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Governor Ivey Introduces a CHOOSE Act Family: Meet the Carbonells

Governor Ivey Introduces a CHOOSE Act Family: Meet the Carbonells

BIRMINGHAM – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday introduced the Carbonells, an Alabama family utilizing the CHOOSE Act, the governor’s education savings account (ESA) program. Birmingham parents, Francisco and Itzel Carbonell, have five children: Maria...

Owner:  American Government
Governor Ivey Announces Launch of Unified Alabama Department of Workforce to Transform State’s Economic Future

Governor Ivey Announces Launch of Unified Alabama Department of Workforce to Transform State’s Economic Future

MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the launch of the Alabama Department of Workforce (ADOW), marking the most comprehensive workforce transformation in state history. The new department was officially unveiled during a kickoff...

Owner:  American Government
Governor Ivey Breaks Ground on New Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences

Governor Ivey Breaks Ground on New Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences

DEMOPOLIS – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday joined state and national leaders, educators, healthcare professionals, philanthropists and local officials to break ground on the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS), marking a milestone for...

Owner:  American Government
DBG Launches AVO College Influencer Tour at the University of Alabama featuring Hallie Batchelder, Sydney Thomas, Sarah Ashlee Barker, Ha-Ha Clinton Dix and Mary Sergi this Saturday, October 18th
Despite Democrats’ Government Shut Down, ICE Arrests Continue Over Holiday Weekend

Despite Democrats’ Government Shut Down, ICE Arrests Continue Over Holiday Weekend

Without pay, our law enforcement arrested the worst of the worst including child sex abusers, murderers, violent repeat offenders, and drug traffickers WASHINGTON – While the Democrats’ government shutdown continues, they are not deterring U.S....

Owner:  American Government
Secretary of State Wes Allen Releases Business Basics Tutorial Video

Secretary of State Wes Allen Releases Business Basics Tutorial Video

Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, is releasing a tutorial video titled, “Business Basics: Structures and Business Filings,” aimed at providing support and guidance to Alabama’s small business owners. The tutorial video includes information...

Owner:  American Government
Attorney General Bird Joins Coalition Defending Act to Protect Children from Social Media Harm

Attorney General Bird Joins Coalition Defending Act to Protect Children from Social Media Harm

DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced she joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 states and the District of Columbia in a brief supporting Tennessee’s law that protects children from social media harm. Studies continue to show that...

Owner:  American Government
Governor Newsom signs bipartisan legislation to boost ongoing Los Angeles rebuilding efforts, strengthen future disaster response and recovery

Governor Newsom signs bipartisan legislation to boost ongoing Los Angeles rebuilding efforts, strengthen future disaster response and recovery

Last month, Governor Newsom signed into law legislation to help homeowners affected by the Los Angeles fires receive mortgage relief. ✅ Protecting homeowners and tenants after disaster. AB 299 (Gabriel) allows people displaced by disasters to stay...

Owner:  American Government
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Alabama Cheerleaders Surprise Travelers at Birmingham Airport

Alabama Cheerleaders Surprise Travelers at Birmingham Airport

What began as a normal day at this popular Alabama destination quickly took an interesting turn. Friday, the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport saw a surge or spirit, cheers, and energy during the morning hours. Cheerleaders from a...

Owner:  Townsquare Media
Alabama vs. Tennessee by the numbers: Crimson Tide seeks to equal rare SEC streak

Alabama vs. Tennessee by the numbers: Crimson Tide seeks to equal rare SEC streak

No. 11 Tennessee (5-1, 2-1) at No. 6 Alabama (5-1, 3-0) 6:30 p.m. CDT Saturday (ABC) Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa 0 Victories in three previous games for Alabama against Tennessee when the Volunteers were ranked No. 11 in the AP Poll, as...

Owner:  Newhouse Family
Government Shutdown Crisis Deepens: US Supreme Court To Run Out Of Money, Here’s What It Means
Government shutdown Day 17. Trump promotes canceling 'Democrat programs'

Government shutdown Day 17. Trump promotes canceling 'Democrat programs'

WASHINGTON − The government shutdown continued through Day 17 with no end in sight, as concerns grow about federal workers including the military missing paychecks and as benefits such as food assistance run out. The Pentagon shifted funding to...

Owner:  Trib Total Media
Alabama Mom’s Wild “Bubble Gender Reveal” Goes Viral After Shading Her Mother-in-Law: “Imagine You Open Your Eyes and She’s in There With You”

Alabama Mom’s Wild “Bubble Gender Reveal” Goes Viral After Shading Her Mother-in-Law: “Imagine You Open Your Eyes and She’s in There With You”

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA — One Alabama mother found a creative—and hilarious—way to make sure her gender reveal didn’t turn into a family feud. After years of hearing horror stories about meddling in-laws, she came up with an idea so unusual that even...

Owner:  Ralph Shealy
Alabama town sued for allegedly discriminating against LGBTQ business owner over drag show

Alabama town sued for allegedly discriminating against LGBTQ business owner over drag show

An Alabama business owner has sued a town for allegedly causing his business to close after denying him business licenses due to “animus towards” his sexual orientation and attempt to host a drag show. The federal lawsuit was brought by Thomas...

Owner:  Newhouse Family
Alabama pledged nearly $500M in incentives for 40 companies since 2023

Alabama pledged nearly $500M in incentives for 40 companies since 2023

Alabama has committed to providing $466 million in incentives for more than 40 companies since mid-2023, when the state started publicly reporting those agreements. Many of those incentives are tied to job creation and investments made by the...

Owner:  Newhouse Family
Alabama woman out $16,000 after hiring roofer; two years later still waiting for repairs

Alabama woman out $16,000 after hiring roofer; two years later still waiting for repairs

After a storm hit her Southside neighborhood in early 2023, Amanda Crumley, found herself ensnared in a financial nightmare. Crumley says she lost $16,000 in insurance money after hiring Alabama Premier Roofing, with no repairs ever started. "Are...

Owner:  Smith Family
Limestone County students attend Alabama Governor’s School

Limestone County students attend Alabama Governor’s School

Published 5:00 pm Friday, October 17, 2025 Limestone County Schools had two students represented at the Alabama Governor’s School this summer — Briggs Brown from East Limestone High School and Addison Norwood from Elkmont High School ....

Owner:  Todd Carpenter
Mobile Chamber honors minority-owned businesses at the Eagle Awards

Mobile Chamber honors minority-owned businesses at the Eagle Awards

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Hundreds of people gathered Friday for the 28th Annual Eagle Awards at the Battle House in downtown Mobile, celebrating minority-owned businesses. The Mobile Chamber has been recognizing minority-owned businesses through the...

Owner:  Gray Television Inc.
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