University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban on Monday evening addressed the media via video teleconference following the first full day of fall practice. Speaking at about the same time that the 2020 SEC schedule was released, Saban began the virtual press conference with an opening statement. “Well it’s obviously great to be on […]

U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) on Monday was a featured speaker for the opening night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, with Alabama’s junior senator preceding U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Jones used the primetime slot as a full-throated stump speech for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, who […]

The Southeastern Conference on Monday evening released its fall 2020 football schedule. As previously announced, the SEC has adopted a 10-game, conference-only schedule this year due to pandemic-related changes to the college football landscape. The first week of SEC games, to be played September 26, was announced on SEC Network’s “The Paul Finebaum Show.”

A dark money group tied to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) began running Alabama ads to boost U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) on Monday, the same day that Jones was set to make featured remarks at the Democratic National Convention. As first reported by Politico, Duty and Honor has launched a $500,000 television advertising […]

Alabamians will play major roles both on-stage and behind the scenes during this year’s Democratic National Convention (DNC) and Republican National Convention (RNC). Held in Milwaukee, the DNC kicked off on Monday at 11:00 a.m. CT. The convention will end after presidential nominee Joe Biden’s speech on Thursday night. The RNC is scheduled to occur […]

As Alabama students begin to kick off a fresh academic year with the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing, Governor Kay Ivey on Monday released a back-to-school video message. “As classes begin around the state, I want to encourage all of you — teachers, school administrators, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, coaches, parents and students — to stay motivated […]

The University of Alabama on Monday released the latest preliminary results from its student population testing for COVID-19. Each student returning to campus for the fall 2020 semester is mandated under the university’s plan to take a test to determine whether they have the virus. Classes commence on Wednesday. So far, results from 25,948 students are […]

Francis Bryant Construction, a Birmingham-based custom construction contractor, was recently named as one of America’s best timber frame home builders by Home Builder Digest. Francis Bryant was the only Alabama company to make the list, which featured 34 home builders. Home Builder Digest’s list took a wide swath of criteria into consideration, including work history, […]

Manufacture Alabama (MA) on Monday announced the appointment of Jon Barganier as its new chief operating officer, effective immediately. According to a release, Barganier comes to the trade association with more than 14 years of experience, including a decade of coordinating legislative agendas, developing policy priorities, establishing communication strategies and staff management. “Jon is the […]

The Southeastern Conference on Monday will announce the 2020 fall football schedule for each of its member institutions. The first week’s schedule will be announced on SEC Network’s “The Paul Finebaum Show” at 2:00 p.m. CT. This will be followed by the full schedule’s release on a special edition of “SEC Now” at 6:00 p.m. […]

Russell Bedsole’s Republican candidacy has received a boost in the Alabama House District 49 special election. This seat, covering parts of Bibb, Chilton and Shelby Counties, was vacated by the resignation of State Rep. April Weaver (R-Brierfield), who left the legislature to join the administration of President Donald J. Trump. Bedsole led the pack in the […]

Governor Kay Ivey (R-AL) on Friday released a video public service announcement urging Yellowhammer State residents to complete the 2020 Census. The deadline to complete the Census recently was moved up to September 30, meaning there is less than seven weeks left for Alabamians to either self-respond or respond to Census Bureau field staff. Leaders […]

Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) CEO Dr. David Bronner had some harsh words for President Donald Trump this month. In August’s RSA Advisor, a monthly publication from the group, Bronner entitled his normal column, “The ‘Economic Terror’ of 2020.” “We are slightly past halfway of 2020 and to be honest, it feels like a decade […]

Daniel Sims, a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, has added a unique perspective to the debate over removing Confederate monuments and flags from public display. Sims, who is black, interviewed with Huntsville-area WHNT about the subject this week. Wearing both a hat and shirt depicting the Confederate flag, while also holding a full-size […]

Alabama’s AM/NS Calvert on Wednesday announced a $500 million expansion project that will create 300 jobs in the Yellowhammer State. A 50/50 joint venture between ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel Corp., the cutting-edge steel processing plant is located in Calvert, which is about 35 miles north of Mobile. A release announced that an electric arc furnace (EAF) […]

Jack’s Family Restaurants is celebrating teachers as they kick off the 2020 school year by offering free coffee at all of its locations from August 17–21. According to a release, all teachers can receive their free coffee from Jack’s, in the drive-thru or in the restaurant, Monday through Friday until 9:00 a.m. with a valid […]

Basketball legend Michael Jordan on Tuesday spoke via video conference to the University of Alabama football team. The program, led by head coach Nick Saban, routinely has some of the most successful, well-known athletes and leaders from across the nation address the team each summer in preparation for the fall season. Previous examples reported by […]

U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) on Wednesday sent out a fundraising email to his supporters celebrating that his “friend” U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) has been selected as the 2020 Democratic vice presidential nominee. Harris joins former Vice President Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket. Jones is a longtime ally of Biden and was one […]

Boeing on Wednesday submitted its proposal to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) competition, with the stakes being high for Alabama. The company is proposing a design that leverages Boeing’s more than 60-year track record and unparalleled expertise in strategic missile and weapon systems. The NGI will be the interceptor successor […]

Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl, the Republican nominee in Alabama’s First Congressional District, announced on Wednesday that he has been endorsed by the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC). Carol Tobias, president of the NRLC, stated that Carl is “a strong advocate for life” and supports “pro-life legislation, including the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, […]

Alabama House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) has been named co-chair of Republican senatorial nominee Tommy Tuberville’s 2020 campaign, it was announced on Wednesday. The former Auburn University head football coach cited the conservative lawmaker’s record of success in the State House among the key reasons for his selection. “Majority Leader Ledbetter has spent the […]

Alabama Power Company crews are slated to arrive in Illinois on Wednesday to assist in storm recovery efforts after a deadly derecho pummeled midwestern states in recent days. The Alabama Power team members heading to Illinois just completed restoration efforts in New Jersey related to Tropical Storm Isaias. More than 200 of the company’s lineworkers […]

Alabama Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed (R-Jasper) sent a letter on Tuesday to Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey, advocating for the SEC to allow its member institutions to proceed with the 2020 college football season this fall. The letter came the day that the Big 10 and Pac-12 decided to cancel their fall seasons. Of […]

Birmingham-based Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED has held the 2020 edition of its annual “Pay It Forward” program, which aims to provide black college students with opportunities to celebrate achievement and further their success. Historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) students from 16 schools throughout Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED’s six-state footprint submitted applications earlier this year. […]