COLD, ICY START: Temperatures are below freezing all the way to the Gulf Coast early this morning. After over two inches of rain over the weekend, and light snow flurries/showers last night, many roads over North Alabama have black ice and are not in good shape. There are some icy spots across South Alabama … […]

7. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced a record $14.6 billion in capital investment for Alabama’s 2025 economic development, creating 9,388 jobs through 234 projects across biosciences, technology, automotive, and aerospace, including Eli Lilly’s $6 billion Huntsville facility, ArcelorMittal’s $1.2 billion Mobile plant, and Georgia Pacific’s $800 million Monroe County mill modernization. 6. Alabama Lieutenant Governor […]

The Auburn Tigers — who have gotten off to a rocky start to SEC play under new head coach Steven Pearl — earned their biggest win of the season this weekend with a road victory over the defending national champion, the Florida Gators. Auburn built a 15-point halftime lead and held on for a 76–67 win, […]

TRUK PAC, the political arm of the Alabama Trucking Association, has endorsed Derek Chen in his campaign for Alabama state auditor. “Derek Chen’s background, integrity, detail orientation, and commitment to responsibility through public service make him uniquely qualified for the Alabama State Auditor race,” said TRUK PAC Chairman Greg Brown. “He is extremely mission-focused in […]

The rumors swirling around the Alabama State House about potential indictments against former or sitting lawmakers appear to be just that — rumors, according to State Sen. Arthur Orr. During an appearance this week on “The Dale Jackson Show,” Orr (R-Decatur) directly addressed speculation that a grand jury may hand down indictments involving members of […]

Affordability is often used as a political slogan, but in Alabama, it is a real, everyday concern for families, seniors, and businesses. And the truth is simple: affordability depends on stability: stable communities, stable jobs, and stable, reliable energy. Energy is more than what comes through a power line. It is one of the most […]

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is asking state lawmakers for additional tools to help stabilize neighborhoods and address long-standing issues tied to vacant and tax-delinquent properties, saying accountability for absentee property owners is key to revitalization efforts. Like many older industrial cities, Birmingham has grappled with population loss and a growing inventory of vacant or tax-delinquent […]

Rock band Creed will return to Alabama this summer as part of its ongoing “Summer of ’99” reunion tour, with shows scheduled in Huntsville and Orange Beach. The band announced it will perform July 22 at The Orion Amphitheater and July 24 at The Wharf Amphitheater, according to its official social media channels. Opening acts […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced the release of the 2025 New & Expanding Industry Announcements Report, marking a record year for economic development growth in communities across the state. The Alabama Department of Commerce annual report lists 234 projects last year that combined for a total capital investment of $14.6 billion, the highest annual […]

Richard “Dick” Spencer from Sylacauga is bishop of the U.S. Military Diocese. He supervises 617 military chaplains in 171 countries. Recently he announced to his Sylacauga High Class of ’69 that he is in Washington’s Walter Reed Hospital battling Parkinson’s Disease and prostate cancer. Spencer, an active member of his unusually-active high school class, made […]

The Alabama Trails Foundation, in partnership with Alabama Power, announced the installation of a commemorative Year of Alabama Trails sign at Ten Islands Historical Park in St. Clair County. The signage focuses on the statewide effort to highlight Alabama’s diverse outdoor recreation landscapes. The new signage serves as another invitation for residents and visitors to explore the natural beauty and historical […]

Huntsville International Airport reached a historic milestone in 2025, setting an all-time annual passenger traffic record as expanded air service and increased capacity fueled continued growth across the Tennessee Valley. Airport officials announced that 1,722,898 passengers traveled through Huntsville International Airport (HSV) in 2025, marking a 5.3% increase over the previous year and the highest […]

The Jefferson County Commission unanimously approved an economic development agreement on January 6 supporting a major reinvestment and expansion by American Cast Iron Pipe Company, a Birmingham-based manufacturer celebrating more than 120 years in operation. The agreement backs ACIPCO’s long-term “American for Life 2030” initiative, a comprehensive modernization effort representing approximately $793 million in capital […]

The Indiana Hoosiers made it official on Monday night, claiming their first national title in school history after a dominating 16-0 season. In just two seasons, former Nick Saban assistant Curt Cignetti turned the Hoosiers from a program that was a perennial loser into a machine-like steamroller, flat-out dominating everyone in its path. Defeating the […]

If you’ve lived in Alabama long enough, you know the routine. A forecast hints at snow or ice, and suddenly milk, bread and eggs become rare commodities. Group texts light up, social media fills with screenshots of weather models and everyone starts asking the same question: Is this the big one? But as humans brace […]

Given that the town of Tuscaloosa predates the statehood of Alabama, the city’s seen some things — and so have its buildings. Among them, the historic Drish House stands as a remarkable example of the city’s past. With more than 40 properties and multiple districts on the National Register of Historic Places, Tuscaloosa houses a great deal […]

Two saltwater species with little research data will now be the focus of a $5 million study that will encompass all five Gulf states. Dr. Sean Powers of the University of South Alabama (USA) will lead a team to study cobia, a species that had great popularity among anglers several decades ago, and tripletail, a […]

At time of publication, candidate qualifying for the Alabama Republican Party in the 2026 election cycle has officially ended. The party published a list of final candidates who are formally qualified for the primary ballot. Qualifying opened Monday, January 5, and closed today at 5:00pm. The below roundup reflects a final and full list of […]

State Sen. Donnie Chesteen (R-Geneva) wants to make sure that the Alabama High School Athletic Association (ASHAA) is listening to the concerns of parents, coaches, and school administrators. The lawmaker introduced SB73 early in the session that would effectively overhaul the structure of the organization. The bill’s synopsis says the legislation “would prohibit public K-12 […]

Florida Gators head basketball coach Todd Golden weighed in on the wild and controversial Charles Bediako situation this week, after a temporary restraining order will allow the Alabama big man to return to the program after two full seasons in the NBA’s G-League. In an episode of “Gator Talk” on Thursday evening, Golden talked about […]

The Alabama House of Representatives has moved the state closer to addressing a persistent shortage of school bus drivers, advancing legislation to ensure Alabama’s most valuable resource — its children — have reliable transportation to and from school. Lawmakers on Thursday unanimously passed House Bill 138, sponsored by State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham), a measure […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced appointments to fill 22 vacancies across the state including three judgeships and a county commission seat. Houston County District Judge Bart M. Boothe Governor Ivey has appointed Bart M. Boothe of Dothan, to serve as District Judge, Place 1, in the 20th Judicial Circuit in Houston County. A graduate […]

Has President Donald Trump ended Alabama’s U.S. Senate race by endorsing U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise)? Is the fight over Greenland over? Will Alabama join the redistricting fight? All this and more on Alabama Politics This Week, on TV, radio, and online all over Alabama… Mecca Musick is the CEO of 256 Today. Sign up for the […]

Over the last couple of years, legalized gambling and casinos in the state of Alabama — and the push to get it back on the ballot for the people to decide on — has been one of the most highly discussed topics in state politics. One of those fighting for clarity on the issue is […]