Macon County is charting a new course for economic growth, thanks to a pair of state-backed investments designed to enhance industrial readiness and attract job-creating projects. The Alabama Department of Commerce has awarded a $2.7 million SEEDS (Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy) grant to the Macon County Economic Development Authority (MCEDA) to support the acquisition and development of […]

7. Two Phenix City women, both Democrats, were arrested for alleged ballot harvesting, raising concerns about election integrity in Alabama and highlighting a crime that national Democrats claim is super rare and no big deal. 6. The 37-year-old man who threw a sandwich at a federal official during President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown in Washington, […]

President Donald Trump is taking a no-nonsense approach to cleaning up Washington, D.C. — and Alabama U.S. Senator Katie Britt is all in. Trump’s latest initiative to tackle violent crime in the nation’s capital is drawing strong support from Alabama’s GOP lawmakers fed up with what they see as years of failed leadership in the […]

HOT: Summer heat finally returns to Alabama over the next five days with highs in the low to mid 90s for most places. As always on a summer day, a few pop-up storms are likely during the afternoon and evening hours (mainly from noon to midnight)… but they should be widely scattered. The chance of […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, leaning on a Wiregrass upbringing, faith in God, business grit, years of service in Congress, and a decade of high-profile loyalty to President Donald Trump.  Later today, he’ll kick off his campaign at an event across the state from his district, […]

The Alabama Public Charter School Commission has again rejected a proposal from the Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School (AAHS) to open a Birmingham campus, marking the second denial for the project in less than a year. Commissioners voted against the application during their August 11 meeting, citing concerns over enrollment, student retention, and a […]

Southern Research celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art biotechnology center Aug. 12, a major milestone that doubles the organization’s lab capacity and significantly expands its ability to combat chronic illnesses, cancer and infectious diseases.   The $98 million facility reinforces Southern Research’s commitment to advancing human health and addressing some of the most pressing biomedical […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is off to the races in the GOP field of candidates running to succeed U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) in the U.S. Senate. Moore, who has served in Congress since 2020, launched his campaign on Tuesday and promised to continue his support of President Donald Trump and the “America First” […]

This year marks the 90th anniversary of Social Security, which has helped generations of Alabamians retire with dignity after a lifetime of hard work. It’s one of the most successful initiatives in American history, and a new AARP survey shows it’s still doing exactly what it was built to do. The new AARP report, released […]

The University of Alabama has always been known as a football school, and of course this is for good reason as maybe the most decorated program in the history of the sport. Ever since Nate Oats has taken over the basketball program though, the roundball sport in Tuscaloosa has become among the premiere programs in […]

PowerSouth Energy executive Taylor Williams and Casey B. Rogers, the deputy director of the Alabama State Military Department, have been elected as the newest board members for the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA). The ALBBAA is committed to enhancing outdoor recreation and promoting tourism opportunities in the Black Belt in a manner that provides economic […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) is continuing to promote the Yellowhammer State for its key role in America’s space and national defense industries. Strong posted two different examples on social media this week, demonstrating Alabama’s importance when it comes to keeping the nation secure. RELATED: Dale Strong: ‘Everyone knows that U.S. Space Command Headquarters should […]

“We’ve been working on this for a very long time.” The words came from James Spann, chief meteorologist of the Alabama Weather Network, shortly before the 24/7 streaming weather source launched. “Think about all of the things we have been through together,” Spann said in his opening comments during the network’s debut. He recounted Hurricane […]

Alabama’s hospitals, universities, and training programs could soon see a major infusion of funding after the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee recently advanced its FY2026 Labor–HHS–Education funding bill. The package includes more than $28.6 million in Congressionally directed spending for Alabama — funding that U.S. Senator Katie Britt, a member of the committee, helped secure. Later […]

The North Alabama Drug Task Force, hosted by the Huntsville Police Department, recently dismantled a large-scale drug trafficking organization in the first investigation conducted under Alabama’s newly enacted Agent Billy Clardy III Act. All told, the operation resulted in 23 indictments, the seizure of $4.8 million in illegal drugs, the recovery of $223,385 in U.S. […]

Two Phenix City women have been arrested after police say they carried out illegal ballot harvesting tied to suspicious absentee applications in the upcoming August 26 municipal elections. Phenix City Police launched the investigation after the city clerk’s office reported multiple irregular absentee applications. Detectives say the probe uncovered evidence of illegal ballot harvesting. Authorities […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry kick it off with the 10 day countdown to college football, with Week Zero bringing a slate of nationally televised games that stretch from Dublin, Ireland, to Honolulu. While the schedule features matchups such as the MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Atlanta and Fresno State at Kansas, […]

When U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville visited a Rotary meeting in Dothan earlier this week, his agenda included more than just a speech and handshakes. He also carried a wooden shadow box, a carefully prepared gift for his Regional Director, John Ferguson, that initially left Ferguson without words. Inside the handcrafted case was a neatly folded […]

It’s been 200 days since President Trump returned to the White House, and the progress we are seeing has been nothing short of historic. While the media is doing everything in their power to paint President Trump’s Administration as evil, the American people are getting exactly what we were promised: results. I had the chance […]

7. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has released the state’s new congressional maps, claiming they will “END THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY” and right the wrongs of Texas’ redistricting efforts. 6. Auburn will end its test-optional admissions policy by fall 2027, requiring standardized tests for all applicants, ending a policy that was enacted because of accusations that the […]

Efforts to deepen and widen the Port of Mobile’s ship channel are drawing both strong support and determined opposition. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is carrying out the project to accommodate larger vessels, a move backed by the Alabama Port Authority and business advocates who point to the port’s role as a key economic […]

Community projects ranging from Rainsville to Lauderdale County to Tuscaloosa to Guntersville may soon see the light of day, according to U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt. Aderholt (R-Haleyville) said he has secured more than $56 million in federal funding for community and transportation projects across Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 […]

Huntsville isn’t just growing—it’s welcoming the equivalent of a small neighborhood every month. As of July 1, the Rocket City’s estimated population reached 249,102, a 15.9% increase since the 2020 Census. That’s 18 new residents a day, with 34,000 people choosing Huntsville as their hometown over the past five years. According to the City and […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) is asking California’s top environmental agency for answers as the state appears to be ignoring Congress’ reversal of three key electric vehicle standards. Palmer, who sits on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, recently joined his colleagues in sending a letter to the Executive Officer of the California Air Resources […]