Rise to the Moment of Truth Monday, November 18, 2024

Latest news

Katie Britt Alabama News
'I’m a long way from that' — Katie Britt downplays presidential aspirations

After a Politico article suggested U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) may be the new leader of the GOP post-Donald Trump, some have speculated whether or not the freshman senator may make a run for the White House.

Acifa Alabama News
New Elmore County prison will cost taxpayers over $1 billion

Members of the Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority (ACIFA) increased the maximum project price cap on the construction of a new 4,000-bed prison in Elmore County to $1.08 billion on Tuesday.

Huntsville Police Alabama News
U.S. 11th circuit court reverses qualified immunity for two Huntsville police officers in 2019 false arrest suit

On Tuesday, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals removed qualified immunity from two Huntsville police officers in a 2019 false arrest lawsuit.

Bruce Pearl Alabama News
Pearl speaks ahead of first official practice

With the season right around the corner, what did Bruce Pearl have to say as the team officially begins practice?

Tourism Alabama News
Dr. Daniel Sutter: Tourism and prosperity

Value-creating tourist destinations improve Alabama’s economy – and our lives. But subsidizing tourism with tax dollars will not create prosperity. 

Wendy Pickering Alabama News
It’s NOT perfectly normal: Private investigator alerts FBI to ‘child pornography' found in Fairhope Library

The Fairhope City Council heard from more concerned citizens Monday about inappropriate material being reported in the Fairhope Public Library.

Photo from Tim Mossholder Alabama News
Thousands of small businesses in Alabama won’t have to pay monthly estimated sales taxes starting Sunday

Thousands of small businesses in the state will no longer have to pay monthly estimated sales taxes to the Alabama Department of Revenue effective Sunday. 

Homewood City Council President Alex Wyatt Photo from You Tube Alabama News
Homewood City Council moves forward with referendum for new city government model inspired by Vestavia Hills

The Homewood City Council moved forward in the process of creating a referendum to change the city’s model of government during its meeting on Monday night.

Sewell, Singleton Alabama News
Senate Minority Leader Singleton launching 'exploratory committee' for primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Sewell

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) might already have her first Democratic primary challenger for 2024 one day after new congressional district map proposals were released by a court-appointed special master.

Kenneth Eugene Smith Alabama News
Attorneys seek to halt nitrogen hypoxia execution of Alabama murderer Kenneth Eugene Smith

Attorneys for convicted murderer Kenneth Eugene Smith are attempting to halt his execution by nitrogen hypoxia as the state of Alabama seeks to utilize the method for the first time in history.  

SCOTUS Alabama News
SCOTUS denies Alabama’s request for stay on federal court’s redistricting ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court denied an emergency stay request from the State of Alabama on Tuesday over an August ruling by a panel of three federal judges barring Alabama from using a congressional map it passed in a special session in July in the upcoming 2024 election.

Jack Campbell Alabama News
Joey Clark: In memory of my friend, Jack Campbell

Rest in peace, Jack. I will never forget you. Years from now, when I’m that older man sitting alone at the local watering hole, perhaps someone will say hello and stop to listen to some of those same lines we once shared.

Photo from The Preserve in Hoover Alabama News
Residents of ‘The Preserve’ in Hoover attempting to stop rental units, hotel from altering development

A group of Hoover residents are attempting to stop a new development proposed for their neighborhood. 

Lane Kiffin Twitter Ole Miss FB Alabama News
Finebaum: 'Lane Kiffin will not succeed Nick Saban, nor will Lane Kiffin ever beat Nick Saban'

Paul Finebaum was not impressed with Lane Kiffin’s performance Saturday in a 24-10 loss to Alabama.

Redistricting Map Alabama News
Alabama elected officials react to new congressional map proposals — 'Once again we have seen activist judges overstep their roles'

A special master appointed by a panel of three federal judges released three congressional map proposals on Monday that would pit two incumbents against each other and most likely result in two Democrats being elected to Congress from Alabama in 2024.

West Alabama Corridor Alabama News
14 ALDOT contracts still on hold by legislators over West Alabama Corridor dispute

Fourteen Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) contracts delayed by legislators at a Contract Review Committee meeting earlier in the month are still on hold.

Lloyd's Alabama News
Beloved Lloyd’s Restaurant closing in Birmingham

Since 1937, for 86 years, Lloyd’s Restaurant, off Highway 280 east of Birmingham, has been the go-to place for barbecue, meat and three, fried chicken and heavenly onion rings. Lloyd’s has been a Southern Fried Restaurant.

Alabama map Alabama News
Special master releases proposed redistricting maps placing Moore, Carl in same district

On Monday, special master Richard Allen filed newly drawn remedial redistricting maps with a panel of three federal judges.

20230812 FB Fall Camp Scrimmage Freeze AP 1822 Alabama News
What did Hugh Freeze have to say ahead of Auburn's matchup with Georgia?

With Auburn's toughest test of the season taking place on Saturday, what did Hugh Freeze have to say during his weekly press conference?

Nick Saban and Mike Leach Photo by Mississippi State Athletics Alabama News
Saban reflects on the late Mike Leach ahead of Mississippi State matchup: 'He was different, but in a good way'

When Alabama squares off against Mississippi State in Starkville this Saturday, there will be a significant change from last year’s matchup.

Fox & Friends Alabama News
Fox News on atheist backlash to Auburn event: 'It’s freedom of religion, not freedom from religion'

The recent drama between the state of Alabama and a Wisconsin-based anti-religious group has garnered national attention as the mainstream media takes notice.

Photo from Twitter Alabama News
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Alabama State University football player punches security guard in face after away loss, receives suspension from school

A video circulating on Twitter over the weekend shows Alabama State University wide receiver Jacob Freeman punching a security guard in the face after the team lost to Florida A&M on the road on Saturday.

Riverboat brawl Alabama News
Dockworker on viral Riverfront brawl: ‘I was just expecting another peaceful, nice cruise’

A dockworker attacked during a brawl in Montgomery's Riverfront Park that got national media coverage in August said he has some “bumps and bruises” after the incident.

U.S. flag, pledge Alabama News
State Sen. Allen re-files constitutional amendment requiring Star-Spangled Banner broadcasts in public schools

State Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) recently proposed a constitutional amendment for the 2024 regular legislative session to require education boards to adopt policies mandating a once-weekly broadcasting of "The Star-Spangled Banner."

University of Alabama Alabama News
University of Alabama frat sued for allegedly hazing student, causing 'traumatic brain injury'

A University of Alabama fraternity is being sued for allegedly hazing students, with charges including assault, battery, negligence and fraud.

SCOTT BRIDGE COMPANY NEW BRIDGE 3 Alabama News
Work to resume on controversial ALDOT Baldwin County beach bridge

Work on a controversial bridge connecting Gulf Shores to mainland Baldwin County that was stopped earlier this year is reportedly set to resume soon.

Chicken House Alabama News
Dirt road to nowhere: Poultry farming in Alabama impacted by big corporation regulations

Country roads lead many Alabamians home from work each day. The roads we travel become engrained in our memories and we can see them clearly even when we’re miles away. Some of those roads are made of red dirt and sparkling mica. At the end is a small farmhouse and large rows of chicken houses. But for many, that’s where the road ends.

First Previous 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 Next Last