Sponsored Content Auburn alumnus, trustee confirmed as nation’s next secretary of defense Auburn is proud to celebrate the recent confirmation of Auburn alumnus Gen. Lloyd Austin as our nation’s secretary of defense. We applaud your incredible... Auburn UniversityJanuary 25, 2021
News Seven counties to receive disaster food assistance in aftermath of Zeta D-SNAP benefits are approved for Clarke, Dallas, Marengo, Mobile, Perry, Washington and Wilcox counties. StaffJanuary 24, 2021
News Carl honors the memory of Mobile native, baseball legend Hank Aaron “I’m deeply saddened to learn of Hank Aaron’s passing,” Congressman Jerry Carl said. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 23, 2021
Legislature Automobile Dealers Association of Alabama endorses April Weaver for state Senate Weaver served in the state House from 2010 until May, resigning her seat for a position with the Trump administration. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 23, 2021
Aerospace and Defense Shelby: Troy facility awarded $200 million Coast Guard contract The Sikorsky helicopter plant in Troy employs approximately 400 people. StaffJanuary 23, 2021
News Governor directs flags be flown at half-staff in honor of Hank Aaron Gov. Kay Ivey released the following statement in response to Aaron's death. StaffJanuary 23, 2021
Local news Birmingham to receive $6.2 million for Emergency Rental Assistance program As of Friday, the city isn’t accepting applications but has begun work establishing a process for distribution. John H. GlennJanuary 23, 2021
Congress Mobile native Gen. Lloyd Austin confirmed as defense secretary Retired four-star general Lloyd Austin on Friday became the first Black person to be confirmed as secretary of defense. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 22, 2021
Health Officials caution against dropping guard as COVID numbers dip At one point last week, just 39 of the state’s approximately 1,600 ICU beds were available. Vaccine supply remains low. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 22, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Yelling “fire” in a crowded theater "In a last-ditch effort, they yelled 'fire!' in a crowded theater. There must be consequences for that." Joey KennedyJanuary 22, 2021