Two leaders of the Gangster Disciples, a national gang, were sentenced in federal court for a racketeering conspiracy involving murder.

Last week, four state senators criticized the Alabama Department of Public Health’s (ADPH) efforts to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, calling it a “kink” in the pipeline. In a release provided to the media, State Sens. Jim McClendon (R-Springville), Greg Albritton (R-Atmore), Tom Whatley (R-Auburn) and Randy Price (R-Opelika) warned shortcomings in vaccine distribution was coming […]

Last year was unlike any other. January 2021, however, offered a familiar sight: Alabama won its sixth national title under coach Nick Saban. The 2020 Crimson Tide featured Heisman Trophy winner Devonta Smith, many other award winners, and rank among the greatest teams in history. Before we debate history and look forward to next season, […]

Now that Joe Biden is President, what should Americans expect from his administration?

From a Grand Bay bedroom decorated with posters from forensic TV shows such as “Bones” and “Dexter,” Olivia McCarter spends long hours on her laptop working to identify people and solve crimes. Though just a sophomore at the University of South Alabama, where she’s studying anthropology and criminal justice, the 19-year-old is a senior intern with a Massachusetts company […]

In recent days, there has been a movement afoot on Capitol Hill and among Alabama Democrats seeking the removal of U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) from office for his outspoken approach in questioning the 2020 presidential election results. U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) said he disagreed with those seeking to undermine Brooks. On this week’s […]

Alabama’s auto industry is poised for a stellar year in 2021, with plans to add thousands of new jobs along with highly-anticipated new products as companies deepen their roots in communities across the state. Automakers are in the midst of major new construction and expansions, including the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant in Huntsville and the electric vehicle […]

Sharon King said for a nonprofit like Raleigh’s Place, running a thrift store in a drafty, old building was an expensive proposition. But the load has become a little lighter, with the help of Alabama Power and the Alabama Business Charitable Trust Fund. Raleigh’s Place purchased a 2,200-square-foot building in Clanton in 2019 to house a thrift store. Named […]

A new project co-led by Auburn University researchers addresses previously unexplored questions about the increasing number and distribution in Alabama of feral swine – animals that cause more than $50 million a year in damage to agriculture in the state. The research focuses on measuring the reduction in damage caused by the animals during the implementation of […]

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System, announced that Stanley E. Prevost presented the UAH Honors College with a $100,000 gift to fund the UAH Prevost Scholars Program. Prevost is a co-founder of Phase IV Systems Inc., in Huntsville where he also served as Vice President until […]

Last week, five state senators criticized the Alabama Department of Public Health’s “kink” in the COVID-19 vaccine distribution and warned citizens were “paying a deadly price” for state government’s shortcomings in a release put out to the media. Since then, the list within the Alabama Legislature is growing as constituents are contacting their lawmakers with […]

A campaign to feed front-line health care workers caring for COVID-19 patients is once again in action at UAB. It is a partnership between UAB Advancement and the UAB Department of Food and Nutrition Services, with donations from the community. The campaign’s first phase, which launched April 1, 2020, raised more than $76,000 and served more than 16,000 meals […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide are now 8-0 in conference play after defeating Mississippi State 81-73 on Saturday. With a formula of driving the lane and passing out to perimeter shooters, Alabama has made the three-point shot their go-to game plan behind shooters like John Petty and Jaden Shackelford. For the Bulldogs, their defense was up […]

Last week, former State Rep. Ed Henry was among 73 individuals to receive an end-of-term pardon from President Donald Trump, but it was not a certainty until the very end, according to Henry, who had pleaded guilty to a Medicare fraud case in 2019. During an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5 on Friday, […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The last spot in the 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk will be filled on historic Lake Eufaula as this Alabama fishery hosts the Bassmaster Team Championship and Classic Fish-Off Dec. 8-11, 2021. Battling for that coveted berth in the Bassmaster Classic will be the grassroots anglers competing at the Bassmaster […]

Earlier this year, State Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) announced he was stepping down from the pro tempore post, and Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed (R-Jasper) would assume the role for the 2021 legislative session. Marsh says he gave up the pro tem position he had held since 2010 to focus on his […]

The Auburn Tigers have had a rough going in the beginning of SEC play, losing five of their last seven SEC games coming into Saturday’s matchup with South Carolina. However, recent wins against Kentucky and Georgia have put the Tigers on a much brighter path with endless possibilities. One big factor for the turnaround is […]

The forest products industry has long been important to Alabama, and the evolution of the industry is ensuring it will continue to play a vital role in the state’s economy. “As an industry, forest products is evolving,” said Gary Faulkner. “It’s an exciting time, with new technologies, products, sustainable resources, geographical market shifts and other […]

The freight rail industry plays a key role in the Alabama economy, providing an existing and reliable transportation mode for many of the state’s key industries. From the growth in the state’s southern ports to the continued recovery in Alabama’s vibrant auto manufacturing sector, private freight railroads are helping spur economic growth. “Freight rail companies, […]

Contemplating ways to better the community, sharing ideals of justice and unity, and giving back are some of the ways Alabama Power employees celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 18. Despite the challenges of the pandemic and social distancing needs, many members of the Alabama Power Service Organization (APSO) found ways to honor […]

Her grandmother vaccinated people during the polio outbreak and would always be the nurse to vaccinate her own children when it was time for their annual shots. Her mother went on to become a nurse anesthetist. For Haley Fullman, the call to serve in health care has come full circle after vaccinating her mother with […]

During an appearance on FM Talk 106.5’s “The Jeff Poor Show” on Friday, State Sen. David Sessions (R-Grand Bay) talked about overcoming a bout with coronavirus, which included seven days in the hospital recently. Sessions, whose district includes Alabama’s southwestern-most corner, said his COVID-19 ordeal led to a pneumonia scare. He explained he had since […]

Harvest numbers for the 2020 Alabama oyster season, which ended on December 23, indicate the state’s oyster ecosystem is bouncing back in a big way. That 2020 harvest of 22,000 sacks doubled the previous year’s harvest, thanks to improving conditions and a new method developed by the Alabama Marine Resources Division (MRD) to determine when […]

The following came from my book, Better Than Them, the Unmaking of an Alabama Racist, published by New South Books. I edited the article copy referenced below for purposes of this one as indicated in parenthesis. Looking back at my most impressionable years, I consider the examples and impressions left by such icons as Sheriff Andy […]