05/15/2026

Pelham bars escape license revocation over illegal bingo, face continued oversight

The Pelham City Council declined to revoke business licenses for two bars accused of hosting illegal cash bingo games, but placed them under heightened supervision.

May 15

Limestone County Shooting Renews Debate Over Alabama Protection Orders

After an Alabama judge twice denied a woman's requests for protection from her ex-husband, he killed her, her new husband and their roommate in a shooting rampage. The case has reignited debate over how Alabama courts handle domestic violence petitions.

May 15

UAB lands 4-star in-state recruit for 2027 class

UAB landed a verbal commitment from a four-star in-state prospect for the 2027 recruiting class, marking a significant early addition to head coach Trent Dilfer's rebuild.

May 15

Alabama baseball secures SEC Tournament spot with series win

May 15

Week 10 decides playoff seeding across Coastal Alabama

May 15

Alabama Baseball Beats Missouri 4-1 in SEC Tournament Opener

May 15

Hyundai Expands Alabama Plant as Suppliers Follow With Major Investments

Hyundai and suppliers are investing hundreds of millions in Alabama auto manufacturing, expanding production of hybrid and electric vehicles at the Montgomery plant and building new transformer facilities to support EV charging infrastructure.

May 15

Alabama's school funding fight pits growth against equity

Alabama lawmakers debate whether new school funding should follow student growth or prioritize rural districts facing enrollment losses and high poverty costs.

May 15

Jackson Hospital Stays Open After $60M Bond Default; Bankruptcy Restructuring Continues

Jackson Hospital & Clinic defaulted on $60 million in bonds and filed for bankruptcy in February but continues operating with pledged support from Montgomery, the county and the state.

May 15

Skip "The Residence," Watch "The Diplomat" Season 2 Instead

Netflix is pushing its new murder mystery hard, but the real White House thriller you should queue up came out three months ago and nobody noticed.

May 15

Starlette Signs: Mercury Stirring Questions You've Avoided

May 15

The Sleeper Hits You Missed This Week

May 15

The Five-Board Bench: Your First Real Woodworking Project

May 15

The Warm Tomato Salad That Changed My Mind About August

May 15

I Choose One Thing Today

Before you drown in your to-do list, try this: pick the single task that would make today feel complete. Not everything. Just one.

May 15

Barbour County Commission Now Accepting Job Applications

The Barbour County Commission is hiring. Job openings and applications are available on the county HR website.

May 15

Barbour County Commission Hiring Probate Office Clerk

May 15

Barbour County Hiring Equipment Operators, Engineers, Clerks

May 15

Iranian Politician Claims Tehran Will Maintain Authority Over Strait of Hormuz

May 15

Celtics Rout Sixers by 32 Points in Game 1

May 15