A new study from U.S. News found that Huntsville, Alabama, ranked number 11 on its list of best places to live in America. The study, which analyzed the 125 most populous metro areas to find the best places to live, found Huntsville to be one of “the best places to live based on quality of life […]

Bradley Byrne’s campaign for United States Senate announced Friday that key leaders from Alabama’s agriculture community have launched a “Farmers for Bradley” coalition to support Byrne. Agriculture remains the top industry in Alabama, and we need a Senator who will not only vote right, but who will actually fight tooth and nail to support our farmers, […]

The Tuscaloosa chapter of the Punishers Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club plans to sponsor a motorcycle ride to honor Tuscaloosa Police Department Investigator Dornell Cousette, who lost his life in the line of duty Monday night. The ride, which will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, will begin at Veterans Park in University Mall, include a […]

SAWDC AlabamaWorks! is set to host its 10th Worlds of Opportunity hands-on career exploration event on Wednesday and Thursday, and will give students the opportunity to participate in activities relating to jobs that do not require a four-year degree. According to a press release, the free event, which will be held at the Mobile Civic […]

The Auburn Board of Trustees approved the initiation of a football performance center during its September meetings on Friday at the Auburn University Hotel & Conference Center. According to a press release, the board’s decision will allow the university to begin to “scale and scope” the project, and begin the architect selection. “We are very […]

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) announced Tuesday that it had set an enrollment record for fall 2019, which marks the fifth consecutive year of enrollment growth for the school. According to an emailed statement, the university has climbed 36% in enrollment since 2014 with official semester numbers nearing 10,000.

The University of Alabama has received one of its most talented freshmen classes and an increase in the total of in-state freshmen attending the school this fall, according to a press release Wednesday. According to the statement, the “freshman class includes 256 National Merit Scholars, the largest in UA history. Last year, UA ranked second […]

Organizations from the University of Alabama will honor the 2,977 victims who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a flag display and a stair climb on Wednesday. According to a press release from the University of Alabama’s Young Americans for Freedom chapter, the group will present the 9/11: Never Forget Project. This project […]

The University of Alabama Department of Athletics announced Friday that it raised a record of more than $106 million in the 2019 Fiscal Year from pledges and gifts to the Crimson Tide Foundation and donations to TIDE PRIDE. The fundraising success, along with the University of Alabama Board of Trustees and presidential approval, allows for […]

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban said at a press conference this week that his wife, Terry Saban, made him run on a treadmill after he received an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty during last weekend’s game against the Duke Blue Devils. “Miss Terry made me run on the treadmill for 20 minutes,” Saban told reporters. […]

A new study shows Auburn University and its alumni make a $5.6 billion economic contribution to Alabama’s economy each year, which includes the creation of nearly 27,000 jobs, along with university employment. “Auburn is a critical economic engine that benefits all Alabamians,” said Auburn interim President Jay Gogue. “We are establishing partnerships that provide students […]

Gov. Kay Ivey announced Tuesday at the Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) the 21 schools that were selected as Alabama Bicentennial Schools of Excellence. Ivey was joined by superintendents, principals, and teachers from the schools that were selected. According to an online press release, each school also received a $5,000 Governor’s Award “to […]

Fans of the Alabama Crimson Tide now have a new way to receive information on game days in Tuscaloosa thanks to UA Info Radio. UA Info Radio broadcasts on 92.5 FM and streams through ready.ua.edu, the UA Safety app and the UA Gameday app, according to a release from the university. “We have one of the best game day […]

According to Money, Forbes and Niche, Auburn University is the top college in the state of Alabama for students to attend. Auburn University announced that based on value, it was ranked top in the state in Money‘s 2019 Best Colleges in America ranking. For top academics, best experiences, career success and lowest debt, Forbes placed Auburn above […]

AARP Alabama released a new set of data Monday that revealed the impact of high prescription drug prices on Alabamians, specifically for those living with cancer, prediabetes or diabetes and heart disease. “While prescription drug prices continue skyrocketing, Americans are being forced to choose between filling life-saving medications or paying rent and buying food,” said […]

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama announced Friday a partnership with the City of Montgomery to help sponsor Montgomery’s bike share program. Blue Cross, Baptist Health and Wind Creek Hospitality are collaborating to launch the new program, which is an innovative biking system aimed at improving the quality of life and increasing tourism in […]

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) announced this week that it has been honored by The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers with a Milestone Plaque for a 1987 physics discovery. The discovery of superconductivity at 93 Kelvin occurred on January 29, 1987, and the dedication of the award recognizes “the impact of the […]

Monday, the Alabama Wildlife Federation announced that Black Belt Adventures founder Thomas A. Harris was honored as the Conservationist of the Year in the Alabama Wildlife Federation’s 2019 Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards. Harris, of Montgomery, was recognized along with other award winners at a banquet last Friday at the Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference […]

Auburn University was ranked number one for having the happiest students in the nation, according to The Princeton Review’s 2020 rankings released this week. The university, located in the “Loveliest Village on the Plains,” was ranked number one in the “happiest students” category for Princeton Review’s “Best 385 Colleges” rankings. Rankings in the study were […]

Announced Thursday, Republican Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) was ranked number one out of 435 other members of Congress by Heritage Action for his record on foundational principles. Heritage Action, a political branch of the Heritage Foundation, evaluates Congressional records on issues of “free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national […]

For the eighth straight year, NumbersUSA has graded Rep. Mo Brooks’ (R-Hunstville) border security record at #1 in all of the U. S. Congress. NumbersUSA, which is America’s largest grassroots border security organization with over nine million members, gave Brooks a perfect 100% A+ record on its congressional scorecard. Only one other member of the […]

Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) of Alabama announced Monday that Ted Hosp will serve as vice president of Governmental Affairs. Hosp’s promotion comes upon the retirement of Robin Stone, longtime BCBS vice president of Governmental Affairs and a widely respected member of Alabama’s governmental affairs community. Clay Loftin, one of the state’s rising stars […]

After his trip to the southern border, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Fairhope) teamed up with Congressman Ted Budd (R-NC) to introduce the Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act on Thursday. According to a statement from Byrne’s office, the legislation will “protect victims of illegal immigrants in sanctuary cities.” “I’m sick of hearing stories about illegal […]

Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) joined One America News Wednesday where he discussed the Robert Mueller Judiciary Committee hearing, describing it as a “dog and pony show” and “circus act.” According to an online statement released by Brooks’ team, the hearing wrongly diverts public attention from America’s deficit and debt threat, America’s border security crisis, and the […]