U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) announced that 25 Alabamians have accepted appointments to U.S. service academies, representing Alabama in the Class of 2030 at institutions including the United States Air Force Academy, United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, and United States Merchant Marine Academy. This marks Senator Tuberville’s fifth round of academy appointments... Read More

Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure’s iconic Rampage roller coaster reopened on Friday, June 19, following an extensive restoration and renovation project that began in 2024. The wooden roller coaster originally opened in 1998 and quickly became a favorite attraction across the Southeast, known for its high drops, sharp turns, and high-speed ride experience. Over the... Read More

Human trafficking task forces in west and central Alabama are urging parents to become more involved in the fight against child sexual exploitation, especially as online threats continue to increase. “Parents are recognizing—through their kids—that their children are being targeted on the internet,” said West Alabama INTERCEPT Task Force Captain Phil Simpson. “But they don’t... Read More

More than 25,000 men are currently serving time in Alabama’s prisons, according to the Department of Corrections. Many of those men are fathers. A Hueytown woman’s organization is working to help those fathers and their families prepare for life after prison. “Everybody in prison has a dad. Now, whether they’re part of their lives is... Read More

Retired Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department Captain Jacob “JJ” Reach has announced his candidacy for sheriff of Jefferson County as the Republican candidate. The general election will be held on November 3, 2026. A resident of McCalla, Reach is a native of Midfield. His grandfather, J.W. Morris, served as Midfield Chief of Police for 34 years.... Read More

The Alabama Sports Writers Association has named Bessemer Academy senior Kennedy Childers the AISA Softball Player of the Year. Childers was also selected to the All-State team. Childers helped lead the Rebels to the Class AA state championship. The center fielder had a standout season with a .593 batting average and committed no errors all... Read More

Come and get hooked on Jesus and reel in a faith that will last a lifetime. Second Avenue Beulah Baptist Church Vacation Bible School is scheduled for June 29-July 2, from 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. The theme for the event is “Hooked! Reeled in to Serve God.” The church is located at 1022 Second... Read More