The latest from the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of 2021 Best Business Schools includes Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business among the top 30 public schools in the nation. Based on a survey of Full-Time MBA programs accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB), the ranking gave Harbert its […]

The newest U.S. News & World Report graduate school rankings show the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) to be among the best in the nation. A plethora of UAB programs are highly ranked in the 2021 U.S. News Best Graduate School Rankings, including the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, the Master of Science in […]

Facebook is providing Alabama governments and residents with additional tools and resources to prepare and manage for what is expected to be an impactful tornado season. “Facebook knows the devastation that tornadoes can cause in local Alabama communities so we are focused on providing tools to help protect lives and rebuild these communities,” said Will […]

BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama (BCBS) has issued a warning about potential scams surrounding the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. According to a press release from the company, warning signs include:

University of Alabama President Stuart R. Bell provided an update Wednesday on the school’s efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) throughout the remainder of the spring semester. “As the COVID-19 pandemic affects our community and the world, our UA administration has been tirelessly consulting available resources and experts to make decisions that are […]

Regions Bank announced Wednesday that in-person branch-banking services will be temporarily limited to either drive-through service during regular hours or in-office service by appointment only in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). “Our teams are committed to delivering financial services, advice and guidance for the people and businesses of our communities,” stated […]

Cam Spinks, a local singer from Alabaster, secured a spot on Blake Shelton’s team on “The Voice” Monday night. Spinks, who grew up helping with his family’s 55-acre domesticated deer farm by building fences and caring for the animals, earned the position by singing “Wave On Wave” by Pat Green. Of the four judges on the […]

Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January 2020 unemployment rate remains at a record low 2.7%, unchanged from December 2019, according to the latest data from Alabama Department of Labor. The news of the Yellowhammer State’s January unemployment rate, which is well below last January’s unemployment rate of 3.6%, was announced by Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) Secretary […]

Alabama’s cable providers are now giving students and low-income populations hit hardest by closures and other impacts from COVID-19 pandemic in the state no-cost and low-cost options for high-speed internet access, according to a press release from alabamacable.org. The online press release noted more information on the duration of the services:

The 2020 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic, which was held for the 13th time in Alabama, shattered previous attendance records, B.A.S.S. officials announced Friday. According to a press release, “The total Classic Week attendance of 122,814 was recorded at a variety of activities across Alabama, including the Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo in Birmingham, daily […]

Mountain Brook Mayor Stewart Welch, City Council President Virginia Smith and Councilman Phil Black jointly announced Friday that they plan to seek reelection in municipal elections, which are set to take place on August 25, 2020. Welch, who has served as Mountain Brook’s mayor since November 2016, said in a press release it would be […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide football star E.J. Junior has been selected for induction to the College Football Hall of Fame, according to an announcement Wednesday from the National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Football Hall of Fame on ESPN. Junior, who is the 19th Crimson Tide player to be inducted into the College Football Hall […]

Huntsville is set host the 2021 Southeast Tourism Society Domestic Showcase, according to an announcement this week out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Domestic Showcase conference is “one of the largest industry marketplace events of its kind, bringing together over 600 tourism professionals, tour operators, and destination marketing organizations throughout the South.” “Domestic Showcase will […]

The Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has responded to the cancellation of the 2020 Global Force Symposium & Exposition by the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) due to the ongoing public health threat of the coronavirus, reminding residents that the “Rocket City remains a welcoming destination for conferences, tradeshows, and other […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) offered a bill, the Assigning Proper Placement of Executive Action Lawsuits (APPEAL) Act, to serve as an amendment to the Democrat-sponsored FUTURE Act on Tuesday. According to a press release from Palmer’s office, the FUTURE Act “undermines the President’s authority on restricting the entry of potentially dangerous foreign nationals into […]

New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, was arrested Thursday night after he brought a gun to New York’s LaGuardia Airport, according to police. Williams, 22, was arrested by the Port Authority Police Department for criminal possession of a weapon after a Glock 19 pistol was found on him. Williams, […]

The University of Alabama School of Law announced Friday that Tara Leigh Grove, a constitutional scholar, will join the School of Law in August as the Charles E. Tweedy, Jr. Endowed Chairholder in Law. According to a press release, Grove’s teachings will include federal courts, constitutional law, procedure and legislation and regulation. “Tara Grove is […]

Alabama PALS (People Against a Littered State), announced Tuesday that it would kick off the 2020 Statewide “Don’t Drop It On Alabama” Spring Cleanup for the entire month of April. Alabama PALS will also hold the cleanup as it coordinates and implements the Alabama Coastal Cleanup (partnership with ADCNR), the Alabama Clean Campus Program, the Alabama […]

Amazon announced Monday that it would begin the hiring process of more than 1,500 full-time positions for its 850,000 square-foot fulfillment center in Bessemer, Alabama. Amazon’s fulfillment center, which will be located at 975 Powder Plant Road in Bessemer, is seeking employees who “will play integral roles and work alongside innovative Amazon Robotics to pick, […]

Two University of Alabama College of Engineering students have been listed among the nation’s top 20 science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, students who are in their 20s. According to a press release, Jane Gillette and Sean Devey are recognized as two of Aviation Week’s 20 Twenties for 2020, which is sponsored by the […]

The University of Alabama’s football team announced Monday that it plans to host a 2020 Clinic of Champions this spring on the university’s campus. The clinic, which will be hosted and led by Alabama head football coach Nick Saban and the Alabama coaching staff, is set to take place from April 2-4, 2020.

Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05), along with 13 original cosponsors, introduced the Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act on Friday. According to a press release, the Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act would “expand the Firearms Owners’ Protection Act (FOPA) ‘transport’ definition to include ‘staying in temporary lodging, stopping for food, fuel, vehicle maintenance, an emergency, […]

Auburn University announced Thursday that its popular A-Day game, presented by Golden Flake, will kick-off at 1:00 p.m. CST at Jordan-Hare Stadium on April 11. Tickets for the annual spring football game are on sale now through the Auburn Ticket Office for $5 to the general public and free for AU students who have an […]

The city of Montgomery, known as the “Birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement,” announced Thursday that the third annual Selma to Montgomery Relay will be held in March. The relay, which is scheduled to take place on March 21, 2020, will be hosted by Walk Jog Run to “commemorate the historic 1965 march led by […]