The Mobile Bay National Estuary Program has selected longtime staff member Jason Kudulis to serve as its next director following a national search. Kudulis, who has spent the past decade with the organization and most recently served as deputy director, will officially assume the role on Feb. 1. “Having worked with Jason for many years, […]

On Thursday, Alabama House Republicans passed legislation to require a post-election audit after every countywide and statewide general election. HB95, carried by State Rep. Joe Lovvorn (R-Auburn), who defended the bill against a filibuster by House Democrats for over two hours, directs each county’s probate judge to conduct an audit of ballots in at least […]

If your phone suddenly flipped to “SOS” in Alabama on Wednesday, you weren’t alone. A widespread Verizon wireless outage disrupted calls, texts, and data for customers across the country, with Alabama included among states where users reported problems. Outage reports began climbing around 11:00 a.m. Alabama time, with many customers saying their phones showed “SOS” […]

A homicide investigation in Enterprise is drawing unusual attention across the Wiregrass after police arrested a 90-year-old man and charged him with murder in the shooting death of an 85-year-old woman. Enterprise Police say officers responded late Monday morning to a report of a shooting at a residence in Enterprise. When they arrived, they found […]

USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital has received a $50,000 contribution from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians to support pediatric surgical care. The funding will be used to purchase new pediatric monitoring equipment for operating rooms, providing enhanced imaging capabilities and additional tools for physicians and surgical teams during procedures involving young patients. The […]

Authorities continue searching the Alabama River for a Wetumpka man who went missing over the weekend after launching a small boat, according to information released by law enforcement and reported by multiple local news outlets. The missing boater has been identified as James R. Dawkins, 54, of Wetumpka. Dawkins was last seen early Saturday morning, […]

The Business Council of Alabama has endorsed Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen in his campaign for Lieutenant Governor. ProgressPAC, BCA’s political arm, announced the endorsement Thursday, citing Allen’s record on election security, fiscal responsibility, and reducing regulatory burdens on businesses. “Wes Allen understands that efficient government and a strong business climate go hand in […]

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has named longtime lobbyist and policy strategist Susan Kennedy as senior counsel for external affairs to lead the city’s advocacy efforts before the Alabama Legislature and state agencies in Montgomery. Kennedy brings more than 25 years of legislative and government relations experience, with a professional background that spans economic development, public […]

Alabama’s economy showed continued strength in November as the state’s unemployment rate declined and wage and salary employment reached a new record high, according to data released by the Alabama Department of Workforce. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 2.7% in November, down from 3.3% during the same month last year. The decline […]

Milo’s Tea Company has permanently closed its Homewood manufacturing facility, ending operations at the site effective January 5 as the company shifts production and investment to other locations. The Birmingham-based beverage company confirmed that production at the Homewood plant has ceased and that more than half of the affected employees were relocated to Milo’s Bessemer […]

A Hale County man was charged after allegedly relieving himself on a police vehicle parked along a busy roadway, according to WBRC. According to court records, Randal Marcus Deramus is accused of urinating on a Moundville Police Department patrol car on Thursday, December 30. The vehicle was reportedly parked on the side of Highway 69 […]

The Economic Development Association of Alabama has named Robin Ricks as its new executive director, effective January 20, according to an announcement released Monday. Ricks brings a background in organizational leadership, legislative initiatives, workforce development, and economic development advocacy as she steps into the role. The association represents economic development professionals across Alabama and works […]

Energy Southeast announced the retirement of Lisa Miller, manager of external affairs, after her 37-year career in public power and 19-year career dedicating service to Energy Southeast and its 11 cities. Miller joined Energy Southeast in 2007 as director of communications. She also served as manager of communications and marketing and manager of communications and […]

Manufacture Alabama, the state’s leading voice for manufacturers and industrial employers, today announced its endorsement of two political newcomers with business backgrounds seeking election to the Alabama State Senate: Doug Harwell in Senate District 34 and John Roberts in Senate District 2. According to the group, their endorsements reflect Manufacture Alabama’s confidence in both candidates’ […]

A new filing in Alabama indicates UPS is planning layoffs at its Montgomery operation early next year. That filing with the Alabama Department of Workforce shows a Montgomery UPS layoff affecting 128 employees, with an initial report date of December 23, 2025, and a planned start date of February 23, 2026. The cuts in Montgomery […]

State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) and State Rep. Chris Blackshear (R-Phenix City) were named the 2025 Legislative Leaders of the Year by the Alabama Association of Regional Councils during the organization’s annual conference in Point Clear. The annual conference brought together AARC members, staff, and supporters from across Alabama to discuss policy issues affecting local […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that the United States Space Force flag will be flown at all Alabama rest areas and welcome centers from December 17 through December 23, 2025, honoring the birthday of the U.S. Space Force with a weeklong, statewide show of support. This initiative, carried out in coordination with the Alabama Department […]

According to a news release from the City of Hoover, Mayor Nick Derzis announced that Brian Muenger has been appointed city administrator, effective Tuesday. Muenger comes to Hoover after serving for the past decade as city manager of Pell City. According to the city, during his tenure in Pell City, Muenger oversaw more than 230 […]

The Business Council of Alabama will soon have a new Chairman of its Board of Directors in Mark Drew of the Protective Life Corporation. BCA’s board voted to elect Drew during its annual meeting last month. He is set to officially assume the chairmanship in January 2026. “Mark is a respected leader in Alabama’s business […]

Huntingdon College President Anthony Leigh has been elected to the Board of Trustees for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the accrediting agency that oversees more than 750 institutions across the South. The announcement was made during the organization’s annual meeting this week in Nashville. Leigh will serve a three-year […]

On Friday, the Alabama Farmers Federation announced its endorsement of John Roberts for Alabama State Senate District 2, which covers Madison and Limestone counties. “John Roberts will do an exceptional job for the people and businesses of this district,” said Charles Butler, president of the Madison County Farmers Federation. “He has a strong work ethic, […]

The Alabama Education Association, the state’s largest teachers union, is joining a growing list of Alabama cities suing the state over the Simplified Sellers Use Tax, filing a new lawsuit that argues Alabama’s current online sales tax structure shortchanges public schools. According to the AEA press release, the organization has formally entered litigation challenging how […]

The Kamala Harris political-industrial complex is getting a new tour stop in Alabama next year. Today, the Montgomery Performing Arts Center announced “A Conversation with Kamala Harris” will take place February 12, 2026. “Join former Vice President Kamala Harris for a night of surprising and revealing insights inspired by her #1 New York Times bestselling […]

Many Alabamians know the feeling. Your phone buzzes: “Delivered.” You go to pick it up: The box is gone. Especially during the holiday season, that gut-punch has a name: Porch piracy — and Alabama lawmakers have now just put real teeth behind it. Thanks to a new law passed by State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) […]