Alabama DOI Says Captive Moratorium Does Not Apply to Foreign RRGs

Eight months after it declared a moratorium on the licensing of captive insurance companies and risk retention groups, the Alabama Department of Insurance has posted a clarification. The March bulletin and an extension of the moratorium issued in...

Alabama libraries have no business censoring books | JIM VICKREY 

The following is from Dr. Jim Vickrey of Montgomery, from his address to the Alabama Public Library Service board meeting on Oct. 21. Public education in America is (1) the sine qua non of democratic government; (2) it includes unrestricted access...

What to know about LSU, Alabama football’s next opponent

After a week off, Alabama football has a date with one of its top SEC rivals. The Crimson Tide will face LSU Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium, looking to stay undefeated in conference play and continue on its inside track to Atlanta. Alabama...

Alabama Lawmakers Vote to Disband O&P Board

In a September vote, the Alabama legislature’s Sunset Committee moved to disband the state’s O&P board. In an August session, the Sunset Committee met with the Alabama Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists to discuss whether state licensure was...

Alabama SNAP funding still appears uncertain following Federal court rulings

Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must to continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during the government shutdown. The rulings came a...

Collision center with several Alabama locations acquired by Canadian corporation

A well-known Southeastern collision center with locations across Central Alabama has been acquired by a Canadian corporation. Boyd Group Services Inc. has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Joe Hudson’s Collision Center (JHCC),...

Southern Company reports $1.7 billion in Q3 earnings, up from 2024

Southern Company, parent company of Alabama Power, reported a growth in third-quarter 2025 earnings, raking in $1.7 billion or $1.55 per share, up from $1.5 billion this time last year. From January to September, the company reported earnings of...

Alabama schools prepping for hungry students

With federal SNAP benefits set to pause starting Saturday for an estimated 750,000 Alabamians — including about 350,000 children — school leaders are watching closely. Educators and child nutrition officials say the loss of food assistance could...

LSU prof elected to Obesity Society leadership; worker's comp judge picked for national board

The following appointments, promotions and new hires at south Louisiana businesses and nonprofits have been announced in recent weeks. Baton Rouge Ursula White Provided photo Ursula White, an associate professor at LSU's Pennington Biomedical...

Alabama tops list for religious freedom in 2025 Faith and Freedom Index

Alabama ranked first in the nation for religious freedom in the 2025 Faith and Freedom Index released on Monday by Napa Legal. The third annual Faith and Freedom Index found that many states are hindering rather than helping religious...

Alabama startup ‘Homepoint’ awarded $75,000 in Alabama Launchpad technology competition

Homepoint, a tech-forward real estate brokerage platform enhancing transparency and efficiency in home buying and selling, has been named the winner of Alabama Launchpad’s Technology Track competition. The company received $75,000 in non-dilutive...

Alabama cemeteries can be spooky – Halloween or not

Halloween is a one-night-a-year thing, and it is play-acting. Instead of supernatural phenomenon, it is a giant costume party. Everyone knows it is a pretend fantasy. Alabama has another spooky thing, and it is year-round. Instead of people...

Tracing southern USA’s culture and cuisine during Thanksgiving

The Southern states of the USA are a vibrant blend of traditions, culture, hospitality, and cuisine that have a profound influence on holiday celebrations, such as Thanksgiving. From exploring the origins of Thanksgiving to modern festive customs,...

SmartWiz Expands Birmingham, Alabama, Headquarters Operations

Related Research Financial technology company SmartWiz plans to expand its headquarters operations in Birmingham, Alabama. The $125,000 project is expected to create 66 jobs over the next five years. “This is a huge accomplishment for SmartWiz,”...

Dolphins Willing To Entertain Trade Offers On Jaylen Waddle?

9:45pm: ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirms a Waddle trade is “highly unlikely.” He adds Miami would ask for a first-round pick and more in any package from an acquiring team. It would be particularly surprising if a contender were to pay that price in...

19th Annual Ray of Hope Festival: A celebration of cultural diversity, unity, and compassion

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The 19th Annual Ray of Hope Festival is returning to Huntsville on Sunday! The festival celebrates unity, culture, and compassion. It’s more than a festival, it’s a movement that brings people together through music,...

7 new + coming soon books from Alabama authors

Jim Reed Bookstore is a great spot to grab a good read in Birmingham. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now) Art is always flowing in Alabama, and there are several new and upcoming books to prove that. Here are seven books — ranging from fantasy and...

Colorado sues Trump administration over Space Command move to Alabama

DENVER — Colorado officials filed a lawsuit Wednesday claiming the relocation of U.S. Space Command to Alabama was illegally motivated by President Donald Trump’s desire to punish Colorado for its mail-in voting system. The litigation announced by...

Peak bird migration has arrived in Alabama: An ‘egg-sighting’ season

The Northern Flicker is one of Alabama’s many birds. (Zachary Vaughan / Alabama Audubon) Autumn has fallen upon us, bringing with it ‘beak’ bird migration season. It seems we’ve waited ‘owl’ season to observe the movement of billions of birds...

Winfield’s single-game record leads Cajuns past South Alabama, 31-22

Lunch to Shelton for 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗖𝗛𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗟𝗢𝗨𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗔! 🗣️ 📺https://t.co/IVFJ54UnB2 📻https://t.co/hvactbaZju 📊https://t.co/DvjGCaUuNC#cULture | #GeauxCajuns pic.twitter.com/z8EgNBohCQ — Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns® Football (@RaginCajunsFB) November 1, 2025 Sampson...