Invasive beetle threatens Alabama's ash trees: First sightings in North Alabama

The Alabama Forestry Commission finds the invasive emerald ash borer in Jackson and Madison counties. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has confirmed the presence of the non-native emerald ash borer (EAB) in Jackson and Madison …

Katie Britt, Dale Strong champion Alabama interests to Commerce Sec. Lutnick

U.S. Senator Katie Britt and U.S. Rep. Dale Strong advocated for Alabama’s interests in recent hearings on Capitol Hill with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. The pair of lawmakers spoke with the Trump Administration official on a range of topics …

Kristin Nelson, Chambers County GOP Chair, launches campaign to succeed State Rep. Debbie Wood in Alabama House District ...

Following the resignation of State Rep. Debbie Wood from the Alabama House, who recently announced she will be relocating out of the district with her husband as he accepts a new job in Florida, one lifelong local has announced her candidacy to fill the …

Ex-Alabama basketball player argues NYT should reveal source for ‘false’ story

Does the New York Times have to reveal its source for a story that wrongly alleged former Alabama basketball player Kai Spears was at the scene of a murder? A federal judge is asking the Alabama Supreme Court to decide if the state’s shield law protects …

North Alabama teacher accused of sex with 14-year-old student

A north Alabama middle school teacher is charged with sex crimes involving a young teen girl. William Brock, a teacher at Sardis Middle School, was taken into custody Friday, Boaz police said. Investigators were contacted Thursday about a sexual assault. …

Happening This Weekend | North Alabama events June 6-8

There are plenty of events to enjoy this weekend. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — There are plenty of events happening this weekend. Here’s a look at some of what’s going on across the Tennessee Valley! Guntersville Lake HydroFest - Get ready for an action-packed …

Alabama fishing group awarded bad checks to tournament winners, lawsuit alleges

An attorney has named Athens company American Bass Anglers in two separate legal complaints on behalf of fishermen who claim they are still waiting on payments from a tournament that happened over a month ago. In an interview with AL.com this week, Georgia …

Birmingham builder expands to coastal Alabama market

Alabama school leader, staff question state takeover: ‘Failing scenario’

A year into state intervention, a Bessemer school board member is questioning whether the takeover is helping students and staff improve. A state takeover is supposed to clear through local personnel and financial issues and get a district back on track. …

Jumbo Package: Athlon picks Alabama 4th in the SEC for 2025

Happy Friday, everyone. Athlon released their college football preview, and Alabama is projected fourth in the SEC. The Athlon predictions placed Alabama against a familiar face in the first round of the CFP. The projection would have the Crimson Tide …