Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) on Friday announced the successful completion of ALEA’s initial “Troop Zero” enforcement detail in Montgomery County, alongside expanded operations by the Agency’s Capitol Patrol Unit. According to the governor’s office, these two coordinated public safety initiatives launched to deter dangerous driving behaviors, reduce criminal activity […]

Home sales across Alabama began their traditional seasonal decline in October, falling 4.7% month over month and 1.7% year over year — but indicators point to the state’s housing market remaining “healthy and balanced” according to the Alabama Association of Realtors’ October monthly report released Thursday. “Consumer sentiment continued to decline in October, and there […]

Tuscaloosa has found a creative way to spread Christmas cheer while helping residents clear overdue parking tickets. The Tuscaloosa Municipal Court is turning $19 overtime parking fines into gifts for local children through a holiday partnership with Toys for Tots. The effort supports struggling families, boosts local retailers, and could serve as a model for […]

Montgomery is facing a rise in violence, and now the City Council is confronting another threat: Violent dog attacks. City officials say they are working to strengthen the dangerous dog ordinance after residents reported repeated attacks in neighborhoods without meaningful consequences for irresponsible owners. At a work session yesterday, District 2 City Councilor Julie Beard […]

An Autauga County man convicted on 84 child sex crime charges will spend the rest of his life behind bars after a judge handed down one of the longest sentences in Alabama history. Circuit Judge Amanda Baxley sentenced Jason Hudson to 965 years in prison, a ruling that prosecutors say was structured to prevent any […]

The Alabama Department of Workforce’s Abandoned Mine Land Program (ADOW-AML) is pleased to announce the availability of $11 million in federal grant funding for the 2025 Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program. This funding will support reclamation projects that drive economic growth and community development in Alabama counties impacted by historical coal mining activities. […]

Governor Kay Ivey has removed and replaced the entire Motorsports Hall of Fame Commission after a state audit found 35 violations involving finances, governance, and the handling of public assets at the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in Talladega. The decision was made “for cause” and was effective immediately, according to a letter sent to […]

With the Montgomery region’s Alabama State Senate lines in flux under federal court order, State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) is making his own plans crystal clear: He’s running for re-election in 2026. Barfoot, first elected in 2018 to represent Senate District 25, covering Crenshaw, Elmore and portions of Montgomery County, formally announced Wednesday that […]

An Alabama House special primary election on Tuesday night is in the books. In HD38, to fill the seat of Debbie Wood, Kristin Nelson, wife of Sheriff Jeff Nelson and Chair of the Chambers County Republican Party, is the next GOP nominee after delivering a decisive victory over Garrett Dixon in Tuesday’s special primary runoff. […]

A Dadeville woman has been arrested after Tallapoosa County deputies discovered more than 90 cats living in dangerous and neglected conditions. The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office responded earlier this week to a call about abandoned animals on Centerport Road. When deputies arrived, they found 92 cats that investigators say had no access to food, water, […]

Earl Lewis taught two generations of Sylacauga young folks not only sports but also character. He had been a linchpin of area sports for so long that few still alive can remember when the Earl Lewis era started – in the 1950s. Lewis died Sunday at age 87 after an extended illness. His visitation will […]

Fresh polling shows U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville issuing another beatdown against former Democrat U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) in a hypothetical 2026 matchup for Governor of Alabama. According to a memo from Cygnal, one of the nation’s top polling firms, Tuberville (R-Auburn) leads Jones 53% to 34% among likely 2026 general election voters. “Former […]

As redistricting legal battles continue to play out across Alabama’s local, state and federal levels, a final ruling has been issued to settle the question of which remedial map would be imposed on state legislative district lines – now less than 200 days until the 2026 primary elections.  On Monday, U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco […]

The Iron Bowl is being held this season at Jordan-Hare Stadium in a game that the Alabama Crimson Tide is likely now going to need to win in order to make the SEC Championship game and College Football Playoff after falling to Oklahoma this past weekend. That goal for Alabama might have just gotten even […]

Former Auburn Tigers head coach, current U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, and frontrunner to become Governor of Alabama in 2026 is being inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class, announced on Monday. Tuberville was named alongside fellow 2026 inductees: Former Major League Baseball star pitcher Jeff Brantley His former […]

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is stepping into the fight over the future of Alabama Public Television in a letter issued today, urging the board that oversees the network to slow down, follow the law, and listen to Alabama voters before making any move to cut ties with PBS. Ivey made it clear to the Alabama […]

State Rep. Randy Wood, one of the longest serving Republican members of the Alabama House of Representatives, announced he is officially running for re-election in 2026. Wood has represented HD36, including portions of Calhoun, St. Clair, and Talladega Counties, since 2002. According to Wood, he’s built a strong record of conservative leadership and dedication to […]

COOLER, THEN WARMER: Cooler air has slipped into Alabama overnight; temperatures are in the 30s and 40s over the northern counties at daybreak. Expect a good supply of sunshine today with a high in the 66-74 degree range. Temperatures warm up through mid-week … highs will be in the 78-82 degree range by Wednesday and Thursday, […]

Tuskegee University says the American Veterinary Medical Association has agreed to revisit the procedures governing the university’s upcoming accreditation appeal hearing following a federal lawsuit Tuskegee filed earlier this week. That was confirmed in a Friday filing in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, detailing Tuskegee’s voluntarily dismissal of its suit. […]

Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama (RMCCA) has announced plans to convert its Greenville facility into a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH), a major restructuring that will end inpatient services and eliminate roughly 90 jobs across multiple departments. The hospital shared the news in a press release on its Facebook page. Hospital leaders say the change, […]

As deer activity increases across Alabama during the late fall and early winter months, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging motorists to use extra caution on the roadways. New crash data released by ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division shows a sharp rise in vehicle-versus-wildlife collisions during this period, with troopers investigating 1,652 such crashes […]

In a big win for the Alabama Wiregrass region, CSX has designated Dothan’s 365-acre Westgate Super Site as a Platinum CSX Select Site, the railroad’s highest readiness rating for industrial development. The property is now one of only five Platinum Select Sites in Alabama and just the 33rd across CSX’s entire network. Select Sites are […]

Global stainless steel pipe manufacturer BUTTING officially broke ground Thursday on its first U.S. production facility and North American headquarters in Loxley, marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion into the American market. The ceremony took place at the future site of BUTTING USA’s 58-acre campus in the Loxley Industrial Corridor. Attendees parked at […]

The Business Council of Alabama is bringing one of the state’s top political strategists in-house. On Thursday, BCA leadership announced they are thrilled to welcome Tim Howe as the organization’s Chief Advocacy Officer. Howe will help guide BCA’s strategic initiatives, support advocacy efforts on behalf of the state’s business community, and work closely with state […]