Rise to the Moment of Truth Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Alabama News
Get our coverage of the top stories in Alabama news.

Police prepare to shoot gas as demonstrators march, Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Atlanta Alabama News
Tommy Tuberville joins U.S. Senate colleagues Rick Scott, Mike Rounds on anti-swatting bill

Earlier this week, U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced the so-called Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act, which according to a release from Scott's office would expand the federal criminal hoax statute to "specifically prohibit "swatting" hoaxes through which false information about a crime is reported to law enforcement with the intent of eliciting an emergency response at a target address."

Tony Ardovino Alabama News
Long-time radio voice in Montgomery, Birmingham goes silent: 'Jay St. John,' 'Jay Michaels,' Tony Ardovino dies

You would not likely know the name Tony Ardovino. But if you’ve listened to radio in the greater Montgomery or Birmingham markets, you would know the voice.

Shelley Fabares Alabama News
Shelley Fabares, movie girlfriend of Hank Williams, Jr. turns 80

Hank Williams, Jr. got married on September 9, 2023, in a quiet family ceremony in Banks near Troy. His spouse Brandi is a bit younger than he, but they’re not saying how much.

Barin Field in Foley Alabama News
U.S. Navy pilot training site could get help from City of Foley

The City of Foley has sent a letter of intent to the U.S. Navy’s Whiting Field in Pensacola to expand an agreement concerning Barin Field.

caroleene dobson Alabama News
Caroleene Dobson releases first TV ad in AL-2 race: 'I'll never stop until the job is done'

Republican candidate Caroleene Dobson announced her first media advertisement on Friday in her bid for Alabama's new second congressional district.

PPP Fraud Alabama News
Montgomery woman sentenced to 45 months in prison for using PPP loans to purchase luxury vehicles

A federal judge sentenced Zsa Zsa Bouvier Couch, 55, from Montgomery to 45 months in prison this week following her convictions for offenses related to fraudulent loans she received through the Paycheck Protection Program, announced Acting United States Attorney Jonathan Ross on Friday. 

michael gillion Alabama News
Mobile attorney, Democratic leader Michael Gillion dies at 77

Mike Gillion died on Tuesday at his home in Mobile.

Help Wanted ad Alabama News
Alabama’s labor force participation, unemployment rates up in December

Alabama’s labor force participation rate for December increased to 57.2%, according to Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington.

Gambling blackjack Photo by Michal Parzuchowski unsplash com Alabama News
Exclusive preview: House lawmakers to introduce gambling bill with lottery, sports betting, Class III casino gaming

As the Alabama Legislature prepares to gavel in on February 6, work on new comprehensive gaming legislation has already begun.

Missing Child Alabama News
Case of missing child sparks concerns over sex offender fire chief in Barbour County

An online petition calling for the removal of a volunteer fire chief who is a convicted sex offender is gaining traction after the search for a missing child sparked debate in Barbour County.

SCOTUS Alabama News
Allen, Marshall urge SCOTUS to reverse Trump’s removal from Colorado ballot

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen signed on to an amicus brief to be filed with the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in the Trump v. Anderson case on Thursday.  

US Capitol night Alabama News
Alabama's congressional delegation split on continuing resolution to temporarily fund government; Britt, Tuberville vote against

Alabama's congressional delegation split voting on a continuing resolution Thursday to fund the federal government into March, while the state's two senators voted against it.

Scott Harris Alabama News
State Rep. Shirey says time is right to reform State Health Officer role

One area that got notice in 2023 but was thwarted by Democrat lawmakers was reforming the antiquated law governing the Alabama Department of Public Health and its leadership under the direction of the State Health Officer.

Frozen pipes Alabama News
ADEM warning: Dripping faucets causing utility challenges; Boil water notices in place

During this week’s deep freeze across Alabama, many residents were concerned their water pipes could freeze, so they kept their faucets dripping. However, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) said the demand is straining utility companies.

Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville bashes Biden admin reaction to hostilities in Yemen — 'If President Trump had been in office, this wouldn't be happening'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) on Wednesday bashed the Biden administration’s delayed action in addressing Houthi hostilities on the Red Sea, saying the continued global conflicts are indicative of a “soft” foreign policy.

Man lying on the floor, unconscious or dead due to drugs abuse, focus on fingers with pills stock photo Alabama News
Jefferson County averaging one suspected drug overdose a day in 2024

Just two and a half weeks into 2024, Jefferson County is already seeing more suspected drug overdose deaths than days of the year.

AUBURN, AL - JANUARY 09 - Head Coach Bruce Pearl during the game between the #16 Auburn Tigers and the Texas A&M Aggies at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. Alabama News
Pearl doubles down on MSNBC criticism for censoring Trump — 'I think it's dangerous'

On Thursday, Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl continued to rail against MSNBC for refusing to air former President Donald Trump's speech on Monday night after he handily won the Iowa Republican caucus.

Kelly Fitzpatrick’s 1942 Elmore County landscape. Alabama News
Free program Thursday on founder of Dixie Art Colony, Kelly Fitzpatrick, in Wetumpka

Art appreciators are holding a free history program about John Kelly Fitzpatrick, one of the founders of Dixie Art Colony.

Rachel Maddow Alabama News
Tuberville blows off MSNBC's Trump censorship — 'I’ve never watched that channel'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) dismissed MSNBC’s refusal to air former President Donald Trump’s Iowa victory speech after winning a nod from the state’s GOP caucus to be the preferred presidential nominee.

bloomberg Alabama News
Bloomberg donates $26 million for new health sciences high school in Demopolis

New York-based Bloomberg Philanthropies announced on Wednesday they were donating $26.4 million to the state of Alabama to assist in funding a potential new health sciences high school in Demopolis. 

Businesses on the west side of Highway 59 were given gaps between barriers Alabama News
ALDOT project barriers harming Gulf Shores businesses; Barriers stop short to allow access to state-run ABC liquor store

Some businesses along a section of Highway 59 in Gulf Shores are asking the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to take notice and make changes before they are forced out of business due to a long-term project that got underway in July of 2023. They say since then, sales are down and anxiety is high.

Counting Crows Alabama News
Free Mardi Gras concert on February 3, Senior Bowl night: Counting Crows

Mobile and the surrounding area have two huge annual events coming up – the Reese’s Senior Bowl and Mardi Gras season. Newly added is a free concert

Spot of Tea Alabama News
Mobile's Spot of Tea permanently closes following health department controversy — 'They've extorted me'

The Spot of Tea restaurant in Mobile has permanently closed and is for sale after it was shut down by the Mobile County Health Department multiple times.

Bahama Bobs Alabama News
Bahama Bob’s repairs underway; Owners hope to reopen before Spring Break

The owners of Bahama Bob’s Beach Side Café in Gulf Shores are hoping to reopen in March after a fire caused extensive damage to the building last summer.

Headquarters of United Nations (UN) in Geneva, Switzerland Alabama News
UN calls on Alabama to halt nitrogen gas execution: ‘Could amount to torture’

The United Nations Human Rights office released a statement urging Alabama to halt the nitrogen hypoxia execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith.

Tuberville, Lake Alabama News
Tuberville endorses Arizona's Kari Lake in U.S. Senate bid

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has officially endorsed former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake in her upcoming bid for U.S. Senate.

Illegal immigration border crossing Alabama News
State Sen. Bell to re-file bill requiring fingerprinting, DNA samples of illegal aliens in custody

State Sen. Lance Bell (R-Pell City) plans to file legislation again in the upcoming session that would require law enforcement in Alabama to collect fingerprints and DNA of illegal immigrants in custody.

First Previous 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 Next Last