Cities and counties throughout much of the Yellowhammer State can now look forward to several improved roads and bridges, thanks to new funding approved by Gov. Kay Ivey. The funding for the improvements is through the Annual Grant Program, which was provided by the Rebuild Alabama Act which was passed overwhelmingly by the Legislature “I […]

A Wetumpka man has been arrested and is now facing possible jail time and a minimum $2,000 fine as well as the loss of his hunting and fishing licenses after he shot and killed a black bear in Elmore County. Michael Watkins, 32, was booked into the Elmore County Jail last week but has since […]

For the fifth consecutive year, American Banker magazine has recognized Regions Bank’s Kate Danella as one of the “25 most powerful women in banking.” The head of Regions’ Consumer Banking Group, Danella is ranked ninth this year. “Since Kate joined Regions in 2015, her commitment to innovation and her focus on delivering a superior customer […]

The Nature Conservancy in Alabama has acquired 596 acres on Bibb County’s Wheeler Mountain, the group announced Tuesday. The goal behind the purchase, it says, is to protect the area from potential threats such as commercial development. The purchase, worth $2 million, is the result of a well established partnership with Resource Management Service and […]

With a possible government shutdown looming, legislators on both sides of the aisle, particularly in the Senate, have signaled that new legislation may be necessary to prevent shutdowns. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has joined that group and is helping to cosponsor a bill that is designed to take government shutdowns off the table and mandate […]

Sen. Katie Britt is continuing her work to combat Chinese influence within the United States. This time she has introduced the Science and Technology Agreement Enhanced Congressional Notification Act, which is designed to grow oversight on science and technology agreements (STAs) that are made or have been made between the United States and China. “It […]

Much-needed funding to improve railroad crossings in the Birmingham area is on its way, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell announced Monday. Sewell (D-Birmingham) called the $23.8 million in federal funding a “major step forward” in addressing the issue of blocked railroad crossings in her home district, which includes parts of Birmingham and surrounding areas. “This funding […]

The University of South Alabama has reported near record growth in its first year student enrollment for 2023. Enrollment in this category has shot up by 19%, the university said. “It is clear more and more students and their families see the value of a first-class ticket to a brighter future through a degree from […]

Sen. Tommy Tuberville met with Alabama pastors in Washington this week to discuss the future of the country and in particular its youth. “It was good to have them here yesterday,” Tuberville said in a press call Wednesday. “Most of them are from the Northern part of the state and they’re very concerned about the […]

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has scheduled deer hunts for hunters with physical disabilities beginning in November. The hunts will run from late November to January in the M. Barnett Lawley Forever Wild Field Trial Area in Hale County. Registration starts Oct. 2. “We are honored to provide hunting opportunities for all […]

Sen. Tommy Tuberville joined a bicameral group of legislators this week in a letter to  Shalanda Young, director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, to express opposition against additional funding for the war in Ukraine. This comes after Young requested a further $24 billion in funding from Congress for the war-torn country in […]

Over the past few, years an explosion of opioid addiction has taken place throughout the U.S. Unfortunately, the state of Alabama has been no stranger to this trend. Now, however, there is a growing effort within the state to hold opioid producing companies accountable for the issue and to help those who have become addicted. […]

Six lawsuits that allege “systemic discrimination against children with disabilities” were filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. The lawsuits claim that Nancy Buckner, commissioner of the Alabama Department of Human Resources, and Eric Mackey, state superintendent of the Alabama Department of Education, violated the Americans with Disabilities Act […]

Four Alabama students from rural areas of the state have been selected for the inaugural class of the University of Alabama’s College of Community Health Sciences Rural Dental Scholars Program. The 2023 class of Rural Dental Scholars includes Catherine Hill of Grant, Landon McCardle of Dothan, Joshua Perry of Guntersville, and Aubrey Stewart of Dothan. […]

Close to 200 members of the United Auto Workers union are striking ZF Chassis Systems in Tuscaloosa. The business is a major producer of front axles for the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance. The workers, who struck Wednesday, are advocating for better healthcare, wages, and an end to a tiered wage system at the Tuscaloosa business. […]

Vulcan Materials, the country’s largest producer of construction aggregates, has promoted two of its top leaders to the positions of president and chief operating officer. Former COO Tom Baker II has been named president and Ronnie A. Pruitt has been promoted to COO, the company announced today. Baker will continue to lead enterprise-wide strategic initiatives […]

Sen. Tommy Tuberville took to the Senate floor Tuesday to express his doubts about a $1.5 trillion Farm Bill that is being pushed by Democrats. Tuberville (R-Auburn), a member of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, said much of the spending in the legislation doesn’t address the needs of farmers and the bill could […]

The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex has formed a partnership with Live Nation,  to manage a soon-to-be-constructed Birmingham amphitheater. Live Nation, a multimedia company that promotes, operates and manages ticket sales, also owns the Oak Mountain Amphitheater in Shelby County. “This is the culmination of a yearlong effort to bring together the partners and the necessary resources […]

The Marine Resources Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is reopening the red snapper fishing season at the end of the month. The department made the announcement after the federally established quota for the annual harvest wasn’t met. In fact, the amount harvested when the season ended Sept. 4, was 15,671 […]

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt took part in co-sponsoring legislation last week aimed at increasing border security. The two senators joined 25 colleagues in introducing the Secure the Border Act, the Senate’s companion bill to the House of Representatives’ H.R. 2. “The crisis at our southern border gets worse with each passing day under […]

Attorney and Alabama State Rep. Juandalynn Givan is representing Minor High School Band Director Johnny Mims, who was tased and arrested by Birmingham police officers after a football game last Thursday. “This incident is an alarming abuse of power and a clear violation of our client’s civil rights,” said Givan. “It is unacceptable for law […]

Alabama Public Television has announced that it will be selecting five “Young Heroes of Alabama” to each receive an academic scholarship worth $10,000. To be nominated, according to APT, students should “excel in academics, give of themselves through public service, overcome adversity, inspire others through deeds, and display strength of character.” Over the years, students […]

U.S. News & World Report has released its list of the 2024 Best Colleges in the country, and a lot has changed in a year. Since last year’s list was published some of Alabama’s schools have risen in the ranking, while others have fallen. Many of the changes are related to a new focus by […]

The Marine Resources Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has announced that an Alabama oyster harvest is set to start next month. The department said it will open limited areas of public oyster bottoms for weekday harvest Oct. 2 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Harvesters should visit the Oyster Management […]