Those that are interested in learning about the skill of trapping in the state of Alabama can now register for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ ‘Trapping Education Workshops’. The department has announced that it will be hosting several of the ‘workshops’ throughout the state this fall and winter. At each event participants will […]

Details for one of Birmingham’s most celebrated occasions, the Annual National Veterans Day Parade, now in its 76th year, are now available. The parade route this year will be slightly different than in years past. The new route will similarly begin on 18th Street by the Alabama Power building and end on 19th Street by […]

After Hurricane Sally hit Alabama’s Gulf Coast in 2020, the Gulf State Park Pier was in desperate need of repairs and renovation. Beginning on November 12, that need will be realized. “We are excited to announce this project to restore Gulf State Park Pier,” said Chris Blankenship, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and […]

Two of Alabama’s congressional representatives from opposite sides of the aisle in Washington have teamed up for a common goal: Keep Birmingham-Southern College open. Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) and Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) co-authored an article, giving their perspective and laying out their case. Sewell wrote about her professional and legislative connection to the 167 […]

In unfortunate news for the state of Alabama, a study identifies it as the No. 1 state in the country for losses from cyber crime. It is estimated that over the past year those who have been scammed in the state have lost on average as much as $50,670 per victim. In comparison, the average […]

The Gulf Coast is rebounding from the one-two punch in 2020 of COVID and Hurricane Sally, according to Beth Gendler, president and CEO of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism. Gendler was the speaker last week for the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber’s First Friday Forum. The gathering, sponsored by Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism, […]

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants to three cities for electric vehicle charging stations. The grants are worth close to a grand total of $1 million. “As the automotive industry, including manufacturers who call Alabama home, shift production toward electric vehicles, Alabama has made strides in supporting increased charging stations along our travel corridors,” Ivey […]

America’s First Federal Credit Union announced its annual Community First campaign fundraiser drew in a total of $150,000 this year for several high-impact causes. The proceeds will benefit four non-profits in the Birmingham area who each received $37,500, thanks to donors’ generosity. AmFirst President and CEO, Bill Connor, expressed why his company established and continues […]

Thanks to a program from the HudsonAlpha Institute of Biotechnology, cancer screening has become far more available throughout the state. In fact, since the Information is Power initiative began, 6,200 Alabamians have been screened for cancer and over 200 were identified as having an increased risk of cancer. They were then referred to preventive measures […]

Qualifying for the Alabama Republican Party Special Election Primary in Senate District 9 officially opened this morning. The seat opened up once former Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield stepped down to take the position of executive vice president of the Business Council of Alabama (BCA). District 9 consists of areas of Blount, Marshall, and Madison […]

Calling the men and women who serve in the military “the heartbeat of what makes the United States the greatest country in the world,” Gov. Kay Ivey declared Thursday, November 9 as Military Day in Alabama. Alabama is the most pro-military state in the nation — we will always support our service members, active duty […]

Tuscaloosa has been selected as the site for the fourth RNC presidential debate, according to national news outlets reporting on a memo circulated to campaigns about qualifying information. The New York Times cited a memo sent out by Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel instructing the presidential candidates to prepare for a December 6th debate. ALGOP […]

Auburn University’s own Steve Pelham has officially been named to the Board of Trustees for the Tennessee Valley Corridor(TVC), the organization announced recently. Pelham, Associate Vice President for Economic Development at the Auburn University Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development, spoke about his new appointment to 35 member board. “The […]

Governor Kay Ivey has awarded three major research entities in the state with a cumulative $1 million grant. The grant, from the Alabama Research and Development Enhancement Fund, will go towards helping the institutions produce more innovative products and also will help to spur advances in health, medicine, and agriculture. “Alabama is fortunate to have […]

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians has made a concerted effort to expand not only their tribal land’s high speed internet — but also the connectivity of surrounding communities. They announced an investment in the amount of $5.5 million to establish a new and reliable network for the area. The infrastructure was installed by BearCom, […]

The ever-expanding Alabama Mural Trail is now offering interested travelers a new, free digital passport. The passport will allow the participants to gather points after visiting some of the murals found along the trail. Those points can then be exchanged for prizes. Candace Johnson, the University of Alabama Center for Economic Development’s director of tourism […]

As a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Sen. Tommy Tuberville has made it a priority to advocate for Alabama’s crop and livestock producers. Now, he is encouraging the state’s producers to apply for access to USDA emergency loan and disaster assistance programs to blunt the financial impact of the drought affecting much of Alabama. […]

IHOP is going all in on college football this year. The restaurant chain has announced that it will be producing and releasing a new mini series called “Fan Cakes” which features eight collegiate football players from across the nation discussing their favorite pancake stacks. One of the players selected to take part and also kick […]

Governor Kay Ivey reminded Alabama taxpayers the one-time rebates provided for in her 2023 budget and approved by the state legislature, will be available starting on December 1. “From the very beginning, it has been my belief that it is the responsibility of government to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars while actively looking for […]

Move over, Florida. According to a new study, Alabama has become one of the best places to retire not only in the south, but the entire country. Per a new study from CreditDonkey, the Yellowhammer State is the second best place to retire in the U.S. The company ranked the states by factoring in the […]

A research team from Auburn University recently partnered with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries to gauge shoppers preferences for goods, particularly sweet potatoes, grown in Alabama versus those grown outside the state. The study, which utilized the statewide agricultural label Sweet Grown Alabama for analysis, was conducted at five farmers markets in Huntsville, […]

The state of Alabama is receiving more than $2 million for recreational projects, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Tuesday. The money was made available through the Land and Water Conservation Fund, a U.S. Department of Interior program to aid states in the growth and preservation of outdoor recreational facilities. “The additions and improvements resulting from these […]

Two of the best defensive backs in the state, one from Alabama and the other from Auburn, have been recognized as semifinalists for the prestigious 2023 Jim Thorpe Award. Kool-Aid McKinstry of the Crimson Tide and Jaylin Simpson of the Auburn Tigers will be facing off against 13 other top ranked defensive backs from across […]

A landmark reading initiative for children, launched by country music legend Dolly Parton and Gov. Kay Ivey, has grown exponentially, Ivey said. The governor, in an update Tuesday, said the Dolly Parton Imagination Library has already grown to serve more than 49,000 children since its statewide expansion in August. “I am excited to see the […]