Tuscaloosa native and businessman Norman Crow has gained the endorsement of the political affiliate of the Business Council of Alabama, ProgressPAC, in his bid to become the next representative of House District 63 in the state legislature. The organization announced its support for Crow in the upcoming special election on Thursday, citing his significant knowledge […]

The Troy Trojans are officially in the market for a new athletics director following the departure of Brent Jones, who has accepted a senior leadership position at Georgia Tech. “It is with mixed emotions that we witness the departure of Brent Jones as Athletics Director of Troy University,” Troy Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. said […]

Alabama’s top officials are aligning behind a renewed effort to impose the death penalty for those who rape children under the age of 12, following the horrific discovery of a child sex trafficking ring in Bibb County. What began as a legislative push last year by State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) and State Sen. April […]

JPMorganChase on Monday announced support of Alabama’s small businesses through a $2 million commitment to help companies across the state succeed by improving capital access, assisting entrepreneurs in running their businesses more efficiently and offering technical assistance for local capital providers.   The Alabama Capital Access Collaborative will help small business owners, including Birmingham Business Resource Center (BBRC) […]

State House Rep. Phillip Pettus of Lauderdale County will be seeking another term in office, according to a campaign announcement issued Wednesday morning. The lawmaker is working to retain his role as the Alabama House District 1 representative, a position he has held since 2014. During his time in the state legislature, Pettus (R-Killen) has […]

Following the discovery of children being systematically and sexually abused in Bibb County,  Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall believes it’s time to reevaluate the severity of punishment for crimes of such a horrific nature. RELATED: Death penalty for child rapists? Alabama lawmakers renewing push after Bibb County bunker revelation On a Thursday morning edition of […]

More than $337,000 in state grants are heading to 20 local airports across Alabama, thanks to the Alabama Department of Transportation’s latest round of funding under its Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program. The program provides financial and technical support for public-use airports to undertake essential infrastructure projects. Funded improvements include runway rehabilitation, apron construction, hangar […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dove into a packed lineup, starting with a preview of the NFL Hall of Fame game between the Chargers and Lions. Despite featuring mostly backups, they predicted the game would dominate TV ratings. Troy University made headlines as athletic director Brent Jones stepped down to […]

Sloss Tech 2025 wrapped up its most successful year yet, drawing a record-setting 1,392 attendees to downtown Birmingham’s historic theatre district. The annual technology conference, presented by Innovate Alabama and organized by TechBirmingham, expanded to a three-day format this year and saw a 56% increase in attendance over 2024. The event featured 95 speakers, 50 […]

Public safety remains a top priority for Alabamians, and properly equipped law enforcement agencies are key to ensuring community protection. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Department recently received nearly $600,000 in new equipment, including seven patrol trucks, body cameras, vests, and other essential gear. RELATED: Strong joins bipartisan legislation to support veterans, law enforcement The funding […]

7. One of the worst presidential candidates of all-time, Kamala Harris (sorry, Hillary Clinton), announced she will not run for California governor as polls showed she had no real chance and no one wants her to run, leaving the race open and far less newsworthy. 6. A man in north Alabama was arrested for allegedly […]

After months of negotiations and an all-nighter in the Senate a few weeks ago, Congress finally passed President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill — or “OBBB” as we like to call it. This bill will be remembered as a generational win for Americans of all ages, incomes, and backgrounds. I’m extremely proud of the work […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen returned to his hometown recently to deliver the keynote address at Troy University’s summer commencement ceremony, where nearly 350 graduates were honored. Allen, a Troy University alumnus who earned his Master’s degree from the institution, addressed the Class of 2025 in a ceremony held at Trojan Arena. The event […]

Addressing the elephant in the Saturn Ballroom, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong said, “Space Command is coming to rest on the Arsenal.” His remarks came Wednesday at the Von Braun Center during the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber’s annual Washington Update luncheon. With more than 1,000 people on hand, Strong (R-Huntsville) highlighted his work in Congress to secure […]

A new national report shows Alabama is making significant progress in expanding access to health care by drawing in more physicians from other states through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLCC). According to the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners, the state has seen a 126 percent increase in the number of medical licenses issued through […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide hope to have a much more successful season in 2025 than they did in 2024 after dropping three games plus a bowl game. If they are going to right the wrongs and get the train back on the winning tracks, one player who is going to be a massive part of […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) thinks members of the former Obama administration should be held accountable for pushing out the narrative that Donald Trump colluded with the Russians to help his Presidential campaign in 2016. Earlier this month, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard declassified documents that she said shows the Obama administration fabricated intelligence […]

As you plan your travels to the Gulf Coast this summer, consider making a meaningful stop at the Poarch Creek Indians Museum and Welcome Center in Atmore, Alabama. Located just off I-65 at Exit 54, this inviting destination offers an educational and enriching experience for all visitors—whether you’re on a family road trip, a teacher […]

Huge moves are being made by The Saban Center before it even makes its official opening in Tuscaloosa likely sometime next year. The Saban Center, a cutting-edge educational campus that integrates STEM and the arts, announced a major partnership with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) to enhance and promote STEM and arts education […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, preseason camp officially kicked off for Alabama, and the conversation quickly turned to quarterback clarity. Despite public statements suggesting Ty Simpson would start if the season began today, the hosts were skeptical, noting Simpson is not a Kalen DeBoer recruit and has shown little in limited appearances. Guest […]

The media and their Democrats have been weaponizing the Jeffrey Epstein case to hit President Donald Trump for over two weeks, this is fair, as Trump is making this pretty easy. In Alabama, ghoulish failed politician and Miss America Mallory Hagan is using the victims of abuse in Bibb County to smear her political enemies. […]

Jared Hudson believes he is the right man to be Alabama’s next U.S. Senator because he is not a typical politician. Hudson officially launched a campaign to become the state’s next Senator in May. The veteran, who currently resides in Birmingham with his wife and children, heads Covenant Rescue Group, an organization that fights against […]

Judge J. Elizabeth “Beth” Kellum has officially announced her bid for re-election to the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 2. Kellum, who has served on the appellate court since 2008, said she remains committed to ensuring justice is carried out fairly across the state. “I have been honored to serve the people of Alabama […]

City officials, the Scottsboro Police Department, and residents of Jackson County remain shaken following a 21-hour manhunt that unfolded over the final weekend of July. What began as a domestic violence call quickly escalated into a high-speed police chase, a shooting that injured a law enforcement officer, and the eventual capture of the suspect after […]