JASPER, Ala. — U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued a statement Friday to reassure constituents that Social Security offices in the state will remain open despite rumors of closures tied to a federal efficiency program. Concerns arose after reports suggested potential changes to Social Security operations under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a program…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A progressive advocacy group has turned heads in Birmingham with a series of political billboards targeting prominent figures and policies. Bright Blue Dot, an organization dedicated to empowering liberals in conservative areas, has used the bold campaign to challenge the status quo while encouraging progressives to make their voices heard. The group,…

In March 2022, the Alabama House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, declaring, “the great state of Alabama stands firmly in solidarity with the Ukrainian people, our brothers and sisters in democracy.” Governor Kay Ivey echoed this sentiment, proclaiming March 2, 2022, as a Day of Prayer for Ukraine, urging…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A federal judge on Wednesday heard arguments in a lawsuit challenging Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall’s threats to prosecute individuals and organizations that assist residents in traveling out of state for abortion care. The case, brought by groups like the Yellowhammer Fund and the West Alabama Women’s Center, argues that such prosecutions…

MONROEVILLE, Ala. — The literary world is abuzz as HarperCollins prepares to release a collection of previously unpublished works by Alabama’s own Harper Lee, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of To Kill a Mockingbird. The collection, titled The Land of Sweet Forever, is scheduled for publication on October 21, 2025, and will feature eight short stories…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama Power has announced plans to construct the state’s first utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) at the former Plant Gorgas site in Walker County, marking a significant step toward modernizing Alabama’s energy infrastructure. The new Gorgas Battery Facility will feature lithium iron phosphate batteries capable of storing up to 150 megawatts…