Alabamians hoping for a white Christmas this year may want to temper their expectations. Meteorologists from across the state are in agreement that Christmas Eve will bring mild temperatures and mostly dry conditions, with no indication of snow in the current forecast outlook. WVTM 13 meteorologists report that forecast models point to a shift away […]

A new Netflix documentary series will revisit the disappearance of Natalee Holloway, the Mountain Brook teenager whose 2005 disappearance during a high school graduation trip to Aruba became one of the most closely followed missing-person cases in the world. Nearly two decades later, the series brings renewed attention to a tragedy that began in Alabama […]

Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) brought a moment of comfort and holiday cheer to young patients this week during a visit to Children’s & Women’s Hospital in Mobile. Troopers from ALEA’s Mobile and Grove Hill posts delivered Trooper Teddy Bears to children receiving care at the hospital, offering reassurance and smiles to […]

The Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has announced that, pursuant to state law, all public water bottoms will close to the harvest of oysters at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Alabama’s public oyster reefs opened for harvest on October 6, 2025, and will close […]

Greg Biffle and his family were killed Thursday in a plane crash in North Carolina. Biffle, 55, raced for 16 years in NASCAR’s Cup Series, including races at the Talladega Superspeedway. Biffle, along with his wife, two children and three team members died in the crash. The horrific accident brought back memories for Alabama followers […]

The local sports community in the city of Birmingham was shaken up this week by news that former WBRC sports reporter Christina Chambers was found dead in Hoover. Chambers, a longtime reporter on both high school and collegiate sports in Alabama, was highly admired in the local sports media landscape. Since her death, many have posted […]

For decades, Alabamians have turned to James Spann when storms turn deadly — now, the nation is hearing his story. The longtime ABC 33/40 chief meteorologist appeared on Fox Weather’s “Chillin’ with Bob Van Dillen” this week, discussing the moments that shaped his career and his ongoing mission to protect lives during severe weather. Van […]

This week, the U.S. Senate confirmed Guntersville resident Randall “Randy” Jones to serve on the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors. His presence on the board now gives Alabama a new voice on the federal utility’s governing body as TVA works to meet rapidly growing power demand across the Tennessee Valley. “Congratulations to my […]

Longtime benefactor Hugh F. Culverhouse Jr. has gifted the first endowment to support The University of Alabama School of Leadership and Policy through the Hugh F. Culverhouse Jr. Endowed Professorship in Leadership and Policy. Culverhouse’s $500,000 gift will help the School attract and retain nationally recognized scholars and experts in public policy and leadership. The endowment is […]

Jared Isaacman, the new NASA administrator, plans to donate his salary to U.S. Space Camp, in Huntsville, Alabama. The billionaire entrepreneur was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on a 67-30 vote Wednesday. He was previously nominated by President Trump in January but the president pulled his nomination in late May before renominating Isaacman last month. […]

The Alabama Republican Party will open candidate qualifying for the 2026 election cycle on Monday, January 5, 2026, marking the formal start of a campaign season that will determine control of Alabama’s top state and federal offices. Qualifying will begin at 8:30 a.m. and remain open through Friday, January 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ALGOP Chairman […]

Governor Kay Ivey signed an order on Thursday creating the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group, which is designed to “hit the ground running” if Alabama secures federal approval for a sweeping new rural-health overhaul tied to President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. “The creation of the Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group enables Alabama […]

The Business Council of Alabama’s political arm, ProgressPAC, made its endorsement this week for Jody Linton in Alabama House District 91 — the Wiregrass seat currently held by State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise), who is running for Congress in 2026. HD91 will be on the ballot for the May 19, 2026 primary election, and BCA […]

He was an economic developer in Tuscaloosa, Pickens, Greene and Jefferson Counties. He led the bringing of industries to West Alabama. Former State Rep. Alan Harper died Thursday at age 68 in Northport. Harper had served in the Alabama House of Representatives from 2006 to 2018 from District 61 in Tuscaloosa, Pickens and Greene Counties. […]

At the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE), the future isn’t something to fear. It’s something to shape. As the nation’s only high school fully dedicated to integrating cyber technology and engineering into every academic discipline, ASCTE is leading the way in preparing students for a rapidly evolving world, including the new era […]

General Dynamics Mission Systems has been awarded a $39.3 million  contract modification to support Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture ground management and integration and operation and sustainment efforts. The company’s Huntsville facility will perform some of the work on the $1,085,940,546 Air Force contract. According to a Department of Defense news release, the supplemental effort adds […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Wednesday that a coalition of 22 law enforcement agencies has joined a lawsuit previously filed by the Federal Trade Commission against Uber, the rideshare and delivery company popular nationwide. The lawsuit is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and trial is currently […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that the United States Space Force flag will be flown at all Alabama rest areas and welcome centers from December 17 through December 23, 2025, honoring the birthday of the U.S. Space Force with a weeklong, statewide show of support. This initiative, carried out in coordination with the Alabama Department […]

Montgomery’s city and county governments took different approaches this week on whether to provide additional financial support to Jackson Hospital. Officials acknowledge the outcome will have significant consequences for healthcare access in the River Region. Yesterday, the Montgomery City Council voted to approve additional funding for Jackson Hospital, increasing the city’s total financial commitment from […]

According to a news release from the City of Hoover, Mayor Nick Derzis announced that Brian Muenger has been appointed city administrator, effective Tuesday. Muenger comes to Hoover after serving for the past decade as city manager of Pell City. According to the city, during his tenure in Pell City, Muenger oversaw more than 230 […]

Hoover Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after a husband and wife were found dead Tuesday morning at a private residence. According to police, the Hoover 911 Center received a call at approximately 9:03 a.m. after a family member discovered the couple unresponsive inside the home. A 3-year-old child was also inside the residence and […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban said he was going to stay busy in retirement, and that is exactly what he’s done to this point. Saban just took his next big step, this time into the world of hockey, according to an announcement from the Nashville Predators. Saban through Dream Sports Ventures LLC, […]

Ella Cook, a college student from Mountain Brook was shot and killed this past weekend at Brown University, and Governor Ivey is directing  flags to be flown at half-staff to honor her. Governor Kay Ivey made the announcement on Monday afternoon saying, “I hereby authorize flags be flown at half-staff effective immediately on the grounds […]

PCI Government Services, a technology and mission-solutions company owned by Alabama’s Poarch Creek Indians, is teaming up with Seekr to bring what the companies call secure, transparent artificial intelligence to federal agencies, with a focus on mission operations and cost-effective deployment. According to a company announcement Monday, PCI-GS said the strategic partnership is designed to […]