Alabama Power has withdrawn its notice of intent to operate a pumped storage hydro facility on Chandler Mountain, the company announced today. The decision comes in the wake of criticism by residents and officials, including Twinkle Cavanaugh, president of the Public Service Commission. “After careful consideration, Alabama Power has decided to withdraw its Notice of […]

New England quarterback Mac Jones is known as an exceptionally intense competitor, willing to do just about anything to bring his team home a win. This week, however, fans and critics alike got to see a side of the former Bama signal-caller that isn’t often displayed in public. 10-year-old Raime Darling of Vero Beach, Fla., […]

Hyundai is set to make a major investment in its Montgomery plant. The automaker said $290 million will go toward enhancing its sports utility vehicles, with $190 million for tooling and equipment upgrades to prepare for production of the fifth-generation Santa Fe. “Today, the legacy of the Santa Fe continues with HMMA (Hyundai Motor Manufacturing […]

Alabama A&M, the largest Historically Black College & University in the state, is set to grow even more it appears. The school has reported that its class of 2027 will be the institution’s largest yet with more than 2,000 first-time students enrolled. Last year, the school had 6,100 students – total. “With their individual strengths, […]

Despite what author Thomas Wolfe wrote, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong proved you can go home again. The freshman congressman was greeted by a full house Wednesday in Huntsville’s Von Braun Center for the Washington Update luncheon. Strong (R-Monrovia) spoke In front of a crowded room at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, U.S. Rep. Dale […]

For its annual campaign drive, the United Way of West Alabama has its sights set on a record-breaking effort. The charitable organization is hoping to pull in at least $4.5 million. Chairman Chris Gunter said there was a method to setting the goal. “We’re very strategic about it,” he said. “We were asking what are […]

Last month’s Rock the South country music festival in Cullman did not get off to a smooth start. Due to the threat of lightning on the opening day of the festival, 35,000 fans were denied entry into the venue. Part of the accurate forecasting for the severe weather that day was made possible by technology […]

With dove hunting season fast approaching, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has announced that registration for the annual fall youth dove hunts opens 8 a.m., Aug. 21. To participate, youth hunters must be 15 or younger and accompanied by an adult who is at least 21 years old (or a parent) who […]

“Who likes free?” Those were the words of the Warrior EMS Academy announcing its free and full EMT certification program that is meant to remove the cost barrier for people seeking EMT certification in west Alabama. To be eligible for the program, students must be from Greene, Pickens, Marengo, Hale, or Sumter counties. The Academy […]

C-Spire has been selected for the Middle Mile grant program, a Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration-led initiative, the company announced. The grant is worth $26.2 million. The new funding is a portion of the company’s $52.6 million fiber construction project known as “Connect Alabama” and will encompass 677 new fiber route miles. […]

The Alabama Wildlife Federation has formed a partnership with Vulcan Materials and Cooper Marine for a Gulf Coast environmental restoration project, it was announced today. Vulcan Materials will provide limestone from its Tuscumbia Pride quarry to be used as oyster cultch, which is a material laid down to furnish points of attachment for recently settled […]

A Limestone County couple was named Outstanding Young Farm Family of the Year by ALFA farmers. The award was presented at Alabama Farmers Federation Farm & Land Expo in Mobile over the weekend. Brady and Anna Peek went into the farming business in 2010 and have increased their row crops yields and efficiency since that time. […]

A former Barbour County sheriff will now be an inmate at the corrections facility he once oversaw. Leroy Upshaw was sentenced to 10 years split to serve three for using his office for personal gain according to Attorney General Steve Marshall. He will also have to pay a $30,000 fine. According to Marshall’s office, “Upshaw […]

An Extension System agent and an Auburn agriculture researcher were recognized Thursday by the Alabama Farmers Federation for their service and contributions to the state’s agriculturalists. The awards were presented at the organization’s Farm & Land Expo in Mobile. Regional Alabama Cooperative Extension System Agent Gerry Thompson received the Duncan Award for Excellence in Production […]

Iran has a history of taking American hostages that goes back to 1979 and the Carter Administration. The latest group of hostages – five Iranian-Americans – were held in Tehran’s Evin Prison for several years. Their charges were based upon violating sanctions against the Muslim country. That was until President Joe Biden agreed to pay […]

Walker County Public Fishing Lake is temporarily closed due to the resignation of the lake manager, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced. The department is accepting applications for the position. Former Manager Sonny Posey said he is stepping down due to “health related issues.” “Since March 1, 2023 it has been my […]

The Huntsville school system is the recipient of a $6.7 million grant from the Toyota USA Foundation. It was announced Thursday at a press conference that the grant will be going toward educating students in the Rocket City and, in turn, growing the workforce in Alabama, particularly in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)-related fields. The […]

Innovate Alabama awarded more than $2.1 million to 15 small businesses Wednesday in its third round of supplemental grants. “This year, we’ve expanded our efforts to boost Alabama small businesses through the Supplemental Grant Program,” said Cynthia Crutchfield, CEO of Innovate Alabama. “Access to capital, one of Innovate Alabama’s core pillars, can make the difference […]

Today is National Book Lovers Day so it was only fitting for Gov. Kay Ivey to announce the statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a program with a goal to inspire a love of reading by providing free books every month for children up to the age of 5. “No matter what a child […]

Trendco USA, a company that produces medical-grade examination gloves, will be launching a $43 million manufacturing operation in Tuskegee, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. The Tuskegee operation will produce nitrile medical gloves to expand the domestic supply and help counter supply chain disruptions. “After considering many locations in other states, Trendco decided to locate its […]

Auburn fans can now look forward to taking part in what may be the school’s most storied tradition. Auburn President Christopher B. Roberts said he was happy that fans will be able to take part in the tradition once again. “In recent years, we continued our cherished tradition by rolling different trees, but I am […]

Samford University’s Moffett and Sanders School of Nursing was recently awarded $2.6 million to train primary care nurse practitioner students. After graduation, some students will go on to serve in rural and medically underserved areas. The grant is being provided by the Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) program through the U.S. Department of Health and […]

It wasn’t great news, but it wasn’t terrible, either. Alabama ranks 24th in the country for the states with the best and worst Internet, according to Broadbandnow.com. In keeping with her pledge to push for increased broadband access across the state, Gov. Kay Ivey, along with Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Director Kenneth […]

The state management of oysters will be the topic this month at a meeting hosted by the Marine Resources Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The event is Aug. 24 from 1-3 p.m. at the Bayou La Batre Community and Senior Center, 12745 Padgett Switch Road in Irvington. During the meeting, […]