BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Vulcan Materials, a cornerstone of Birmingham’s industrial landscape, finds itself embroiled in a contentious dispute with the Mexican government over its operations in Quintana Roo. The Mexican authorities halted Vulcan’s limestone quarrying activities in 2022, citing environmental harm—a claim the Alabama-based company staunchly refutes. The conflict underscores a complex narrative of environmental…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A high school senior in Alabama is leading a movement to change Montgomery’s city flag, which features Confederate symbols that he says no longer reflect the values of the city’s diverse population. Jeremiah Treece, a senior at Booker T. Washington Magnet High School, addressed the Montgomery City Council on October 15, calling…

ATHENS, Ala. — Eric Council Jr., a 25-year-old from Athens, Alabama, is at the center of a high-stakes hacking operation involving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Council was arrested by the FBI for allegedly hacking the SEC’s X (formerly Twitter) account in January, falsely claiming the agency had approved the first Bitcoin ETF….

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — In a chilling display of fraternity hazing, four University of Alabama students have been arrested following an investigation into disturbing incidents that took place at the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity house. The hazing, which unfolded in late August 2024, saw pledges subjected to degrading and violent rituals, raising renewed concerns about the…

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Despite protests from conservative groups, Rocket City Pride celebrated its annual LGBTQ+ Pride Fest this October at The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville. The event, which has grown into one of North Alabama’s most prominent LGBTQ+ celebrations, continued its tradition of supporting the local LGBTQ+ community with music, food, and drag performances, standing…

MARGARET, Ala. — A federal lawsuit is shaking up the quiet town of Margaret, Alabama, a place where life usually moves at a slower pace. Known for its modest charm and proximity to Birmingham, Margaret has recently found itself at the center of a fiery legal battle over free speech, public transparency, and the limits…