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Alabama asks U.S. Supreme Court to allow Jeffery Lee nitrogen execution

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the state to execute death row inmate Jeffery Lee by nitrogen hypoxia, escalating an emerge

Southern Baptist Convention advances amendment targeting women pastors

Delegates to the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting voted Wednesday to advance a constitutional amendment that would exclude churches from the denomin

Grenade-type device near Big Creek Lake dam may have sat underwater for years

Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch says a device discovered near the Big Creek Lake dam was not an active threat and may have been sitting underwater for years be

States told to share voter rolls with Trump or lose USPS delivery for mail-in ballots

State election officials could soon face a stark choice: Hand over voter lists to the Trump administration or risk losing Postal Service delivery for mail-in ba

El Niño is here and scientists fear costly heat, floods, drought, fires

WASHINGTON (AP) — El Nino, Nature’s chaotic climate agent, has formed in a warmed-up Pacific Ocean and is expected to grow to historic strength, meteorologists

Some student loan borrowers will have to change to another repayment plan next month

The Department of Education will start informing student-loan borrowers who are enrolled in the SAVE plan about their upcoming deadline to change to a new plan.

VOTE: Do you think it's appropriate for Trump to host a UFC event at the White House?

Do you think it's appropriate for President Trump to host a UFC event at the White House?

Congress is running out of time to avoid Social Security cuts

Congress received another grim reminder on the state of Social Security’s long-term finances with a shorter timeframe to find solutions to shore up the program

Feeding the Gulf Coast breaks ground on warehouse expansion to meet rising need

Feeding the Gulf Coast broke ground Wednesday on a major warehouse expansion project designed to nearly double its food storage capacity. Leaders say it represe

2026 FIFA World Cup begins: What to know about the biggest tournament ever

The 2026 tournament, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico, expands from 32 to 48 teams.

Local News

Alabama DHR SUN Bucks program to provide one-time issuance of $120 per school-aged child

The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR), in partnership with the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE), plans to distribute Alabama SUN Bucks (S

Visit Mobile faces board pushback over Pride Month promotion, use of taxpayer funds

A growing backlash is building over Visit Mobile’s celebration of Pride Month, and it is coming from inside the organization’s own leadership.Pastor Travis John

Mobile DA: Man convicted in 2021 killing of retired veteran James Jones

A Mobile County jury has found Deangelo Merrill guilty of Reckless Manslaughter, Burglary First Degree, and Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess a Pistol in th

20 Alabama hospitals receive federal warnings over price transparency requirements

Twenty Alabama hospitals have received federal enforcement letters from the Trump administration over alleged failures to comply with hospital price transparenc

Alabama AG joins 14-state push to monitor abortion-inducing drug Mifepristone in waterways

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a 14-state coalition urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to add mifepristone, a drug used i

88,000+ pack Jordan-Hare for biggest soccer match in Alabama history

History was made Tuesday night in Auburn.A sold-out crowd of more than 88,000 soccer fans packed Jordan-Hare stadium, Auburn University says that's the largest

Mobile PD: Woman pronounced dead at scene after weekend 18-wheeler strike on Rangeline Rd.

According to Mobile Police, on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at approximately 2:26 a.m., officers responded to the 7400 block of Rangeline Rd in reference to a traffic

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Southern Baptist Convention advances amendment targeting women pastors

Delegates to the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting voted Wednesday to advance a constitutional amendment that would exclude churches from the denomin

Visit Mobile faces board pushback over Pride Month promotion, use of taxpayer funds

A growing backlash is building over Visit Mobile’s celebration of Pride Month, and it is coming from inside the organization’s own leadership.Pastor Travis John

Grenade-type device near Big Creek Lake dam may have sat underwater for years

Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch says a device discovered near the Big Creek Lake dam was not an active threat and may have been sitting underwater for years be

20 Alabama hospitals receive federal warnings over price transparency requirements

Twenty Alabama hospitals have received federal enforcement letters from the Trump administration over alleged failures to comply with hospital price transparenc

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Nation & World

Social Security requiring paper check recipients to move to electronic payments

Social Security recipients who still receive paper checks will be required to move to electronic payments, affecting hundreds of thousands of Americans.

Report: Federal judge warns DOJ against reviving 'lawfare' compensation fund

Richard Leon, a senior district judge in Washington, D.C., reportedly cautioned federal attorneys against walking back their statements on the fund's closure.

Trump threatens Iran oil takeover as US strikes for second straight day

Iran said it retaliated by firing at Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, as it had the day before.

Ivermectin back in the spotlight as new health questions emerge

Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with the President and Chief Medical Officer of IMA Health, Dr. Joseph Varon.

EPA head Zeldin says Trump admin won't set environmental requirements for data centers

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said Wednesday that the Trump administration wouldn’t be setting environmental requirements for data centers.

Southern Baptists move closer to formal ban on churches with women pastors

The issue has been debated within the denomination for years.

FBI warns AI-powered scams fuel $20 billion in U.S. cybercrime losses in 2025

Artificial intelligence is making scams harder to spot and easier to scale, and the FBI says the financial toll is climbing fast.New numbers show Americans lost

Sports

GALLERY: Trump's high-profile night at the Knicks' NBA Finals game

GALLERY: Trump's high-profile night at the Knicks' NBA Finals game

Stephen A. Smith criticizes Trump for going to NBA finals game, says vibe will be ruined

Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith said over the weekend that President Donald Trump attending the upcoming NBA finals game will ruin the vibe.

ESPN's Peter Burns, On3's Chris Low join 'THE DYNASTY'

This week on "THE DYNASTY: A Podcast on the Alabama Crimson Tide," Trent Richardson and Chris Stewart are joined by ESPN's Peter Burns and On3's Chris Low.

Entertainment

Marjorie Taylor Greene teases series called 'Life with MTG'

Former Georgia GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene this week teased an upcoming series titled “Life with MTG.”

Vice President JD Vance to appear on 'The View' next week

Vice President JD Vance will be a guest on “The View” next weekend where he will discuss his book called, “Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith."

'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' turns 40! 5 facts you didn’t know about the movie

The John Hughes comedy starred Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, and Mia Sara, as well as introducing the world to Ben Stein.

Tracy Morgan recalls terrifying car accident with friends: 'His face was on his back'

In 2014, Tracy Morgan was in a car accident that put him in a coma and killed one of his friends. Now, he’s opening up about the harrowing ordeal.

Money

Mortgage rates remain above 6.5% as inflation spikes

Mortgage rates rose this week along with inflation, remaining above 6.5%.

Closing costs when selling a house

Selling a house isn’t free — here’s a breakdown of common closing costs for sellers.

HELOCs dip, home equity loan rates tick higher

HELOC rates dipped, while home equity loan rates hit their highest level of the year.

HELOCs dip, home equity loan rates tick higher

HELOC rates rose for the fifth straight week, nearing their highest level of the year.

Mortgage rates dip, but still above 6.5%

Mortgage rates retreated a bit this week but remain above 6.5%.

Homebuyers’ guide: How to choose a real estate agent

When you’re ready to buy a home, choosing the right real estate agent is crucial.

This couple mortgaged 9 properties in under a decade. Here are the financing tips they swear by

The Lupos built a real estate portfolio using these 5 strategies.

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Maine groundhog gets a fire safety lecture after false alarm in Auburn

Crews responded to the call and found no fire or smoke at the scene, just a very confused rodent.

Strangers call 911 to report children selling lemonade, police become paying customers

Someone called 911 to report two brothers who were running a lemonade stand, but their plan backfired when the emergency responders became happy customers.

Woman who banned herself from casino sneaks in, wins jackpot before being kicked out

A woman who banned herself from Pennsylvania casinos for life was escorted out of one last week after she sneaked in and won a slot machine jackpot.

Fan runs onto court during Spurs-Knicks NBA Finals game, tries to take selfie with Wemby

One of the more confusing and talked-about moments of Game 1 of the NBA Finals came when a fan ran onto the court during the second half.

Three found with 51 barracudas hidden in cooler off Key West, FWC says

Florida wildlife officers say three people were caught with dozens of illegally harvested great barracudas during a patrol off Key West.

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Stay aware of prostate cancer this September and beyond

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute (MCI) is raising awareness to remind men of the importance of prostate cancer screenings. Statistics show one in eight American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. It is the most common type of non-skin cancer among men.

Rosie G Style supports csytic fibrosis research and helps the designer in her own journey.

Re-Walk's exo-skeleton technology

New technology is helping change mobility for people living with spinal cord injuries.

Veterans Success Resource Group

After returning from war, Justin Constantine served on the boards of non-profits that empower and support veterans - even co-founding Veterans Success Resource Group.

3-D house printing

Technology company Icon and the non-profit New Story are printing houses to create homes where they are needed most.

Veterans Moving Forward

Veterans Moving Forward provides high-quality service dogs to disabled veterans.

Cancer Research Racquet

Cancer Research Racquet is a global fundraising group serving up grant money for the American Cancer Society.

GoRuck Challenge

Kappa Sigmas in Fort Collins recently took part in a GoRuck Challenge to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for our brave soldiers returning from the battlefield.

Lollipop Theater Network

The Lollipop Theater Network's annual Superhero Walk raises awareness for their incredible cause.

In 2016, Sweden hosted the Vans Park Series World Skateboarding Championships. A Skatepark was built specifically for the event.

After School All Stars

After School All Stars is stepping in to help is working to bridge the gap for kids who don't have access to enriching extracurriculars.

"American Dream: Detroit"

Grammy winner Michael Bolton's new film American Dream: Detroit is showcasing some of the city's finest doing their best to revitalize this midwestern metropolis.

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Cozy to Crafty: 10 gifts for Mother's Day for every kind of mom

Slippers for the Cozy Mom? A Ninja SLUSHi for the Frozen-Drink-Loving Mom? A digital camera for the Techy Mom? We've got you!

Shield Your Skin: 10 sun protection products to snag for summer

The weather is getting warmer, and protecting your precious face from UV rays is so important.

13 products to get you started baking sourdough

Making sourdough starter from scratch? Not the easiest. Getting started making sourdough with this guide? Easy!

10 products that are 50% off or more for Amazon's Big Spring Sale

You can save big on home, decor, tech, beauty, fashion, and more.

Welcome to Aries Season: 10 gifts for the Aries in your life

Welcome to Aries Season, the sign full of bold energy, confidence, and fiery spark.

10 viral products we wish we bought sooner

From stress cubes to fabric shavers and spray for on-the-go, these 10 products are popular for a reason.

Add a pop of green to your life with these 7 cute finds

No one's getting pinched on our watch.

10 Father's Day gifts he will actually use

From heating pads to beard trimmers and LEGO sets, happy shopping!

Hello, June! Get ready for summer with these 8 essentials

Summer is right around the corner. Are you prepared for these hot, fun-filled months?

9 gadgets to create the ultimate cozy reading environment

Imagine this: you are bundled up in a cozy, soft blanket, lost in a book. These items are a must for any book lover.

10 trendy beauty deals worth shopping this Memorial Day

From lip stains to Korean skincare and serums, here are 10 products on sale for Memorial Day.

10 audiobooks to get you out of that reading slump

Right now, you can try Audible for 30 days free!

10 home and garden gadgets you'll be using a lot this season

'Tis the season for tinkering around your home and garden.From spring cleaning to meals on the grill or finally getting those tomatoes to grow, we've got you c

7 sentimental gifts that should still arrive before Mother's Day

Here are 7 gift ideas that balance heartfelt and fast shipping for a Happy Mother's Day!

7 fun rugs that will add some personality to your home

These rugs refuse to be boring.

Community Events

2026 City of Prichard Juneteenth celebration June 19-20

The City of Prichard’s Office of Civic and Cultural Affairs is holding the Annual City of Prichard Juneteenth Celebration, a two-day Freedom Day celebration hon

History Museum of Mobile to hold Revolutionary War reenactment, open 1976 time capsule

The History Museum of Mobile and Colonial Fort Condé invite the public to a special afternoon of history, living interpretation, and discovery on Sunday, July 5

Vendor registration open for the 2026 Mobile Chamber Business Expo

Vendor registration is now open for the 2026 Mobile Chamber Business Expo presented by Southern View Media, set for Thursday, August 20, at the Mobile Conventio

B-Bob’s announces Pride Week 2026 celebration centered on community & civic engagement

Downtown Mobile bar B-Bob's has announced its 2026 Pride Week celebration, taking place June 7–14. This year’s theme, “commUNITY,” will spotlight not only cele

Registration open for Mobile County Sheriff’s Office 2nd annual Camp Explorer

The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce the return of Camp Explorer, a summer camp designed to educate and engage children ages 7-11 while pro

4th of July events: Mobile-Pensacola area

GULF SHORESGulf State Park’s Stars & Stripes Celebration will take place July 3-4, featuring live music, local art, food, vendors, and family, friendly activiti

Applications open for inaugural MobTown Mural Fest

The Mobile Arts Council has announced the inaugural MobTown Mural Festival, a two-day celebration of public art that will bring local artists together to create

America’s Distinguished Young Women to host 69th Annual National Finals

More than $136k to be awarded during the three-night showcase.Mobile, Ala. – June 2, 2026: America’s Distinguished Young Women will host the 69th National Final

The Haven animal shelter holds 2026 Tails Of Hope Gala October 1

Step into an evening where compassion meets creativity at the 2026 Tails of Hope Gala: The Art of Rescue.On Thursday, October 1, 2026, The Haven invites you to

Prichard and Mobile to host historical life reenactment: Story of Zora Neale Hurston

Prichard/Mobile nonprofit LEGACY 166 will present two public performances of "Meet Zora Neale Hurston on Saturday, June 06 and Sunday, June 07. The presentation

Mobile Museum of Art to host annual Makers Market & Open House Saturday, June 6, 2026

MOBILE, Ala. – On Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 1 to 5 pm, Mobile Museum of Art will host its annual Makers Market & Open House, featuring an artisan market, liv

City of Mobile invites residents to share talents to help mentor and educate teens

The City of Mobile is asking residents to donate their time and share their talents with teens as part of our Harmon CARES (Community Access, Resources, Educati

Good brews and playful pups set for Sunday at Fairhope Brewery Mobile

Dogs and those who love them are set to take over St Louis Street this Sunday, as Fairhope Brewing ends the month of May with The May Day Adoption and Sponsorsh

City of Mobile to host warrant clinic for traffic offenses June 12

The City of Mobile is once again teaming up with the nonprofit Growing Real Alternatives Everywhere (GRAE) to host a Warrant Clinic for traffic-related offenses

Passport Fair in Mobile Wednesday May 27 2026

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville and the U.S. Department of State are providing Mobilians with another opportunity to apply for or renew their U.S. passports more qui

Reality Check

"We just want to stay safe": Test results raise concerns after sewage spills

MOBILE, AL (NBC 15) - New test results are raising fresh concerns about public health and safety following repeated sewage spills in Bayou La Batre.Mobile Bayke

"We just want to stay safe" Resident speaks out after repeated sewer contamination events

A Bayou La Batre landowner and developer is raising concerns about public health and safety after multiple sewer line hits during a construction project near Po

Slash the number of Mobile County constables? Some of them say yes

"I enjoy it, I love what I do. I love meeting people."Anyone who has met Mobile County Constable Leo Bullock knows this to be true.For decades, Bullock has foun

Project Education

After just five years, Spanish Fort teacher's remarkable journey earns Alabama’s top honor

A big honor for Spanish Fort teacher Elizabeth Von Hofe.The Spanish Fort Elementary School teacher was officially honored as the state's teacher of the year dur

Mother charged after marijuana allegedly discovered in students' holiday treats in Brewton

BREWTON, Ala. -- A class Christmas party ended with drugs in the hands of kindergarten students.

Alabama's report card is in. How did your child's school perform?

The Alabama State School Board has released its annual assessment of public schools, and this year's report card is being well received.The state school superi

Deputies: Escambia County man killed 2 children after assaulting 1, set home on fire

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A 27-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing two children and intentionally setting fire to a mobile home on Friday.

Connect to Congress

Epstein’s lawyer, accountant say they weren’t interviewed in federal probes

Jeffrey Epstein’s lawyer and accountant told House lawmakers they were never interviewed in the federal investigations into the late sex offender.

Senate effort builds to curb insider trading on prediction markets

Momentum is building in the Senate to restrict lawmakers and other officials with insider access from trading on emerging prediction markets.

Economic concerns grow as gas prices surge, posing risk for GOP

Voters are increasingly souring on President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy as gas prices continue to surge amid the war with Iran.