Vulcan Materials Company, Alabama’s Fortune 500 construction aggregates giant, announced a top-level leadership transition today, effective January 1, 2026. The plan will execute an internal handoff from Chief Operating Officer Ronnie Pruitt to Chief Executive Officer, and current CEO Tom Hill to Executive Chairman of Vulcan’s Board of Directors. According to the company, Hill and […]

The UAB Blazers are making a change at head coach. On Sunday evening, the Blazers fired head coach Trent Dilfer six games into his third season after a 2-4 start and, overall, a massively disappointing tenure. The Blazers went 4-8 in 2023 before a 3-9 season in 2024, which had many fans calling for his […]

Governor Kay Ivey told industry figures at the Southern Automotive Conference (SAC) last week that the auto sector will continue to thrive across the region — driving both economic growth and job creation. “I think we all agree that ‘Made in the South’ is more than a slogan,” Governor Ivey said, referencing the conference’s slogan. “Down […]

The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Auburn Tigers for the eighth straight season, winning 20-10 under the lights at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Georgia trailed 10-0 early and nearly 17-0 late in the first half before a controversial call went the Bulldogs’ way. For Auburn, it was the kind of start you dream about against a hated rival, […]

7. President Donald Trump downplayed concerns over a potential trade war escalation, escalated by his statements about 100% tariffs on China after that country put restrictions on exporting rare earth minerals; he assured that “it will all be fine.” 6. Alabama’s population increased by 49,231 to 5.16 million in 2024, with significant growth in Madison […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide earned another huge win on Saturday on the road again, this time vs. the #14 ranked Missouri Tigers in a game that a lot of people were picking Missouri to come out on top. In an 11:00 a.m. game against a very good team on the road in front of a […]

COOL MORNINGS, WARM AFTERNOONS: Again this morning cooler spots are in the 40s across Alabama; most communities are in the 50s. With a sunny sky the dry air in place will warm quickly and temperatures reach the low to mid 80s this afternoon. Dry weather continues through the week with highs in the 80s, morning lows […]

In the heart of Alabama’s Black Belt, 9-year-old Fin Rittenberry of Sweet Water School has been named the winner of the Alabama Black Belt Adventure Association’s (ALBBAA) 2025 Best Fish Photo Contest. Known to his family as “Fishing Fin,” the fourth grader has built quite a reputation for his love of the sport. “He’d fish […]

I was first elected to the Alabama Legislature in 1982. George Wallace had been elected to his last term as governor that year. Therefore, my first term as a legislator was Wallace’s final and fifth term as governor. I had met Wallace during his first term as Governor in 1963. I was a 12-year-old Legislative […]

A male juvenile has been arrested and charged in connection with last Saturday night’s shootout in downtown Montgomery that left two people dead and 12 others wounded, authorities announced Friday. Montgomery Police said the suspect, whose name has not been released due to his age, faces one count of capital murder, nine counts of first-degree […]

State Sen. Arthur Orr took aim at Montgomery city leadership and their response to rising crime during a Friday morning segment on WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show,” criticizing Mayor Steven Reed over what he called the city’s failure to maintain law and order. With the recent deadly weekend in Montgomery, Orr responded to questions about […]

The Alabama School of Mathematics and Science (ASMS) has been ranked among the top 20 public high schools in the United States by Niche. The Mobile-based residential school secured the No. 19 spot nationally, making it the highest-ranked public high school in Alabama. In addition to its national recognition, ASMS earned the top spot in […]

Former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl turned heads on Thursday at an Eastern Shore Republican Women’s congressional candidate forum when he said Donald Trump is soon to be a “lame duck” president. Carl, who is running to win back his old U.S. House seat, told the politically involved crowd that, if elected, he’d return to key […]

What will Alabama leaders do about the crime in Montgomery? How much longer will the shutdown go on? Will President Donald Trump get the Nobel Peace Prize if the war between Israel and Hamas ends? All this and more on Alabama Politics This Week, on TV, radio, and online all over Alabama… Mecca Musick is […]

With five soaring floors of motorcycles as the backdrop, SoulGrown Alabama’s third annual “Soul of the South” awards filled the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham on Thursday night.  As tradition, the ceremony celebrated Alabamians whose work, grit, and generosity are reshaping the state’s creative economy. The setting was fitting: Barber is home to the […]

Another weekend is upon the college football nation, and here in Alabama, both the Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers are set for massive matchups that are arguably the two biggest games in the SEC this week. As Alabama gets set for a major road test against the Missouri Tigers to keep their hot streak going […]

Alabama’s trucking industry is one of the most critical engines of our economy. Every day, professional drivers deliver the goods that keep store shelves stocked, factories running, and communities thriving. In Alabama alone, more than 130,000 people work in trucking, and the industry supports families in every corner of our state. Trucking is not just […]

The sounds of ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ will be heard Saturday along Highway 280 just outside of Sylacauga. The free concert would not be free if it featured the real Lynyrd Skynyrd band. They charge a pretty penny and earn every penny. Instead, you will hear the top-rated Skynryd tribute band “Symple Man Revival,” and for […]

7. U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) finally, kinda, condemned violent texts sent by that state’s Democratic Attorney General candidate Jay Jones as “absolutely abhorrent” and stressed that all candidates must denounce violence regardless of party. But she declined to withdraw her endorsement or urge him to quit the race, saying it is up to voters. […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide is facing yet another massive and difficult challenge this week coming off two huge wins on the road against Georgia and at home against Vanderbilt. This week, it’s the No. 14 ranked Missouri Tigers and a trip to Columbia for an 11:00 a.m. kickoff in front of a very loud crowd […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) blasted cell phones providers on Thursday for handing over phone records of GOP Senators to the Biden administration. The FBI revealed earlier this week that Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team tracked the private communications and call records of nearly a dozen GOP lawmakers, including Tuberville. Tuberville, who is also a […]

There is an open seat for the U.S. House of Representatives across the nine South Alabama counties of Alabama’s 1st Congressional District. Rather than running for a comfortable re-election bid, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is seeking the open seat for the U.S. Senate being left by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) in 2026, who […]

When photos of August Borden’s face hit papers across Alabama, outrage and demands for justice rightly followed. It appears the Madison County District Attorney has delivered that justice in the form of a closed case and no charges. This is after interviews, reviews of text messages from the time in question, and an investigation of […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide is preparing to face what may be its most significant challenge so far this season on the road against the Missouri Tigers, who are ranked No. 14 in the nation. Led by quarterback Beau Pribula, who has been brutally effective both in the air and on the ground, and running back […]