Along with every state and U.S. territory, Alabama has resumed checking eligibility for all Medicaid members for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. To address the concerns of Medicaid recipients, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama said it is offering guidance, education, and health insurance options to Alabamians who are no longer […]

The National Weather Service’s Mobile office is adding a little levity to its forecast for this week. ?Todays forecast: HOT! ?Tomorrows Forecast: Probably hot but rain may save us. ☀️Thursdays Forecast: The face of the sun! No Hope just send water and towels. ? An Excessive Heat WARNING has been issued for the southern part […]

Finding adequate child care is one of the many struggles facing college students, forcing some to even give up their education. Now, thanks to a grant from Alabama Power Foundation, Stillman College will be able to help resolve that struggle. Through the Stillman-Brown Memorial Child Care Program, childcare services will be provided to more than […]

It likely won’t come as a shock to anyone who’s read the different articles in this series that politics plays a front-and-center role in my life.  Every single person I’ve interviewed for this series is, in one way or another, working directly in politics or wishing to do so in the future. This fact can […]

C Spire has completed the rebranding of Troy Cablevision, the telecom company announced today. In a news release, the company said the acquisition – which was announced in 2021 – has accelerated its fiber-based expansion throughout Alabama, providing ultra-fast broadband internet access and related services. The Troy Cable brand has become C Spire – all […]

As the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and related appropriation bills move forward in Congress, Alabama has an outsized role in the process. The state’s U.S. senators reported specific gains last week for the state, as well as its ability to effectively serve in national defense.  As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, […]

Another audio leak from the Department of Justice shows President Donald Trump admitting that the documents he had were not declassified AND he knew he should not have them or be showing them to others

Every year, Congress is supposed to pass twelve appropriations bills to keep the government funded for the next fiscal year. These bills start off in one of the 12 Appropriations Subcommittees, head to the full committee, and then head to the House Floor. The Senate also has its own process, and eventually the House and […]

The Birmingham Stallions had a point to prove Sunday. And they did: Trampling over the New Orleans Breakers in a 47-22 victory to bag the South Division title and secure a spot in the USFL Championship Game for the second consecutive year. On Saturday, they’ll face the Pittsburgh Maulers and a chance to repeat as […]

The state will receive $1.4 billion to boost ongoing efforts to expand broadband access to unserved areas, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration today released the state allocations from the from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, […]

The impact of social media apps on the mental health of young Americans continues to generate devastating insights. An advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General sheds light on the urgency to do something about it, Sen. Katie Britt said. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy characterized social media as a “decades-long experiment” on “unknowing participants” […]

Former President Donald Trump issued some high praise Sunday night to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville at the Oakland County Republican Party’s Lincoln Day Dinner in Michigan. “So many of my friends are sitting right out there,” Trump said. “One of the great senators, one of the most powerful people. By the way, an incredible football […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is fighting back against the latest attempt by the Biden administration to ban gas stoves. 

The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing recently received a grant to address a shortage in the state’s nursing education workforce. The U.S. Department of Labor awarded the grant of more than $3.5 million to help grow and diversify Alabama’s nursing profession, the university said in a news release. The American Association of Colleges […]

The United Community Bank Foundation, driven by employees of United Community bank, has donated $20,000 to four nonprofit organizations in Alabama. The funds are recommendations from employees of the bank to organizations in their local communities that are important to them. The four organizations, the Princess Theatre for Performing Arts in Decatur; the Huntsville Museum […]

Primary care needs will soon be answered in two of Alabama’s Black Belt counties. Through Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education funding from the Health Resources Services Administration, four primary care physicians will be serving Perry and Wilcox counties, Cahaba Medical Care announced. The Cahaba + UAB Family Medicine Residency was awarded funds to plan, […]

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Economists debate whether typical Americans are better off now than 50 years ago. The debate concerns the reliability of the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The Cost of Thriving Index (COTI) from American Compass and Oren Cass think tank contends that middle class prosperity is becoming unaffordable for American families. Cass gained attention with the publication […]

In the spirit of relaxing this season, here are 13 ways to save energy without breaking a sweat in the heat of a Southern summer:

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories

Just like that, Huntsville is one of seven additional dates World Wrestling Entertainment is adding to its 2023 touring schedule.

Among other female executives and leaders in health care, Bulgarella and Carlisle are noted for their roles in expanding access to care.

Bottle feed calves, enjoy fifteen ice cream flavors and learn about how milk is produced at Blue Ribbon Dairy in Elmore County.

The Alabama Department of Commerce team wrapped up its mission to the 2023 Paris Air Show on Wednesday.