchase on Amazon as “SNAP EBT eligible.” “This is […]

Think your holiday shopping list is the only thing growing this season? Think again. Scammers are working overtime, turning the rush for gifts and deliveries into a goldmine of fraud. From fake shipping alerts to too-good-to-be-true deals, criminals are using the chaos of the season to steal your money and personal information. Fraudsters use the […]

A brand-new, out-of-state dark-money group launched an attack on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama over the past week, and has already invested over $320,000 in negative television advertising alone.  During some of this weekend’s largest SEC football matchups, including Alabama vs. Oklahoma, the group ran a shock-style message that is now being pushed […]

A new Netflix documentary series will revisit the disappearance of Natalee Holloway, the Mountain Brook teenager whose 2005 disappearance during a high school graduation trip to Aruba became one of the most closely followed missing-person cases in the world. Nearly two decades later, the series brings renewed attention to a tragedy that began in Alabama […]

Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) brought a moment of comfort and holiday cheer to young patients this week during a visit to Children’s & Women’s Hospital in Mobile. Troopers from ALEA’s Mobile and Grove Hill posts delivered Trooper Teddy Bears to children receiving care at the hospital, offering reassurance and smiles to […]

A Tuscaloosa florist has returned home after helping decorate the White House for Christmas. Tammy West, owner and creative director of Glow Floral Event Design, was selected earlier this year to assist with decorating the White House for the 2025 Christmas season, a rare honor extended to designers from across the country. West and her […]

Christmas at the Falls is underway at Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden, illuminating one of North Alabama’s most popular outdoor destinations with millions of Christmas lights, festive displays, and family-friendly attractions. The seasonal event runs through Jan. 3, 2026, with the park closed on Dec. 24 and 25. Guests may enter during their selected time […]

As the holiday season ramps up across the country, Birmingham is earning national recognition for its Christmas spirit. The Magic City ranked No. 12 overall on WalletHub’s 2025 list of the Best Cities for Christmas, placing it among the top festive destinations in the United States and ahead of several much larger metro areas. WalletHub […]

Jackson Hospital & Clinic, Inc. in Montgomery, which bankruptcy filings have described as carrying between $100 million and $500 million in liabilities, filed a lawsuit last week against Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, claiming they are to blame for the hospital’s impending closure. In the December 18 filings, Jackson makes sweeping and accusatory […]

State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) and State Rep. Chris Blackshear (R-Phenix City) were named the 2025 Legislative Leaders of the Year by the Alabama Association of Regional Councils during the organization’s annual conference in Point Clear. The annual conference brought together AARC members, staff, and supporters from across Alabama to discuss policy issues affecting local […]