During his daily briefing on Thursday, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle expressed both caution and optimism for how the people of his city have handled the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Sitting more than six feet away from representatives from Huntsville Hospital, emergency management and the chamber of commerce, Battle began his briefing by reassuring his constituents that […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday issued a directive that all state and local governments must close their beachfront areas in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The governor said all beaches will be closed starting Thursday at 5:00 p.m and will remain closed until at least April 6. A determination will be […]

The Alabama Department of Public Health is updating the public twice daily on how many confirmed coronavirus cases there are in the state, as well as...

Carl Cooper just turned 100-years-young, and this heroic World War II veteran has provided a roadmap for others to follow in seeking a long, rewarding life.

In a tweet on Wednesday, Alabama Governor Kay highlighted a web portal that displays locations across Alabama that are providing free breakfast and lunch to any student under 18 years of age. The program will be available for the entirety of the two and half week mandated break from school that Ivey ordered as a […]

I wanted to update you on the latest COVID-19 coronavirus developments. While the situation remains serious, the risk to most Americans remains low. It is important that we stay calm and do not panic unnecessarily. The federal government continues its aggressive response to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, secure access to testing for those […]

The City of Gulf Shores has announced that all public beaches controlled by the city will be closed starting at 7:00 a.m. on Friday. “Our goal is primarily to protect our local citizens who are scared to death but also to protect the public that comes here,” Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft told FOX10. Craft […]

7. Sessions campaigning on law enforcement endorsements During a news conference, former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions was endorsed by law enforcement officials from coastal Alabama. Sessions said, “I do love the law enforcement community and respect it and understand the challenges they operate under and I know the dangers they face on a daily […]

Even though Alabama Republican voters will not go to the polling precinct until mid-July to cast a ballot in the U.S. Senate GOP primary runoff because of the coronavirus threat, former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, one of the two competitors in the contest, is still calling on his opponent former Auburn University football coach […]

Alabama’s broadband expansion efforts may have hit a roadblock at a time when it is needed the most. Several challenges have recently been filed against grants aimed at helping deliver high-speed internet to rural areas. State Sen. Clay Scofield (R-Guntersville), the Alabama’s legislature’s long-time champion for rural broadband expansion, worries the challenges are part of […]

President Donald Trump continues to rally the American people as our nation deals with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

University of Alabama President Stuart R. Bell provided an update Wednesday on the school’s efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) throughout the remainder of the spring semester. “As the COVID-19 pandemic affects our community and the world, our UA administration has been tirelessly consulting available resources and experts to make decisions that are […]

Regions Bank announced Wednesday that in-person branch-banking services will be temporarily limited to either drive-through service during regular hours or in-office service by appointment only in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). “Our teams are committed to delivering financial services, advice and guidance for the people and businesses of our communities,” stated […]

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which unlocks billions of dollars in funding to combat...

Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting emergency funds be directed to expanding rural broadband access.

Alabama Power is sharing information on a scam targeting customers over the phone claiming to be a representative from Alabama Power and requesting immediate payment on accounts. In some instances, scammers have altered a customer’s caller ID to falsely read Alabama Power Company. These scams happen periodically and are increasing during the COVID-19 pandemic. As always, Alabama […]

We should not allow something because we trust the people in power now.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama announced that it has expanded telehealth coverage effective this past Monday, March 16.

Secretary of State John Merrill issued a statement explaining the public timeline for the July 14 runoff, including registration and absentee deadlines.

Automotive manufacturers Honda and Hyundai are stopping production at their plants in Alabama, according to media reports on Wednesday. WSFA is reporting that the Hyundai plant in Montgomery has had an employee test positive for COVID-19. The facility’s production halted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Honda’s production break extends to all of its plants in North […]

Barry Moore's campaign for Congress this week received endorsements from two prominent conservative groups: the House Freedom Fund and the Club for Growth.

Samford University geography professor Jonathan Fleming has created a dynamic visualization tool to help his students and the public better understand the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The project has already garnered some viral attention, receiving over 55,000 visitors online. The project uses data from the Alabama Department of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University and […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced that Alabama's primary runoff will be postponed from March 31 to July 14 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Alabama establishments with a license to sell alcohol now have permission to provide to-go orders and curbside pickup service of certain alcoholic products to their customers. In normal conditions, there is a rule that alcohol sales must occur inside of the building being used by the business with the liquor license. That provision has been […]