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Alabama Sports Hall of Fame announces stellar 2023 class of athletes

The Class of 2023 includes former Alabama, Auburn and UAB stars, as well as basketball standouts outside the state and a golfer.

A new Alabama Public Television documentary explores the life and legacy of a freedom fighter who inspired movements all over the world.

Honda Alabama launches production of redesigned 2023 Pilot SUV

Honda’s Alabama Auto Plant has notched another major milestone with the launch of a redesigned Pilot SUV that is already setting records.

Aaron Johnson: We all need an advocate

My Uncle George was a big man. He stood about 6’6” and when asked his weight he would reply, with a booming voice, “I weigh 300 and plenty!”

Meet Alabama thriller author Robert Bailey

In “The Professor,” Bailey honed his craft, working eight years to learn how to write a successful thriller novel.

Education opportunities abound on Auburn's rooftop garden

The garden on the rooftop of the Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center at Auburn University does more than provide food for guests.

USA researchers to study vaccine hesitancy, social media link

University of South Alabama researchers are studying the relationship between social media use and COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Alabama.

For holiday gift twist, consider an Alabama adventure this year

Think outside the gift box this holiday season. From adrenaline-pumping adventures to high-end entertainment give an experience Alabama.

Ivey praises Fish, Wildlife-funded projects

The final phase of funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation-Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund (NFWF-GEBF) has been approved for projects in Alabama to mitigate the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey hailed the funding of the projects that total more than $47 million. “As we celebrate Alabama’s 2022 slate of NFWF […]

Linebacker Will Anderson Jr. and quarterback Bryce Young will play in Alabama's upcoming bowl game, ESPN's Chris Low reported Friday.

Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has secured more wins for the state of Alabama through his work on the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Holiday cleanup, getting your house back in shape for the new year

Have your home in top shape for the new year with these three simple ways to declutter and get organized as you head into 2023.

Madison City Schools? More like the Madison City Schools of Hard Knocks...

Mo Brooks voted against the continuing resolution (CR), and said he plans to also vote down the omnibus spending bill. 

Madison assistant principal assaulted by student

A vice principal at James Clemens High School, in Madison, was assaulted by a student on Wednesday while breaking up a fight on a bus.

State unemployment rate steady; job count record high

Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate is 2.7%, unchanged from October, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. The rate is also below November 2021’s rate of 3.1%. November’s rate represents 63,043 unemployed persons, compared to 61,721 in October and 69,688 in November 2021. “It is encouraging to see that Alabama’s economy is supporting more jobs […]

Calling a continuing resolution to fund the government for a week while a longer deal is hammered out, "a surrender to Democrats," U.S. Representative Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) expressed his anger and the opposition of his fellow House members.

Community funding opportunities in Appalachian Alabama

Recent funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has served to enhance the quality of life in several Alabama communities

Watch: Joy Reid didn't practice what she preaches

The media is actively anti-free speech now.

Two Alabama congressmen are pushing for a review of “woke” policies they say are being pushed inside the Pentagon.

One of the no votes on the Republican side came from Barry Moore, who argued it just help the Democrats pass more "wasteful spending." 

Gov. Kay Ivey responded to the accusation of "secrecy" by emphasizing that it's just a normal review process.

Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville discussed the NDAA and the state of national security on Fox Business' "Mornings with Maria."

USDA awards Auburn $9.3M for rural technology program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded $9.3 million to Auburn University to establish an Institute for Rural Partnerships. According to a news release, the money through the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture will go toward developing technology to assist producers and the processes of poultry and forest products. “I am deeply excited […]