Bud McLaughlin

With rainfall over most of the state the past few days bringing relief to Alabama's wildfire situation, State Forester Rick Oates has lifted the Fire Alert for eight counties in southwest Alabama

To reel in red snapper poachers, U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) joined Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in introducing legislation to target illegally caught red snapper.

The Alabama congressional delegation provided their opinions of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address Thursday night. As expected, the Republican congressmen were critical of Biden's fourth State of the Union and Democrat Rep. Terri Sewell praised the speech.

It’s been more than a year since a tornado whipped through Winston County, leaving damaged homes, businesses in its wake. Also among the damage was a communications tower for the county’s emergency communications system. But, now, thanks to grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, emergency personnel will be able to respond to calls to protect […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong represented North Alabama to the tune of millions of dollars for Fiscal Year 2024, securing the funding in an appropriations package that was signed into law last week.

Alabama anglers and fishing enthusiasts who enjoy Logan Martin Lake might notice their lakeshore a little bit cleaner, and the fish a little healthier over the coming weeks. Last Saturday, while the top 20 anglers competed on Lay Lake at Major League Fishing’s (MLF) Bass Pro Shops Redcrest 2024 Powered by Optima Lithium, the MLF […]

Jena Ross and Alan Miller came out on top of a crowded GOP primary election field Tuesday to advance to a special election runoff in four weeks.

Emphasizing treatment, recovery and prevention, a state panel announced an investment plan for Alabama’s share of funds from a national opioid settlement. The Oversight Commission on Alabama Opioid Settlement Funds, chaired by Rep. Rex Reynolds and Sen. Garlan Gudger, held four public hearings after the 2023 regular session. During the 2024 regular session, the panel […]