More than four years after Alabama legalized medical cannabis, the product remains unavailable, but an administrative hearing process may finally clear the way for licenses to be awarded. WHNT reported that the long-running disputes over medical cannabis facility licenses could soon be addressed through a formal process led by former Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice […]

The Montgomery Police Department held a press conference on Tuesday to address a string of violent incidents over the past week and outline ongoing efforts to reduce crime in the city. Chief of Police James Grayboys opened the briefing by acknowledging the purpose of the event. “One of the things I’m going to be talking […]

Steve Marshall filed his first report with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on Tuesday, which disclosed a total of $406,318.43 in contributions to his campaign for U.S. Senate in 2026. Marshall’s campaign claimed a strong start in the initial report, saying contributions were sourced from 750 individual donors, with 87% of funds coming from Alabamians. […]

Something new is coming to Alabama’s weather world. In a video message posted to The Alabama Weather Network’s platforms, James Spann announced the launch of a new 24/7 digital weather channel dedicated to serving all 67 counties of Alabama. This is welcome news to many Alabamians. “This is James Spann, Chief Meteorologist for ABC 33/40 […]

A small group of Mexican restaurants in the Auburn-Opelika area, are currently being raided by law enforcement agencies in a series of immigration enforcement operations. According to WRBL in Columbus, Georgia, the effort is being led by Homeland Security Investigations in conjunction with efforts from local and state authorities. RELATED: Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft […]

The City of Mountain Brook has joined the City of Tuscaloosa in a lawsuit challenging Alabama’s current method of distributing revenue from the state’s Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT). Tuscaloosa approved filing the lawsuit at its July 2 meeting, and the Mountain Brook City Council voted unanimously to join during its meeting on July 15. […]

State Rep. Phillip Ensler announced Monday he will not seek a second term in the Alabama House of Representatives, saying he plans to return to his home state of New York following the end of his term in 2026. “After tremendous consideration, I have decided not to seek reelection to the Alabama State House of […]

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and its political arm, ProgressPAC, made an endorsement in what is shaping up to be the most competitive statewide race of the 2026 cycle. On Monday, BCA announced its endorsement of former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell in his campaign for Attorney General of Alabama. According to BCA, […]

In his bid for Governor of Alabama in 2026, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville continues to rack up key endorsements coveted by candidates across the campaign trail. On Monday, the Alabama Bankers Association, which serves as the voice of the industry across state and local government, announced their official endorsement of Tuberville (R-Auburn). “Sen. Tuberville is […]

With all of the apartment and rental home developments going up in the area, Huntsville finds itself in the top 10 markets for renting, a recent report from WalletHub said. According to WalletHub, the Huntsville area ranks No. 7 in its “Best Places to Rent in America” list. WalletHub is a personal finance company that […]

Former U.S. Attorney Jay Town recently announced that he has been hired by Newsmax as a legal analyst. The one-time federal prosecutor, who was appointed to a position within the U.S. Department of Justice by President Donald Trump in 2017, posted about his new job with the media company on X. RELATED: Former U.S. Attorney […]

Gov. Kay Ivey announced that the first group of Alabama rescue workers arrived in Texas today to assist with disaster relief efforts. Yellowhammer News reported last week that Governor Kay Ivey announced the deployment of a 40-person Alabama search and rescue team to assist Texas following devastating floods that killed more than 100 people. That […]

Over the past several days, police have reported an increase in phone and email scams where the victim receives some ominous threat that can only be resolved by sending money to the scammer. Law enforcement officials remind everyone that legitimate government business is not conducted via Bitcoin machines, kiosks in stores or with Apple Music […]

The Kiwanis Club of Birmingham has announced the distinguished business leaders who will be honored as the 2025 class of the Birmingham Business Hall of Fame. For nearly three decades, the Hall of Fame has recognized individuals who exemplify exceptional leadership and have made extraordinary contributions to the Greater Birmingham community. Since its inception, 156 […]

Tech billionaire Jared Isaacman, a private astronaut and leader of the Inspiration4 and Polaris Dawn missions to space, has made a second significant donation to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center for its Space Camp programs. Isaacman’s gift of $15 million will go toward the Inspiration4 Skills Training Complex, currently under construction, and seed money […]

Each month, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) honors a veteran for their service to the United States of America. The lawmaker recognized U.S. Army Corporal Elaine McLeod as the July “Veteran of the Month.” Tuberville posted the announcement in a video on X. “Veterans are the very heartbeat of the Wiregrass, and among those leading […]

A new effort across party lines to bring order to the chaotic world of name, image and likeness (NIL) in college sports took a big step forward this week with the introduction of legislation proposing to establish a national framework for student-athlete compensation — thanks in part to an Alabama congressman. The NIL era in […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore looks like he’s ready to run. On Friday, Moore (R-Enterprise) said he will make a “BIG” announcement next month, which is anticipated to be the launch of his campaign for U.S. Senate in 2026. “Come out and enjoy food, live music, and a special announcement,” Moore’s campaign posted. Notably, the event […]

Alabama moved up one spot in CNBC’s annual “Top States for Business” rankings, coming in this year at No. 19 overall in the 2025 report released on Thursday. The state’s latest gain comes after last year’s performance in which Alabama was ranked as “most improved” in the nation. RELATED: CNBC: ‘Alabama is America’s most improved […]

The city of Huntsville now includes four counties. The Huntsville City Council approved a request Thursday by Wiz Kidz and Hollingshead Materials, which operates Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete, to annex 1,013.96 acres south of the Tennessee River. The property lies primarily along McCutcheon Loop Road in Morgan County, with a smaller portion extending along Vaughn […]

The Alabama Medicaid Agency is under new leadership after Governor Kay Ivey appointed a long-standing organization affiliate as its next commissioner. On Thursday afternoon, Ivey announced that she has selected attorney Bo Offord for the role. Offord has represented and advised the agency for 15 years on a variety of legal matters. Offord will be […]

 A mother and son have been arrested in connection with a fire that destroyed the Walker County Public Defender’s Office in downtown Jasper early Saturday morning. The Jasper Police Department held a press conference on Thursday to announce the arrests of 19-year-old Joseph Cole Whitten Kolachuk and his mother, 42-year-old Amanda Jo Howard Kulichok, on […]

A team made up of 40 Alabamians specializing in search and rescue efforts is now on its way to Texas to assist with disaster relief after deadly floods swept through the state last week. The multi-disciplined group consists of members from Alabama Task Force 1 out of Mobile, the Tuscaloosa Fire Department, and the Saraland […]

Through the passage of a resolution earlier this year, the Alabama Legislature officially renamed a one-mile portion of U.S. Highway 231 in Brundidge as the James T. Ramage III Highway in honor of the longtime mayor. Ramage was honored with a surprise celebration attended by more than 100 people on July 8, including family, friends, […]