Southern Company recently announced the election of John M. Turner Jr., chairman, president and CEO of Alabama-based Regions Financial Corporation, to its board of directors, effective on the first day of September. “I’m pleased to welcome John to the Southern Company Board of Directors,” said Chris Womack, chairman, president, and CEO of Southern Company. “As we […]

The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office has determined that the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jabari Peoples by a Homewood police officer on June 23, 2025, was legally justified. As a result, no criminal charges will be filed against the officer involved in the case. The ruling follows an internal investigation led by the Alabama Law […]

The Stardome Comedy Club in Hoover is responding to criticism after cancelling comedian Michael Rapaport’s show Tuesday night. The venue said it chose to cancel the show over concerns of a “potentially volatile situation” and “planned protests” over Rapaport’s strong support of Israel. “In the days leading up to the performance, The Stardome received over […]

A joint investigation into a deadly house fire in northwest Huntsville determined the incident was a murder-suicide involving a father and his child. Just before 3 p.m., Tuesday, Huntsville police responded to 1115 Retlaw Street to assist Huntsville Fire & Rescue with a residential fire. There, firefighters discovered the bodies of a 21-year-old man and […]

Alabama State Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) is sparking debate back up over personal freedom and public health regulations with a new bill that would ban vaping in indoor public areas across the state. He prefiled SB9, which would ban vaping in all public indoor spaces. The Alabama Senate passed similar legislation in 2024 that would’ve […]

A big leadership change in the state’s executive branch will take effect later this month in Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth’s appointment of Catherine Gayle Fuller as Chief of Staff today. Ainsworth announced on Thursday morning that Fuller, a multi-year vet of the office, will step into the role formerly held by Jess Skaggs, who is […]

The Space and Missile Defense Symposium, now in its 28th year, is underway at the Von Braun Center, drawing more than 7,000 military, government, and industry leaders from around the world. From the opening sessions to hallway conversations, the Golden Dome concept emerged as one of the hottest topics, alongside the event’s marquee lineup of senior […]

Governor Kay Ivey, legendary Alabama Crimson Tide head football coach Nick Saban, Ms. Terry Saban, and a host of local officials and sponsors broke ground on the Saban Center on Wednesday morning. The ceremony was followed by a community celebration at the Tuscaloosa River Market, co-hosted by the City of Tuscaloosa and the Saban Center. […]

The Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering will soon be offering a new scholarship program thanks to a $30 million commitment from its namesake and the Ginn Family Foundation. According to Auburn, the gift represents the largest commitment to scholarships in school history, establishing 40 awards annually, covering tuition, fees, room, and board for […]

September 1 marks a significant day for Alabama shoppers as a new state law reduces the sales tax on groceries and suspends it entirely on a range of essential baby and feminine care products. During the 2025 legislative session, lawmakers approved lowering the state sales tax on food from 3% to 2% when they passed […]

As Alabama barrels toward the May 19, 2026 GOP primary for Attorney General, the contest is shaping up to be a political prizefight between former Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Jay Mitchell and Katherine Robertson, current AG Steve Marshall’s top aide and the candidate he’s backing to succeed him. Mitchell outraised the field in July, […]

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $9.5 billion contract to increase production of two of the U.S. military’s most advanced long-range missiles—both of which are manufactured at the company’s Pike County facility in Troy, Alabama. According to the Defense Blog, the contract supports expanded production and deliveries of the AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) […]

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, Alabama is inviting residents to join in the celebration by reserving a special America250AL license plate. The campaign, titled “Be one of the first 250!”, encourages Alabamians to pre-commit to the commemorative tag for $50. At least 250 reservations are needed to make the plate […]

Huntsville-based Radiance Technologies has appointed former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama and Marine Corps veteran, Jay Town, as the company’s new Chief Compliance Officer. Town first relocated to the Rocket City in 2005 as a prosecutor in the Madison County District Attorney’s Office. Before his time in Alabama, Town served as outside […]

Several Alabama lawmakers were featured by The White House on its official social media channels today in praise of the benefits President Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ will have on the Yellowhammer State. On July 4, President Trump signed the tax and spending reconciliation package into law after it passed both chambers of Congress. […]

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) announced today that it has endorsed attorney, businessman and Republican activist Derek Chen in the race for Alabama State Auditor. Today’s announcement throws the weight of the state’s forestry community, responsible for a $36 billion economic impact on Alabama’s economy, behind Chen in what is currently a two-man race. “The […]

A qualifying window for the state’s 2026 Republican primary election was set this weekend by the Alabama Republican Party. During its Summer Meeting in Montgomery on Saturday, the party passed its annual primary resolution, setting, Monday, January 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. as the official opening time and date of qualifying for GOP candidates. “We’re […]

An Athens woman has been charged with capital murder in the “brutal assault” of her infant, the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office said. Morgan Skye Thornton was arrested Friday morning and remains in the custody of the Limestone County Jail, pending an Aniah’s Law hearing. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were sent to a residence […]

John Daniel has been named general counsel and senior vice chancellor of the University of Alabama System, effective Aug. 1, 2025. Daniel brings to the position more than two decades of distinguished legal experience within the UA System, including 20 years in the UAB Office of Counsel, where he served as chief university counsel. Since […]

Mike Elliott, an educator, businessman and lifelong Walker County resident has received the support of the Alabama Farmers Federation in his bid for Alabama House District 13, previously held by State Sen. Matt Woods. It is a special election set for September 30, 2025. The organization announced its endorsement of former teacher and coach Mike […]

The Business Council of Alabama has endorsed John Roberts, an experienced real estate and development manager, in the race for State Senate District 2. The office, which represents parts of Madison and Limestone counties, will soon be vacated by State Sen. Tom Butler (R–Madison), who announced earlier this month that he is not seeking re-election. […]

In his campaign to become Alabama’s next governor, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has picked up the support of another influential organization within the state. The Electric Cooperatives of Alabama Political Action Committee (PAC), the political arm of the Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives (AREA), announced its endorsement of the lawmaker earlier this week. […]

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is reminding voters that municipal absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The deadline to return an absentee ballot application in person is Thursday, August 21, 2025. Absentee ballots being returned in-person must be received by the municipal absentee election manager by […]

More disturbing information is coming to light in the Bibb County child sex trafficking investigation, including suspected connections to gangs and Mexican cartels. According to CBS 42, federal authorities believe Andres Trejo-Velazquez is a member of the Sureños gang. Homeland Security is currently investigating whether the Bibb County sex trafficking operation was tied to a […]