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State Rep. Danny Garrett advised that any school choice legislation in Alabama needs to be properly vetted before it can pass.

Dadeville reels in wake of Sweet 16 shooting

The community of Dadeville, Alabama is mourning after four people were killed and a 28 were injured in a mass shooting Saturday evening.

Alabama's ultimate spring and summer produce buying guide

There is one key element necessary in ensuring that produce is bought at its best-timing. Here's a guide for buying perfectly timed produce.

The Kelly breathes new life into Wetumpka’s historically artistic community

The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts is a cultural gem in the heart of Wetumpka stoking the embers of creativity and community.

Alabama’s largest rodeo set for May

Rodeo lovers from all over Alabama will see plenty of rodeo action hit the dirt next month at the 41st annual Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo.

Honda Alabama opens $16 million customization facility

Honda has launched a new facility at its Alabama Auto Plant dedicated to the installation of accessory option packages on its vehicles.

Reflections: Take heed lest you fall

It was like watching a familiar movie, knowing the ending already and feeling dread. I read Shelby Foote’s account of the Battle of Gettysburg years ago, but read it again this month. As I got closer to his account of day three, I began to feel sadness at the coming slaughter of my countrymen. Both […]

Bama Blitz online fundraiser ready to roll

Alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of UA can use the power of social media and crowdfunding to support unique and impactful projects.

These 6 bakeries are bringing Mexico’s favorite sweets to the South

Here are a handful of places to satisfy your sweet tooth while discovering how food can be the tie that binds different cultures.

5 places to find the perfect Alabama strawberry cake

It’s the season that’s a’pleasin, when super-ripe spring strawberries play a starring role in one of the South’s favorite cakes.

Once again, Sen. Tommy Tuberville shoots down the incoming criticism at the proposal to move the U.S. Space Command to Redstone Arsenal.

Farm-City Awards salute dedication to agriculture

Prioritizing land stewardship with some 4,000 acres of pasture for beef cattle and 1,500 acres of row crops, Haynes Farm of Cullman County was named Alabama’s 2023 Farm of Distinction. The Darrel and Lydia Haynes were honored at last week’s annual Farm-City Awards Luncheon and Program in Birmingham. They will represent Alabama during the Sunbelt […]

Steve Flowers: Dems give Trump a lifeline

As mentioned last week, the Presidential race has begun. The first bomb or salvo dropped with the political indictment of Donald Trump by a Democratic New York Manhattan borough prosecutor. It used to be off limits to use the courts to indict a person for political reasons. Make no mistake about it, this trumped up […]

What do you do if you break a bone in your elbow three weeks before the 20th anniversary National Archery in Schools Program’s (NASP) Alabama State Championship? If you’re Jake Cash of Ashville High, you adapt and overcome. Chris Cash, Jake’s father, said his son tripped on a cable on the high school band’s trailer and […]

Sen. Arthur Orr

Arthur Orr is still unsure if his proposal to cut the grocery tax has a chance of passing the legislature this session.

All bets are off: 14 bingo halls raided

State law enforcement, the FBI and DEA deployed across Jefferson County this week in a coordinated raid on 14 bingo halls — and it’s likely not going to be the last. “Allowing illegal activity to operate freely in broad daylight is offensive to the rule of law and we aren’t going to tolerate it,” Attorney […]

A new campaign is charging up support from drivers across the state. The Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition debuted an official Alabama license plate available for pre-commitments now. With new manufacturers taking electric vehicles to market and it being easier than ever to make the switch, a lot of Alabamians are starting to ask good questions. […]

Some lawmakers insist teachers teach things they shouldn't.

You could say that Eli Gold is anticipating his return to commentating for the Crimson Tide/ “Lord willing and the creek don’t rise, I am planning to be back in time for the start of the regular season," Gold recently told a news station, WNSP Sports Radio.

Ukraine IS NOT winning the war with Russia and we are, in fact, in the middle of this war, according to documents that have been released by a traitorous leaker

Auburn University President Christopher B. Roberts spoke of his aspirations for the future of the land-grant institution at his official Presidential Installation ceremony at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center on Thursday afternoon. With Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey — an Auburn alumna and president of the Auburn University Board of Trustees — and […]

The sponsor of the legislation, State Rep. Ed Oliver (R-Dadeville), defended his bill during an interview with Alabama Public Television.

Sen. Katie Britt: 100 days later, working to get things done

Today marks my 100th day in office as U.S. Senator for the great state of Alabama. To say that this responsibility is an honor of a lifetime would be an understatement. I continue to be humbled by the people of Alabama’s trust, confidence, and prayers, and as your Senator, I am working to make you […]

Economic 'Game Plan' moves closer to goal line

The renewal and expansion of Alabama’s economic incentives toolkit, known as the “Game Plan” moved closer to the goal line today.  The Senate approved two of the four bills included in the package while the House cleared all four. Each bill across both chambers received unanimous approval.  Scheduled to expire in July, the initial Alabama […]