🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/untangle-this-mess-mobiles-city-hall-lease-may-be-one-of-a-kind-in-the-us.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky  “The notion of paying rent for an asset you need to deliver government doesn’t make much sense."

🎣: https://www.al.com/news/mobile/2025/12/state-sets-end-for-2025-red-snapper-season.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky  You can spend New Year’s Eve fishing for red snapper off Alabama’s coast if you like, but only until the MoonPie drops.

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/university-of-alabama-gets-500000-gift-to-support-new-school.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky  An endowment from a longtime benefactor will support a new college at the University of Alabama.

🔗: https://www.al.com/politics/2025/12/democrats-running-for-alabamas-two-top-offices-look-to-overcome-overwhelming-odds-in-2026.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky  No Democrat has been elected lieutenant governor since 2006, when former Gov. Jim Folsom Jr. won.

A 48-year-old man is behind bars, accused in the fatal shooting of another man in southwest Birmingham.

You might travel with the Christmas spirit, just don't wear it on your sleeve. More: https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/dont-wear-this-to-the-airport-tsa-warns.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

🔗: https://www.al.com/politics/2025/12/does-an-alabama-lottery-bill-stand-a-chance-in-2026-election-year.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky  Do you want a lottery?

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/unique-restaurant-chain-opening-first-2-alabama-locations.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/huntsville/2025/12/why-realtors-say-huntsvilles-home-sales-drop-is-no-cause-for-concern.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/huntsville/2025/12/huntsvilles-newest-hotel-features-120-suite-style-rooms.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

🔗: https://www.al.com/life/2025/12/rock-roll-hall-of-famer-says-i-want-to-grow-up-and-be-this-alabama-icon.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/peace-walking-monks-enter-alabama-greeted-by-communities-along-route.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

🔗: https://www.al.com/life/2025/12/alabama-duo-bids-farewell-to-hallmark-series-finishing-in-top-3-they-really-brought-it-today.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2025/12/no-rate-hikes-in-2026-for-770000-birmingham-area-water-users-amid-controversial-budget-cuts.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky  More cuts are coming.

What's the coolest bird you've ever seen in the wild? Find out where to see these amazing birds: https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/wheeler-refuge-alabama-birding-winter-wonderland-home-to-elegant-and-endangered-cranes.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

Do you plan to ask your doctor about medical marijuana? 🪴: https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/dozens-of-alabama-doctors-are-preparing-to-recommend-medical-cannabis.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/expect-a-big-change-in-your-next-tax-refund-and-for-once-its-good-news.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky  The average American may notice a larger tax return in 2026, according to the White House.

Where does Tommy Tuberville live? Florida or Alabama? If he wants to run for Alabama governor, he needs to put this issue to bed. Release your state tax returns and show us, Senator — if you can.

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/these-5-counties-pack-alabamas-death-row-despite-death-penalty-declining.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky  In all, about 23 counties have sentenced at least one person to death since 2012.

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/huntsville/2025/12/new-nasa-director-donating-annual-salary-to-alabama-space-attraction.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

Read more: https://www.al.com/news/huntsville/2025/12/huntsville-added-3011-acres-in-2025-heres-whats-planned-for-latest-tracts.html?utm_campaign=thehuntsvilletimes_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&?utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

🔗: https://www.al.com/politics/2025/12/alabama-abc-board-approves-emergency-hemp-rule-despite-lawmakers-objection.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/alabama-college-application-deadlines-2026-what-high-school-students-need-to-know.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

ALEA is leading the officer-involved-shooting investigation.

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/montgomery-hospital-sues-blue-cross-argues-insurer-destabilized-alabama-healthcare-caused-bankruptcy.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

“This is about reasserting Alabama’s place in the hierarchy of college football.”

A Tuscaloosa County high school teacher is under arrest on charges involving sex with a student.

🔗: https://www.al.com/politics/2025/12/trump-suspends-program-that-allowed-brown-university-mit-shooting-suspect-into-the-country.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky   

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/huntsville/2025/12/state-honors-lockheed-martin-training-program-for-helping-build-north-alabama-workforce.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/why-space-force-flags-are-now-flying-in-alabama.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/fund-started-to-help-carry-out-christina-chambers-dreams-for-her-sweet-child.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/university-of-alabama-system-campuses-announce-major-college-admissions-change.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky  The University of Alabama System board of trustees announced a big change to college admissions processes Thursday.

Ever parented a 2-year-old? Then the 2025 Alabama football experience should bring back memories. www.al.com/alabamafootb...

Paul Finebaum on his political skeletons, Nick Saban, Black Lives Matter and what it’s like getting Laura “Loomered.”

He dialed 911 and ended up dead. A federal lawsuit accuses several Alabama communities and police departments of ‘brutal force’ in a handcuffed man’s death. Bodycam footage shows the encounter. www.al.com/news/birming...

🎄 Today, Dec. 18, is the last day to vote! Vote at the link: https://www.al.com/life/2025/12/which-alabama-city-has-the-best-christmas-display-vote-in-the-final-round.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/more-than-10000-acres-of-endangered-forest-between-alabama-and-georgia-preserved.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/birmingham-tears-down-another-homeless-encampment-amid-questions-and-outcry.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

🎄 Only one more day to vote! You have to vote at the link for it to count: https://www.al.com/life/2025/12/which-alabama-city-has-the-best-christmas-display-vote-in-the-final-round.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

More: https://www.al.com/news/huntsville/2025/12/outdoor-lifestyle-brand-to-open-first-alabama-store.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

"A man accustomed to speaking his mind soon found himself with a handful of handlers coaching him on what to say," writes columnist Kyle Whitmire.

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/school-district-issues-final-results-of-investigation-into-deshler-incident-that-severely-injured-teen.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/maternal-health-bus-midwife-training-coming-to-alabama.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

Alabama Democrats on ALGOP silence of Trump comments about Rob Reiner: "No calls to censure him, no calls to fire anyone celebrating the death of the Reiners. Their silence screams.” www.al.com/news/2025/12...

Paul Finebaum received a text message asking whether he would like to trade one life for another. Would he consider running for the U.S. Senate? “As long as I live, I cannot explain the next thing I did,” he says. My column: Paul Finebaum's road not taken www.al.com/news/2025/12...

What’s the best Alabama spot you dined at this year?

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/dozens-of-alabama-doctors-are-preparing-to-recommend-medical-cannabis.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky 

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/2025/12/alabama-doctor-who-replaced-fauci-sues-trump-administration-over-firing-research-cuts.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

🔗: https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2025/12/regional-water-board-ends-diversity-program-in-political-and-racially-divided-vote.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

🔗: https://www.al.com/crime/2025/12/toddler-found-inside-hoover-home-where-2-people-were-found-dead.html??utm_campaign=aldotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky  A toddler was found unharmed inside a Hoover house where two people were found dead Tuesday morning, according to neighbors.