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ALDOT awards $2M in grants for upgrades at 27 Alabama airports

ALDOT awards $2M in grants for upgrades at 27 Alabama airports

The Alabama Department of Transportation awards over $2 million in grants to enhance 27 local airports. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation is awarding more than $2 million in state grants to support improvement projects at...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
Have an opinion on Alabama's roads? Here's your chance to voice it

Have an opinion on Alabama's roads? Here's your chance to voice it

The Alabama Department of Transportation needs residents' help this month in deciding where its efforts should go over the next 20 years. ALDOT is seeking survey respondents who can help guide the Statewide Transportation Plan. The survey is open...

Owner:  University of Alabama
David Rainer on Outdoor Alabama: New 200 acre, $24 million Executive Campground under construction at Gulf State Park

David Rainer on Outdoor Alabama: New 200 acre, $24 million Executive Campground under construction at Gulf State Park

By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources With a planned opening in the first half of 2026, the new Gulf State Park Campground will make many campers happy with its extra space, a little more privacy and an abundance...

Owner:  Osteen Family & Vince Johnson
House Pro-Tem Chris Pringle: Next governor ‘going to shut down’ West Alabama Corridor project

House Pro-Tem Chris Pringle: Next governor ‘going to shut down’ West Alabama Corridor project

The next governor of Alabama is "going to shut down" the ongoing U.S. Highway 43-State Highway 69 West Alabama Corridor expansion project, according to House Pro-Tem Chris Pringle (R-Mobile). The project is being paid for with Rebuild Alabama Act...

Owner:  Bryan Dawson
How to watch Clay-Chalkville vs. Mountain Brook (10/3/25) | Stream Alabama High School Football online with NFHS Network

How to watch Clay-Chalkville vs. Mountain Brook (10/3/25) | Stream Alabama High School Football online with NFHS Network

Nationally-ranked Clay-Chalkville faces Mountain Brook in a Class 7A, Region 3 AHSAA football game on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 in Birmingham, Ala. How to watch: You’ll need a subscription to NFHS Network, a nationwide streaming platform, to watch the...

Owner:  Newhouse Family
Governor Ivey turns ‘Schumer Shutdown’ into travel pitch: ‘Visit Independence Hall in Alabama!’

Governor Ivey turns ‘Schumer Shutdown’ into travel pitch: ‘Visit Independence Hall in Alabama!’

With parts of the federal government closed amid the ongoing “Schumer Shutdown,” Gov. Kay Ivey is encouraging residents to make the best of the situation by exploring historic attractions across Alabama. In a Thursday post, Ivey pointed to...

Owner:  Paul Shashy & Thomas Harris
City Barbeque to open first Alabama location

City Barbeque to open first Alabama location

barbecue City Barbeque will be opening a new location at 11544 Memorial Parkway, SRS Real Estate Partners announced on Thursday. The restaurant will occupy a 42,689-square-foot property along one of Huntsville’s most traveled retail corridors....

Owner:  Newhouse Family
Lawmakers again voice opposition to state-only funding for West Alabama Corridor

Lawmakers again voice opposition to state-only funding for West Alabama Corridor

A panel of lawmakers again delayed an Alabama Department of Transportation contract related to the construction of a major thoroughfare in west Alabama. Contract Review Committee member and House President Pro Tem Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, voiced...

Owner:  Todd Stacy
College football Week 6 storylines: Diego Pavia seeks to cement his status as all-time Alabama villain

College football Week 6 storylines: Diego Pavia seeks to cement his status as all-time Alabama villain

There are a few names in history that still evoke shudders from modern Alabama fans for what they did to the Crimson Tide. Cam Newton for the "Camback." Stephen Garcia for turning into a "Michael Vick/Peyton Manning mix," as one Alabama friend...

Owner:  Shari Redstone (Family)
Watch live: Vestavia Hills vs. Prattville Alabama high school football

Watch live: Vestavia Hills vs. Prattville Alabama high school football

The Prattville Lions (3-2, 2-1) travel to Thompson Reynolds Stadium to take on the Vestavia Hills Rebels (3-2, 1-2) in a key Class 7A Region 3 matchup on Friday night. Both teams return from open weeks seeking to erase the sting of defeats their...

Owner:  Newhouse Family
Vanderbilt football vs Alabama, our score prediction is in

Vanderbilt football vs Alabama, our score prediction is in

Vanderbilt will face Alabama in what could be a historically significant game for the Commodores. ESPN's College GameDay will be present for the matchup in Tuscaloosa. Both teams are dealing with injuries to key defensive players, suggesting a...

Owner:  Gannett Co. Inc.
Alabama residents invited to shape future transportation plans through survey

Alabama residents invited to shape future transportation plans through survey

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is calling on residents statewide to contribute their vision for the future of Alabama's transportation system by participating in the Statewide Transportation Plan (SWTP) survey. Open from Oct. 1...

Owner:  Smith Family
Gunner Rivers and St. Michael vs. Jackson: Where to watch live Alabama high school football (10/3/2025)

Gunner Rivers and St. Michael vs. Jackson: Where to watch live Alabama high school football (10/3/2025)

The undefeated St. Michael Cardinals (5-0, 3-0) travel to Simpkins Stadium Legion Field for a Class 4A Region 1 showdown against the Jackson Aggies (5-1, 2-0). The matchup features two of the region’s most potent offenses, with the Cardinals...

Owner:  Newhouse Family
Alabama Hosts One of America’s Quirkiest Ski Tr…

Alabama Hosts One of America’s Quirkiest Ski Tr…

When you think of ski season, Alabama probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. Yet every November, thousands of bargain hunters, skiers, and curious travelers descend on Scottsboro for one of the country’s most unexpected winter...

Owner:  Jim Moser
Alabama Hosts One of America’s Quirkiest Ski Traditions—Born From Lost Luggage
Hoover vs. Oak Mountain: How to watch live Alabama high school football tonight

Hoover vs. Oak Mountain: How to watch live Alabama high school football tonight

The Hoover Buccaneers (3-3, 1-2) travel to Heardmont Park on Friday to face the Oak Mountain Eagles (3-2, 1-2) in a Class 7A Region 3 in Birmingham. The Bucs escaped with a 45-42 road victory over Parker last week, powered by the explosiveness of...

Owner:  Newhouse Family
Las Vegas Job Market Struggles as Tourism Declines

Las Vegas Job Market Struggles as Tourism Declines

Las Vegas faces one of the highest unemployment rates among major metropolitan areas in the country, highlighting continued problems in the city’s tourism-based economy. Nevada Expert Says Job Scene Unchanged Despite Lower Numbers The US Bureau of...

Owner:  Non-transparent
Alabama high school football Week 7 predictions: Experts pick 3 huge games

Alabama high school football Week 7 predictions: Experts pick 3 huge games

Three huge statewide games mark Week 7 of the 2025 Alabama high school football season. In Class 7A, Thompson travels to Hewitt-Trussville and Auburn hosts Central-Phenix City. In Class 4A, top-ranked and reigning state champ Jackson hosts Philip...

Owner:  Newhouse Family
Watch live: Central-Phenix City vs. Auburn Alabama high school football clash (10/3/2025)

Watch live: Central-Phenix City vs. Auburn Alabama high school football clash (10/3/2025)

The stage is set for a pivotal Class 7A Region 2 matchup Friday night when the Central-Phenix City Red Devils (5-1, 3-0) travel to Duck Samford Stadium to face the Auburn Tigers (5-1, 3-0). The Red Devils look to bounce back after suffering their...

Owner:  Newhouse Family
Alabama Women Speak Out And Could Call For Wife/Mother Shutdown

Alabama Women Speak Out And Could Call For Wife/Mother Shutdown

Earlier today in Tuscaloosa, I was present and witnessed a breakdown of sorts, followed by a parade of women who had had enough and could walk off the job at midnight Central Time. As a reporter, I have covered dozens of strikes, walkouts, and...

Owner:  Townsquare Media

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