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Alabama’s food, agriculture sector provides $51.2 billion economic impact, more than 334,548 jobs
According to the 2024 Feeding the Economy report, food and agriculture in Alabama provides the state with an annual $51.24 billion economic impact and...
After thriller win over UNC, Alabama advances to Elite Eight
The Alabama Crimson Tide is headed to the Elite Eight.
For the first time in 20 years, and only the second time in program history,...
UA System, colleges across Alabama offering BSC students scholarships, expedited transfers
Universities are lining up to help Birmingham-Southern College students continue their education once the school officially closes in May.
The University of Alabama System announced...
Iron Tribe Fitness opens new Birmingham-area gym location
While the leading Alabama-founded gym and fitness franchise, Iron Tribe, has locations across several states in the Southeast, the company announced they're opening a...
ALGOP Chairman: Election loss is ‘a wake-up call for the Republican Party nationally’
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Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl reacted to his party losing a seat in the Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday in a special...
Alabama Secretary of State reminds voters of April 16 primary runoff elections
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is reminding Alabamians to register to vote before the upcoming April 16 primary runoff elections.
“As Secretary of State,...
Illegal immigrant arrested in Alabama for rape of ‘mentally incapacitated’ 14-year old
According to WRBL, an illegal immigrant was arrested and charged with rape in the first degree of a 14-year-old female in Enterprise, Alabama. The...
Semper Fortis: U.S. Navy Week coming to Montgomery April 1-7
The U.S. Navy announced its signature community outreach initiative is coming to Montgomery, Alabama: Navy Week.
As a week of programming and events sets course...
Alabama political candidate attacked by ‘super liberal’ while campaigning – ‘she charged at me’
A Republican candidate in the upcoming Alabama House District 27 special election, Billy Ray Todd of Guntersville, was reportedly attacked by a woman while...
Birmingham-Southern College to officially close
After a prolonged struggle to secure financial support, Birmingham-Southern College will officially close on May 31, 2024 after a vote from the 168-year-old university's...
Country music star Riley Green to be Grand Marshal for Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix
Award-winning singer and songwriter Riley Greene got some exciting news recently. The Jacksonville native was selected to be the Grand Marshal of the 14th...
UAW boss attacks Governor Ivey, BCA at Mercedes-Benz pro-union rally in Alabama
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain showed up in Coaling, Alabama on Sunday to rally supporters and pitch union membership in an ongoing effort...
Democratic candidate Marilyn Lands makes final push on progressive issues, GOP’s Teddy Powell keeps focus local
Voters in House District 10 in Madison County go to the polls on Tuesday to vote for their next State Representative. The special election pits...
Beware ‘misleading’ voter registration forms by mail, Alabama Secretary of State cautions
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is calling on voters to maintain increased vigilance after his office received reports of a "misleading" and unsolicited...
Chinese woman in Alabama sentenced to 102 months in federal prison for setting fire to a Montgomery church
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama, a Chinese national was sentenced to 102 months in federal prison for...
Pro Tem Reed ‘very pleased’ with Senate gambling bill
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As lawmakers continue to debate the issue of gambling, Alabama's top Senator said he believes the higher chamber did a good job with the...
Speaker Ledbetter reflects on first half of 2024 legislative session
The Alabama Legislature has used 17 of its 30 legislative days in the 2024 regular session. Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) reflected...
ALFA’s proposal to offer unregulated health plans sparks debate in Alabama Senate over transparency, specifics
On Wednesday, the Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee took up SB232, which would enable the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) to offer health benefits...
Alabama’s U.S. House Republicans vote against ‘reckless’ $1.2 trillion spending package
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The U.S. House of Representatives approved a $1.2 trillion government funding bill Friday, which, if passed by the Senate, will avert a partial government...
15 Alabama startups chosen by gener8tor for gBETA accelerators
Global venture firm and accelerator network, gener8tor, selected 15 Alabama based startup businesses to participate in the company's gBETA program.
The program will last for...
‘God, Team, Me’: Atheist group complains about Alabama high school football team’s motto
The Freedom From Religion Foundation sent a letter to Oak Grove High School in protest of Oak Grove's motto surrounding its football team, "God,...
‘This is an invasion’: Alabama leaders react to video of illegal border-crossers rushing National Guard troops in Texas
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Elected leaders across Alabama continue to speak out against the Biden administration's border policies after video of migrants rushing the border went viral Thursday.
The...
Combatting fentanyl includes prevention education in Alabama schools, State Rep. Joe Lovvorn’s proposed law would ensure
In March, State Rep. Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn) introduced HB280 to further combat a growing fentanyl crisis impacting youth and teenage Alabamians more and more...
Energy industry training center in Jasper will expand ACCS, Alabama Power HVAC program
A facility to educate and train prospective energy sector professionals is set to be built in Jasper, Alabama. Beyond a new state-of-the-art building, a...