Alabama heating and air companies give advice on how to keep power bills low

Tuscaloosa mayor threatens lawsuit over Alabama's online sales tax system

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Mayor Walt Maddox is preparing to take legal action against the state of Alabama, challenging what he describes as an inequitable system for distributing online sales tax revenue. Maddox argues that the current tax law is...

Jackson Co. Chief Corrections Deputy appointed to Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles has a new chair, Governor Ivey announced Monday. Law Enforcement Candidate Hal Nash, the Chief Corrections Deputy with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, was one of five...

Africanized honeybees confirmed in Alabama, local beekeepers urged to stay alert

GCM Staff Report The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries has confirmed Africanized honeybees, commonly known as AHBs or "killer bees," have been found in Barbour County for the first time. According to a news release, local beekeepers...

2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Construction industry across Auburn Times publication area

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Wanda Jones Miller: The truth about the Alabama Parole Board

Crime has spiked across the country and here in Alabama leaving residents understandably concerned about safety. One obscure but vital element of public safety in Alabama is our Parole Board, which has been harshly vilified by critics. We need to...

Gov. Kay Ivey replaces Alabama’s controversial parole board chair

Despite the backing of the state’s top law enforcement official, the controversial chair of the Alabama parole board will not keep her seat. Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced she would replace Leigh Gwathney, the most reliable “no” vote on the...

When will Alabama get medical cannabis? Officials, producers see reasons for hope

CULLMAN, Ala. -- From the outside, it appears to be another one of over 1,500 farms in Cullman County, with a couple of facilities and a structure that will eventually serve as a greenhouse. The front office looks -- and smells -- like any other...

Species of ‘killer bees’ spotted near Alabama-Georgia border

ATLANTA — A hybrid bee spawned from a combination of African and European honeybees have been sighted close to Georgia. Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper told Channel 2’s Linda Stouffer that the sighting was “obviously a concern,”...

SCOTUS Porn Ruling A Boon For Age Verification Companies; 40% Of Americans Now Live Under Anti-Porn Age-Gating Laws

from the not-a-fair-marketplace dept The conservatives on the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled 6-3 in favor of upholding an age verification measure targeting adult content platforms on the internet that the state legislature of Texas adopted...

Alabama WR DeShawn Spencer commits to Duke: ‘This is where I wanted to be’

Duke extended an offer to Saraland (Ala.) three-star wide receiver DeShawn Spencer on April 24. The Blue Devils were one of 25 programs to offer the 5-foot-11, 155-pound wideout and Duke eventually received an official visit from him on June 6....

American Wine Society Educational Foundation Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients

Award-Winning Graduate Students Advance Critical Research in Viticulture and Enology Across North America July 7, 2025 (Lovettsville, VA) — The American Wine Society Educational Foundation (AWSEF) is pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of its...

15 things we have to explain about the song ‘Sweet Home Alabama’

Very few Americans would have trouble recognizing the opening notes of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s iconic anthem, “Sweet Home Alabama.” And when they do recognize it, they typically “turn it up,” as the singer commands. Recorded in 1974, the song has been...

Culture fit, strong bond with staff leads OL Mitchell Smith to Vanderbilt

Picayune (Miss.) Memorial three-star offensive tackle Mitchell Smith announced his commitment to Vanderbilt on Friday in front of friends and family. The 6-6, 320-pounder chose the Commodores over Alabama, Florida State, Ole Miss, and a handful of...

Who is Jam Miller’s Girlfriend? All About the Alabama RB’s Relationship

Well, no greater praise than coming from one’s head coach. In that case, Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jam Miller has been a lucky one. Instead of entering the NFL draft, Miller gave himself one more year in Tuscaloosa. And Kalen DeBoer is...

Goodbread: Comparing Alabama football signing classes of 2008, 2026

The raw, sheer talent that came forth from Nick Saban's 2008 signing class is rightly considered the foundation of the legendary Alabama football coach's championship spree. It was the first class Saban signed that was entirely his own, having...

Ugly Details Leading To Jalen Ramsey Trade Revealed

Ugly new details leading up to the Miami Dolphins trading Jalen Ramsey to the Pittsburgh Steelers have been revealed. The Dolphins were reportedly fed up with Ramsey after he became disruptive and hurt the culture the franchise attempted to build,...

UPDATE: Rep. Mark Green announces final day in Congress, plans to start new company

Updated with announcement by state Rep. Bo Mitchell. CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Rep. Mark Green officially resigned from Congress on July 4, and has informed Gov. Bill Lee and Speaker Mike Johnson that his last day will be July 20. The...

2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry across South Birmingham Times publication area

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Sweet Grown Alabama looking for best Surf 'N Turf dish in new contest

Sweet Grown Alabama is looking for Bama’s Best Surf ‘N Turf dish. In a new contest, sponsored by the state's sponsored agricultural branding program that supports farmers and commercial fishermen, the public can nominate their choice for a...