There’s a mundane reason for Alabama’s high power bills. Our leaders don’t want to...
There’s a saying astronomers use when we get reports hinting at that ever-elusive first contact or close encounter. It’s never aliens. In other words, don’t get ahead of the evidence. You say there could be life in the Venusian clouds or massive constructions around a faraway star? Amazing, if true. But don’t dismiss...
Governor signs Safe Streets Act fixing gaps in Alabama DUI and hit-and-run laws
MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood applauds Governor Ivey for signing the Devinee Rooney and John Wesley Holt Safe Streets Act (Act 2026-64) into law. The legislation, which takes effect October 1, 2026, corrects major inconsistencies in Alabama law related to driving under the...
Medical cannabis may soon be available in Alabama, almost five years after authorization
The Montgomery location of Callie’s Apothecary does not look like much. But standing on the concrete floors and surrounded by metal beams, owner Vince Schilleci described how the “pharmacy-adjacent” storefront will look. And when Callie’s opens — which Schilleci thinks could happen as early as April — it will likely...
Part of I-65 in Alabama shut down following multi-vehicle crash
ALABAMA — A multi-vehicle crash Monday morning has blocked lanes on Interstate 65 in Blount County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Authorities said the crash happened around 6:15 a.m. near mile marker 284. The collision involved multiple vehicles and caused lanes on the interstate to close while...
The Incredible Bookstore In Alabama Where Everything Is A Steal
Sometimes the best things in life really are cheap, and nowhere is that more true than when you’re standing in a bookstore where your entire paycheck could buy you enough reading material to last until retirement. The Book Exchange of Foley is the kind of place that makes you...
The 5th largest hospital in the US is in Alabama: ‘It means we touch...
UAB Hospital is the nation’s fifth largest hospital, according to a recent ranking of the 60 largest American medical centers. Becker’s Hospital Review, a news source for the healthcare sector, annually looks at the state of the U.S. medical professional. Last year, UAB Hospital was ranked eighth. At...
Seth Burton Signs Moms for Liberty Parent Pledge
U.S. Senate candidate Seth Burton has signed the Moms for Liberty Parent Pledge, publicly affirming his commitment to protecting parental rights and ensuring that families remain at the center of decisions affecting their children. The Moms for Liberty Parent Pledge is a public commitment recognizing the fundamental...
Line Of Storms This Afternoon into Early Sunday
CLANTON – Saturday, 11:00 AM, March 7, 2026 A line of thunderstorms will enter the northwestern portions of Alabama this afternoon and move southeastward through much of the overnight hours. Damaging wind gusts and hail are the main threats, especially in the Slight Risk area. A tornado or two is also possible in the...
Alabama leads the nation with HB 584
For years, parents across Alabama have been raising the same concern: our youngest students are spending too much time staring at screens and not enough time actually learning. In kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms across the country, laptops and tablets have increasingly replaced handwriting, physical...
14 reasons to move to Alabama if you’re tired of high living costs
Alabama has quietly become a destination for people seeking a lower cost of living without sacrificing lifestyle. While many Americans continue to flock to expensive...

















