HBCU CARES, a leading coalition committed to advancing the impact and innovation of Historically Black Colleges, Community Colleges, and Universities across Alabama, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Brittany A. Holloman as its new Executive Director.

On Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey announced more than $7.6 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for 26 road and bridge projects across Alabama, highlighting her ongoing commitment to enhancing Alabama’s infrastructure.

State officials have announced construction is now underway on the new West Alabama Highway. The four-lane divided roadway will connect Thomasville in Clarke County to Moundville in Hale and Tuscaloosa counties.

The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation has announced that veteran fundraiser J. Scott Huffman, CFRE, will serve as its inaugural President and CEO.

Amtrak will soon launch new, twice-daily passenger train service between New Orleans and Mobile, restoring a long-awaited Gulf Coast connection after nearly two decades.

Instagram is taking new steps to ensure more teenagers are enrolled in its protective Teen Accounts by working directly with parents and leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to detect users' true ages, the company announced on Monday. 

Alabama’s real estate market kicked off the spring home-buying season with a strong showing in March, with both home sales and prices seeing significant year-over-year and month-over-month increases, according to the latest Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report from the Alabama Association of REALTORS®.

Kenneth Cox, a longtime coach, administrator, and civic leader, has announced his candidacy for Hoover City Council in the city’s upcoming municipal election on August 26.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers, patients, health care professionals, and pharmacies after counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide) injection 1mg products were discovered in the U.S. drug supply chain.

The Mobile Chamber and its Military Affairs Committee recognized retired, current, and future military leaders during the 38th Annual Military Appreciation Lunch, held at the USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park.

Alabama farmers are encouraged to nominate research and Extension personnel whose work tangibly impacted their farms for two awards from the Alabama Farmers Federation.

Montgomery’s economic momentum continues to strengthen, with the Capital Region emerging as one of Alabama’s top performers in 2024, according to the recently released New & Expanding Industry Announcements Report from the Alabama Department of Commerce.

The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) has named Sandra Lucas as its new Deputy Commissioner. Commissioner Jeff Newton announced the appointment on April 16.

In response to growing concerns about non-compliant student-athlete transfers, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Central Board of Control voted Wednesday to create a special Task Force to investigate and address the issue. The decision was the most significant development during the AHSAA’s annual spring meeting, which also included legislative votes and financial approvals […]

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and states around the nation are encouraging motorists to observe National Work Zone Awareness Week from April 21-25 by slowing down in work zones and watching for roadway workers.

After more than a decade of public service, State Rep. Corey Harbison ( R-Good Hope) has officially stepped down from his seat representing Alabama House District 12.

Alfa Insurance® is exploring the possibility of relocating its corporate headquarters to a new site in Montgomery. Negotiations are underway to purchase an existing commercial complex at Capitol Commerce Center, near I-85 at Exit 11.

After 10 memorable years in business, Cliff and Anne Clark, the owners of Tavern 1831 in downtown Tuscaloosa, announced that they would be closing their doors.

On Monday, the Homewood City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to proceed with long-discussed improvements to the I-65/Lakeshore Parkway interchange.

Dr. Mark LeQuire, a longtime Montgomery radiologist, has been named the new President of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. He was officially sworn in during the organization’s annual meeting held on Friday, April 11. Dr. LeQuire is a physician partner with Montgomery Radiology Associates and brings more than three decades of medical […]

The celebration of the University of Alabama’s annual A-Day festivities took an unexpected turn Saturday night when Tuscaloosa police abruptly shut down The Strip, a popular entertainment district near campus. The closure occurred around 9 p.m., shortly after reports surfaced of what some believed to be gunfire in the area. According to Tuscaloosa Police Department […]

Huntsville's Crestwood Medical Center has become the first hospital in Alabama to implement a new, state-of-the-art surgical robot, the DB-5. This marks a major step forward in the facility's use of advanced medical technology.

Church of the Highlands is inviting communities across Alabama and Georgia to attend its Easter services, which will take place from Good Friday, April 18, through Easter Sunday, April 20.

Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) has reintroduced the Retirement Freedom Act, a bill that would allow senior citizens to retain their private health insurance without sacrificing Social Security benefits.