A statewide photo contest is casting a spotlight on the thrill of fishing in Alabama’s Black Belt, inviting anglers of all ages to share their favorite catches for a chance to win a prize. The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) has launched the 2025 Best Fish Photo Contest, which opens Aug. 1 and runs […]

One of the best races in this blockbuster election year will be for Lt. Governor. In bygone years, this was a much more powerful position than it is today. For about 50 years, from the 1950’s through the 1990’s, the Lt. Governor controlled the State Senate.  The Constitution gives the power to the State House […]

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) announces that Charlanna Skaggs has been appointed by Governor Kay Ivey to serve as Deputy Commissioner for the Department, which oversees the conservation of the state’s natural resources and helps promote outdoor recreation such as hunting, fishing and shooting sports. Skaggs has served as ADCNR’s General […]

Auburn men’s basketball head coach Bruce Pearl has never shied away from sharing his political views, particularly when it comes to Israel. During a recent appearance on Outkick with Dan Dakich, Pearl was speaking about Obama’s role in talks between Israel and Palestine, and spoke about his belief that Obama caused not only the conflict […]

A recent U.S. Senate hearing – “Enter the Dragon” – raised alarms about the Chinese government using U.S. nonprofits to shape American energy policy. Experts warned the strategy could weaken the reliability of our power grid. These concerns aren’t just national – they hit home right here in Alabama. Daniel Tait leads Energy Alabama and […]

Members of Alabama’s Republican Congressional delegation are praising President Donald Trump’s job on the U.S. economy after the Commerce Department reported strong growth Wednesday. Gross domestic product jumped 3% for the April through June period, according to figures adjusted for seasonality and inflation, which is higher than the 2.5% most economists expected. U.S. Rep. Barry […]

The experts got it wrong again on the economy, and Trump got it right? Tuberville wants power returned to the state, right before he becomes governor? The Trump-Russia hoax was bigger than Watergate? All this and more on Alabama Politics This Week, on TV, radio, and online all over Alabama. Mecca Musick is the CEO […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, the hosts covered the Hall of Fame Game as it showcased the NFL’s growing push toward digital precision. Longshore and McKnight dissected the league’s use of infrared technology to mark first downs, contrasting it with the nostalgic appeal of chain gangs that still dominate at the high school […]

The Business Council of Alabama has endorsed John Roberts, an experienced real estate and development manager, in the race for State Senate District 2. The office, which represents parts of Madison and Limestone counties, will soon be vacated by State Sen. Tom Butler (R–Madison), who announced earlier this month that he is not seeking re-election. […]

In his campaign to become Alabama’s next governor, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has picked up the support of another influential organization within the state. The Electric Cooperatives of Alabama Political Action Committee (PAC), the political arm of the Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives (AREA), announced its endorsement of the lawmaker earlier this week. […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball program has been building a new practice facility in the same area as Coleman Coliseum over the course of the last year, and progress is really starting to be made. In images shared across social media this week, it appears that the framing of the project is complete and […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is reminding voters that municipal absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The deadline to return an absentee ballot application in person is Thursday, August 21, 2025. Absentee ballots being returned in-person must be received by the municipal absentee election manager by […]

More disturbing information is coming to light in the Bibb County child sex trafficking investigation, including suspected connections to gangs and Mexican cartels. According to CBS 42, federal authorities believe Andres Trejo-Velazquez is a member of the Sureños gang. Homeland Security is currently investigating whether the Bibb County sex trafficking operation was tied to a […]

7. Birmingham is offering multiple parents $500 to ensure their children attend school on the first day, aiming to boost attendance rates. 6. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is set to release police footage of the shooting death of Jabari Peoples today, addressing public demand for transparency. 5. Governor-elect Coach U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) […]

Alabama is home to many of the most beautiful bodies of water in the region. Alabamians have the privilege of enjoying incredible, fresh catches from the Gulf and the opportunity to retreat to the South’s most stunning beaches. But what happens when these priceless local luxuries are threatened? We had the chance to speak with Jason […]

State Sen. Josh Carnley has secured an endorsement from Alabama’s largest farm organization in his bid for reelection to the state legislature. The Alabama Farmers Federation chose to support the Ino-native based on his personal experience in agriculture and ability to produce results for Senate District 31. Carnley (R-Ino), a farmer and owner of Buck […]

STILL HOT TODAY: Most Alabama communities will see a high in the mid 90s today with a partly sunny sky and the usual risk of a passing shower or storm in scattered spots from about 1 until 10 p.m. The chance of any one spot seeing rain today is 30-40%. After today, heat levels slowly fall, […]

In recent days, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville raised concerns about unfair trade practices hurting thousands of Alabama residents, declaring at the National Press Club that “this is war. Just as with other domestic industries, China is undercutting our cabinet businesses, basically cutting our throats.” Senator Tuberville is a champion for Alabama’s manufacturing jobs, and 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 […]

Amid reports that 1.1 million foreign students were enrolled in American universities between 2023-2024, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville introduced legislation he believes will put American schools back on track serving American students. The Student Visa Integrity Act, Tuberville’s bill, would ban students from adversarial countries, such as China and Iran, from studying in the United […]

A dump truck crash on Wednesday afternoon left two people injured and caused visible damage to a Target store in South Huntsville after the vehicle reportedly experienced a mechanical brake failure and slammed into a busy intersection. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Carl T. Jones Drive near the Ledges Drive intersection. According to […]

Before SEC football teams take the field, the offseason is filled with speculation — and fans in Alabama hang on every word from their favorite head coaches. Through media days and less than a month away from kickoff now, the focus is starting to turn to football rather than making stories out of every quote […]

Florida already passed a law that makes abusing children a potentially capital offense. Governor Ron DeSantis is now making use of that law to stack death row. After what happened in Bibb County, those monsters deserve the same fate, BUT Alabama law does not allow that sentence to be handed down. Time to fix it… […]

Cancer advocates and leading members of the medical community across the nation are voicing their appreciation for U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s staunch leadership and support of federal research funding. Britt (R-Montgomery) has been the tip of the spear in the fight to responsibly reform NIH’s spending while strengthening investments in critical medical research and innovation […]