Against the backdrop of an Amtrak train, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson and other dignitaries Tuesday in a groundbreaking ceremony marking the construction of the Amtrak layover track and platform for the Gulf Coast Corridor Improvement Project. The ceremony celebrated a bipartisan effort to bring passenger rail service back to […]

Former UAB Blazers head coach Bill Clark is seen to be in the running for a couple of jobs that have become open in recent weeks, according to credible reports from On3 after both East Carolina and Southern Miss parted ways with their head coaches. Clark retired two years ago due to ongoing back issues, […]

The University of Alabama fosters students’ unique interests through programs that support individual growth and exploration. One such program is apparel design, which offers students a focused and comprehensive educational experience in the field of fashion design. The program’s specialized curriculum is designed to nurture creativity, develop technical expertise, and prepare students for a wide […]

The City of Jasper announced Tuesday that Mayor David O'Mary, 72, has died. O'Mary was first elected to the office in 2016 and after a successful first term ran unopposed in 2020. The Jasper native is being remembered for his tireless advocacy and work to advance the city and its residents' interests.

Republicans are seeing a surge in early voting, with encouragement from former President Trump, who has shifted his stance and urged supporters to vote before Election Day

Governor Kay Ivey was recognized in a recent survey by Morning Consult, one of America's most respected research and intelligence firms, as the seventh most popular governor in the nation and the most favored in the entire southeast.

Governor Kay Ivey exercised her executive authority Tuesday afternoon to immediately remove Kent Davis as Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) after the State Board of Veterans Affairs declined to do so in its meeting earlier in the day. After a 90-minute meeting, the board voted down Ivey’s request to remove Davis […]

The University of Alabama will host a drone light show for fans attending Friday night’s annual homecoming pep rally and bonfire. The pep rally is being held at 6:30 p.m. CST and the drone show will be held immediately after at 7:30 p.m. CST according to a post on the school’s official social media pages. […]

Every Tuesday we present “The Auburn Corner,” where we’ll get into a different topic on the Auburn Tigers, break down the previous game, preview the upcoming game, and everything in between. The Auburn Tigers have become a far cry from what many thought they could be headed into year two of the Hugh Freeze era. […]

Wenonah High School’s boys and girls basketball programs have received a sizeable endowment from a new philanthropic initiative launched through a coordinated effort between Hibbett and Nike. The teams are the first in the country to be given a donation as part of the two companies’ First String initiative. Players from both teams participated in […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide is going through struggles, the likes of which it has not seen since Nick Saban’s first season in 2007, losing two games before November for the first time since then. The transition from Saban to DeBoer seemed to be handled as well as could be hoped for during the offseason, but […]

Rep. Barry Moore spoke at a town hall meeting in the city of Fairhope on Monday evening. Prior to delivering his remarks, Moore offered to review his expected talking points with WKRG 5.

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Prevention of drug use and mental illness can feel impossible for parents, caregivers, and professions. But in this episode, Laurie discusses how it’s possible with Deputy Director of the Addiction Prevention Coalition, Nichole Dawsey. Nichole and the APC mission is to begin at a young age by developing character skills and teaching kids the social […]

Senator Tommy Tuberville joined Newsmax's "Wake Up America" on Tuesday morning to discuss a number of hot-button topics.  During his appearance, he touched on the growing number of Republicans voting early in the 2024 Presidential Election, the stark difference in leadership characteristics between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, and the recent lawsuit from the Justice Department against the state of Alabama.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month – and it’s a great opportunity to refocus on best practices for keeping yourself, your family, and your community safe online. In an increasingly digital world, we are accustomed to reaching for our devices for convenience in our daily tasks. From online shopping to making payments, technology has made it […]

Former Alabama TV anchor Mel Showers, who broke racial barriers in television news and became a beloved and trusted newsman along the Gulf Coast, has died. WKRG-TV, the station where he worked for 50 years, announced his passing. Showers started working part-time at WKRG in 1969 and retired in 2019 as the lead anchor. Mel Showers […]

Senator Katie Britt joined Rightside Radio on Monday and discussed Israel's hunt for the remnants of Hamas, including its now-deceased leader Yahya Sinwar. Britt has been fully supportive of Israel's right to self-defense against radical Islamic militants and approves of its military's hardline tactics in the hunt for terror leaders.

Supply increased in September, with 4.6 months of inventory available, up from the 4.1 months available in August 2024. This is also 1.3 months more than a year ago and the highest level in over five years.

The recent Fox News poll shows that more Harris supporters than Trump supporters are confident votes will be counted accurately and are willing to accept the election results, regardless of the outcome

As Alabama gears up for another year of legislative debate when lawmakers reconvene for the 2025 state legislative session, one topic that refuses to disappear is Medicaid expansion. For years, Alabama has been one of the few states to hold out. 41 states have now expanded, North Carolina and South Dakota being the most recent. […]

Every Monday, we present “Tide Takes”, where we’ll get into a different topic on the Crimson Tide, break down the previous game, preview the upcoming game, and everything in between. The roller coaster that has been the 2024 season for the Alabama Crimson Tide has taken another turn with a 24-17 loss in Knoxville to […]

Tuberville is blaming the Biden-Harris administration and the current military leadership for the recruitment shortages.

Today is the last day for Alabamians to register to vote for the upcoming Presidential election. With voters heading to the polls in just a matter of days and some already voting early in states around the country, Secretary of State Wes Allen has issued a reminder to Alabama's residents.