Did you know that 2026 is the Semiquincentennial? Say that 10 times fast! It’s a mouthful, isn’t it?
As citizens across the state of Alabama begin celebrating the Independence Day holiday, thousands will gather around large and small fireworks displays.
State Education Superintendent Eric Mackey informed the public on Wednesday that the Alabama State Department of Education website was hacked, possibly exposing the personal information of education employees across the state.
Marshall is currently defending Alabama’s Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act in federal court
Herbert McCants, retired Chief of Alabama Port Authority, died in Mobile July 3.
The Fourth of July is a special occasion bringing Americans together to celebrate their independence and honor their nation's history. In the Southern United States, this patriotic holiday takes on a unique flavor as communities embrace their cherished traditions, creating an atmosphere of warmth, togetherness, and joyful festivities.
The thousands of visitors to Alabama’s Gulf Coast this Independence Day weekend will have several chances to enjoy professional fireworks shows.
To mark the Fourth of July and the 248th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Gov. Kay Ivey recently delivered a message for Alabamians, commemorating the history of America and the sacrifices made by its forefathers.
A longtime critic of Biden, Tuberville said the president's shortcomings have been obvious for years and that other people have been running the country for him.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed is still asking the public to come forward with information on the triple homicide at a Hispanic grocery store that occurred last month.
Mobile GOP voted unanimously to recommend removal of local sales tax on hearing aid purchases.
This Independence Day, many Alabamians will take part in a timeless tradition: The shooting of fireworks.
The Autauga-Prattville Public Library board is requesting a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by left-wing advocates after the library developed policies regarding the availability of sexually explicit children’s books.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has retained the services of a public safety recruitment firm to help the city find a permanent police chief as the city continues to face an escalating crime epidemic.
The Biden administration now claims to oppose transgender surgeries for minors after documents uncovered last week in a lawsuit against Alabama exposed one cabinet member for lobbying a transgender health group to remove minimum age requirements for surgeries.
The sun is shining, and the beaches are packed along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. The draw of thousands during the Fourth of July week means more money for Baldwin County businesses and for the entire state of Alabama.
What does freedom really mean? Where does it come from? Why did our forefathers risk their lives, fortunes and sacred honor to secure it for us?
William Lee Golden, Jr., known as Rusty, died July 1 at age 65. He was half of "The Goldens" from Brewton.
Statues of Hank Aaron and Satchel Paige arrived in Mobile July 2 as part of "Hall of Fame Walk."
U.S. District Judge Liles Burke stayed a trial on Alabama’s Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act on Tuesday after the Supreme Court of the United States agreed to hear a similar case involving the state of Tennessee last week.
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested an 18-year-old in the triple homicide at a Mexican grocery store that sent shockwaves through the community and increased the outcry for city leadership to address violent crime.
U.S. Independence was declared on July 2, 1776. The story carries meaning today.
The Atmore Police Department is warning citizens about scammers who are attempting to blackmail the elderly using false claims.
In an interview this week on the "Urbanham News" podcast, Birmingham Mayor Woodfin voiced his frustration with crime, specifically gun violence, in his city.
Alabama, along with other states, is seeking to challenge the proposed changes by the Biden administration to add definitions of gender identity to the protections provided by Title IX in federal court.
Over four years after the start of the COVID pandemic, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) wants federal employees to return to the office like most Americans.
I’m not sure what it is about MLK statues that invite controversy, but I suspect it has something to do with everyone’s own personal impression of the civil rights icon.