Two University of Alabama men’s basketball players on Thursday were named to preseason All-SEC teams. The Southeastern Conference in a release unveiled its 17th annual coaches preseason All-SEC first and second teams, tipping off the 2020-21 season. Bama, Florida, Kentucky, LSU, South Carolina and Tennessee each had multiple selections, while Auburn did not have a […]

The University of South Alabama (USA) announced Thursday that it has completed its Upward & Onward capital campaign with $160.9 million in donations that will go to school improvements and scholarships. The University began the campaign’s quiet phase around 2013 and kicked it off publicly in 2015 with a stated goal of raising $150 million. […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced Thursday that $25,970,000 million worth of projects on Alabama’s coastline have been funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). The projects, which include a major investment in Dauphin Island and a headwaters restoration of Bon Secour River, were developed in partnership with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural […]

7. Congress has the coronavirus  U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) announced that he’s tested positive for the coronavirus and will be following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines on quarantining. He’s said that he’s “feeling good.” Grassley isn’t the only one. Thirty-plus members of Congress are presumed to have the coronavirus. Alabama’s U.S. Representative […]

For the past several months, the executive branch of Alabama’s state government, primarily Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, have exercised an unprecedented amount of power in the name of mitigating the threat of the COVID-19 virus. Seemingly left out of the discussion at this time of expanded executive authority over […]

Tuesday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced the appointment of State Sen. Cam Ward (R-Alabaster) to fill the vacancy left behind by the retired Charlie Graddick for the opening of director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles. Ward will assume the role on December 7 and take over an agency that has been in the […]

One player each from Auburn University and the University of Alabama on Wednesday was taken as a lottery pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, which was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Auburn small forward Isaac Okoro was taken fifth overall in the draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he will join former Bama […]

OWA is ringing in the holiday season in festive fashion this weekend, with its fourth annual Tree Lighting Ceremony to be held Saturday, November 21. The family entertainment destination in Foley, Alabama, will host a socially distanced Christmas extravaganza, with Saturday’s ceremony to include live entertainment, holiday cheer and more surprises for those in attendance […]

Alabama’s favorite Instagram account is giving away a weekend for two in Birmingham! With over a $600 value, the package includes a two night stay at the premiere Elyton Hotel (@elytonhotelbirmingham); dinner for two at Le Fresca (@lefresca); brunch for two at The Yard (@theyardbirmingham); and dinner for two at East West (@eastwestbham). To enter, […]

Carnival Cruise Line announced Wednesday that all cruises from the Port of Mobile are canceled until March 1, 2021, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The news about Mobile is part of a larger series of cancellations announced by Carnival on Wednesday. Cruise lines were shuttered under a No Sail Order from the CDC from […]

Joe Biden is probably going to be inaugurated in January. I think most people accept this. A small group of people believes the 2020 election was stolen. I am not one of them. What I do believe is that multiple entities in multiple states worked to lessen ballot rules to allow for more shenanigans to […]

The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) on Wednesday announced the kickoff of its ninth annual Big Buck Photo Contest. “Deer hunting in Alabama, and especially in Alabama’s Black Belt, is a time-honored tradition that we are proud to promote through this annual competition,” stated Pam Swanner director of ALBBAA. “The real trophy is the time […]

Progressive Pipe Fabricators recently celebrated the grand opening of their new Trinity, Alabama, production facility. The 82,000-square-foot facility in Lawrence County, which has been under construction since being announced in January, will offer custom fire protection services; the facility is expected to fabricate and deliver more than 20,000 individual sprinklers per week and also has the […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday morning said that she “will not shut down businesses,” as other states impose partial or full shutdowns. This comes after a coalition led by the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) on Tuesday launched the Keep Alabama Open campaign.

Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced Revive Plus, a $200 million grant program to support small businesses, non-profits and faith-based organizations in Alabama that have been adversely impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Revive Plus is the second wave of funding allocated by the State of Alabama from federal CARES Act funds for these organizations […]

Even though the annual Regions Tradition golf tournament was canceled this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, unprecedented charitable support surrounding the event was still made possible by Alabama-based Regions Financial Corporation. In fact, this year set a record for charitable funds raised from the Tradition, the company announced this week. Regions and its partners […]

7. Huntsville CEO indicted Paul Daigle, a Huntsville CEO, has been charged with conspiracy, wire fraud and false claims. This was in his attempts to defraud the Defense Department in relation to the war in Afghanistan. According to investigators, Daigle used underqualified workers, causing the government to overpay for labor, and he told employees to […]

The “Keep Alabama Open” campaign is already garnering widespread grassroots support, including from elected officials, after its Tuesday morning launch. Keep Alabama Open was formed by the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and its president and CEO, Katie Boyd Britt. Fellow pro-jobs advocates joined BCA in supporting the campaign on its first day; this includes […]

Alabama-based Full Moon Bar-B-Que on Tuesday announced the physical expansion of its brand outside of Alabama for the first ever time. The chain’s 17th total location — and the first outside of the Yellowhammer State — will open in Madison, Mississippi, per a release. The 5,000 square foot location is set to open in summer […]

MONTGOMERY — According to unofficial election results publicized by the Secretary of State’s Office, State Rep. Kirk Hatcher and former State Rep. John Knight are headed to a Democratic primary runoff in the Alabama Senate District 26 special election. The special primary was held on Tuesday in the predominantly Democratic district that includes much of […]

Republican nominee Russell Bedsole has achieved a resounding win in Alabama House District 49’s special general election. Held on Tuesday, the election saw Bedsole receive 63.18% of the vote, according to unofficial results publicized by the Secretary of State’s Office; Democrat Cheryl Patton garnered 36.74%. This rural district covers parts of Bibb, Chilton and Shelby […]

Congressman-elect Barry Moore (AL-02) on Tuesday announced that he has hired Shana Kluck Teehan as his chief of staff and Bill Harris as his district director. Moore, a Republican and former state representative from Enterprise, will be sworn in as a member of the 117th Congress on January 3. “I’m blessed to be able to […]

2020 has been a difficult year for restaurants, but that hasn’t stopped several new ones from opening up in the Magic City. Here are 10 new restaurants and eateries to try that have opened in Birmingham this year, from fine dining to casual burger joints to global cuisine. Most are offering takeout, curbside delivery, and […]

Freshly defeated U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) is continuing to vote against federal judicial nominations made by President Donald J. Trump. Jones, who lost his reelection bid in a November 3 blowout, is now a “lame duck” senator through January 3. On Monday, Jones voted against invoking cloture on the nomination of Kristi Haskins Johnson […]