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ALFA endorses Kelly Mooney for state school board

The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of veteran Birmingham educator and former Briarwood Christian School administrator, Kelly Mooney, for District 3 of the Alabama State School Board.

In a show of solidarity with Birmingham's Jewish community, leaders in Mountain Brook helped to host the suburb's first ever official menorah lighting ceremony last Friday. The event comes on the heels of Hamas' recent attack on Israel and also a drastic increase in antisemitism being experienced throughout the United States.

Alabama Black Belt Adventures has released a new advertisement to promote the regions premiere hunting and fishing opportunities as well as the area's world class golf courses.

Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs are again awarding state organizations aiding victims of domestic violence. This time around the agencies receiving the grants are located in South Alabama.

The J.D. Power Electric Utility Business Customer Satisfaction Study measures satisfaction among business customers of 79 targeted U.S. electric utilities. Alabama power clocked in at number one in the South for 2023. “It is an honor for Alabama Power to be recognized by our customers and J.D. Power,” said Jeff Peoples, Alabama Power President and […]

The Hill, a prominent political news source with an audience that stretches from coast to coast, has announced that it has named a native Alabamian to its list of top lobbyists for 2023.

Samford University is continuing the expansion of its Birmingham campus. This time the school is set to construct a brand new residence hall for first year students and create hundreds of additional parking options.

After shocking Georgia and the entire country with their win over the top ranked Georgia Bull Dogs in the SEC Championship, the Alabama Crimson Tide have found themselves once again in the College Football Playoff.

Legislators from across Alabama, both at the state and federal level, are taking time today to reflect on and recognize the 82nd anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor which drew the United States into World War Two. The attack killed over 2,400 Americans.

Major German appliance maker, Miele, has announced that it has officially began the process of opening its first ever US location in Opelika. The new operation

In unfortunate news for the city of Birmingham, it has been recently revealed by a study conducted by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies that up to 85% of seniors within the city can't afford in home care.

The world of small business in Dothan, Alabama is booming right now according to the Business Council of Alabama and the Chamber of Commerce Association for the state.

Have you received your $150 Alabama tax rebate yet?

Since December 1, Alabamians across the state have been receiving tax rebate checks either in the amount of $150 or $300. The $150 checks are going to those who are single, the head of a family, or those who are married but filed separately.

The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) has announced that for the third year in a row, enrollment in the state's community and technical colleges has increased across the state.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is now investigating an officer involved shooting that took place in the west Alabama town of Woodstock this past Sunday. The Woodstock Police Department said that it responded to a call shortly after midnight at Georgia Loop in Bibb County.

Nomination process open for state parks Eagle Awards

The nomination process for the Alabama State Parks Eagle Awards is now officially open the State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced Monday. The prestigious awards are bestowed upon those who have been faithful contributors and advocates to and for Alabama's state parks.

As the country experiences a growing mental health crisis, particularly among the nation's youth, one organization is stepping up to help educate the age group on the issue.

As a devastating local drought, debilitating interest rates ,and declining commodity prices hit farms across Alabama in the early 1980's, Ricky Wiggins found himself in the crosshairs of the agricultural disruption that closed farms across the country.

When most people think of electric vehicles, the image of a heavy duty truck doesn't exactly come to mind. At Wallace State Community College, however, that preconceived notion has been dispelled with the purchase of a brand new Kenworth T680E Class 8 heavy duty electric vehicle which will be used by the school's diesel technology program.

Regions Bank, the largest bank in the state according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), has for the fourth year in a row been recognized as a Military Friendly Employer.

Alabama's 2023 Small Business of the Year award winners were announced Wednesday at a combined annual meeting and ceremony hosted jointly by the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and  the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama at The Club in Birmingham.

Allen Greene, Auburn Athletic Director from 2018-2022, has found a new home in a familiar conference after moving on from his one year tenure in a leadership role in Ole Miss's athletics department.

Alabama State's Head football coach and former player for the Hornets, Eddie Robinson Jr., is now a finalist for induction into the Black College Football of Fame.

Ivey on 'Broadband Tour' promoting expansion

As broadband access becomes increasingly important for every day life and business throughout the world, the state of Alabama is keeping in step by providing some of the state's most underserved and under connected areas with reliable high speed internet.