Last week, President Joe Biden issued an executive order that would “pause” the leasing of federal lands and offshore waters for oil and natural gas production. Such a move could have an impact on not just energy prices but Alabama’s economy, as well. During an appearance on Mobile radio’s FM Talk 106.5 on Friday, U.S. Sen. […]

You might have an ahnvee and not even know it. Ahnvee is Cajun slang for “hunger,” as in: “I’ve got an ahnvee for some good gumbo.” Uncle Mick’s Cajun Market & Café in Prattville can satisfy that hunger. In fact, the restaurant’s chicken and sausage gumbo is one of the 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama. It really is that good, with […]

The Southeastern Conference said Tuesday that SEC Football Media Days in 2021 is being moved from Nashville to Hoover at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham Wynfrey Hotel July 19-22. The move of the annual event that precedes the new college football season marks a return to the place where SEC Football Media Days has most often been held the past […]

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey comforted survivors and thanked first responders and volunteers Wednesday during a visit to Fultondale and Center Point, two cities heavily damaged by a deadly tornado Monday night. Numerous state and local government officials joined Ivey on Wednesday morning as she surveyed storm damage. She thanked first responders and volunteers for their tireless […]

Seth Maddox will head out in February with other Division biologists to do some woodcock hunting. Yes, that is after the woodcock hunting season closes on January 31, but Maddox will not be using a conventional harvest tool. He will be wielding a long-handled dipnet. Maddox, the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division’s Migratory […]

Back in 2019, after the Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) voted to remove the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project from its Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), Gov. Kay Ivey declared the project “dead.” Since then, there has been some commentary from elected officials on how to proceed. However, there has been no official […]

The Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act of 2021 was officially introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday.

The Gulf State Park Pier, one of Alabama’s most loved landmarks, is set to reopen early Saturday morning after taking significant damage from Hurricane Sally in September. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) announced the reopening in a release on Friday. The agency says 725 feet of the pier have been repaired, […]

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby met with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to discuss military matters and national security priorities.

The Alabama Farmers Federation kicked off its centennial festivities and recognized the 75th anniversary of Alfa Insurance...

The Regions Foundation announced a $25,000 commitment to help with immediate relief and long-term disaster recovery in Jefferson County.

Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) on Friday announced he has decided to join CNN as a "political commentator."

MONTGOMERY — State officials announced an expansion of who in Alabama is eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine on Friday. Beginning February 8, all citizens over 65, along with several categories of front line workers, will be allowed to get vaccinated. State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris made the announcement at the Alabama Department of […]

Iron Tribe is adding a program that offers semi-private training, giving members more tools to reach nutrition, strength and fat-loss goals.

Auburn is proud to celebrate the recent confirmation of Auburn alumnus Gen. Lloyd Austin as our nation’s secretary of defense. We applaud your incredible achievement and thank you for your continued service to protect our country. See the full story here.

Alabama A&M University, Stillman College and Tuskegee University are joining the Grow with Google HBCU Career Readiness Program.

Dr. Anthony Fauci wants to remind people that the pandemic “potentially could get worse” due to the new variants of the coronavirus

On Thursday, U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) announced they were joining their colleagues, U.S. Sens. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) to introduce a resolution to honor Mobile native former Atlanta Brave Hank Aaron. Aaron, considered one of the greatest right fielders of all time, recently died at age 86. […]

Three people were arrested while allegedly looting a Fultondale home devastated by Monday's tornado, the local police department announced.

The number of patients in Alabama hospitals with a case of COVID-19 continued to decrease sharply in the last week, while new cases of the virus stayed fairly steady. As of Thursday afternoon, there were 2,052 individuals in Alabama hospitals with a case of the coronavirus, down from 2,370 one week ago and down nearly […]

Whether it’s newlyweds trading apartments for their first home or veteran renters taking advantage of historically low interest rates, 2021 offers a home buying climate that may never be seen again. Even though you likely know the strong arguments in favor of homeownership: investing for the future; building equity; tax benefits; cost stability; and that […]

The Alabama Innovation Commission released an interim report detailing its progress and momentum, while outlining four recommendations.

Senator Tommy Tuberville denounced the executive order issued President Biden allowing transgender females to compete in female sports.

C Spire is ramping up an unprecedented growth project with a $1 billion investment to accelerate the deployment of all-fiber broadband.