Posts by Sherri Blevins — Page 8

More than 500 schools across Alabama have been designated Semiquincentennial Schools meeting program standards tied to America's 250th.

Montgomery TechLab is growing Alabama’s defense and technology sectors with the launch of the second cohort of its MTL Defense Accelerator.

Garry Chapman is at the center of both a federal lawsuit and a new push in the Alabama Legislature to tighten rules for high-speed pursuits.

Evans Meats & Seafood has completed its move into a larger facility in Birmingham as it continues expanding across the Southeast.

Mobile native Bryant Thomas stepping onto the "American Idol" stage and it was the first time his social media fans ever saw his face.

Cullman high school students participated in a voter registration tour led by State Rep. Myrex and political commentator Brilyn Hollyhand.

Rising lawsuits and large jury verdicts are driving up liability insurance costs across Alabama, according to a new report.

Lockheed Martin Alabama

Alabama will play an even bigger role in America’s missile-defense industry as Lockheed Martin quadruples production of THAAD missiles.

The Alabama House of Representatives passed HB 181, a measure aimed at limiting the disposal of dredged material in Mobile Bay.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham performed the Southeast’s first robotic kidney transplant earlier this month.

Gov. Ivey highlighted an Alabama family this week using the state’s CHOOSE Act, 4th grader Charlie Perkins and his guardian, Susan Stacy.

Dr. Mike Parker

The James Houston Center for Faith and Successful Aging is honoring the life and legacy of its founder, Dr. Michael “Mike” Wayne Parker.

A trash bin marked “Baldwin County, Alabama” has turned up thousands of miles away on a beach in Weymouth, England.

Tuberville

As the full scope of fraud continues to come to light in Minnesota, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is working with GOP colleagues to launch a new task force aimed at rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in taxpayer-funded programs. The new watchdog group is being formed as further discoveries are being made in Minnesota […]

Randall Woodfin

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin emphasizes accountability for absentee property owners to stabilize neighborhoods and revitalize the city.

The Jefferson County Commission unanimously approved an economic development agreement supporting major expansion by ACIPCO.

As humans brace for winter weather, do animals panic the same way we do when cold snaps or icy weather threatens?

The Alabama House of Representatives has advanced legislation addressing a shortage of school bus drivers.

Business leader Robert Joiner has been named the 2026 Cornerstone Award recipient by Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama.

Election year legislation introduced in the Alabama Legislature aims to crack down on cryptocurrency kiosk fraud.

Alabama poll workers

Election year is here, and with that opportunity comes the need for volunteers to help make the process possible. As the May 19, 2026 primary election approaching, Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is encouraging residents to serve as poll workers, emphasizing the vital role they play in administering elections across the state. “Poll workers […]

Governor Kay Ivey is backing legislation that would allow military veterans to teach in Alabama classrooms.

The Mountain Brook City Council formally honored the Marsh family this week by naming John Marsh as Mayor for the Day.

AWF is praising Sen. Katie Britt for securing $1 million in federal funding to support oyster reef restoration efforts in Alabama.