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U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is putting his support behind the idea of relocating the main FBI headquarters to Huntsville.
Since its first year in 2012, Pepsi's Rock the South country music festival has been a huge economic stimulus for the Cullman area and this year's festival is set to possibly be the largest yet. The festival has hosted some of the biggest names in country music.
Backed by billions in new appropriations, the Marshall Space Flight Center is set to advance its longstanding role in American space exploration. The U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations authorized funding for “new age” NASA initiatives ranging from deep-space exploration to interplanetary habitation to the hardware and systems that make human crew missions possible. Sen. Katie […]
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has announced that it will be taking part in the nationwide 10th Annual America's Best-Looking Cruiser Contest. The competition, put on by the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), pits highway patrols and state police organizations against one another for the coveted prize of "Best Looking Cruiser."
One of my favorite aspects of getting to write these stories is the opportunity I have to meet young people around this state. Some of these people remain acquaintances and familiar faces, and some of the relationships I’ve cultivated have turned into close friendships. Jared is one of those people I’ve developed a close friendship […]
Last November, the American people elected a Republican House Majority after two years of the Democrats’ failed agenda. I’m proud to say we have delivered already on so many of our promises, and we’re just six months into the Republican House Majority. One of our first promises was strengthening our economy and getting it back […]
The Alabama legislature's joint redistricting committee has put forth their first map of the special session and it does NOT create a majority-minority district
When veterans Alex Drueke and Andy Huynh were taken prisoner by Russian forces near the northern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv they didn't know if they would see their home state of Alabama ever again.
Gov. Kay Ivey is encouraging Alabamians to begin preparing for the school year by participating in Alabama’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday this weekend. The three-day tax holiday begins midnight Friday and runs until midnight Sunday. Shoppers can use the 4% sales tax waiver on clothing items priced at less than $100; school supplies valued […]
Alabama leaders across the local, state and federal levels are sharing their appreciation and best wishes for Jody Singer after she announced her retirement Monday from a 38-year career with NASA. Singer has served as director of the Marshall Space Flight Center since 2018 – she was the NASA center’s first female director. Her retirement […]
A joint committee of the Legislature approved a congressional redistricting map today during the first day of a special session. Lawmakers returned to the Statehouse following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned maps approved by the Legislature in 2021. On Monday morning, the redistricting committee held its first official meeting during the special session […]
Senator Katie Britt has become a major voice regarding severe weather detection, especially when it relates to Alabama. In new legislation that she has helped to pass, there is a provision that gives millions in funding to a major weather installation network that provides invaluable weather forecasts for the Southwestern region of the state.
Beginning August 1st, four newly redesigned license plates will be available throughout the state of Alabama. The new license plates will represent four Alabama universities. Those universities include: Samford University, the University of Montevallo, the University of North Alabama, and University of West Alabama.
All of us simply want to feel safe. Safe at home. Safe at work. Safe at school. Safe while driving. Safe while shopping. Safe while spending time with our family and friends. But how many of us who reside in Montgomery can honestly say we possess the sense of safety and security that is so […]
A pair of high-profile Democrats have thrown their political backing into a Jefferson County Commission district race. Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin have endorsed Birmingham developer David Silverstein for Tuesday’s special election to fill the vacated Jefferson County Commission District 5 seat. The endorsements were featured in mailers Silverstein’s campaign […]
Alabama Department of Archives and History director Steve Murray discussed the issue Friday on Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal."
There are way more questions than answers after Carlee Russell returned home after her family thought she was abducted in Birmingham
According to the Federal Trade Commission, a record $3.82 billion was stolen through investment fraud in 2022, making it the No. 1 costliest type of fraud in the U.S. Alabama ranks No. 24 on the list of states, having lost $21 million, the study said. Victims in Alabama lost an average of $131,533, the No. […]
U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton said on Fox News Sunday that President Biden is the one to blame for the current standoff.
Trump was asked about a proposal to replace the FBI’s aging headquarters in Washington, D.C. with new facilities on Alabama’s Redstone Arsenal.
Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories.

