Global venture firm and accelerator network, gener8tor, selected 15 Alabama based startup businesses to participate in the company’s gBETA program. The program will last for seven weeks, designed to set a path for startups to pursue investment opportunities. Startup founders will also receive intensive concierge coaching and access to gener8tor’s national network of mentors, customers, […]

A facility to educate and train prospective energy sector professionals is set to be built in Jasper, Alabama. Beyond a new state-of-the-art building, a comprehensive program will also provide aid to employees and job seekers all the way through their pathway into a strong, lifelong career. The Alabama Energy Infrastructure Training Center and Network will […]

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management announced it awarded $5.8 million to the Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board for improvements to the local region’s water tanks, to conduct thorough audits, lead design work, and assist with the application process of drinking water and sewer related projects. “ADEM’s goal is getting Prichard to the point […]

Uniti Fiber, a provider of infrastructure solutions, is installing nearly 65 miles of “middle mile” broadband in Alabama’s Black Belt region. The project is funded by a $4.2 million grant. Middle-mile projects, according to Uniti, reduce the costs and labor for providers to extend services to unserved businesses and households. This broadband project will serve […]

Alabama is currently experiencing a period of rapid population growth. In one particular county, that growth has been more pronounced. The Baldwin County metro, according to newly published data from the U.S. Census Bureau, is now not only the fastest growing metro area in the state, it is also one of the top 10 fastest […]

For the majority of Alabama entities and organizations, the COVID pandemic was a time of increased financial hardship. It does appear, however, that one institution within the state not only weathered most of the effects of COVID, but came close to breaking records in spite of it. The University of Alabama announced this week it […]

According to a study by Stacker, an internet news source, Alabama is home to three of the top 50 cities in the U.S. in which houses stay on the market longest. “Many homeowners are reluctant to surrender their current, locked-in, lower mortgage rates in order to purchase a new home with the current higher rates,” […]

Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels put his cards on the table Tuesday. “I’ll start with the most difficult conversation as it relates to right now,” he said. “That’s gaming.” Daniels was addressing a crowded room at the Business Council of Alabama’s Tuesday Morning Issues Briefing. “Now it’s not difficult to everyone, but we’ve seen that […]

Political newcomer and GOP congressional candidate Caroleene Dobson has, of late, picked up a number of endorsements. She is backed by the Alabama Farmers Federation, Americans for Tax Reform, multiple state senators and, now, two well-known names with Mobile law enforcement – Sheriff Paul Burch and former Mobile Sheriff Sam Cochran. “Caroleene Dobson is strong […]

House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels is attempting to solve a growing issue within the state that is affecting some of Alabama’s poorest residents. At a Business Council of Alabama gathering Tuesday, Daniels discussed a way forward regarding childcare tax credits and to incentivize industry to get involved in the process. “I’ll be dropping the childcare […]

As Alabama’s voice on the Senate Agriculture Committee, Sen. Tommy Tuberville has been a consistent advocate for the state’s producers and farmers. Recently, the senator pushed for the reversal of a rule that would have set a closer deadline for the poultry line speed waiver. The original deadline date would have been March 31 but […]

House District 52 in Jefferson County is set for a special election. The seat, long held by former Rep. John Rogers, was vacated after the veteran legislator pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and also conspiracy to obstruct justice in connection with the scheme to defraud the Jefferson County Community Service […]

Voters prefer national candidates who believe state officials shouldn’t regulate private business management. The information is based on a U.S. Chamber of Commerce nationwide survey on governmental economic overreach. In fact, 54% of all voters polled said they are more concerned about government micromanagement of private businesses then they are of allowing businesses to make […]

Alabama’s two senators are hard at work protecting the state’s farm-raised catfish industry. Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville have played a significant role in the U.S. Department of Commerce reversing a preliminary decision that would have slashed antidumping duties on imported catfish from companies controlled by the Vietnamese government. Britt called the reversal a […]

When Clanton native Dustin Connell hauled 28 score able bass in worth 83 pounds last week he became the first ever two time champion of the Bass Pro Tour’s signature event, the 2024 REDCREST. The event, hosted at Lay Lake in east central Alabama, showcased some of the top talent in Major League Fishing and […]

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth and the Alabama Military Stability Foundation have teamed up to promote and pass the state’s 2024 Military Bills Package. The package consists of 13 individual pieces of legislation designed to make Alabama the most military-friendly state in the nation. The bills were developed through the combined efforts of the Alabama Military […]

Auburn University Regional Airport is set to receive a major upgrade in the form of a new air traffic control tower. The construction of the building is being made possible through the recent approval of federal funding legislation which set aside $7.2 million for the task. Bill Hutto, executive director of the Auburn University Regional […]

The Alabama Department of Labor reported that the state labor force participation rate remained constant at 57.4% for the month of January. The national rate was 62.5%, placing Alabama among the five lowest-ranking states in terms of residents either working or actively looking for work. However, the agency did say that the job count in […]

Alabama law enforcement is about to get a welcome boost in the fight against illicit drugs and drug-related crime. Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency along with the state’s seven regional drug task forces will each be awarded a $200,000 grant. The individual grants are collectively worth $1.6 million. “Illegal […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville joined his fellow Senate Republicans in co-sponsoring a Congressional Review Act resolution Thursday. The resolution is part of an attempt to block the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from enforcing a new rule which tightens National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter standards. Last month, Tuberville led 30 Senate […]

Alabama’s catfish farmers have reeled in a big win, thanks to the efforts of Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Tuberville (R-Auburn), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, said Friday the Biden Administration reversed its decision to reduce an anti-dumping duty Vietnam-owned/operated producers. “This announcement is great news for Alabama’s catfish farmers,” said Tuberville. “Alabama is the […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth drew attention to significant errors made by CNN that have since been corrected and walked back by the outlet. What Ainsworth calls “dishonest” reporting has been viewed by many as a coordinated attempt to smear U.S. Senator Katie Britt after she delivered the official GOP response to the 2024 State of […]

The Alabama Big 10 Mayors announced their support for a proposal awaiting the Alabama Legislature to increase the criminal penalties for firing into occupied homes, businesses, vehicles, rail cars, and other buildings from a Class B felony to a Class A felony. The current proposal, HB174, is currently waiting for a full vote of the […]

Lauderdale County homes and small businesses are receiving a major upgrade in their internet connection thanks to a new fiber-optic network being installed by Spectrum, a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving over 32 million customers in 41 states. The project has been made possible through the federal Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, two […]