Aurora borealis could be seen as far South as Alabama tonight: What to know

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a "severe" geomagnetic storm watch for Sunday into Monday. As a result of the storm, the Northern lights may be visible across the United States Sunday night, with states as south as …

Dog bite attacks on postal workers in this Alabama city among highest in country

Postal delivery in this Alabama city is one of the worst in the country for mail carriers when it comes to dog bites. With 15 dog bite incidents against postal workers in 2024, Birmingham is tied for 20th in dog attacks nationwide, according to the U.S. …

A look at Alabama basketball's 2025-26 non-conference schedule as of June

New Alabama State House to open in 2026, replacing outdated facility and expanding public access

Each year, thousands of Alabama schoolchildren visit the Capitol in Montgomery to experience government at work. For the past several years, they have also seen firsthand the building’s outdated condition and its need for modernization. Cramped committee …

Alabama’s new vaping law now in effect: How HB8’s regulations affect you

Alabama’s first regulations on vaping went into effect Sunday. The new law, HB8, aims at curtailing vaping among Alabama youth by increasing fines for businesses and restricting which vape flavors can be sold. The law, which went into effect June 1, also …

Northern Lights expected tonight, but will Alabama get a chance to see them?

A solar storm was hitting the Earth on Sunday, but could it mean that Alabama gets another chance to see the Northern Lights tonight? It’s looking less likely as of Sunday morning, according to space weather forecasts. It had been a possibility as recently …

USDA secretary appoints Cavanaugh and Carroll to lead key agencies in Alabama

GCM Staff Report U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has appointed Twinkle Cavanaugh and Monica Carroll to lead two critical USDA agencies serving Alabama’s rural communities and agricultural sector. In a news release, Alabama Commissioner of …

“Doused And Set On Fire”: Alabama Man Sentenced In Brutal Gasoline Attack

A Morgan County Circuit Judge has sentenced Marquise Antwan Wayns to 22 years in prison for the attempted murder of a then 19-year-old woman in January 2023. The sentencing, presided over by Judge Jennifer Howell, took place on Thursday, May 29, 2025, …

Montgomery Biscuits strengthen partnerships at Alabama’s Maxwell Air Force Base

The Montgomery Biscuits baseball team visited Maxwell Air Force Base for a tour earlier this month, immersing themselves in how service members train problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership skills annually. “On behalf of Team Maxwell, it was our pleasure …

American Legion Auxiliary Alabama Girls State returns to Tuscaloosa with record-breaking delegation

 The 83rd session of the American Legion Auxiliary Alabama Girls State will take place June 1–6 on the campus of The University of Alabama, welcoming the largest delegation in the program’s history. More than 400 rising high school seniors from across the …