The Black Bear and Alabama: How This Native Species Earned State Status
Stepping into an Alabama pine forest near Mobile at dusk, you might hear a distant owl and the soft movement of something large passing through the understory. That presence could be the American black bear, a native animal that once ranged from the Tennessee border to the Gulf Coast. After nearly disappearing during...
Armed Forces Bowl parachutist reportedly avoids serious injury after getting tangled in netting and...
The Armed Forces Bowl between Rice and Texas State experienced a scary scene before kickoff Friday. One of five parachutists scheduled to land on the field at Fort Worth’s Amon G. Carter Stadium accidentally got caught in a cable supporting the field-goal netting and remained suspended in mid-air for a second, before...
10 Slow-Paced Towns In Alabama Where Retirees Can Live Comfortably On $1,800 A Month
Wondering where retirees can stretch their monthly budget in Alabama without sacrificing quality of life?. These 10 peaceful communities offer relaxed living and affordable prices for seniors on fixed incomes!. 1. Greenville. Greenville charms visitors with its beautiful town square and historic courthouse. The...
Prison reform advocate has ended hunger strike after 35 days
The Alabama Department of Corrections has confirmed that incarcerated prison reform advocate Kenneth Shaun Traywick—also known as Swift Justice—ended his hunger strike at Bullock Correctional Facility last week after 35 days without food. In a statement provided to APR, ADOC officials said that Traywick began eating...
Casagrande: Alabama’s soft. Fix it
Alabama went from being the hammer to getting nailed. That can't continue.
Alabama’s SB31 bill calls for stronger laws on terrorist threats
Alabama's Senate Bill 31, if passed, would bolster laws on terrorist threats, particularly in schools, churches, and government buildings. The bill expands the definition of "credible threat" to include statements made through various mediums, such as social media, that communicate intent to harm and cause reasonable...
If You Want a Country to Be Proud Of, Let’s Build One
Alabama lawmakers are proposing new constitutional amendments that would require public schools to broadcast The Star-Spangled Banner weekly and conduct daily recitations of the Pledge of Allegiance, alongside policies allowing voluntary prayer and religious readings. Supporters frame these measures as efforts to...
Mississippi, Alabama Eclipse Watch 2026: Prime “Blood Moon” Views
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Jackson, MS / Birmingham, AL – Residents across Mississippi and Alabama will be some of the best-positioned skywatchers in the country for the most dramatic eclipse of 2026, with viewing conditions expected...
Alabama bill SB9 would prohibit indoor vaping, legally classify as smoking
Alabama's Senate Bill 9 aims to modernize the state's indoor air quality laws by treating electronic nicotine delivery systems, such as e-cigarettes and vape pens, the same as traditional tobacco smoking in indoor public spaces. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Allen will be reviewed by the Healthcare Committee, would...
Alabama Expected To Gain Over 30 Minutes Of Daylight By January 31 As Mornings...
ALABAMA — Residents across Alabama will see a noticeable boost in daylight over the next few weeks, with the state expected to gain more than 30 minutes of additional daylight by January 31. Meteorologists say both earlier sunrises and later sunsets will contribute to the steady increase, signaling the gradual...
