An Alabama State University dance team became the center of controversy during Saturday’s football matchup with Florida A&M University after an on-air remark drew immediate backlash. Joe Bullard, Florida A&M’s band announcer referred to the Honey Beez, ASU’s plus-sized dance team, as “the new face of Ozempic,” prompting shock in the stands and swift condemnation […]

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) lauded President Donald Trump for implementing new tariffs on imports of cabinets and various related furniture. The Trump administration announced a 50% tariff on imported kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, as well as a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture. The new duties will go into effect […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has been blasting Democrats for driving the federal government toward a looming shutdown on October 1st. The U.S. House already passed a Republican stopgap Continuing Resolution earlier this month that would fund the government through Nov. 21. The Senate rejected the bill as some in the Democratic Party want to […]

The fourth annual Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival (WEWA) features a unique way for arts enthusiasts to enjoy the work of notable wildlife artists. Five artists – Dirk Walker, Jared Knox, Vaughan Spanjer, Sue Key and Bucky Bowles – will participate in live painting during the free festival, set for Saturday, Oct. 25, in downtown Wetumpka. The festival is […]

The Alabama Poultry Trust PAC announced its supporting Rick Pate in his campaign for Lieutenant Governor on Tuesday morning. “I sincerely appreciate the support of Alabama’s poultry industry,” Pate said. “As lieutenant governor, I’ll keep working to reduce regulations, provide tax relief, and support our farmers, rural communities, small businesses, and veterans.” Pate, who is […]

Alabamians have always known that our state is a great place to live, and now, the rest of the nation is taking notice. With a median home price of about $220,000–well below the national average of more than $400,000–Alabama has officially earned the title of the most affordable housing market in the United States. That […]

Holiday shopping just got a little brighter in the Rocket City. Target has switched on a first-of-its-kind accessible self-checkout at its Huntsville store, part of a nationwide rollout designed with and for guests with disabilities — and timed perfectly for Christmas crowds. Built with extensive input from the blind community, the new experience pairs a […]

7. Auburn senior Maddie Jackson has created a hay sculpture in DeKalb County to honor Charlie Kirk, encouraging others to share Jesus’ message. 6. Failed BLM activist and wannabe influencer Carlos Chaverst Jr. sent a threatening email to a member of the media for reporting on the social media nastiness of Birmingham’s Carver High School […]

The recent slaying of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and known for his Christian testimony and conservative viewpoints shared at universities across the U.S. and the world, has deeply impacted Americans of all ages. His death has inspired renewed calls for an end to violent rhetoric and a return to messages of faith, […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban obviously created the greatest dynasty in the history of the sport with numerous players who would go on to do incredible things at the next level. His most impressive accomplishments though might just be his absolutely star studded coaching tree though, from Billy Napier to Steve Sarkisian […]

In a Friday afternoon letter to U.S. Senate leadership, Alabama’s top Republican lawmakers urged the upper chamber to pass a “short-term funding extension” to avert a government shutdown. The deadline for Congress to pass federal funding and avoid a shutdown is Wednesday at midnight. “As members of the Alabama Legislature, we urgently call on the […]

Most physical awards made for honorees are boring – the same old same old. A certificate in a frame with a glass facing. Or a rectangular wood base with an engraved metallic facing imprinted with a message. Now, the Sculptor-in-Residence of Sylacauga has invented (developed?) a unique physical award. It will be noticed by all […]

Lieutenant Colonel George E. Hardy has died at the age of 100. He was the youngest of the original Tuskegee Airmen, enlisting at age 17. He was the last living combat pilot of the Airmen. He served his country in three wars – World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Hardy trained in Tuskegee at the […]

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By now, everyone has heard of deepfake scams. With the rise of AI, the ability of scammers to pose as a trusted partner, a legitimate business, or even a family member is a real concern. Generative AI scams can create a fake phone call or even video to impersonate someone in immediate trouble. Other times, […]

ESPN/SEC Network host Paul Finebaum says he’s weighing a jump from sports talk to the U.S. Senate — and he’d run as a Republican in Alabama. In an exclusive interview published Monday by OutKick, Finebaum said “one or two people in Washington” recently encouraged him to consider a run. Among the declared candidates for Alabama’s […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide earned what may have been the biggest victory yet in the Kalen DeBoer era on the road in Athens against the Georgia Bulldogs by a score of 24-21. Since the season opening loss on the road against Florida State, DeBoer has been the subject of tons of criticism due to the […]

The Alabama Forestry Association announced their picks in a slate of appellate court races that will be on the ballot for the May 19, 2026 Alabama Republican Party primary election. AFA represents Alabama’s forestry industry to the tune of a $36 billion total economic output to the state’s economy. “One of AFA’s founding principles is […]

The Auburn Tigers knew they were going into College Station to face a huge challenge this weekend against a top-ten Texas A&M Aggies team in front of one of the loudest crowds in the country at Kyle Field. While it was a fight until the end, Auburn ultimately did not do even close to enough […]

Alabama’s farmers are at the heart of our economy and our way of life. From the peanut fields of the Wiregrass to the cattle ranches of the Black Belt, agriculture is more than an industry in our state, it’s a calling. I grew up on a family farm in Coffee County, went to Auburn where […]

7. The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs in a hard-fought game in Athens, getting back in the mix for the college football playoff conversation with a strong performance. 6. The Republican governor of Missouri signed a congressional redistricting map into law, aiming to bolster GOP seats in the 2026 midterms by potentially helping […]

Of the myriads of happy human emotions, from contentment to gratitude, there is one that is consistently underrated: hope. Considering some recent events, we could all use a little more hope in our lives. A new study from the University of Missouri is shaking up our understanding of hope. Far from being just wishful thinking, […]

Governor Kay Ivey is spotlighting some of her favorite destinations across the state this fall through the “Alabama Favorites” series, encouraging residents and visitors alike to explore the history, culture, and beauty of Alabama. Among her highlighted picks is Gee’s Bend, where visitors can ride the ferry, meet the community’s legendary quiltmakers, and enjoy local […]

It’s fitting that Sandy Stimpson passed a baton to Spiro Cheriogotis after the former judge won the Mobile mayoral runoff election earlier this week. Not only did the mayor-elect enjoy the backing of the incumbent throughout his campaign, Cheriogotis ascended to Mobile’s highest office by replicating the strategy that propelled Stimpson to three terms: running […]