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Alabama stiffened penalties on retail thieves – it’s proving effective
According to the Alabama Retail Association, the retail theft crime prevention law passed by state lawmakers last year is proving to be effective.
"We’ve had...
UAB elevates former NFL player Matt McCants to offensive line coach
UAB football alumnus Matt McCants, a former NFL player, has been named the program's offensive line coach, Blazers head coach Trent Dilfer announced on...
Artificial intelligence research center launched at the University of Alabama
A new, innovative artificial intelligence research center will soon go live at the University of Alabama.
Housed in the College of Engineering, the Alabama Center...
Trussville educator, former U.S. special forces solider named ‘Veteran of the Month’ by Sen. Tuberville
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville announced that he selected an educator from Trussville to be his Veteran of the Month for July. Each month, the...
Mobile County Sheriff K-9 unit recovering after being kicked by man he took down during police pursuit
According to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, K-9 unit Hunter showed a man running from the law who's top dog on Tuesday.
MCSO detectives from...
SEC Network to feature entrepreneurial student-athletes in Regions-backed pitch competition
The "On Air" light was live last week at the Regions Bank headquarters in downtown Birmingham as the SEC Network hit record on a...
Financial aid letters to arrive for Alabama community, technical college students after federal FAFSA delay
According to the Alabama Community College System, students who completed the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and have applied or enrolled in...
Cargo ship equipped with new wind-power propulsion system sails into Mobile Bay
A French cargo ship with a state-of-the-art wind power propulsion system has arrived in Mobile Bay. The vessel is delivering sections of a new...
Mobile native headed to Olympics for second time
A star swimmer from Mobile has clinched her second Olympic berth.
Paige Madden, a silver medalist in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay at the 2021 Toyko...
Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition executive director Mark Bentley retires – ‘recognized as a pioneer’
As Mark Bentley retires as the executive director of the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition (ACFC), his colleagues lauded him for his contributions to educate Alabamians...
Alabama’s legacy of leadership in mental health treatment revived with opening of Bryce Hospital Museum
In 1861, Bryce Hospital was first opened in Tuscaloosa to help humanely treat those with mental disorders. 150 years later, the hospital closed down...
U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of Trump immunity, backed by briefs from Alabama AG Steve Marshall
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On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of former President Donald Trump in a 6-3 vote, deciding that presidents have limited immunity...
Alabama woman attacked by rabid fox outside her home
According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), an Atmore woman was recently bitten by a rabid fox while unloading groceries from her...
Mobile hotel owner questions need for $1 occupancy fee
The builder of three hotels in downtown Mobile said during a Mobile City Council meeting on Tuesday that a $1 fee for occupancy in...
UAW admits hijacking Alabama, Auburn trademarks in failed Mercedes-Benz union drive
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is formally notifying its members and the public at large that it did not have permission to use...
United Airlines launches inaugural flight to Washington, D.C. from Mobile
Tykethia Williams was all smiles — and somewhat shocked — as she debarked from United Airlines’ inaugural non-stop flight from Washington, D.C. to Mobile’s...
Alabama Forestry Commission urges safety during 4th of July celebrations
Picnics, barbecues, and outdoor fun are an important part of Independence Day celebrations for many Alabama families. However, for those who plan to celebrate...
Judge grants emergency restraining order against Alabama business accused of fraud
A Shelby County Circuit judge today granted Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall's request for an emergency temporary restraining order against an Alabama business and...
Viral video of rental truck causing human trafficking concerns debunked, turns out to be Alabama family moving
A video circulating online showing people climbing out of the back of a moving truck sparked widespread speculation into human trafficking.
But local law enforcement...
Mobile County Public Schools unveil new safety plan
Mobile County School Board members announced during their June 26 meeting that several new safety enhancements will soon be put into place.
An enhanced safety...
Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle to run unopposed for fifth term
Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle is running unopposed after qualifying for the race ended Tuesday. Barring a highly unlikely write-in campaign, Battle will be re-elected...
Mike Rogers demands Biden Administration halt ‘failed’ Gaza Pier operation
Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks) is pushing the Biden Administration to abandon its Gaza Pier operation.
In a...
Trump sees election betting odds surge after Biden debate disaster
With the earliest Presidential debate in an election cycle in history taking place on Thursday night, nobody knew exactly what the American people were...
Spain Park track and field coach qualifies for Olympics
Spain Park High School track and field assistant coach Curtis Thompson is headed to the Olympics for a second time after winning his fourth...