State News

By Patrick Darrington An Alabama couple received a sweet surprise in the parking lot of a Krispy Kreme, but not in the form of a dozen free doughnuts. On Wednesday, Sha’Nya Bennett began experiencing contractions while […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS (Sources include The Associated Press, San Antonio Express-News, and statements from key lawmakers and officials.) Bipartisan outcry erupts after reports of historic video removal, with advocates calling the Airmen’s story ‘American history, […]

By Leada Gore Paying tolls has become a regular – and sometimes expensive – part of traveling. In many cases, you no longer stop at a toll booth to drop in coins but rather have your […]

By Leada Gore The official start date for the IRS to start accepting returns is less than a week away. You don’t have to wait until Jan. 27 to get a jump on filing and any refunds you […]

By Mike Cason MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon. But in Alabama […]

by Mike Cason Alabama public school students who repeatedly violate rules restricting the use of cell phones in classrooms would be subject to fines under a bill pre-filed for the legislative session, which is about […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Time is running out for those needing a REAL ID—known as a STAR ID in Alabama—or a passport for domestic air travel. Starting May 7, 2025, only state-issued driver’s licenses and ID […]

By Mike Cason  U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville has left the door cracked on a potential run for governor of Alabama next year while emphasizing that his main goal is to advance President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda as part […]

By Leada Gore | UPS has ended a contract with the U.S. Postal Service and the termination means changes for some people with post office boxes. Under the change, UPS Sure Post packages are now only being delivered […]

By John Sharp Emmanuella “Funmi” Ford is a lifestyle and fashion blogger whose TikTok following is over 251,000, and she has her two sons to thank for it. In 2023, her sons – then 3 and 6 years old – […]