The UAB Blazers are setting up a true Magic City showdown. Over the weekend, UAB announced a two-game nonconference football series with cross-town foe Samford, pairing the Birmingham programs at Protective Stadium in 2026 and 2027 – their first meetings in 34 years. The Blazers and Bulldogs will square off on October 3, 2026, and […]

A Dadeville woman has been arrested after Tallapoosa County deputies discovered more than 90 cats living in dangerous and neglected conditions. The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office responded earlier this week to a call about abandoned animals on Centerport Road. When deputies arrived, they found 92 cats that investigators say had no access to food, water, […]

Alabama travelers will soon have a new way to reach the beach. Allegiant Air announced it will launch a nonstop route between Huntsville International Airport (HSV) and Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF) starting May 21, 2026, according to a company press release. The new route gives North Alabama travelers a welcome shortcut to the coast […]

Earl Lewis taught two generations of Sylacauga young folks not only sports but also character. He had been a linchpin of area sports for so long that few still alive can remember when the Earl Lewis era started – in the 1950s. Lewis died Sunday at age 87 after an extended illness. His visitation will […]

Fresh polling shows U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville issuing another beatdown against former Democrat U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) in a hypothetical 2026 matchup for Governor of Alabama. According to a memo from Cygnal, one of the nation’s top polling firms, Tuberville (R-Auburn) leads Jones 53% to 34% among likely 2026 general election voters. “Former […]

As redistricting legal battles continue to play out across Alabama’s local, state and federal levels, a final ruling has been issued to settle the question of which remedial map would be imposed on state legislative district lines – now less than 200 days until the 2026 primary elections.  On Monday, U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco […]

7. The Iron Bowl rivalry between Alabama and Auburn kicks off at 6:30 PM at Jordan-Hare Stadium for the first primetime slot since 2014, moving from the traditional 2:30 PM start with Alabama’s playoff push in peril after an Oklahoma loss and Auburn’s quest for its first win since 2019. 6. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle […]

Rural clinics across Alabama are closing, leaving empty rooms that signal lost access. Families face long drives for basic care. A grandmother manages heart failure alone, a farmer delays cancer screenings, and a mother travels an hour for prenatal visits while caring for other children. These are real lives burdened by a fragile system. The […]

Governor Kay Ivey is trying to argue that Alabama Public Television (APT) needs to pump the breaks when it comes to cutting ties with PBS. While I understand Ivey wants to make sure there’s a thorough review process before any split happens, I also can’t come up with a single reason to keep them around. […]

The Iron Bowl is being held this season at Jordan-Hare Stadium in a game that the Alabama Crimson Tide is likely now going to need to win in order to make the SEC Championship game and College Football Playoff after falling to Oklahoma this past weekend. That goal for Alabama might have just gotten even […]

 Former Alabama QB AJ McCarron is free to run for office; he may even be the next lieutenant governor, but the guy wasn’t even registered to vote before this year. The path to winning this race is clearly evident, but he is actively turning down interviews and not taking questions. The media and political […]

Former Auburn Tigers head coach, current U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, and frontrunner to become Governor of Alabama in 2026 is being inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class, announced on Monday. Tuberville was named alongside fellow 2026 inductees: Former Major League Baseball star pitcher Jeff Brantley His former […]

The Alabama Forestry Association has endorsed Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen in his bid for lieutenant governor, citing his long record in public service and support for Alabama’s timber industry. Allen, the state’s 54th secretary of state since 2023, previously served one term in the Alabama House of Representatives and nearly a decade as […]

Alabama’s loss to Oklahoma triggers playoff pressure as the Tide head toward a high-stakes Iron Bowl, Bryce Young delivers a record NFL performance, and SEC coaching rumors heat up on Longshore & McKnight.

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is stepping into the fight over the future of Alabama Public Television in a letter issued today, urging the board that oversees the network to slow down, follow the law, and listen to Alabama voters before making any move to cut ties with PBS. Ivey made it clear to the Alabama […]

7. U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) expressed intense anger over a last-minute Senate provision in the government funding bill enabling U.S. senators, including Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), to sue over being spied on by the FBI during the Biden administration and vowed to repeal it. 6. A […]

State Rep. Randy Wood, one of the longest serving Republican members of the Alabama House of Representatives, announced he is officially running for re-election in 2026. Wood has represented HD36, including portions of Calhoun, St. Clair, and Talladega Counties, since 2002. According to Wood, he’s built a strong record of conservative leadership and dedication to […]

COOLER, THEN WARMER: Cooler air has slipped into Alabama overnight; temperatures are in the 30s and 40s over the northern counties at daybreak. Expect a good supply of sunshine today with a high in the 66-74 degree range. Temperatures warm up through mid-week … highs will be in the 78-82 degree range by Wednesday and Thursday, […]

Recent studies report that 1 in every 35 children in this country have been diagnosed with autism, yet so much about Autism Spectrum Disorder remains a mystery. In a state with some of the country’s most prestigious medical research institutions, tens of thousands of Alabamians are impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and long for […]

It’s almost hard to imagine life without it now. The iPhone didn’t just change things — it changed everything. Remember sitting on an airplane, totally disconnected from everything on the ground? Remember using the bathroom without looking at your phone? Remember the joy of talking to your spouse or partner without competition from a cat […]

Tucked into Montgomery’s oldest residential neighborhood, a once-forgotten building is now home to a community hub like no other. Hilltop Public House—an all-day coffee shop, bar, and gathering place in historic Cottage Hill—was the vision of two friends who decided that instead of leaving the city to find community, they would cultivate it.   “In 2019, […]

Manufacture Alabama has announced its endorsement of State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) in the race to represent Alabama’s 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Manufacture Alabama is proud to endorse Representative Marques for his deep understanding and commitment to our state’s manufacturing industry,” said Manufacture Alabama President Jon Barganier. “Rhett has been […]

Another week is upon the college football watching public, and things are starting to heat up now midway through November and only a few games left in the race for conference titles and of course ultimately the College Football Playoff. In this state, the Alabama Crimson Tide face a massive test at home against Oklahoma […]

Tuskegee University says the American Veterinary Medical Association has agreed to revisit the procedures governing the university’s upcoming accreditation appeal hearing following a federal lawsuit Tuskegee filed earlier this week. That was confirmed in a Friday filing in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, detailing Tuskegee’s voluntarily dismissal of its suit. […]