Several media outlets have reported that five officers from the Hanceville Police Department and one officer’s spouse have been arrested following an investigation into the death of a department dispatcher.

Twenty-eight Alabama-based construction companies have been named among the nation’s top-performing firms by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) National. The 2025 ABC Top Performers list recognizes contractors for excellence in safety, quality, project achievement, and workforce development, with rankings determined by total hours worked.

Telehealth has become an essential component of modern health care, particularly in rural Alabama, where access to medical services is often limited. The expansion of telehealth services, driven in part by Auburn University’s Rural Health Initiative, is bridging the gap for residents in underserved areas.

Lawrence Medical Center (LMC) has announced a major shift in its healthcare services, partnering with Huntsville Hospital Health System (HH Health) to modernize outpatient care in Lawrence County. The decision, made by the LMC Board, comes as rural hospitals across Alabama face increasing financial challenges.

State officials and private sector partners joined forces at the Alabama State Capitol on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the passage of legislation creating the Alabama Veterans Resource Center.  Legislative leaders and lawmakers responsible for the idea say the center will offer a centralized hub to streamline access to essential resources and assist veterans and their […]

Lawmakers, advocates and opponents converged for a public hearing today on a controversial topic in the Alabama Senate today over two competing bills proposing to reform pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) within the state. Independent pharmacists and supporters of reform flooded the State House today advocating primarily for SB99. No vote was held today, but members […]

The historic No. 1 versus No. 2 matchup over the weekend between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers drew massive ratings for ESPN, according to their official viewership announcement. With an average of 2.8 million viewers and a peak of 3.5 million, the game was ESPN’s most-watched broadcast of the season and the […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide has always been under a spotlight for their on-field performance — but 2024 was in the limelight especially. Having to replace the greatest coach in the history of the sport is no small feat, but that’s exactly what Kalen DeBoer was tasked with upon accepting the biggest promotion of his career. […]

His name is John. John has a quiet, humble demeanor—the essence of a Christian servant. He is a pharmacist in a small community, a wonderful husband, and a father to two children. As he suffers from depression and anxiety, John was hospitalized by his loved ones out of fear he would commit suicide. John may […]

I’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of education, especially when it’s paired with determination and vision. As a young girl, I witnessed my mother, a single parent of five children working long hours at a sewing factory, return to Reid State Technical College to pursue her dream of becoming a cosmetologist. At the time, my […]

I will gladly explain why school choice is good for kids, to kids, if a school board member really wants me to

As court backlogs across the state continue to grow, Alabama Attorney Steve Marshall has issued his full endorsement of legislation that could solve the issue and also lead to faster incarceration of violent criminals.

HB7, known as the Laken Riley Act, advanced closer to a full House vote on Wednesday after receiving a favorable report from the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough aims to enhance cooperation between state and local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.  “This is the same […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry break down Alabama and Auburn’s latest basketball matchups as Auburn prepares to host Arkansas and Alabama faces a tough road test at Missouri in frigid conditions! They also walk through Alabama football’s recruiting struggles under DeBoer, who faces criticism for losing top in-state talent to […]

Birmingham-based marketing and advertising agency, Big Com, has announced three new promotions to key leadership positions within the company. The individuals who were selected for the promotions are Merry Michael Smith, Mary Jane Cleage, and Donna Cope.

In a rare announcement on Wednesday from the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, members advertised the approval of an open call for qualified businesses to apply to become a state testing laboratory. Testing labs were a subset of license categories the AMCC considered and approved in 2023, however, the industry has not been activated yet due […]

A group of State Representatives have introduced a package of bills to target illegal immigration. The House-led effort announced today comes alongside a separate package that advanced the Alabama Senate last week. Lawmakers say their goal is to toughen and support the crackdown on illegal immigration from the federal level, which has quickly become a […]

People are often excited when they see an Amazon delivery truck nearby, hoping it carries a long-awaited package. However, a Shelby County family was grateful for the familiar truck for another reason: the driver saved the family and their pets from a dangerous house fire.

The Prattville Police Department reported that $30,000 was allegedly stolen from the Marbury Football Booster Club account. Officials with the club alerted police shortly after making the discovery. According to law enforcement, Melanie Morrison, who was the club’s treasurer at the time, transferred the money to her account over two years. Allegedly, this transfer took […]

For almost 40 years, Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham, Alabama, has hosted memorable nights of music and entertainment. Now, the former iconic venue will serve a different purpose.

Citing agriculture as a key part of national security, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong reintroduced today the Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act. The legislation would prohibit people associated with the governments of China and other foreign adversaries from purchasing or leasing American farmland. “Chinese investment in U.S. farmland, much of which is in close proximity to […]

Despite widespread NASA layoffs affecting up to 10% of the workforce, Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville remains largely unaffected, with no immediate changes beyond employees who voluntarily accepted the Deferred Resignation Program

On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate voted to remove a significant portion of proposed legislation that would restructure the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) and the State Board of Veterans Affairs.  Senators adopted a substitute version of the bill that kept a cabinet-level appointment for the ADVA Commissioner – but walked back various changes to […]

The Alabama House of Representatives has passed HB188, a measure aimed at providing financial assistance for higher education to the families of long-term law enforcement officers. Sponsored by State Rep. Allen Treadaway (R-Morris), the bill is a part of a legislative package aimed to “Back the Blue” and establishes the Alabama Law Enforcement Officers Family […]