Alabama community college students interested in the automotive manufacturing industry can apply for scholarships worth up to $4,000. The new scholarships are made possible through a partnership between the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association and the Alabama Community College System. Interested high school seniors, residents interested in attending college, and college students with at least a […]

The Women’s Foundation of Alabama has opened the application process for its 2024 Women’s Policy Institute, the organization announced. “The Women’s Policy Institute Fellowship is an equity-centered, women-led strategy that empowers community leaders to become catalysts for systemic change in Alabama,” said Kate Messervy, Women’s Foundation of Alabama director of Advocacy and Engagement. “Now, more […]

Deborah Browning, USA Health chief nursing officer and interim administrator, has been named CEO of Children’s and Women’s Hospital, USA Health announced. The organization said Browning was chosen after a nationwide search. “I believe this is a time of unprecedented growth for our hospital and I look forward to leading the teams responsible for best […]

US Rep. Terri Sewell is continuing her efforts to make the communities she represents safer. Sewell announced Wednesday the Department of Justice has allotted millions of dollars in additional funding to fight crime, drug abuse, and mental health issues in Alabama. “Making our communities safer for our children and families has always been a top […]

Calling HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology a “shining example of success,” Gov. Kay Ivey helped cut the ribbon today for the global headquarters of Discovery Life Sciences. “In every groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting and, most importantly, every major discovery, this world-leading firm has continuously put Alabama on the map in a very big way,” she said during […]

As the fallout from Hamas’ violent attack on Israel continues, federal legislators from both sides of the aisle, including Sen. Katie Britt, are grappling with how to best protect the United States’ Jewish population from possible harm. The junior senator from Alabama and a group of bipartisan colleagues are now calling for more funding for […]

With Halloween fast approaching, US Ghost Adventures has announced a series of new locations for its tours – including Mobile. “Halloween season is upon us, and our goal is to provide guests with the best experiences to enjoy our favorite time of year,” said Lance Zaal, president and founder of US Ghost Adventures. “We are […]

Sen. Katie Britt and other Republican senators have called for President Biden to stop the process unfreezing $6 billion for Iran. The group said it is necessary after Hamas’ large scale attack on Israel over the weekend. Part of the letter to the White House read, “Iran is the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism, […]

In a sign of solidarity with one of America’s chief allies, Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that flags throughout the state will be lowered to half staff in honor of the more than 1,100 people killed in the Hamas attack in Israel last Friday. Eleven Americans have so far been identified as killed in the […]

Like many large businesses today, aluminum producer and recycler Novelis is making an effort to cut its carbon emissions. To help achieve that goal, Novelis is joining with Alabama Power in a decarbonization effort. Novelis will first concentrate on its new plant in Bay Minette, which it hopes to have carbon neutral for scope 1 […]

The University of Alabama will use $3.7 million in new federal funding to expand behavioral health services to rural Alabama youth from ages 5-17 in Pickens County and surrounding areas. “Children and adolescents in rural communities are among the most vulnerable due to limited resources and limited access to behavioral health and substance use services,” […]

The University of Alabama has announced that next week it will waive application fees for all students. Free App Week (Oct. 16-20) is designed to assist students who may not be able to apply to the school due to financial difficulties. These difficulties can be made worse by the application fee. the university said. It […]

The Better Business Bureau issued a warning to the region’s heavy equipment vendors last week after a scam that has already taken $1.5 million from businesses was discovered. The scam involves individuals creating a shop on the internet using actual companies, many of which are closed, in an attempt to look legitimate. Possible buyers are […]

Niche recently released its rankings for the top 25 private schools in the state and, unsurprisingly, the state’s fours largest cities -Huntsville, Birmingham, Montgomery, and Mobile – were home to the largest number of schools on the list. However, simply because a school was located in one of those four cities it doesn’t necessarily mean […]

Ten companies have been selected as finalists for the Cycle 3 finale of Alabama Launchpad, a program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama. The event was made possible through a partnership between Alabama Launchpad and Innovate Alabama. The finale is Dec. 7 in Hoover. “We are eager to see the rapid growth of these […]

An addition to the Kiwanis Vulcan Trail in Birmingham has officially been opened. The Freshwater Land Trust made the announcement that the Bryant-Jordan Trail Spur was opened to the public Tuesday morning. The 4.62-acre parcel was created after a land donation was made by The Bryant-Jordan Scholar Athlete Foundation Inc. The trail ranges from Beacon […]

The Alabama Forestry Commission is continuing its statewide fire alert. With October historically being Alabama’s driest month, the organization felt that the decision was necessary. “The Fire Alert is not going away until we receive significant precipitation, meaning several inches of rainfall,” State Forester Rick Oates said Wednesday. “Unfortunately, there is no rain in sight, […]

Lake Martin and its surrounding areas are home to a variety of animal species. From supposed alligator sightings to large deer roaming the landscape, the lake is home to one of the most diverse ecosystems in all of Alabama. Last week, some boaters got to experience that variety of wildlife first hand. While out on […]

The well-established partnership between the University of Alabama and Shelton State Community college was strengthened even more recently after the two schools announced a program to provide a “seamless transition” for students transferring from Shelton State to Alabama seeking a bachelor’s degree. “The University of Alabama is committed to creating paths for transfer students to […]

Gov. Kay Ivey awarded $3.5 million in grant funding last week to the University of Alabama, Auburn University, and the Alabama Department of Public Health. The new funding, according to Ivey, will go toward making the state’s highways safer. “Too often a drive to work, to a vacation destination or just to shop across town […]

For Auburn University, it has been yet another year of record student growth. In fact, for the fifth year in a row, Auburn has set a record not only for its highest enrollment ever of 33,000, but it also recorded its largest freshman class – 5,935 students. Auburn University President Christopher B. Roberts discussed why […]

The Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive is kicking off for the 30th time today at the University of Alabama. “Food insecurity in Alabama remains a prominent issue with 1 in 7 people being classified as food insecure,” said Rebecca Wilson, president of Beat Auburn Beat Hunger. “Beat Auburn Beat Hunger raises food and monetary […]

As Alabama’s representative on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Sen. Tommy Tuberville has made it a priority to safe guard the Yellowhammer State’s agricultural resources and industries. In keeping with that trend, Tuberville (R-Auburn) and a group of fellow Republican senators have introduced the Prioritizing Offensive Agricultural Disputes and Enforcement Act. “Alabama’s […]

U.S. Rep. Spencer Bachus, known for his ability to ensure the timely completion of major infrastructure projects throughout the Yellowhammer State, has been honored with a section of Interstate 22 named for him. In a ceremony in Birmingham, I-22 in Jefferson County was named the “Congressman Spencer Bachus Highway.” The former congressman played a significant […]