After a deadly weekend in Montgomery, Mayor Steven Reed has a message for his city. According to reports from WSFA, police responded to two separate violent crimes that resulted in three deaths over the weekend. On Saturday night, officers were called to the 5100 block of Carmichael Road at the Suburban Studios Hotel, where two […]

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, […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Troy’s dramatic 21–17 comeback at Buffalo set the tone, with the Trojans erasing a 17-point deficit behind timely defense and a late touchdown drive that fueled talk of renewed momentum heading into their in-state clash with South Alabama. Alabama fans found reason to celebrate despite an idle Saturday, […]

State Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills), Alabama’s longest serving lawmaker in history, announced on Monday that he will seek a new term in the State Senate during the 2026 campaign cycle. “I’ve devoted a lifetime to serving my state, my community, and my neighbors, but there is still much work to be done and many […]

A former top aide to U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and recent White House official, Morgan Murphy, will launch a Republican bid for Alabama’s open U.S. Senate seat at an event in Birmingham this evening, according to a news report from USA Today.  Murphy, 53, is a captain in the U.S. Navy Reserve and a first-time […]

Organizers of the Iron Hills Music Festival announced Thursday that the 2025 edition of the event, originally scheduled for October 11-12 in Birmingham, has been canceled. The decision comes amid what promoters described as rising economic and logistical challenges. They said the festival, which launched as a new addition to Birmingham’s music calendar, faced financial […]

Last week, the House passed two important bills to get tough on crime right here in Washington, D.C. For too long, the nation’s capital has been run by soft-on-crime politicians who seem more concerned with protecting criminals than protecting American families.  These new bills take a step toward bringing the same brand of common sense, […]

7. A viral video shows State Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile) making strong anti-GOP remarks ahead of the Mobile mayoral runoff, giving yet another reason to move toward partisan municipal elections. 6. Alabama home sales may have declined in August, but lower mortgage rates improved affordability, boosting buyer interest despite a softer market. 5. Alabama State […]

The recent announcement by the Trump administration of a surprise injection of $495 million into the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and tribal universities should be viewed as exactly what it is: an investment into institutions. HBCUs and tribal universities serve some of the most economically depressed and underserved communities in our nation. […]

A 14-year-old from Enterprise has been named the winner of the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association’s (ALBBAA) 2025 Road Trip Photo Contest. Enterprise High School freshman Lucas Garrard said he heard about the contest from local TV stations in the Dothan area and decided to take part. “I saw two of her teammates walking toward […]

As summer winds down, the folks at McGee Farm are preparing for the arrival of fall. Each year, McGee Farm welcomes thousands of visitors to its Florence pumpkin patch to celebrate fall and all its glory.   From September 27 through October 31, McGee Farm will be open daily, inviting the public to a fun-filled pumpkin-picking experience and on-farm activities. […]

Good food knows no boundaries or state lines, and Alabama’s dining scene is once again proving it can compete on the national stage. The New York Times has named Bayonet, a Birmingham seafood restaurant, to its Restaurant List 2025 of the “50 Best Places in America Right Now.” This yearly list shines a light on […]

The Sardis community is grieving the loss of 15-year-old Branson Peppers, a sophomore at Sardis High School, who was killed in a tragic ATV accident on Saturday, September 13. Peppers, a receiver and safety for the Sardis Lions, was riding his four-wheeler around 2 p.m. when it collided head-on with a car. In a Facebook […]

The Oklahoma Sooners hosted the Auburn Tigers on Saturday afternoon in Norman for what was billed as a return to the state for Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold, who transferred from Oklahoma to The Plains this past offseason. Arnold’s return was not a friendly one as he wound up being sacked an absurd 10 times during […]

Airbus is marking a major milestone at its U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile — a decade of commercial aircraft production on Alabama soil. Since launching operations in 2015 with a team of around 300, Airbus has grown into a major force in the nation’s aerospace sector. Today, the Mobile site employs more than 2,000 people […]

Tony Diliberto has always been drawn to the outdoors, and he is now sharing his love of the outdoors with others. What started by chance a few years ago has become a ministry of sorts for Diliberto, who uses Alabama State Parks to introduce families to the wonders of nature, the joy of being outdoors, […]

I have been an upfront observer, participant, columnist, and commentator of Alabama politics for over six decades, and I can confidently say one of the most gifted political leaders in the history of our state is also one of its newest and youngest. Katie Britt’s skills as a public servant and stateswoman were demonstrated beyond […]

Remember the name – Brenden Bartholomew. Football fans will likely hear the name again – and again – as the 2025 Alabama high school football season progresses. And they may hear it again in the playoffs. And again during recruiting by the colleges. And at the college level – who knows? At Friday night’s high […]

Alabama’s two Democrats in Washington, U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) and Shomari Figures (D-Mobile) joined 58 House Democrats in voting against Speaker Mike Johnson’s resolution honoring the “life and legacy” of conservative political activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated at an event at Utah Valley University last week. In a […]

Why are people reacting so poorly to the Charlie Kirk assassination?! If a U.S. Senator says no to “unity,” is there any hope for it? With Tennessee sending the National Guard to Memphis, is Birmingham next? All this and more on Alabama Politics This Week! All this and more on Alabama Politics This Week, on […]

Alabama’s housing market showed mixed signals in August, according to the latest Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released Friday by the Alabama Association of REALTORS®. While sales numbers were down, buyers are finding more affordable opportunities thanks to recent mortgage rate cuts and softening home prices. Statewide home sales dropped 1.7% from July and […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide has seen some huge performances this season from star wide receiver Germie Bernard. Saturday was no different, as he scored two first-half touchdowns to jump-start the offense. Bernard, who has enjoyed a breakout season and has been the team’s top wide receiver, has been open during his time at Alabama about […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide secured another relatively easy win on Saturday afternoon in Tuscaloosa, handling the Wisconsin Badgers 38-14 to claim their second win of the year and set themselves up to face Georgia on a positive note. Despite receiving deserved criticism following the embarrassment against Florida State a couple of weeks ago, the team […]

Alabama teenager Lulu Gribbin, who survived a life-changing shark attack in 2024, appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America on Wednesday with her family to share her story, now over a year after she was attacked by a shark off Seacrest Beach in Walton County, Florida last June. Gribbin, now 15, sat down with co-anchor Michael […]