Contour Fabrications and Mechanical (CFM), a provider of mechanical maintenance and reel refurbishment services, is launching a new operation in Cleburne County, marking a milestone in rural industrial growth in Alabama. The project represents a $7 million investment and is expected to create 20 to 30 jobs, providing a valuable economic boost to the region […]

Pray First. Read Genesis 35. Change is hard. It comes with uncertainty, leaving behind the familiar, and often letting go of things we’ve grown to love. As a military family, many times we’ve let go, left behind, and moved to the unknown to begin again… and again. Yet with each move or change, we learned […]

Alabama’s business leaders got a clear message from voters Saturday morning: focus on the economy. At the Business Council of Alabama’s annual Governmental Affairs Conference, Cygnal presented a new BCA-commissioned survey, showing that 59% of Republican primary voters prefer elected officials prioritize economic issues such as jobs, reducing taxes and regulation, and infrastructure over any […]

When consumers consider their choices for fish on the dinner menu, many opt for grouper, a delicious species found in Gulf waters. When one of the participants at the 2025 Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) Wild Game Cook-Off State Finals had a choice of which fish to prepare, he ruled out the grouper in favor of […]

The Alabama Legislature has passed a new law aimed at helping expectant mothers get the care they need during pregnancy. Known as SB102, the law will take effect on October 1 and stay in place through 2028, allowing pregnant women to get temporary Medicaid coverage for prenatal care before their official application is approved. RELATED: […]

Three cities in North Alabama have landed on the “World Atlas” “8 Most Charming Town Squares In Alabama” list The town squares of Athens, Mentone and Florence encapsulated what the online geographical resource described as “… a common thread of friendly locals, cultural attractions, and a diverse mix of vintage architecture that adds sophistication to […]

Governor Kay Ivey issued her yearly message of encouragement to Alabama’s students on Monday, welcoming them back to the classroom for the 2025-2026 academic school year. In the video, Ivey asked pupils across the state to confidently face any school-related challenges that may arise in the coming months. “Whether walking into fourth grade or heading […]

As mentioned last week, the race for Lt. Governor will be one of the best on the ballot next year. It will pit two very popular constitutional officeholders striving to capture another secondary constitutional office. Secretary of State Wes Allen and Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate will be the two horses in this contest. It is […]

Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Justice announced its review of Jeffrey Epstein-related files found insufficient evidence to warrant investigating any individual not already charged and declined to open any additional probes. That decision has sparked widespread backlash, seemingly in collision with earlier suggestions by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi that more information could […]

Members of Alabama’s Republican Congressional delegation are praising President Donald Trump’s accomplishments during his first 200 days in office. The lawmakers highlighted his successes at the border, the passing of the tax cuts, and what the president has done to help the U.S. economy. RELATED: Katie Britt details how the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ is […]

Legislators decided to delay an expensive contract with a law firm this week after three attorneys were caught using ChatGPT to create court filings containing fake case law. The $200,000 Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) legal contract for William Lunsford of Butler Snow was put on hold by the Contract Review Committee, Thursday. “This is […]

More of President Donald Trump’s tariffs go into effect as he continues to try to remake the world’s economic order. Will it work? Who is heading to the U.S. Senate in 2026? U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) or Attorney General Steve Marshall? Can Alabama Republicans for elected officials to only appoint Republicans to government positions? […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide’s 2025 season is just a couple of weeks away from kicking off as Alabama heads to Tallahassee to face off against the Florida State Seminoles. After a disappointing 2024 season, which saw the team lose three games in the regular season plus an embarrassing bowl game defeat against a dreadful Michigan […]

Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze finds himself firmly on the hot seat going into his third season on The Plains. With kickoff just weeks away, Freeze is stressing urgency and consistency to his players during preseason practice. During a post-practice press conference this week, Freeze was extremely candid when assessing his team’s performance and […]

The Alabama Forestry Association has promoted one of its own to become the organization’s next Director of External Affairs. On Friday, the industry and political powerhouse announced that Anna Morgan Skipper, Grassroots Coordinator with AFA since 2021, has been chosen to lead external affairs. In her new role, Skipper will continue to work with AFA […]

UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham will soon be under the leadership of a new chief executive officer with more than a decade of health system leadership. In a press release published Thursday, UAB announced that Kenny Shafer, most recently the CEO of Johnson City Medical Center, will begin his duties on September 2. According to UAB, […]

The U.S. Border Patrol has captured an Alabama murder suspect at the southern border of Texas and Mexico. On July 7, 25-year-old Luis Rey Guerro Martinez was apprehended while attempting to escape to Mexico to avoid capital murder charges involving a murder in Bessemer on July 6. RELATED: 64-year-old Army veteran shot by illegal immigrant […]

Alabama’s top legislative leaders say the state’s economy is on the move — and they’re not slowing down. Speaking to business leaders at an Alabama Growth Alliance meeting in Fairhope, Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger and Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter credited a slate of recent initiatives like Powering Growth, Working for […]

GrillMania: Back to School Smackdown will take place Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Park 124, 2408 Pelham Parkway. The event, hosted by local IT company Evolv I.T. and Ortho South, will feature a barbecue cook-off, children’s activities, music and food vendors. Proceeds will benefit Aaron’s Staff Respite Care Ministry , […]

A team of healthcare real estate professionals has announced plans for South Haven Surgical Plaza, an 80,000-square-foot medical campus designed to support outpatient care in Hoover. The project is being developed by Loree J. Skelton in collaboration with Medistar Corporation and Medical Properties Trust, which is serving as capital advisor. Located in Stadium Trace Village […]

Leeds Police Chief Paul Irwin is calling out AL(dot)com for what he says is a blatantly false account of a traffic stop that led to the arrest of a woman in the country illegally. The article referenced the arrest of an illegal immigrant earlier this week on I-20. Heather Gann, the author, reported that the […]

Alabama’s housing market continued its steady path toward recovery through the first half of 2025, with gains in sales, prices, and inventory helping bring conditions closer to pre-pandemic patterns. Despite economic uncertainty, key indicators suggest the market is stabilizing and approaching a new normal. Now, Alabama REALTORS® has released five key predictions for what’s ahead […]

The Montgomery City Council is taking action against a downtown establishment following a growing number of safety-related complaints. 1048 Jazz & Blues, located on East Fairview Avenue, is under review after reports of violence and present-day concerns raised by patrons and nearby Cloverdale residents. As part of a temporary measure, the bar must close at […]

7. The suggested meeting of Trump administration officials took place at the White House, after all, the administration is considering releasing transcripts of a Department of Justice interview with Ghislaine Maxwell that has allegedly cleared President Donald Trump of wrongdoing. 6. Alabama State Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) has prefiled a bill to ban vaping in […]