Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) on Monday called for a special election for House District 63. The seat is now vacant due to the governor’s appointment of former State Representative Bill Poole (R-Tuscaloosa) as the Director of Finance. His resignation was effective July 31, 2021. The special primary election will be held on Tuesday, October 19, […]

In a battle of two of the world’s richest billionaires, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, the latter claimed victory in a recent NASA contract award when the space exploration agency chose Musk’s SpaceX over Bezos’ Blue Origin and Huntsville-based Dynetics to build the next lunar lander. Dynetics and Blue Origin formally objected to NASA’s decision […]

Auburn University has been awarded $10 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to lead a regional research effort to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education among disabled students. The award will be used to conduct research related to enhancing workforce development opportunities for persons with disabilities. The collaborative research effort is a […]

Alabama-based Hi.Ed on Monday announced that Southern Preparatory Academy, a private military school for boys in grades 6-12, will be the latest education entity to utilize its innovative online guidance management system that serves students and their families. Formerly known as Lyman Ward Military Academy, Southern Prep joins multiple public education entities in the state […]

Officials at Alabama State University announced they have tapped Jason Cable to serve as their new director of intercollegiate athletics. Cable brings an extensive background in athletics, academics, compliance and athletic program leadership to the Hornets athletics department. The university’s hiring of Cable comes after a month-long, nationwide search, according to President Quinton T. Ross, […]

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth (R-AL) on Friday reacted to what he sees as mixed messaging coming from the federal government regarding mask guidance. The state’s second-highest ranking officeholder took aim at Dr. Anthony Fauci and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) over what he called “contradictory” guidance. The outspoken critic of overreaching governmental […]

College football’s preeminent conference has added two of the nation’s most storied programs to its ranks. The University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma have officially accepted an invitation from the presidents and chancellors of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) to join the league. The 14-member conference is set to expand to 16 in 2025, […]

In a pandemic-centered discussion on Thursday hosted by the Alabama Medical Association, UAB pediatric infectious disease expert Dr. David Kimberlin sounded the alarm about the state’s upcoming battle with the COVID-19 Delta variant, saying he believes Alabama is “facing a catastrophe.” Kimberlin was accompanied in the livestreamed conversation by State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris […]

Greg Cook, a Republican candidate for the Alabama Supreme Court, has been endorsed by the Alabama Civil Justice Reform Committee (ACJRC). Cook is a Birmingham attorney and is seeking election an open seat on the state’s high court. In announcing the endorsement, the organization praised Cook’s decades-long experience in the legal profession. “We are indeed […]

Unless students of Birmingham-Southern College are vaccinated against COVID-19, those who attend the private liberal arts school will be forced to pay a $500 fee “to offset continual weekly antigen testing and quarantining.” In an email sent to students, the college announced its pandemic protocols for those returning to campus for the fall semester. In […]

The Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) on Thursday announced the creation of its Economic Development Academy, which will partner with local leaders in an educational capacity to offer their assistance regarding business and industry recruitment practices. Developed in conjunction with the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) and supported by an advisory council of industry leaders, […]

Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) on Thursday hosted a ceremonial bill signing for legislation passed during the 2021 regular session, which includes two key pieces of legislation aimed at accelerating the growth of Alabama’s innovation economy. She signed in ceremony House Bill 540 and House Bill 609, both of which were recommended by the Alabama Innovation […]

The Medical Association of the State of Alabama will host a Facebook Live webcast on Thursday at 4:00 p.m CT with State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris and pediatric infectious disease expert Dr. David Kimberlin to discuss vaccinating children against COVID-19, the safety of masking and best practices for safely returning to school. The format […]

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) has introduced legislation that would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to modify regulations regarding its recognition of pilot ratings for Department of Defense (DOD) civilian pilots. The Civilian Aviation Certification Equity Act would allow Defense Department civilian pilots who have received the same training, instruction and qualifications as their […]

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) on Wednesday announced that he has filed an amendment to H.R. 4505, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which would block all funds from the appropriations bill from being provided to any jurisdiction that breaches U.S. immigration law. In a statement promoting his amendment, Brooks highlighted federal […]

State Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) on Wednesday announced his intentions to seek reelection to the Alabama State Senate, District 21. The senator is seeking a fourth term in the legislature’s upper chamber. The West Alabama lawmaker previously served 16 years in the Alabama House of Representatives. The seasoned senator credited fiscally conservative policies to economic […]

During a virtual event hosted by Auburn University, U.S. Army General and Commander of the U.S. Space Command James Dickinson explained the need to protect U.S. national security interests in space. The general drew a direct correlation between protecting space operations and daily life activities. The event was broadcasted live earlier this week on YouTube […]

Trace Strock, a student at Trenholm State Technical College, has been announced as a recipient of the 2021 Lockheed Martin Vocational Training Scholarship. The scholarship is a first-of-its-kind program that is awarded to students with a high school diploma seeking training from an accredited vocational-technical institution to prepare them for a career in technology and […]

The Birmingham Business Alliance (Alliance), in partnership with Jefferson and Shelby Counties, is leading an effort to spur job growth in the bioscience industry throughout the seven-county Birmingham region. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) Disaster Recovery Program awarded funds for the execution of a bioscience market intelligence study, strategy and implementation […]

Huntsville economic developer John Roberts on Tuesday announced his intentions to seek the GOP nomination to represent Alabama’s fifth district in Congress. “I built my career in Huntsville as a job creator,” said Roberts. “I worked to bring opportunity directly to the district. The 5th District is pro-business and supports jobs that keep our country […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Tuesday announced the opening of his new regional office, which will be located in Hoover. The office is set to officially open August 2. He has appointed Mike Raita to serve as Hoover regional director. Although casework and constituent service requests for the area have been ongoing since the […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Monday took to the floor of the U.S. Senate to warn of what he sees as a “big government approach” that Democrats have taken toward policy-making regarding COVID-19 recovery efforts and the economic fallout that he believes will ensue if Congress continues to spend at record levels. Tuberville says […]

Phillip Rigsby, a Huntsville pharmacist, has announced his intentions to seek election to the Alabama House of Representatives, District 25, which is currently occupied by outgoing Speaker Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia). McCutcheon, who has served his district in the State House for 14 years, last month announced that he would not seek another term as member […]

The Alabama Department of Commerce has launched a marketing campaign to highlight the innovation-rich workforce and seemingly limitless industrial potential of the Yellowhammer State. The digital marketing campaign called “Next” showcases the state’s contributions to fields such as space exploration, national defense, bioscience, advanced manufacturing and mobility technologies. Alabama Department of Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield […]