To compete with 49 states, Alabama needs to increase its economic arsenal, according to the top CEOs in the Yellowhammer State. That arsenal must include, among other things, shovel-ready sites. Jimmy Rane of Great Southern Wood said his company recently invested $46 million in a facility in Tyler, Texas. Tyler was chosen was because they […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt today doubled down on her support of President Donald Trump amid his prosecution by Democratic District Attorney Fani Willis in Atlanta. On “Alabama Morning News with JT,” Britt (R-Montgomery) reaffirmed her belief that Trump was being targeted for political reasons. On Tuesday, she said the United States must be “a constitutional […]

Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs awarded $1.2 million to provide charging stations for electric vehicles at five locations in Alabama. The grants are awarded to help Alabama be ready as more electric vehicles are purchased and travel the state highways, according to a news release from ADECA. “As […]

The field of genomics is rapidly evolving and the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville is staying on the cutting edge of it all. As part of the institute’s 15th anniversary celebration, HudsonAlpha President Dr. Neil Lamb will discuss recent discoveries in the world of genomics and how those discoveries provide hope for a healthier […]

With the idea of “unlocking economic opportunity for Alabama women through the power of community partners,” the Women’s Foundation of Alabama, is set to take its grantmaking efforts statewide for the fall 2023 season. The foundation has been an engine for women’s philanthropy in the Greater Birmingham area for over two decades – granting more […]

When it comes to cancer treatment and survival, two significant challenges can arise: metastasis and chemoresistance.

Summer is in full swing in northeastern Alabama and two events to experience are a yard sale of epic proportions and a celebration of UFOs.

Three Alabama lakes have been included in the Bassmaster list of the 25 best bass lakes in the Southeast for 2023. Two of those lakes made the top 10 with Lake Guntersville in the five spot and Lake Eufaula in at number nine. Pickwick Lake in northwest Alabama closed out Alabama’s rankings on the list […]

The presidents of the state’s largest HBCU and the state’s largest community college have established a partnership to benefit the study of social work. Alabama A&M University and Calhoun Community College recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create seamless transition to AAMU for Calhoun students with interest in social work career paths. Students in […]

Northrop Grumman has launched a trainer to teach Polish soldiers how to use the Integrated Battle Command System. The system, delivered two years ahead of schedule, will enable Poland to quickly field the transformational integrated command and control capabilities of IBCS. Poland is the first U.S. ally to field the IBCS. Known as Air Defense […]

Birmingham-based developer David Silverstein has qualified to run in the special election for Jefferson County Commission. He is seeking the seat vacated by Steve Ammons, who recently was appointed CEO of the Birmingham Business Alliance. Silverstein has been a prolific donor to Democratic Party candidates for more than two decades. The amount of his contributions […]

Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Mike Bolin has qualified to run in the special election for Jefferson County Commission, his campaign announced. The commission seat became vacant June 1 after former Commissioner Steve Ammons resigned to become CEO of the Birmingham Business Alliance. Bolin has raised more than $30,000 since announcing his candidacy in late […]

Two companies based in the Birmingham area are utilizing technology to make addiction treatment more accessible and easier for patients. 

Aerojet Rocketdyne in Huntsville was awarded a two-year, $23.8 million contract by Lockheed Martin to provide motors for the Javelin missile, which is built in Troy. Javelin is a versatile, one-person, portable, and multi-purpose weapon system that provides the capability to defeat a broad spectrum of threats under all conditions. Aerojet Rocketdyne produces the motor […]

Dynetics of Huntsville has completed a large-scale test for its Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) program, Leidos announced. The program increases the speed of testing for commercially available hypersonic systems. The program also called for the creation of an experimental glide body that will allow the team to gather data on and validate […]

The U.S. Conference of Mayors voted to elect Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed as trustee during the organizations annual meeting.

The staff of U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville is setting up satellite offices across the state next month to assist with casework and listen to constituents’ concerns. The offices will be set up June 7-29 in Baldwin, Chilton, Conecuh, DeKalb and Wilcox counties. These temporary locations will make it more accessible for those who do not live […]

Drake State President Dr. Patricia Sims has been named to the board of the American Association of Community Colleges.

Northrop Grumman Corporation has delivered key Integrated Battle Command System components for Poland’s medium-range air defense program. The recent delivery of the IBCS Integrated Fire Control Network relays supports the WISŁA program’s fielding schedule, which is the first foreign military sale of IBCS, the company said in a news release. “Northrop Grumman is transforming decision […]

The University of Alabama in Huntsville notched a record $169.5 million in research and development expenditures for Fiscal Year 2022.

Oak Mountain State Park unveiled its newest multi-use trail, as officials from Alabama State Parks joined local officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.   The new trail – known as the Lunker Lake Trail – circles the lake and provides breathtaking views of the water as it meanders along the shoreline and through the forest. The […]

A 14-foot great hammerhead shark was found off the shore of Orange Beach on Thursday.  The female was discovered to be pregnant with 40 pups.

Golfers, it's time to swing into action for a great cause! Alabama is gearing up for the Drive-Out Breast Cancer Golf Tournament.

The community of Dadeville, Alabama is mourning after four people were killed and a 28 were injured in a mass shooting Saturday evening.