Alabama cannabis program faces questions after commission chairman resigns
The Alabama Cannabis Coalition (ACC), an advocacy group pursuing cannabis reform, has raised concerns about the training of dispensary employees during a turbulent time for the state’s medical cannabis commission. On March 12, Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) Chairman Ronald “Rex” Vaughn II submitted his...
DNA identifies missing Alabama woman as body found in California ravine in 1980
A body found at the bottom of a California ravine nearly 50 years ago has been confirmed to be a missing Alabama woman. Victoria Jean Hargrove, who was 29 at the time, went missing from her home in Opelika, Ala., on Jan. 28, 1980. A body was found by motorists in an unincorporated area of Riverside County near Palm...
Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill giving governor more control over PSC
Gov. Kay Ivey Thursday signed a bill that would give the governor significantly more power over the state’s utility regulator, ending a months-long battle over Alabama’s high electricity rates and what the state government would do about them. The signature came just a day after the Senate radically altered HB 475 ,...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Alabama
ALABAMA — A teenager has died and another was injured following a single-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in Cleburne County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The crash occurred around 2:29 p.m. April 1 on Cleburne County Road 70 near County Road 230, about eight miles east of Piedmont. Authorities...
The Unique Alabama Eatery Foodies Cannot Afford To Miss
If your taste buds had a bucket list, this Alabama joint would be right at the top, waving a fork like it owned the place. I stumbled upon this hidden spot after getting hopelessly lost (story of my life) and instantly understood why foodies whisper about it like it’s some sacred rite. The smell hit me first, like...
So Alabama is building submarines now. How’s that going to work?
Suddenly, Alabama is in the submarine business. Not just at Austal USA in Mobile, where they’ve been building sections of nuclear subs for a while now, but now in the Shoals area and a new specialized workforce program at community colleges all across the state. How will all that...
Suspect arrested in 2024 Montgomery shooting
The suspect in a 2024 Montgomery shooting is under arrest after nearly two years on the run, court documents reveal.
Addressing house parties in rental properties
Solutions could include new licensing requirements, zoning changes, and harsher penalties for those who break the rules.
Applications now open for Montgomery County Commission summer apprentice program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Montgomery County Commission is accepting applications for its Summer Apprenticeship Program, which gives local students and young adults a chance to learn how county government works. The program runs for eight weeks and places participants in county offices where they work with staff in areas...
Enjoy Black and Gold Week at Alabama State University
It’s that time of year! Alabama State University is hosting its annual Black and Gold Week April 7–11.

















