In Baldwin County, four individuals have now been arrested and charged under a new state law that permits the prosecution of anyone who sells or provides drugs leading to a fatal overdose.

According to the Alabama Retail Association, the retail theft crime prevention law passed by state lawmakers last year is proving to be effective. “We’ve had arrests in Cullman, and in Mobile, and in Hoover,” Nancy Dennis told WSFA. “There are people who will steal from retailers in various ways, then they will sell it online […]

Govenor Kay Ivey released a video Wednesday wishing all Alabamians a happy and safe Fourth of July. In her remarks, Ivey spoke of the sacrifices of our forebears and emphasized the important role education plays in growing patriotism

UAB football alumnus Matt McCants, a former NFL player, has been named the program’s offensive line coach, Blazers head coach Trent Dilfer announced on Monday. “I am so honored to announce one of the all-time great Blazers, Matt McCants, as our new offensive line coach,” Dilfer said in a statement released by the team. “As […]

July 4, 2026, will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the most pivotal moment in our nation’s history. The execution of this declaration marked our independence from Great Britain and laid the foundation for the creation of the United States of America. Thomas Jefferson wrote, “We hold these truths […]

Remember when Americans only argued about baseball or who had the best hot dogs—Chicago or New York? Those were the salad days. As we approach the 4th of July, an American holiday loaded with baseball, hot dogs, and apple pie, I’m mindful of the ties that bind us together as a nation.

Alabama REALTORS®  are committed to be the voice of real estate in Alabama, and in order to best serve their communities, the Alabama REALTORS® public policy team is consistently on the ground with state leaders. This team actively monitors all developments for any legislative initiatives that would harm their members or their businesses, while advocating […]

A new, innovative artificial intelligence research center will soon be operational at the University of Alabama. Housed in the College of Engineering, the Alabama Center for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence has largely been made possible thanks to a $2 million donation in honor of former chair of the department of computer science, Dr. Marvin A. Griffin.

Senator Tommy Tuberville announced Tuesday that he has selected an educator from Trussville to be his July Veteran of the Month. Each month, the Senator recognizes a different Alabama veteran for both their services and contributions to their community.

According to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, K-9 unit Hunter showed a man running from the law who’s top dog on Tuesday. MCSO detectives from the major crimes unit executing a warrant were advised that the location of the warrant may have multiple occupants and suspects that were known to be armed. Upon arrival, detectives […]

7. Former President Donald Trump amplified posts on social media calling for a televised military tribunal for former Republican U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) and the jailing of top elected officials, including President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, prompting Cheney to respond that Trump’s actions demonstrate he is “not a stable adult” and […]

The “On Air” light was live last week at the Regions Bank headquarters in downtown Birmingham as the SEC Network hit record on a new series that highlights student-athletes with an entrepreneurial streak. The inaugural “SEC Start Up” pitch competition will show viewers how SEC student athletes are purposing their sense of competitiveness off the […]

Birmingham's crime problem is not unique or hard to understand

According to the Alabama Community College System, students who completed the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and have applied or enrolled in an Alabama community or technical college should begin receiving notification this week of their eligible aid. The notification is traditionally known as a financial aid “award letter” that documents all funding […]

Senator Katie Britt has been at the forefront of the fight to protect and preserve in vitro fertilization services across the nation. In May, Britt joined Senator Ted Cruz of Texas in introducing the IVF Protection Act. The pair also led a joint statement supporting full access to IVF signed by every Republican in the Senate.

As the need for increased school safety grows with each passing semester, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall wants to recognize new improvements in the state that will help to meet that requirement.

As of this week, the Universities of Texas and Oklahoma are officially members of the SEC. As the two former Big 12 behemoths enter the fray, let’s take a look at how in-state teams have fared historically against the two. Texas has a winning record against both teams, but the gap against Alabama is a […]

A French cargo ship with a state of the art wind power propulsion system has arrived in Mobile Bay. The vessel is delivering sections of a new airplane that will go to Airbus' manufacturing complex in the Port City.

On Monday, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled on President Trump’s immunity from charges related to the unfair 2020 election and his role during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots. Jack Smith, the lead prosecutor of this Washington case, argued that Trump attempted to overturn the 2020 election and charged the former President […]

A very orange President Joe Biden talked about the alleged unlimited power of the presidency, and how he would never abuse it, as he attacked the Supreme CourtA very orange President Joe Biden talked about the alleged unlimited power of the presidency, and how he would never abuse it, as he attacked the Supreme Court and called for his opponent to be tried and convicted before the election

A star swimmer from Mobile has clinched her second Olympic berth. Paige Madden, a silver medalist in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay at the 2021 Toyko Olympics, secured her spot on the Paris 2024 team last week at the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials in Indianapolis. Due to COVID restrictions, Madden’s relatives were not able to attend […]

As Mark Bentley retires as the executive director of the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition (ACFC), his colleagues lauded him for his contributions to educate Alabamians about alternative fuels and influence alternative fuel policy, according to the group. Bentley, whose retirement became effective June 28, 2024, has served as the non-profit organization’s executive director since 2006. “Mark […]

Former U.S. Attorney Jay TOwn explained why this specifically helps former President Trump in the January 6th case against him.

The state of Alabama has in many ways been at the forefront of treating mental health disorders for well over a 150 years. In 1861, Bryce Hospital was first opened in Tuscaloosa to help humanely treat those with mental disorders.