U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville joined The Megyn Kelly Show on Monday morning to discuss the continued push to pass his hallmark legislation, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. The lawmaker in particular stressed the need for Senate leadership to step up and bring the legislation to the floor for a full vote.

Governor Kay Ivey is set to deliver her State of the State address tonight, where she’ll outline her key legislative priorities for the 2025 session, now officially underway.  Speaking to the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) earlier today, Ivey offered a preview of her agenda, touting the state’s recent economic and educational gains while emphasizing […]

The Auburn Tigers are in the midst of a special basketball season on The Plains and are now being viewed by many across the country as the best team in the nation. With a current

At age 49, State Sen. Garlan Gudger, a second-term senator from Cullman, was officially elected as President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate in a unanimous vote of the full chamber on Tuesday. When he stepped up to the mic to address colleagues for the first time as their leader, Gudger expressed tearful appreciation for […]

Former longtime SEC assistant for both the Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs, Scott Cochran, has been hired as the new head coach at the University of West Alabama, the school announced on Monday evening. Best remembered in Tuscaloosa for his trademark energy he brought to the program in the weight room,

The Alabama Crimson Tide were obviously entering a new era in many ways in 2024 under head coach Kalen DeBoer following the unexpected retirement of Nick Saban. Of all the factors that made things difficult during DeBoer's first season, the loss of a heavy portion of players to the transfer portal was near the top of the list. One of the players the Tide had to replace was center Seth McLaughlin.

Four Star Freightliner, a leading truck dealership in the Southeast, has taken a significant step in workforce development by registering its Diesel Technician Apprenticeship Program with the state of Alabama.

A tragedy took place in Selma, Alabama, late last week leaving one innocent bystander dead and a community in fear. According to several news outlets, around 9:00 p.m. on Friday, 40-year-old Marcus Martin went to Walmart at 1501 AL Hwy 14 East in Selma. He never returned home.

Lawmakers are considering tangible alternatives to the state tax cut on overtime work as the measure is set to sunset in June. When passed in 2023, the fiscal estimate first brought to lawmakers was roughly $40 million while the actual annualized cost is proving to exceed $230 million.  Alabama Senate Majority Leader Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) […]

HB17, better known as the Squat Truck Law, has been reintroduced in the Alabama Legislature. The proposed bill, introduced by State Rep. Ron Bolton (R-Northport), would ban trucks with a front fender that is more than four inches higher than the rear fender.  Bolton first introduced the bill in 2024.   “It passed the house last year […]

The Brown’s Creek Public Boat Ramp on Lake Guntersville officially reopened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday. Representatives from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the City of Guntersville hosted the event. The renovation, completed in January 2025, included the installation of a new three-lane launching slab and a 150-foot floating […]

Alabama stands at a pivotal moment as we enter the beginning of the 2025 legislative session. I am committed to working with President Trump, our federal and state leaders, and my colleagues in the Alabama House and Senate to cement his America First agenda in Alabama. I believe that we will bring back a golden […]

Despite widespread awareness of the dangers of smoking, it remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease in Alabama and across the United States. Data from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids reveals that 14.2% of adults in Alabama smoke cigarettes — a rate significantly higher than the national average of 11.6 percent, as reported […]

The 67th Grammy Awards aired on Sunday and for one Athens native, it was a night to remember. WHNT said that Chris Burks played a role in creating DOE Jones’ album, ‘Heart of a Human,’ which won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album.

When the “Cruel Kids Table” magazine cover photo from an Inauguration Day party in Washington, D.C. went viral, Mountain Brook native, Anna Claire Howland found herself at the center of a media firestorm. The cropped image, which appeared to show an all-white group of partygoers, quickly sparked outrage and accusations of racism. But for Howland, […]

In a last-minute deal, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum agreed to send 10,000 troops to the U.S. border to help combat drug trafficking and illegal immigration in exchange for President Trump pausing his proposed tariffs on Mexico for one month

After my work day is over, I often return home for a short walk in the neighborhood. It’s not only relaxing but a good opportunity to catch up on the news of the day (or perhaps the latest college basketball scores). On a recent walk, I came across an article about a young mother’s nightmare […]

A federal judge has denied a request to halt the upcoming execution of Demetrius Frazier in Alabama, ruling that he failed to prove nitrogen gas as an execution method is excessively cruel or unconstitutional. Chief District Judge Emily C. Marks stated that Frazier did not meet the high legal standard necessary to block his execution […]

Tuscaloosa’s 101.7 The River is now live and ready for listeners. It is the city's first contemporary Christian music station. Per 95.3 The Bear, the station is a safe alternative for families who want great music without the additional language and themes most parents wish to avoid in the school car line.

The ALGOP released it's 2025 Legislative Priorities Monday, which include cutting taxes for hardworking Alabama families.

The Senior Bowl has produced some all-time moments over the years in Mobile, but this past Saturday may have been the best one in the entire 75-year history of the game.

For those looking to sell or buy land in the southeastern United States, an Alabama-based brokerage firm staffed by experienced professionals may be able to assist you.

Elliott believes it's the responsibility of the state government to assist the federal government when it comes to enforcing immigration law.

It was a tough year for the nation's housing market with states across the country reporting a slump in home sales. The Wall Street Journal revealed last week that home sales in the United States fell to their lowest level in almost 30 years during 2024 and cited “stubbornly high mortgage rates” resulting from the Federal Reserve’s efforts to combat persistent inflation as the reason.