It should come as no surprise the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is upgrading its Redstone Arsenal facility at the speed of technology itself. Assistant Director of the FBI’s IT Infrastructure Division, Johnnie Sharp Jr., spoke at an annual Redstone Arsenal Update on Wednesday about those future plans — to the extent they can publicly […]

Attorney General Steve Marshall has made it a priority to protect faith based organizations throughout Alabama since entering office in 2017. This time around, Marshall is fighting to protect faith based adoption and foster care within the state from a rule proposed by the Biden Administration that he has labeled as 'discriminatory.'

Alabama based Oakworth Capital Bank recently received positive recognition from the finance focused news source, American Banker. The publication recently ranked Oakworth Capital as the "Best Bank to Work For" in the entire country for the 6th year in a row.

Senator Tommy Tuberville and a large group of fellow Republican colleagues from both chambers recently authored a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Agriculture requesting that the EPA follow a recent federal court ruling that allows the nation's farmers access to the insecticide, chlorpyrifos.

The University of West Alabama has released its student population census data for the school's Fall 2023 semester. The census revealed that the university recorded its highest growth ever in enrollment for a single semester.

Auburn University's The Laurel Hotel and Spa, an on campus luxury hotel that has been billed as a "once in a lifetime experience" for guests, has been selected to receive the prestigious Five Diamond designation by AAA Travels in its first year of operation.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham's Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center has announced that it will be premiering nine new performances and events this coming year.

The Alabama Robotics Technology Park in Decatur, Alabama is set to be the home of a new $30 million training center with a focus on electric vehicles and emerging technologies within the auto industry. The Alabama Department of Commerce announced the news Monday.

Rickwood Caverns State Park in Warrior, Alabama is once again hosting what has become an annual holiday tradition. The event, 'Wonderland Under Warrior', transforms the dark caverns into a place of celebration complete with festive light displays, decorations, and appearances by Santa Claus and other holiday-themed characters who are available for photos.

As of 8:00 a.m. this morning, 23 counties in North Alabama that were previously placed under a burn ban on November 9 have had the status lifted and have been downgraded to a Fire Alert.

Small businesses are “the engine that drives our economy.” And for no small reason. Alabama’s 422,518 small businesses make up 99.4% of the state and employ 818,234 people – 46% of all Alabama employees. They are our neighbors, friends, relatives and employers and employees. To recognize the importance of small businesses, Gov. Ivey proclaimed Saturday […]

In order to bridge a growing data skills gap that has concerned both educators and employers throughout the state, particularly in Alabama's rural and underserved communities, two large names in the world of Alabama business are joining forces to offer the state's junior and seniors a data and AI based internship program.

In keeping with a tradition established over 50 years ago, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians will be celebrating its 51st Annual Pow Wow at the tribe's reservation in Atmore, Alabama. The event is set to begin at 10 a.m. Thursday and then reopen the following day at the same time.

Hoover, Alabama will be opening its very own Health Care District in the near future the city and its Health Care Authority announced Tuesday. Alan Paquette, Chair of the Hoover HCA, said that the new health care district is long overdue.

As the flow of illegal immigration at the southern border continues one group maybe paying a higher price than others. In recent years, children have increasingly become the target of transnational trafficking and recycling schemes many of which are conducted by cartels.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service and the state of Alabama have announced a partnership with the intention of increasing the resilience of the state's food supply chain.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has published several safety tips aimed at keeping travelers on Alabama's roadways safe during the Thanksgiving holiday. “There is nothing better than making memories with family and friends during this extended holiday weekend, even if it means driving for hours and traveling long distances,” ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said.

Some of Alabama's biggest political names are currently promoting adoption by introducing resolutions within the House and the Senate to officially make November National Adoption Month and to establish November 18 as National Adoption Day.

Governor Kay Ivey is working with the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs to award a total of $2.5 million in grants to several Central Alabama agencies that aid children who have been neglected and, or abused.

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, many in Alabama will be appreciative of the newly reduced prices of several holiday staples. After 2022's record high national costs, families from across the country can now look forward to celebrating the holiday for a smaller price.

Alabama's largest southern city was recently recognized as one of the best places to visit in both North America and the Caribbean in 2024. Mobile, one of only seven destinations in the U.S. to make the list, is in the process of making upgrades to key infrastructure and also adding to the city's ability to tell its story.

For $2,200 a night you can now stay in what has been dubbed as the 'most luxurious' Airbnb location in the entire country. No, the property isn't located in the foothills of Los Angeles, nor the solitude of Martha's Vineyard, or the crowded streets of New York City.

The University of Alabama in Birmingham is continuing to receive national praise for its efforts and accomplishments in the fields of medicine and patient care. This time, the medical institution was named the best hospital in the entire state by Newsweek.

In positive news for the state, Alabama's labor force participation rate reportedly remained steady at 57% throughout October according to the Alabama Department of Labor. The Department also reported that the total private average weekly wage increased as did the percentage of prime age workers (25-54 years old) participating in the workforce, with a new participation rate of 78.1%.