The Alabama State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will again recognize special contributors to the parks with its prestigious Eagle Awards. Nominations for the sixth annual Eagle Awards are open online at alapark.com/eagle-awards and the awards will be presented in five categories: Elected Official, Community Partner, Park Partner, Volunteer […]

Due to high demand for services for individuals with autism and other mental health concerns, Glenwood, Inc. is expanding in Avondale for the fourth time since 2018. The expansion includes a new Arts Center and space that will double the capacity for the Children’s Center. The two programs are located at 620 38th Street South. Glenwood […]

The mountaintop chalets at Lake Guntersville State Park have long reigned as one of the park’s top attractions, even though they hadn’t undergone a major facelift in more than 20 years. That’s not the case anymore. Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Commissioner Chris Blankenship joined elected officials, business leaders and State Parks officials […]

Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin today announced co-chairs for the transition team that will help frame his second term as mayor: Myla Calhoun, Vice President Birmingham Division, Alabama Power Company Dr. Josh Carpenter, President and CEO, Southern Research DeJuana L. Thompson, President and CEO, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute “Our goal with this transition team is […]

The Alabama House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a measure aimed at stopping a proposal by the federal government to gather data on personal bank accounts. Sponsored by State Rep. Wes Allen (R-Troy), the house resolution called the right to privacy “a cornerstone of American democracy” and warned that, without it, “the erosion of other […]

Alabama Public Service Commissioner Jeremy Oden joined the list of state politicians coming out against the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate. Oden released a statement over the weekend criticizing the edict, which he described as an “overreach.” Statement reads as follows: It’s been my honor and my privilege to serve as your Public Service Commissioner since […]

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center on Friday unveiled a new exhibit in partnership with Blue Origin. Students from the Ardmore Boys & Girls Club were present for the unveiling of Mannequin Skywalker, the Anthropomorphic Test Device on test flight NS7. This trial flight made possible future New Shepard missions, including the recent flights of […]

Alabama Crimson Tide standout wide receiver John Metchie, III is now partnering with Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe. The company announced the agreement at an event on Thursday evening. “John Metchie plays for one of the most popular college sports programs in the country and is frequently found enjoying Taziki’s food at our Tuscaloosa location,” said Ron […]

Alabama Public Service Commissioner Chip Beeker joined the chorus of opposition to President Joe Biden’s federal vaccine mandate on Thursday. In a letter to Governor Kay Ivey, Beeker said the mandates “go beyond mere acts of federal overreach and extend into the areas of attempting to strip citizens of their freedoms and liberties in choosing […]

While outlining that it respects the right of employees to engage in lawful strike activities, Warrior Met Coal condemned a recent run of violent protests surrounding an ongoing strike at its facilities. In a company statement on Monday, Warrior Met Coal sounded the alarm that “striking workers have escalated the amount and severity of criminal […]

Birmingham-based Regions Financial Corporation announced its third quarter 2021 earnings on Friday. The company reported net income available to common shareholders of $624 million and earnings per diluted share of $0.65. The company’s total revenue grew 2% compared to this year’s second quarter. Total revenue grew 2% while pre-tax pre-provision income decreased 1%. John Turner, […]

An Alabama-built United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the Lucy mission for NASA lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Lucy will spend the next 12 years flying by one main-belt asteroid and seven Trojan asteroids, making it NASA’s first single spacecraft mission in history to explore so many different asteroids. Gary […]

The New Orleans Coca-Cola Production Center, a facility of Birmingham’s Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. (UNITED) in Harahan, Louisiana, has won the prestigious President’s Award for Quality Excellence from The Coca-Cola Company. The New Orleans facility demonstrated best-in-class performance in driving down consumer complaint rates and capability, compliance and commitment to quality. Since 1987, The […]

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama cares about the health and safety of our members and all Alabamians. Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses, like the flu, is vital. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone six months and older get a flu vaccination in […]

The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) has announced that Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. (UNITED) has been awarded the soft drink pouring and vending rights for a term of 10 years with the BJCC. The agreement grants Coca-Cola UNITED exclusive rights to serve its products in all concession stands and vending machines at Protective Stadium, Legacy […]

Samford University’s Brock School of Business, in partnership with Alfa Insurance, opened the Alfa Risk Management and Insurance Lab Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. The lab, paired with expanded risk management and insurance courses and additional experiential opportunities, is a major component of a multipronged initiative to prepare Samford students for careers in the risk management […]

Alabama’s largest Hispanic Heritage Festival is set to take place this weekend. Linn Park in downtown Birmingham will host Fiesta BHAM on Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. The festival celebrates Hispanic Heritage month. This is the festival’s 19th year, and “A Pura Vida” (Full Life) is the theme for Fiesta 2021. Since 2003, the […]

Cliff Sims, former Trump administration official and founder of Yellowhammer News, has returned to his roots in the music business with the release of a new single, “U, Ur Mom & Me.” Sims is a former White House communications aide and deputy director for National Intelligence, and he penned the New York Times bestseller “Team […]

Manufacture Alabama is pleased to announce that the Manufacture Alabama Board of Directors has elected Paul Vercher as the new chairman. Vercher, who is the director of Government Affairs for the United States Steel Corporation will serve a two-year term, effective September 16, 2021. Vercher has been a member of Manufacture Alabama’s Board for several […]

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama continues to support the health, safety and well-being of its members and has taken comprehensive steps to ensure they have access to the health care they need during the pandemic. This includes providing coverage for the latest therapies, including the FDA-authorized COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment. The U.S. Food […]

ADTRAN, Inc. of Huntsville and German-based ADVA on Tuesday announced an agreement to combine the two companies and create a leading global, scaled provider of end-to-end fiber networking solutions for communications service provider, enterprise and government customers. The merger combines ADTRAN’s global leadership in fiber access, fiber extension and subscriber connectivity solutions with ADVA’s global […]

The Alabama Civil Justice Reform Committee PAC (ACJRC PAC) today announced their endorsement of Justice Kelli Wise for the Alabama Supreme Court. A Republican, Justice Wise has served on the Alabama Supreme Court since 2011. “I am honored to receive the support of ACJRC PAC,” Justice Wise stated. “Serving as a justice on the Alabama […]

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama members who are moderately to severely immunocompromised will not have to pay for their third dose of the FDA authorized mRNA COVID-19 vaccination. Blue Cross members on individual, Medicare and almost all employer health plans will be able to receive an FDA-authorized and CDC-recommended COVID-19 vaccine third dose […]

In 2020, Alabama voters approved a constitutional amendment directing the state legislature to submit a reorganized state constitution during its upcoming session. The amendment limits revisions to four areas. Legislators are authorized to remove all racist language from the current constitution, delete duplicative or repealed provisions, consolidate the economic development provisions into one organized section, […]