When I was in college, if we needed a ride, we would either call a friend or walk home. These days, however, millions of Americans rely on rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. And the truth is, many of us get into a rideshare vehicle without any clue who is behind the wheel. As someone […]

The Electric Cooperatives of Alabama Political Action Committee (PAC) announced its slate of judicial endorsements for the 2026 election cycle in a news release on Wednesday. “It is integral that Alabama has a judicial system that is fair, consistent, and grounded in the rule of law,” said Karl Rayborn, CEO of Alabama Rural Electric Association […]

7. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall launched a multi-week statewide radio ad campaign for his U.S. Senate bid, touting his conservative record, Trump’s past endorsement, and work as the AG. 6. The House unanimously voted 426-0 to repeal the Arctic Frost provision from the shutdown-ending bill, allowing spied-on Republican U.S. senators like Governor-elect National-Championship-winning Coach […]

Tuscaloosa has found a creative way to spread Christmas cheer while helping residents clear overdue parking tickets. The Tuscaloosa Municipal Court is turning $19 overtime parking fines into gifts for local children through a holiday partnership with Toys for Tots. The effort supports struggling families, boosts local retailers, and could serve as a model for […]

Montgomery is facing a rise in violence, and now the City Council is confronting another threat: Violent dog attacks. City officials say they are working to strengthen the dangerous dog ordinance after residents reported repeated attacks in neighborhoods without meaningful consequences for irresponsible owners. At a work session yesterday, District 2 City Councilor Julie Beard […]

An Autauga County man convicted on 84 child sex crime charges will spend the rest of his life behind bars after a judge handed down one of the longest sentences in Alabama history. Circuit Judge Amanda Baxley sentenced Jason Hudson to 965 years in prison, a ruling that prosecutors say was structured to prevent any […]

If you listen to the radio in Alabama, you’ll likely soon hear a lot of Alabama U.S. Senate candidate Steve Marshall talking about his conservative record. Marshall, who is the current Attorney General of Alabama, and his campaign launched a multi-week radio advertising campaign that discusses how he will fight for the people of Alabama […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) believes that the H-1B visa program is necessary for America’s economy, but is also in need of serious reform to protect American workers. The issue has garnered new controversy recently as President Donald Trump has defended the program despite pushback from some in his base. “You can’t take people off […]

The Alabama Department of Workforce’s Abandoned Mine Land Program (ADOW-AML) is pleased to announce the availability of $11 million in federal grant funding for the 2025 Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program. This funding will support reclamation projects that drive economic growth and community development in Alabama counties impacted by historical coal mining activities. […]

Governor Kay Ivey has removed and replaced the entire Motorsports Hall of Fame Commission after a state audit found 35 violations involving finances, governance, and the handling of public assets at the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in Talladega. The decision was made “for cause” and was effective immediately, according to a letter sent to […]

With the Montgomery region’s Alabama State Senate lines in flux under federal court order, State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) is making his own plans crystal clear: He’s running for re-election in 2026. Barfoot, first elected in 2018 to represent Senate District 25, covering Crenshaw, Elmore and portions of Montgomery County, formally announced Wednesday that […]

American politics have been dogged by accusations, some baseless, of the implications of what is in the Epstein Files for a decade. FINALLY, we are looking at the end of the road for the public disclosure of the details of Jeffrey Epstein’s relationship with the rich, powerful, and political. Whether President Donald Trump is implicated […]

Regions Bank is committed to educating their customers and the public about the latest in fraud prevention. They also want to make sure you know what steps to take if you’ve already been affected by a scam – because recovery matters just as much as prevention. “No one is immune to fraud – even the […]

The Auburn Tigers head into the final bye week of the season with two more games on the horizon following another close loss, but the first game of the DJ Durkin era felt a little bit different than the ineptitude of the way they kept losing games under Hugh Freeze. For the first time this […]

Toyota’s first battery plant in the United States will produce batteries for its hybrid electric vehicles made at the Mazda-Toyota manufacturing plant in Huntsville, the company announced. The highly anticipated start of production at its all-new battery plant in Liberty, N.C., will supercharge Toyota’s multi-pathway approach to global vehicle electrification, according to a news release. […]

7. Alabama Public Television voted to continue its PBS contract until July with commissioners agreeing to preserve educational programming like “Sesame Street” amid federal funding cuts; APT also will form a survey committee per Gov. Kay Ivey’s guidance to assess disaffiliation risks, including a $2.8 million gap and 80-90% membership loss. 6. Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal is […]

For Auburn University alumnus Dan Arnold ‘87, choosing to give back to Auburn isn’t seen as an obligation, but rather, an opportunity to invest in a place that’s willing to transform young people’s lives and give them a bright future. Arnold’s recent transformational gift to the College of Human Sciences is among the largest single […]

The new Blankenship Event Center was unveiled during a ribbon-cutting event at the M. Barnett Lawley Forever Wild Field Trial Area, much to the surprise of Chris Blankenship, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), and his wife, Allyson. The new 5,000-square foot Blankenship Event Center is located on ADCNR’s State […]

An Alabama House special primary election on Tuesday night is in the books. In HD38, to fill the seat of Debbie Wood, Kristin Nelson, wife of Sheriff Jeff Nelson and Chair of the Chambers County Republican Party, is the next GOP nominee after delivering a decisive victory over Garrett Dixon in Tuesday’s special primary runoff. […]

The Alabama Educational Television Commission voted Tuesday to continue its affiliation with PBS, approving payment of the network’s current programming dues through June as Alabama Public Television navigates a $1.4 million shortfall created by budget cuts from the federal government. Commissioners approved the motion during a meeting after receiving a detailed financial and operational analysis […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide has to pick itself back up after the second loss of the season, falling at home for the first time of the Kalen DeBoer era in a frustrating loss to the Oklahoma Sooners this past weekend. Despite the defeat — which was the second straight at the hands of Oklahoma — […]

Every member of Alabama’s delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of releasing the Epstein files. The Epstein Files Transparency Act passed the chamber by a 427-1, with Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) casting the only “no” vote. “Today, I voted to release the Epstein Files to build on the transparency that President […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) thinks a U.S. District Court Judge should lose his job for abusing his authority when he authorized the Biden Justice Department to spy on several Republican U.S. Senators – himself included. Tuberville joined U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) in writing a letter to D.C. Circuit Chief Judge Sri Srinivasan calling for […]

Could 70-year-old Paul Finebaum pull off one of the most unexpected pivots in Alabama politics, moving from ESPN commentator to Republican Senate contender? His past remarks may come back to haunt him, and questions about age will surely surface, but he hasn’t ruled out jumping in. If he does, Finebaum’s years of live, combative radio […]