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The Fairhope City Council meeting Monday was packed with library supporters after the Alabama Public Library System (APLS) paused funding last week.

Despite their conflicting school loyalties, State Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) praised Auburn University Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl after the coach praised Trump’s efforts in the Middle East.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has ended negotiations with the Mobile Bayway Constructors (MCB) team, causing concern the estimated $4 billion I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project could be delayed. However, ALDOT spokesperson Tony Harris said an Early Works Design agreement with MBC, which has a March 31 expiration date, could ensure the project continues.

Hyundai announced on Monday a new investment of $21 billion in the United States from 2025 to 2028.

The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce withdrew its offer to help host Montgomery Public Schools superintendent finalists’ receptions and fireside chats scheduled for Monday and Tuesday. 

A Birmingham chapter of the far-left Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is planning to picket a local Chevron gas station over the company’s support for Israel in its conflict with Palestine.

The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg was allegedly accidentally included in a group chat with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Vice President J.D. Vance, and other top officials where they discussed strikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is warning Alabamians about a texting scam claiming a toll is owed.

The Auburn Tigers held their 2025 Annual Pro Day on Monday at the Woltoz Football Performance Center as participants worked out for NFL scouts to improve their draft stock ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. 

The Trump administration will again begin allowing sales of 1911 pistols through the Civilian Marksmanship Program, according to U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks), House Armed Services Committee chairman.

Weather personality Al Roker makes a lot of predictions. This time, he predicted Alabama to with the NCAA basketball tournament.

Dothan police arrested Audarian Kywon Richards on Friday on possession of child porn charges.

On Monday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced the release of the 2024 New & Expanding Industry Announcements Report, which boasts $7 billion in new capital investments across 224 projects and generates more than 8,500 jobs.

Alabama Public Library Service Board chairman John Wahl has reiterated the board's resolve after voting last week to pause all funds to the Fairhope Public Library for allegedly not being aligned with the APLS’s policy surrounding books.

The Mobile County Commission approved a measure to help fund the new Mobile arena. The arena project, one of the largest projects in city history, will replace the old civic center.

If we increase the superintendent’s salary, are we, the taxpayers, then going to be forced to increase the salaries of the governor and lieutenant governor?

On February 4 Sheila Austin, chairman of the Alabama Public Charter School Commission, sent a letter to the Magic City Acceptance Academy in Homewood. In it, she described the Commission’s role in ensuring state compliance and the state's remedies, including revoking the school's charter for noncompliance.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says Biden-era policies impacting the coal industry must be replaced with pro-coal programs.

The future of America is in good hands. These young adults, the kids I sometimes call them, will be fine, and so will our country.

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl is applauding President Donald Trump for "leading the way" with the release of hostages in Gaza.

North Alabama's Madison has been named a top 10 place to live in the United States.

Elon Musk has suddenly gone from being the darling of the left to its public enemy number one. Smack in the middle of it all is Indivisible, leading the charge for the charlatans that raise money for the Anger Industrial Complex. 

The Alabama Education Association (AEA) continues to push for educators’ workman’s compensation bill while the House delayed voting for at least another two weeks.

The Spanish Fort Police Department is investigating a possible home invasion where the intruder was shot.

The Alabama Legislature has reached the halfway point of the 2025 session, and there is little speculation about the possible passage of a gambling bill.

No. 2 seed Alabama cruised its way to an 80-66 win against No. 7 seed Saint Mary’s to advance to the Crimson Tide's fourth Sweet 16 in five years. 

Patrick Henry's life and letters provide sound advice for a happy, lasting marriage.