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The Energy Department revised its stance to state that COVID likely came from a Wuhan lab leak after all.

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is once again calling on his state to fix some of the traffic issues on Interstate 65.

The lost president can't find Palestine, Ohio

During the two-day conference, leaders and business owners shared their experiences, with the goal of the development of Black enterprises.

Britney Alba found herself in an extraordinary situation when she delivered a second set of identical twins at UAB Women and Infants Center.

'Coach' Tuberville scores in hard-hitting update

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville spoke of Huntsville's unique role in protecting the country during a Washington Update in Madison County.

Alabama auto sector races toward new milestones in 2023

Alabama’s auto industry is poised for another groundbreaking year in 2023, as companies commit to electric vehicle production.

Precision pivot pays off for Greg Brown

Greg Brown, co-CEO at Brown Precision, learned when things seem to be going downhill, that is when you had better be ready to pivot.

Reflections: Change my heart, O God

I remembered Ben as a man filled with racial animosity. He didn’t want people of other races coming to our church, and he frequently accosted me when he thought I was defiant of his wishes, which I was. We disagreed, and we often talked about it. At least this was a start. Once he admitted […]

Former Auburn, NFL lineman brings American Kolache to Alabama

Watching Chad Slade make kolaches is surreal. The man is big – a former offensive lineman for Auburn, and eight years in the NFL -

‘Descendant’ Nominated for NAACP Image Award

“Descendant,” co-written by Dr. Kern Jackson, has been nominated for an NAACP Image Award for outstanding documentary film. 

Powell School has occupied the southwest corner of Sixth Avenue and 24th Street North in downtown Birmingham since 1887.

Hyundai Alabama launches production of electrified Genesis GV70 SUV

Hyundai marked a major milestone at its Montgomery, Alabama plant this week, as employees celebrated the first Genesis Electrified GV70 SUV.

Sen. Tuberville: Time to unleash American energy

Families are forced to pay 45% more for heating oil, 25% more for natural gas, and 11% more for electricity.

David Rainer: Hunter education celebrates 50 years

The Hunter Education Program with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023, and the program’s effect on hunter safety has been remarkable. Started as a voluntary program in 1973, Hunter Education has progressed through numerous phases over the years. James Thornhill […]

After the ADOC review, the governor concluded that while the pause was "necessary," it's time for it to end. 

The Alabama state legislator is set to vote on ending Alabama's grocery tax. This is not the first attempt by state legislators to pass legislation that would eliminate or reduce the tax on groceries. None have been successful so far.

Sales tax holiday to mark severe weather readiness

With the upcoming tornado and hurricane season approaching, Governor Kay Ivey wants Alabamians to be prepared for severe weather.

Britt, Tuberville seek to help rural hospitals

Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-) are part of a group of a dozen senators from both sides of the aisle that are pushing for an extension of the Wage Index Hospital Policy.

ULA Vulcan Centaur inaugural launch set for May

The inaugural launch for the United Launch Alliance Vulcan Centaur rocket is set for May 4, ULA President and CEO Tory Bruno said Thursday. The payload includes Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander and two satellites for Amazon’s Project Kuiper broadband constellation. “We are now targeting the fourth of May so we plan our manifest around that […]

Montevallo reels in national championship

Saving the best for last, Montevallo’s Peyton Harris and Dalton Head came from behind to win the 2023 Abu Garcia College Fishing presented by Yeti National Championship presented by Lowrance. The Falcons edged out Bryan College by just 8 ounces to take the title in Kissimmee, Fla. LSU finished third On Thursday, the third and […]

Down to Earth: Alabama farmers prioritize land use

“They aren’t making any more land. What’s there is what we’ve got,” said Autauga County farmer Bill Lipscomb. Lipscomb is a third-generation farmer whose 3L Ranch focuses on quality beef cattle production through genetics, herd management and smart land use. “There are a lot of aspects of cattle that contribute to using our land in […]

Last year, AL passed a $7.7 billion budget for education, but the state collected $10.4 billion in income taxes, sales taxes, and other revenues that go to the Education Trust Fund

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Town discussed why Miller was not charged in the murder case and why Alabama has decided to allow the basketball star to keep playing.