Gulf Shores city leaders are weighing whether to bring back the wildly popular Sand in My Boots festival for another year, keeping the Hangout Music Festival in its reimagined, more crowd-friendly format. At a work session on July 21, the City Council reviewed a proposal to extend the festival franchise agreement for 2026, following the […]

As technology continues to shape how we live, connect, and communicate, it also gives scammers more tools to exploit–especially when it comes to targeting older adults. Whether it’s a phone call from a fake grandchild or personal data quietly collected through smart home devices, elder fraud is evolving. Staying informed is one of the best […]

As we work to create positive outcomes for our young people in Alabama we still have some laws on the books which work against this goal. Section 16-28-40 of the Code of Alabama is one such law. This applies to the suspension of drivers licenses of drivers under the age of 19 years for school […]

For the first time in 22 years — and the first time ever for Alabama — two young men from the same state have captured the top two leadership positions at American Legion Boys Nation. Luke Lawson and Nick Frazier, both high school seniors from Alabama, were elected President and Vice President, respectively, during the […]

7. Sad days for the media and their Democrats as FCC Chairman Brendan Carr criticized the partisan left’s reaction to CBS’s cancelling of “The Late Show,” calling them out for acting like they are losing a DNC spokesperson. Meanwhile, various Alabama Public Radio and TV stations are poor-mouthing after cuts become a reality with threats […]

Students interested in attending the nation’s service academies, college ROTC programs, or joining the military are encouraged to attend Academy Day next month. U.S. Rep. Dale W. Strong will be hosting Academy Day for area students who want to learn more about attending one of the United States service academies after high school. “The fact […]

If you’ve noticed more out-of-state license plates around Alabama lately, you’re not imagining things. According to a report from Stacker, thousands of people moved to Alabama from across the country in 2022 — and most of them came from just a handful of states. Using U.S. Census Bureau data, Stacker ranked the top 25 states […]

Over the last couple of years, one of the more debated topics in the sport of college football has been the depth and strength of different conferences as it relates to the College Football Playoff discussion. Last year, that conversation took center stage in the first year of the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff as […]

Residents of the 334 area code will be joining the rest of the state in dialing 10 numbers to make phone calls when the new 483 area code overlay is implemented next year. To get in practice, customers in the 334 area code region are encouraged to begin 10-digit dialing before the new area code […]

A Homewood daycare employee was arrested Monday morning on attempted murder charges after an argument with a parent escalated into gunfire, according to the Homewood Police Department. Officers responded around 9:20 a.m. to a report of gunshots near ABC Daycare, located at 610 Columbiana Road. Police confirmed no one was injured in the incident. RELATED: […]

At Pillar & Peacock, Southern culture is not just a backdrop. It is the heartbeat of how we approach design. The warmth, charm, and storytelling traditions of the South inspire us to create homes that feel lived-in and layered. A home should be authentic and welcoming, blending history, personality, and comfort in every detail.   This […]

They say in the Southeastern Conference that “it just means more” — that continues to ring true both on and off the field. While the SEC has gone a couple of seasons without capturing a national championship in football, the overall strength of the league—especially with the addition of Texas and Oklahoma—is arguably higher than […]

Alabama’s new hemp law was put to the test for the first time earlier this month with the arrest of Mary Noble in Athens on July 7. Noble was taken into custody for allegedly possessing prohibited hemp products, including seven Delta-9 pre-rolls and a Delta THC vape pen. She also faces charges of resisting arrest, […]

U.S. Rep Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is highlighting the current issues that farmers have navigating federal government regulations. The Alabama congressman, who sits on the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture, spoke about the issues of government red tape during the hearing on “Past Breakthroughs and Future Innovations in Crop Production” Tuesday. Government red tape leads to […]

From high school graduates exploring their next steps to working adults ready for a career change, students across Alabama are turning to their local community colleges to take that next step forward. The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) offers a wide range of education and training options designed to meet learners where they are. With […]

Judge Mary Windom, Presiding Judge of the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, announced today that she is running for re-election to her fourth and final term in statewide office. A Republican, Judge Windom was elected first in 2008, and has been re-elected three times to the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals. Judge Windom was elected […]

Mountain Brook and Tuscaloosa MAY have a legit gripe about online sales tax distribution, but the courtroom is not the arena for the fight. These entities and anyone else who believes the online sales tax is unfair to cities or counties, because the state is taking a significant cut, need to persuade their legislators to […]

The City of Montgomery announced it has appointed Chief Ettice Brickus as Chief of Staff for the Montgomery Police Department, bringing nearly 24 years of law enforcement experience to the role. Brickus joined MPD earlier this month following a distinguished career with the Baltimore Police Department, where she most recently served as Deputy Chief of […]

On today’s show of Longshore and McKnight, hosts John Longshore and Barry McKnight opened with a comical but pointed critique of Major League Baseball’s recent blunders, including a walk-off win via catcher’s interference in the Phillies-Red Sox game and a pitch clock strikeout after a batter fouled a ball into his groin—prompting questions about the […]

During a Tuesday morning episode of Longshore and McKnight, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville spoke about President Donald Trump’s ongoing push to convince leadership within the NFL’s Washington Commanders franchise that the team should return to its former name, the Washington Redskins. Tuberville (R-Auburn) noted Trump has been vocal about the issue on multiple occasions. “I’ve […]

With the largest electron beam welding system in the Western Hemisphere at its Huntsville headquarters, Dynetics Technical Solutions recently received an $8.4 million contract from the Navy. The $8,441,591 firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee, term, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract is for Virginia-class submarine electron beam welding follow-on, a news release from the Department of Defense said.   RELATED: Huntsville’s […]

The Chambers County Development Authority announced that MR6 Tech Services, a company specializing in roll-forming and sheet metal machinery repair, plans to construct a facility in the Huguley Industrial Park. The project, which involves an investment of $1.5 million, will create between 15 and 20 new jobs in rural Chambers County, with the potential for additional […]

7. Former President Joe Biden’s crackhead son, Hunter Biden, launched into a profanity-laced tirade against President Trump, comparing his immigration policies to KKK tactics, while the White House highlighted President Donald Trump’s border success. 6. Alabama’s Securities Commission and Secretary of State Wes Allen are investigating political contributions linked to an alleged $140 million Georgia […]

The Alabama Association of REALTORS® released its June Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report on Monday. The analysis revealed that home sales across the state continued to increase for the second consecutive month in June, with numbers rising 8.2% over May and 10.9% over the same period in 2024. While the sustained growth was a […]