When you combine Alabama’s space heritage and the Yellowhammer State’s auto racing history, it could prove to be a winner in a new lunar competition. Leidos, a science and technology leader, and its Huntsville-based Dynetics team have formed a promotional partnership with NASCAR, a company certainly known for high speeds. The partnership will be a […]

In response to the critical need for internet access, the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs has developed the Alabama Community Broadband Technical Assistance Program. Through this program, ADECA is providing technical assistance for communities seeking to expand broadband infrastructure and services in all of Alabama’s 67 counties. The following meetings have been scheduled […]

The Philadelphia Eagles put it perfectly and simply on their Facebook page: “QB1 is here to stay.” The Eagles and superstar quarterback Jalen Hurts agreed to terms Monday on a five-year, $255 million contract extension that makes him the highest-paid player in NFL history, the team announced. Hurts’ deal has $179.304 million in total guarantees, […]

WASHINGTON — Once again, a shot is taken at taken at a proposal to move the U.S. Space Command to Redstone Arsenal. And, once again, Sen. Tommy Tuberville shoots down the incoming criticism. The latest salvo came from the Washington Examiner this week in an editorial, “Keep US Space Command headquarters in Colorado.” “This is […]

Prioritizing land stewardship with some 4,000 acres of pasture for beef cattle and 1,500 acres of row crops, Haynes Farm of Cullman County was named Alabama’s 2023 Farm of Distinction. The Darrel and Lydia Haynes were honored at last week’s annual Farm-City Awards Luncheon and Program in Birmingham. They will represent Alabama during the Sunbelt […]

A team from Alabama recently brought home a national championship. Nothing new for the Yellowhammer State, right? Well, this is new. It was in ice hockey. The 16-under Alabama Thunder won the USA Hockey Youth Tier II National Championship.  The squad of mainly Huntsville- and Birmingham-area players was the first Alabama team to win a […]

In the wake of the shootings of two Huntsville police officers, Nancy Jones and the performers of Still Playin’ Possum: Music & Memories of George Jones have joined with the Wounded Blue, Concerts 4 A Cause, the Von Braun Center, and 93.3 NASH ICON to benefit the families of late Officer Garrett Crumby and Officer […]

They are the most popular sites in airports, hotels and even restaurants. Now, though, they may also be the most dangerous – financially speaking – places around. We’re talking about public charging stations. The FBI’s Denver office recently tweeted a warning about the stations, saying “Bad actors have figured out ways to introduce malware and […]

Birmingham-Southern College’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to keep the college open, the school announced Thursday. “The Board of Trustees has made the informed and thoughtful decision to keep Birmingham-Southern open,” said the Rev. Keith D. Thompson, chair of the board. “We have been working closely with our allies in state and local government to […]

With more than half of the counties in the Yellowhammer State already accounted for, the Alabama Community Broadband Technical Assistance Program continues its information meetings road show. The program was developed by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs to help meet the critical need for internet access in the state. To provide information, […]

Republican members of the Yellowhammer State’s congressional delegation released statements Thursday night blasting the indictment of former President Donald Trump. It is the first time in American history a current or former president has been indicted. Trump was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on more than 30 charges related to business fraud. He is […]

Mexican police and military have withdrawn from the Vulcan Materials port, according to U.S. Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville. According to Bloomberg News, Cemex SAB and Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials reached a temporary agreement regarding Cemex’s use of Vulcan’s port facilities. Britt, Tuberville and members of Alabama’s congressional delegation met Monday at the Mexican embassy […]

HUNTSVILLE — With an eye to the moon, students at Drake State Community & Technical College are using robotics to 3D-print a structure that could be used as a lunar habitat. Meanwhile, here on Earth, the Frontiers Research Program students are using a robotic arm to complete the first half of the tallest 3D-printed structure […]

A shortage of qualified meat cutters is leaving Alabama grocery stores and butcher shops desperate for skilled workers. That labor shortfall can also impact the price shoppers pay for their favorite cuts of meat. To fill the gap in qualified workers, the Alabama Community College System has developed a course to train the next generation […]

The Alabama unemployment rate for February tied an all-time low, according to figures released by Gov. Kay Ivey’s office today. The state’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate is 2.5%, tying the all-time record low, down from January’s rate of 2.6%, and below February 2022’s rate of 2.6%.   February’s rate represents 56,221 unemployed people, […]

The mother of a former Piedmont High School student-athlete has sued the school and its former football coach over a harassment incident last year. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in District Court in Huntsville and names then-football coach Steve Smith, the Piedmont City School District and several student-athletes involved in the incident. Huntsville attorney Teri […]

A student who was involved in an altercation last year with a Madison high school assistant principal is suing the Madison Board of Education, the principal, and the assistant principal. The student is seeking a jury trial and compensation for her injuries and damages, attorney fees, and court costs, according to a lawsuit. The suit […]

It was an interesting choice of words Alabama Head Football Coach Nick Saban used Monday when he announced the suspension of freshman defensive back Tony Mitchell. Mitchell was arrested in Florida last week on charges of marijuana possession with intent to sell and/or deliver. “Tony Mitchell has been suspended from the team and all team […]

Calling it a threat to the international supply chain, Sen. Tommy Tuberville decried the Mexican military’s occupation of Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials quarry facility in Quintana Roo. “President Biden’s failure of leadership has only emboldened Mexico to continue taking hostile action against Vulcan that puts employees at risk and jeopardizes our supply chains in the southeast […]

It was quite a “soiree” as the Pink Palace Casino Night raised more than $115,000 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama. The 14th annual event rang up a record $115,235 to fund lifesaving research across the state. More than 300 guests attended, many of whom are breast cancer survivors, at Soiree Event Gallery […]

As Alabama and Auburn prepare for Saturday’s second-round games in the NCAA Tournament, the two teams face different challenges. The No. 1-seeded Crimson Tide rolled past Texas A&M-Corpus Christi with All-American Brandon Miller failing to score. It turns out, he may have been hurt. Meanwhile, the Tigers have to overcome the nation’s No. 1 team […]

‘Tis a fine day in Alabama and ’twas a fine week in Montgomery. The Alabama House this week approved a resolution officially recognizing Saint Patrick’s Day and the continuing contributions of Irish-Americans throughout the state. “Because so many Alabamians have Irish ancestry within their family tree, it is right and proper for the Legislature to […]

The lineup continues to grow for next month’s “Still Playin’ Possum: Music & Memories of George Jones” with Randy Travis, Sara Evans, Aaron Lewis and Gretchen Wilson among the latest to join. Also, the producers announced 300 more tickets will be available for the April 25 show at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville. The […]

Fulfilling a resolute commitment made to taxpayers, the Alabama Senate passed Senate Bill 1 (33-0) Tuesday, which transfers $59.9 million from the State’s General Fund budget to the Alabama Trust Fund. The Alabama Trust Fund (ATF) was created as a “rainy day” account to be used only in times of fiscal crisis and is funded […]