Chris Skelton, a broadband industry veteran of 30 years, has been named chief technology officer for Fiber Utility Network. The network is eight electric co-ops, co-op subsidiaries, and other partners whose common goal is to expand middle-mile broadband throughout the state. “Throughout my career in the broadband industry, I’ve tried to improve service for areas […]

Sen. Katie Britt has helped to draft bipartisan legislation that will address what she calls a “growing youth mental health crisis.” The new legislation, the Youth Mental Health Research Act, would create a national Youth Mental Health Research Initiative which would strengthen long-term mental health care efforts, improve treatments for children, and also aid those […]

The deadline to enter the Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest is drawing near. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced entries must be submitted by Oct. 31. The annual contest features 10 categories using traditional photography techniques and handheld cameras. It is sponsored by the Conservation Department and state Tourism Department. Outdoor Alabama Photo […]

Take a hike. Soon, thanks to nearly $2 million in grants, people will be able to enjoy the state’s recreational trails and the great outdoors. Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday nearly $2 million have been granted to help build, restore, or improve trails at several locations throughout Alabama. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt took the lead in a letter this week to Egypt’s Ambassador to the U.S. Motaz Zahran. The letter requested Egypt allow the U.S., Israel, and other allies to aid Palestinian refugees fleeing Gaza and asked that Egypt accept a portion of those refugees. “Israel has every right to defend itself from […]

Sen. Tommy Tuberville and more than 30 other senators sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting he prioritize the rescue of American hostages taken by Hamas. The letter, bearing the signatures of Democrats and Republicans, noted American fatalities that resulted from the attack. “Hamas has already killed 30 Americans and likely injured many more,” […]

Specialty motor manufacturer Louis Allis has obtained a preliminary injunction barring Ideal Electric Power Company from using or displaying the Warrior-based company’s federally registered trademarks for its brand name and stylized LA logo. The Delaware court’s order also prohibits Ideal from claiming to own or in any way be associated with Louis Allis. According to […]

This week has been proclaimed Alabama Woods to Goods Week by Gov. Kay Ivey. The timing, according to the Alabama Forestry Association, was meant to coincide with National Forest Products Week. Woods to Goods is a week-long celebration that promotes the state’s forest products industry’s professionals, resources, companies, and environmental and economic impact. Activities taking […]

Air University Innovation Accelerator is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening tour today of its Eagle Institute in Montgomery. The new institute is in the historic Kress Building, which was once a major department store. The building sat vacant for more than 30 years before being refurbished and repaired in 2017. “Research tells us […]

Another day, another accolade for UAB Medicine. This time the renowned facility and its ambulatory clinics have been recognized for achieving Level 9 status in CHIME’s 2023 Digital Health Most Wired survey. The accolade  recognizes health care organizations that have adopted and deployed information technology to improve patient safety and health outcomes. Among the more […]

After reopening the private angler red snapper season because the state’s federal quota of red snapper had not been met, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources said this week, thanks to the reopening, the quota of 591,185 pounds was reached and the season has officially ended. “We were pleased to be able to […]

The Nature Conservancy in Alabama has selected five members for its Board of Trustees for the 2023-2024 year, the organization announced Monday. The five new members, who will be joining the other 20 board members, were chosen from across the state representing various industries. The overall goal of the board, it says, is to support […]

If you’ve ever been interested in attending the University of Montevallo, now might be the perfect time to apply. The school has announced that it is hosting a Free Application Week which is set to end Friday. The school also said that it will be offering Preview Day Nov. 10 for students who are interested […]

A partnership aimed at advancing cyber security education and community outreach has recently been formed between Stillman College and Google. As part of the collaboration, Google has awarded the school a $500,000 grant which will be coming from Google’s Cybersecurity Clinics Fund. The clinics made possible through this fund will provide free security services . […]

Bryan Taylor, attorney and former ALGOP legal counsel, qualified Monday for chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court as of Monday. “The Republican voters of this state deserve the chance to make an informed decision on who will lead our judicial system. Justice (Sarah) Stewart and I have different experiences, different judicial philosophies, and different […]

In a bipartisan letter Monday, Sen. Tommy Tuberville and Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) wrote Senate Agriculture Committee leadership of their concerns for farmers. In the letter, they asked  the committee prioritize protecting crop insurance, farm safety net programs, disaster assistance programs, and also advocate for specialty crop producers by including them all in the current […]

Emily Moore of the University of Alabama’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has been recognized as a national SBDC Top 40 Under 40. The honor recognizes 40 leaders under the age of 40 who have displayed exceptional business acumen and innovative thinking. Moore is a research director and finance specialist with the SBDC’s Capital Access […]

The University of North Alabama has received more than $1.4 million from the U.S. Department of Education and the Alabama Governor’s Office of Volunteer Services, the school announced last week. The Department of Education provided a Trio Student Services grant and the governor’s office awarded an AmeriCorps State Planning Grant to start an AmeriCorps program […]

Leading experts on life sciences, innovation, and economic development will be meeting in Birmingham this week for a biotechnology conference. The Emerge BHM conference will be attended by former U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin; Susan Monarez, Deputy director of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health; Sandeep Patel, first […]

Auburn University recently received a multimillion-dollar grant to help Alabama middle school students “get in gear” for education. The seven-year, $18.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education will go toward the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Achieve initiative. The program will provide increased academic […]

Auburn University will be the host of the quarterly Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust board meeting, the group announced. It is scheduled for Nov. 2 at Auburn’s College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment. The board will discuss updates in Forever Wild Program activities and tract assessments. The public is invited to attend and encouraged to […]

Thanks to a collaboration of experts from HudsonAlpha, Auburn University, and Alabama A&M University, a brewery in Mobile is selling and producing the first beer made with barley malt grown and produced within the Yellowhammer State. “We brewed a fresh and floral pale ale, which we call Harvest Ale,” David Nelson, brewmaster at Braided River […]

With Saturday’s annular eclipse approaching, Alabamians have the opportunity to view the event at either the University of North Alabama in Florence or the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville. UNA officials said it will begin its events for the day at 10:30 a.m. and will go until 2 p.m. The school will also […]

If you wanted to own a piece of NASCAR history, here’s the opportunity. The Hueytown home and property of NASCAR legend Bobby Allison is officially on the market. The property is owned by his daughter Bonnie, who has decided to sell it. “There are so many different aspects that set this property apart from anything […]