BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A fungal disease is spreading across Alabama’s pine forests, threatening loblolly pines and prompting state forestry officials to urge landowners and residents to be on alert. The Alabama Forestry Commission reports that brown spot needle blight has been detected in increasing numbers, especially in west Alabama, as recent mild and wet weather…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would significantly limit the chaining or tethering of dogs outdoors, aiming to strengthen protections for animals kept outside. The Alabama Dog Tethering and Outdoor Shelter Act (HB149) is set to take effect October 1, 2025, if approved by the full Legislature and signed into…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced new grants for 2025 aimed at enhancing public safety and supporting vulnerable residents in Birmingham and Jefferson County. Two Project Safe Neighborhood grants totaling just over $237,000 will be used to reduce crime in Jefferson County, with a focus on improving law enforcement resources and community safety…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville has privately confirmed he will run for governor of Alabama in 2026, telling donors and colleagues his decision is final, though a formal public announcement is expected in the coming weeks. Tuberville, a Republican and former Auburn football coach, will forgo a re-election bid for the U.S. Senate,…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama lawmakers are advancing legislation to restructure the Birmingham Water Works Board, aiming to address years of controversy and allegations of mismanagement that have plagued the utility serving nearly a quarter of the state’s population. The push for reform follows a troubled history for the board, including a string of high-profile scandals….

Tuscaloosa, Ala — In what increasingly feels like a mutual audition between red states and Donald J. Trump, the president has announced plans to deliver a commencement address at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa this May. While still unconfirmed by the university, Trump’s post on Truth Social indicates he’ll be speaking to a sea…