The Albertville High School Aggie Band has been given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase the band's talents to millions of Americans on a national stage. In a recent social media post, Dr. Taylor Cash, Director of Bands for Albertville City Schools, said the band will be traveling to Washington to march in the 2025 Presidential Inaugural Parade on Jan. 20.

Governor Kay Ivey has issued a proclamation setting the dates for a special election to fill the newly vacant Senate District Five seat. The position was formerly held by Senate Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) who has stepped down to become Ivey’s Senior Advisor to Workforce Transformation.

Alabamians flock to neighboring states like Tennessee to buy lottery tickets as the Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1 billion, highlighting the state's ongoing loss of potential lottery revenue

As the new year approaches, it’s time to refresh your home for the year ahead. Deep cleaning isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s also about creating a happier, healthier environment. Focus on key areas like the living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and exterior to set the stage for a fulfilling year. Here, the Alabama Association of […]

Former University of Alabama star defensive back Sam Shade, who helped lead the Tide to the 1992 national championship, has been named head football coach at Alabama A&M University. Director of Athletics Dr. Paul A. Bryant made the announcement tonight during a special edition of the “From the Hill Podcast. Shade is the 22nd head […]

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As my time representing Alabama’s First Congressional District in Washington comes to an end, I have been reflecting on why I ran for Congress and some of the things my team and I have done for south Alabama.  I never thought I’d end up running for political office, much less for Congress. I spent most […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry tackled the highs and lows of college football bowl season. They critiqued the impact of player opt-outs and transfer portal chaos, which they say are undermining the sport’s tradition, while praising committed players like Shedeur Sanders. Available now on YouTube and Spotify🎙️🔊 You can stream the show live […]

The Board of Directors for Manufacture Alabama has announced a shift in leadership and elected its next chairperson. Karen Johnston, the regional director for government affairs at Toyota North America, will take over the position effective Wednesday.

The National Weather Service is reporting that at least three tornados touched down in Alabama on Saturday evening. The organization said that two EF1s were recorded in Limestone and Lamar counties, and an EF0 was observed in Mobile County.

Over the last couple of years during the changing era of college football and chaos that has ensued, a popular idea has emerged: Appointing a “commissioner of college football.” Unlike every professional league where there is a defined governing body and a leadership structure where the people making the decisions can be clearly identified, college […]

Earlier this month, the Alabama State School Board announced that the standards for teaching social studies in elementary, middle, and high schools will change for the first time since 2010. The decision was made during the Alabama State School Board meeting. In 2026, there will be more emphasis on teaching state history than in the […]

Former President Jimmy Carter passed away on Sunday in his hometown of Plains, Georgia at the age of 100. Known for rising from humble origins as a peanut farmer to occupying the Oval Office, Carter strove to lead the country in a moral manner.

I have visited all 67 counties in Alabama, and I have been in many of the churches spotlighted in Alabama Faith.  I am convinced that one of the greatest assets of our state is our rich network of faith communities. We certainly have some incredible high-steeple, stained glass churches, but you can also find across […]

State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre) grew up minutes away from Alabama’s Chief Ladiga Trail, a winding paved trail that is steeped in history. The pathway is a celebration of the state’s natural beauty, and also happens to be one of the longest paved trails in the country. I was lucky to grow up right next […]

Mazda North American Operations CEO Tom Donnelly suggested that former President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs could lead to a shift in production from Mexico to the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant in Huntsville

2024 was a year of significant shifts and steady growth for Alabama’s housing market. After a somewhat slow start, the market experienced a remarkable turnaround during the spring and summer months. Increasing inventory, stabilizing prices, and rising sales activity characterized this period. A combination of factors, including decreasing mortgage rates and a robust job market, […]

X-Bow Systems, a Huntsville-founded producer of advanced solid rocket motors and defense technologies, has expanded its contract to provide large solid rocket motors to the Navy and the Army. his increase reinforces X-Bow as a new supplier of SRMs and strengthens the Defense Department supply chain in a critical period for the United States, the company […]

Alabama’s three land-grant institutions are working to provide information and support to families dealing with “heirs property” through programming at Alabama Cooperative Extension System offices throughout the state. Ryan Thomson, an assistant professor in agricultural economics and rural sociology at Auburn University, and Adam Rabinowitz, an Extension agricultural economist and associate professor in agricultural economics and rural […]

A Huntsville small business is part of a team on a $1.425 billion contract, the Department of Defense announced. KUOG is among several area businesses who received or are part of contracts awarded by the DoD. KUOG is part of a $1.425 billion multiple award, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide logistical capabilities. The contract supports […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John Longshore and Barry McKnight tackled college football’s shifting landscape and the NFL’s continued dominance. Available now on YouTube and Spotify🎙️🔊 You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every weekday. They criticized the lackluster ratings for early playoff games, blaming mismatched teams like SMU and Indiana and […]

The Mega Millions jackpot soared to $1.15 billion on Christmas Eve after all tickets purchased failed to match the six numbers drawn. The sum represents the fifth-largest prize of all time. After taxes, the winner or winners are expected to take home roughly $516.1 million in cash.

Alabama State Rep. Susan Dubose recently joined Stephanie Smith of the Alabama Policy Institute in a discussion on a number of Alabama-related topics, including the state's fight against radical gender ideology pushed by the Biden Administration.