Loftis Steel & Aluminum, a family-owned steel fabrication company based in Nashville, Tennessee, is expanding its footprint with the launch of a new high-tech operation in Decatur with a $6.5 million investment. The growth project will create 20 new jobs in Limestone County, reinforcing Alabama’s strong position in advanced manufacturing. Loftis Steel & Aluminum produces […]

Following instincts led Tucker Smith to his best finishes during his rookie year on the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series. He made his most impactful gut feeling move on Day 2 of the Pro-Guide Batteries Bassmaster Elite at Upper Mississippi River, earning him yet another trophy for his trophy case. The Birmingham, Ala., pro claimed the 2025 Dakota Lithium Rookie […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, college football’s opening week carries no shortage of intrigue, with Auburn stepping into a critical third year under Hugh Freeze as a slight road favorite against Baylor! The matchup looms large not only for Freeze’s reputation as a quarterback developer but also as the Tigers’ first true road […]

When you’ve served as mayor, you see your community through a different lens. Every decision you make, whether it’s about schools, safety, or development, has a direct impact on families, on neighborhoods, on people’s daily lives. That’s why I want to share why I’m proud to support Mayor Frank Brocato. Drive through Hoover today and […]

When Buddy Watson was in eighth grade in rural Slapout, Alabama, a coding instructor overheard him talking about his passion for engineering and mentioned something that would change his life: a new cyber and engineering school opening in Huntsville. That school, the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE), is the nation’s first public […]

According to a monthly analysis released last week by the Alabama Association of Realtors, July brought a decrease in statewide home sales, with numbers dropping 8.6% from June and 2.2% compared to the same period in 2024. The July report also indicated that total home sales for 2025 are collectively 7.1% higher than the same […]

FALL PATTERN: We all know we can have scorching heat in Alabama in late August, but that won’t be the case this year thanks to a fall-like upper air pattern over North America. A long wave upper trough is over the eastern part of the continent … this pushed a cold front through late yesterday, and […]

7. Perplexed Democratic candidate Amanda Puscek, running for Congress in Alabama, but she doesn’t really know whether she is running for the 4th or 5th district, she originally announced for the 5th District, but now she claims she is running in the 4th District, so it is going great. 6. Governor-elect National Championship-winning Coach U.S. […]

Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger named State Sen. Keith Kelley (R-Anniston) the new co-chair of the Legislature’s Joint Sunset Committee, a panel that decides whether dozens of state boards and commissions should be continued, consolidated, or shut down. The appointment came as the committee begins requiring people who testify to do so under […]

Addressing new trends nationwide, Alabama Republican Party Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Republican National Committee, John Wahl, believes that more Democratic voters are switching to the Republican Party because of an evident and historic backlash against the radical left becoming mainstream in their party politics. Earlier this week, The New York Times released a […]

Set within the vibrant, master-planned Clift Farms community in Madison County, The Collier at Clift Farm brings upscale apartment living to one of North Alabama’s most sought-after destinations. Just 20 minutes from the central business district and steps away from Madison Hospital, this 316-unit luxury development blends convenience, modern style, and resort-style amenities in a […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) is still very concerned that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not going to agree to a fair peace deal with Ukraine. President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders on Monday, just days after holding a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin last Friday. Peace […]

While Birmingham is often in the headlines for negative news, the Birmingham Youth and Young Adult Fellowship Choir has given the city something to sing about. The group earned national recognition after receiving a coveted Golden Buzzer from judge Simon Cowell on America’s Got Talent. Choir director Akeem Lee, a Ramsay High School graduate, described […]

As the son of a World War II veteran, one of the main reasons I ran for U.S. Senate was to ensure the federal government was fulfilling its obligation to provide our great veterans with the timely, quality care earned through their service to this great country. It is the least we can do to […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) believes he is the best person to service as a Senator for Alabama because he has consistently supported President Donald Trump since 2015. Moore, who has served in Congress since 2020, launched his campaign for the U.S. Senate last week and promised to continue his support of Trump’s “America First” […]

Local leaders gathered Friday to celebrate major upgrades at Meaher State Park, including expansion of the campground, the addition of four new tiny cabins and construction of a new park office. Local government and tourism officials joined State Parks staffers for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to officially open and dedicate the new amenities. “We’ve made it no […]

Tortugas Homemade Pizza has been recognized by Food Network as serving the best pizza in Alabama, earning a spot in the network’s “50 States of Pizza Slices” feature. Food Network spotlighted the restaurant’s Chicago-style stuffed pizza, a specialty that has defined Tortugas since its opening in 1999. Founded by Carlos and Carol Vizcaino, who moved […]

Two Army civilian professionals and a contractor who provide information technology support at Fort Rucker found themselves at the right place at the right time to help save a life in the local community Aug. 15. David E. Gardner II and John. J. Perez, both Army civilian IT specialists, and Michael V. Henderson, a contractor who works as a […]

Exciting things are happening in Northport. Just days after the ribbon-cutting for the new River Run Park, city leaders announced that the HBCU Athletic Conference has chosen the complex to host its baseball and softball championship tournaments in 2026, 2027, and 2028. The HBCUAC, formed last year as a restructured version of the Gulf Coast […]

Buckmasters, the renowned outdoors organization that started in Montgomery, is celebrating milestones that include the 30th Buckmasters Expo, founder and CEO Jackie Bushman’s 70th birthday this fall and the organization’s 40th birthday in January. The 30th Expo at the Montgomery Convention Center attracted massive crowds for its three-day run last weekend. Not only did plenty of Alabamians enjoy the […]

This is a very big election year for cities throughout the state. Most mayors and city councils are running this summer. In fact, the elections are right around the corner on August 26. The marque race is for Mayor of Mobile. Mayor Sandy Stimpson is retiring as one of Mobile’s most successful mayors after three […]

Stoking renewed pressure on Alabama’s redistricting process, a federal court judge ruled on Friday that Alabama’s 2021 State Senate map violates the Voting Rights Act in the Montgomery area – but not in Huntsville.  The ruling bars the state from using the current plan in future elections. As it did in 2023, the court said […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide is just a couple of weeks away from putting toe to leather on a new season, and the program has just taken a major step to mark the new year in Tuscaloosa. As first reported by the University’s NIL collective, Yea Alabama, the new team captains for the year have been […]

Mayor Phil Segraves has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Alabama House District 17, which includes Marion and Lamar counties and the city of Haleyville in Winston County. “I’m excited to continue my work to grow the economy of northwest Alabama,” Segraves said. “I’ve built my career around bringing investment to our communities, […]