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Terri Sewell

Alabama Congresswoman Terri Sewell finished 2025 near the very top of a list no lawmaker wants to have to explain.

Mud dumping Mobile

Two Alabama lawmakers are teaming up to lessen the amount of mud spewed into Mobile Bay the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Barry Moore

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore believes the EPA needs to be reined in and he's put forward a bill to accomplish that goal. 

Former UAB head coach Trent Dilfer is back in the news, launching cringy takes at the only university that gave him a chance.

Michael J. Brooks: Praying for our leaders

The Roman god Janus was the god of two faces. A mature face looked back with reflection. A youthful face looked forward with anticipation. How fitting the first month of the year is named for him in the sense that we do both things. I looked back at 2025 in my inaugural sermon this year […]

Tom Greene: Twenty-five years of bowling alone

In 2000, Robert Putnam observed something peculiar. More Americans than ever were bowling. But fewer people were bowling in group leagues. It was a simple observation. Our desire to go bowling alone is a metaphor for the postmodern decline of human connection. The kind of connection that allows communities to thrive. Like any good social […]

Alabama Tennessee RiverLine

A new Alabama-based representative for the Tennessee RiverLine is set to strengthen local partnerships and expand access to outdoor rec.

One of Birmingham’s very own — Christy Swaid — broke a Guinness World Record. Jet ski champion, stuntwoman and entrepreneur, Christy Swaid was already extremely impressive, but now she can add a new record to her resume. Swaid was recently entered into the Guinness World Records as the oldest person to backward somersault on a […]

The Troy Trojans have landed themselves a new offensive coordinator.

As one of the first people to experience Alabama’s incredible diversity of landscapes and wildlife, 18th century explorer William Bartram

"There will be a tug-of-war within the community. The clear winner of that battle will be the Alabama Community College System."

Alabama whisky

The Clyde May’s whiskey company recently opened a distillery, gift shop, and tasting room in Troy with much public fanfare.

Connie Rowe

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth announced Friday that former State Rep. Connie Rowe will serve as his new Chief of Staff.

Who is right about the shooting in Minnesota, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) or former U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook)? Does the Venezuela attack mean we are headed to Greenland, Cuba, or Colombia next? Is the lottery really a big issue for voters? All this and more on Alabama Politics This Week, on TV, […]

Wes Allen

The Business Council of Alabama has endorsed Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen in his campaign for Lieutenant Governor.

The Alabama Department of Workforce has opened a new Athens-Limestone Career Center at Athens State University.

It's been a contentious time recently for Lane Kiffin, but that didn't stop the former Rebels coach for shouting out his old team.

Ella Cook

Federal investigators say the man who killed Ella Cook recorded videos after the shooting in which he refused to apologize for his crimes.

Manufacture Alabama has announced its endorsements for the 2026 election cycle, backing dozens of incumbent members of the Alabama House of Representatives the organization says have demonstrated consistent support for the state’s manufacturing sector. The statewide manufacturing trade group said the endorsements reflect input from its member companies and are based on lawmakers’ engagement with […]

Susan Kennedy

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin named longtime lobbyist and policy strategist Susan Kennedy as senior counsel for external affairs to lead the city's advocacy efforts before the Alabama Legislature and state agencies in Montgomery.

Britt specifically called out Minnesota Governor Tim Walz over some of his comments on the Trump administration. 

7. Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated Troy 17-13 in the Salute to Veterans Bowl, becoming the only Alabama school to win a bowl game this season while trolling rivals on X with a “1 of 1” post, but as Alabama owns a non-bowl win at Oklahoma this year, the whole thing seems kinda pathetic. 6. Alabama […]

A group of middle school students from the ASFA is receiving recognition for using AI to study the effectiveness of cancer treatments.

Alabama’s economy showed continued strength in November as the state’s unemployment rate declined and wage and salary employment reached a new record high.