North Alabama’s Singing River Trail is more than just a network of greenways–it’s a vision for a connected, thriving region. When complete, the Singing River Trail will be a 200+ mile greenway system that strengthens regional bonds and creates new opportunities in health and wellness, education, economic development, tourism, and entrepreneurship for the people and communities of […]

Lt. Michael Bloxom of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division handed control of the Hunter Education Program to WFF’s R3 staff on September 1 this year, but as he heads toward retirement, Bloxom highlighted the effectiveness of hunter education with a milestone achievement during the 2024-2025 […]

The 2026 election year began on May 19 when campaign fundraising could begin. Our elections will be May 19, 2026. Our Republican primary that day, and subsequent runoffs four weeks later, will be our election day for all statewide offices. Winning the Republican Primary for state office is tantamount to election in Alabama. Qualifying for […]

U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures (D-Mobile) is criticizing the idea of sending the National Guard into Alabama cities to fight crime. President Trump has already sent federal National Guard forces to Washington, D.C., to address crime there, and has also announced a plan to send them to Memphis, Tennessee, along with other federal law enforcement officials. […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced on Friday afternoon she will not call a special legislative session — at least for now — to redraw Alabama’s 2021 State Senate map after a federal court ruled last month that the Montgomery-area districts violate the Voting Rights Act. As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to revisit the intersection of […]

It’s an absolutely massive slate on the college football calendar this Saturday with both teams in our state having huge matchups. The Alabama Crimson Tide hit the road for a showdown against Georgia in Athens while the Auburn Tigers head to College Station to take on Texas A&M. While the state of Alabama is taking […]

Bruce Pearl has retired from Auburn, but is he running? Is Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension a 1st Amendment issue? How bad is the political violence going to get, and who is causing it? All this and more on Alabama Politics This Week, on TV, radio, and online all over Alabama… Mecca Musick is the CEO of 256 […]

After trailing by more than 200 votes in the first round, Homewood businessman Chris Lane received calls to concede and step aside — especially since his opponent, John Manzelli, was only nine votes shy of winning outright. But on Tuesday, Lane overturned that deficit, increased turnout, and delivered one of the most remarkable municipal comebacks […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) welcomed U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-West Virginia) to the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center in Birmingham. Both senators serve on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, which Capito chairs. The Senators’ successful efforts have resulted in UAB receiving over $100 million in […]

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On Friday, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the indictment of Charles Nathan “Nick” Nickelson, 60, a retired Huntsville police officer and former coordinator for Huntsville Area Crime Stoppers, on a felony ethics charge alleging he used his official position for personal gain. Court documents say Nickelson took “all or a portion” of $25,520 that […]

On Friday, Governor Kay Ivey announced more than $3.7 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for 13 road projects across Alabama: Union Springs (Bullock Co.) — Resurface Hardaway Ave, Levy Ave & Mimosa Apartment Rd Valley (Chambers Co.) — Resurface CR-379 (Fairfax Bypass) from Lee Co. line to Towel Ave […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) says Democrats are squarely to blame for the possibility that there could be a partial government shutdown on October 1, 2025. House Republicans, with the help of just one Democrat, has already passed a bill that would have kept the government funded until Nov. 20, but Democrats have blocked it […]

Three Auburn University students attended the memorial service for Charlie Kirk earlier this week with support from State Sen. Jay Hovey (R-Auburn). Kirk, 31, was assassinated on September 10 at Utah Valley University in a brutal act of political violence aimed at silencing him. After the Auburn Turning Point USA chapter’s executive board members contacted […]

The Auburn Tigers are preparing for a huge matchup this weekend on the road against Texas A&M, aiming to get back on track following a devastating defeat last week at the hands of the Oklahoma Sooners. Last week, Auburn was the victim of a bad officiating error, which saw Oklahoma score their first touchdown on […]

7. The game between Pickens County High School and Gordo High School has been cancelled due to an overreaction to a social media post by Gordo High School that had a safari theme. 6. Several Alabama cities (including Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Decatur, and Muscle Shoals) are racing to impose a double tax on vape […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide is getting set for what is a massive test on the road this week against the Georgia Bulldogs in a game where they need a victory to avoid taking a second loss before October which would put their season on the brink. Under Kalen DeBoer, the Tide has struggled in tough […]

State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) is hopeful that state lawmakers will address the recent controversial issues parents have had the the Alabama High School Athletic Association. State lawmakers are expected to discussed reforms to the AHSAA during the next legislative session. This comes after AHSAA tried to implement a new rule that required student-athletes who […]

Alabama and America have lost a Patriot and historian. Tom Walker, the visionary, founder and longtime operator of American Village in Montevallo, died on Thursday. Walker was a member of the United States Semisesquintennial Commission, the national 250th anniversary celebration for July 4, 2026. His contribution and influence will continue in his absence. Walker never strayed […]

A single gas station in Pike County was running a gambling operation when it was raided, with gambling machines and $25,000 being found. The Pike County Sheriff’s Office says the station was selling scratch-off lottery tickets, “coin pusher” games, and even an electronic gambling scheme too. If gambling is going to be illegal in Alabama, […]

State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover) and State Sen. April Weaver’s (R-Brierfield) efforts to make life a little easier for nursing mothers will see fruition on October 1, when Parker’s Law officially takes effect in Alabama. Parker’s Law, passed during the 2025 legislative session and signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey in May, exempts nursing […]

Yea Alabama, the University of Alabama’s NIL collective, is collapsing its five-tier plan into two price points — $5 “Rookie” and $25 “Veteran” — and rolling out new member features on September 30. The update, announced with help from Tide play-by-play voice Chris Stewart, is intended to broaden participation and simplify benefits. https://x.com/yea_ala/status/1971213098389471618 “We believe […]

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WIRED named conservative activist and commentator CJ Pearson to its 2025 list of “22 Very Online Upstarts Changing the Face of Politics” this week. The annual feature highlights young influencers, creators, and insiders who are reshaping political communication in the digital era. Pearson, 23, attended the University of Alabama until his junior year before focusing […]