As the search for Alabama’s new head coach rages on, a mainstay prospect to replace Nick Saban has become Washington’s Kalen DeBoer. This comes one day after Oregon’s Dan Lanning seemingly took himself out of the race. In a new development, DeBoer, who was scheduled for a Friday morning appearance on local radio for Seattle’s […]

The idea for dignified drug testing started with a personal experience from Liz Read, a 2024 Woman of Impact. As she observed her own family member navigate their options for accountability, the two pathways were to either go into a lab or purchase from a store. Thus, forcing a struggling person into an environment that […]

The risk of conflict between Iran and the United States is increasing as the United States finally responds to the 130+ attacks on U.S. assets by Iranian-backed Houthis rebels

Hang on and hunker down. In the words of the Birmingham office of the National Weather Service, “The next 6-7 days are gonna be quintessential Alabama weather, and a perfect example of why we must ALWAYS be prepared for anything here in the South.” A quick-moving line of storms will cross the state this morning […]

Maeci Walker combines strategy with a strong will to create a meaningful difference in her field.  After she completed grad school, Walker found herself as a volunteer on Luther Strange’s first campaign for Attorney General. It was during this time that she was connected with Martin Christie on the basis that a colleague decided she […]

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, who was the presumptive frontrunner to be Alabama’s next head coach since Nick Saban’s earthshaking retirement announcement, announced this afternoon that he’s returning to Oregon. With Lanning’s name scratched off the list, a couple of choices remain on top of the stack. The two most likely candidates at time of […]

In 2021, when Congress passed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, promoted and signed into law by President Joe Biden, it included a waiver that made significant changes to Buy America requirements for federally-funded infrastructure projects.  U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) says while he would, “prefer to repeal the billions of dollars that […]

Too many leftist protesters are deciding to block traffic on highways as a way to gain more attention to their cause. 

Nick Saban is the GOAT

How much is Auburn University’s advanced manufacturing expertise worth to the U.S. Army? Up to $50 million. That’s the total of a new three-year project — the single largest prime research contract ever awarded to Auburn University —  designed to help the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center boost its increasing […]

The Alabama Retail Association has announced that it has made a number of endorsements in several state races. The organization, which boasts 4,300 member retailers, said Wednesday that it will be endorsing candidates in the race for the Alabama Supreme Court, Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, and the post of President of the Alabama Public Service Commission.

Nick Saban shocked the college football world with his decision yesterday to inform the team he has decided to retire. Many theories have been thrown around as to why Saban is choosing now to step away from the game, with many speculating that NIL and the transfer portal and the overall changing of the college […]

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, who was mentioned as a potential Nick Saban replacement, tweeted today he is staying at Oregon. pic.twitter.com/NKnRYbS4u9 — Dan Lanning (@CoachDanLanning) January 11, 2024 “If you’re scared your coach is leaving then come play for us. The Ducks aren’t going anywhere and I’m not leaving,” the video says. It was […]

Innovate Alabama, a landmark economic development program, was celebrated by Gov. Kay Ivey, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and State Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed, who serves as Vice Chair of the Innovate Alabama Board of Directors. Last month’s event was attended by legislators, business leaders, and dignitaries from around the state and […]

Nick Saban’s retirement has created a social media firestorm. From false flight trackers to people claiming to have information on team meetings being pushed, everyone is trying to find out what is going on with a coaching search that will shape the next decade-plus of the sport. Rumors circulated last night, including a report that […]

Preparations are underway for a major rehabilitation project on the Interstate 65 bridges across the Tennessee River. Nighttime lane closures are anticipated to begin soon, and daytime lane closures could begin in March, the Alabama Department of Transportation said.   Cekra, the contractor, is staging for the project, ALDOT said. Lane closures between 6 p.m. and […]

Britt argued Wednesday that the president is misleading the American people on the issue by abusing the immigration parole process. 

Nick Saban is retiring, his impact on college football and the state of Alabama is immeasurable.

Coastal Alabama Community College has announced that it will have a new President beginning February 1. The Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Aaron Milner, the current Superintendent of Saraland City Schools, to the position at a meeting Wednesday.

Alabama head coach Nick Saban informed his team on Wednesday he is officially retiring. In doing so, Saban has ushered in the most consequential, important question of modern college football: Who will replace him? Among the potential bearers of that enormous responsibility are names familiar to the conversation, as well as new names that are […]

University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban is retiring, ESPN’s Chris Low reported this afternoon. Saban won six national championships in his time at Alabama — seven overall. He took over as head coach in 2007 and won his first national championship in 2009. Nick Saban is retiring, sources tell ESPN. He won six […]

Jefferson County completed its refinance of $2.24 billion of sewer revenue warrants for a gross savings of $1.17 billion, officials said today. The move reduces the county’s payments on its overall sewer debt. It’s been over a decade since the Jefferson County Commission, in 2011, voted to file the largest municipal bankruptcy in history. Since […]

State Sen. Chris Elliott wants to make sure that library boards are accountable to their local authorities.

September 30, 1993, marked a watershed moment in Alabama history. That is the day Mercedes-Benz went against the grain and chose our state to be the home of their first U.S. manufacturing facility. It was a decision that changed the future of our state like no one could have imagined. Fast forward more than thirty […]