On Thursday, ProgressPAC, the political arm of the Business Council of Alabama, announced its endorsement of Senator Jack Williams for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries and Derek Chen for State Auditor. According to the group, these endorsement affirm its support for candidates who prioritize sustainable economic growth, reduce barriers for job creators, and champion policies […]

Alabama’s school choice money is about to be back on the table and the clock is ticking. Governor Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that Alabama families can now access updated information for the 2026-2027 CHOOSE Act’s (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act of 2024) education savings account application process. The Governor’s Office noted […]

Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles Director Cam Ward will receive the 2025 Pillar of Excellence Award from the Addiction Policy Forum during a ceremony on Tuesday at the U.S. Capitol, according to the agency. The Bureau said Ward will be recognized alongside other national leaders, including U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and U.S. […]

Jere Beasley, the founding partner of the Montgomery-based law firm Beasley Allen, has been honored with the Alabama Democratic Conference’s Martin Luther King Jr. American Dream Award. The recognition highlights Beasley’s work supporting justice and community empowerment rooted in Dr. King’s legacy. According to the firm, the award reflects Beasley’s impact both in Alabama and […]

Regions Bank announced that Andy Voress has joined Regions Affordable Housing as head of Investor Sales and Servicing. In this role, Voress will oversee business relationships with Regions’ clients who are bringing new and revitalized developments to life. Further, he will guide distribution and funding strategies for Regions Affordable Housing, along with capital-raising initiatives that support […]

Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) on Friday announced the successful completion of ALEA’s initial “Troop Zero” enforcement detail in Montgomery County, alongside expanded operations by the Agency’s Capitol Patrol Unit. According to the governor’s office, these two coordinated public safety initiatives launched to deter dangerous driving behaviors, reduce criminal activity […]

Home sales across Alabama began their traditional seasonal decline in October, falling 4.7% month over month and 1.7% year over year — but indicators point to the state’s housing market remaining “healthy and balanced” according to the Alabama Association of Realtors’ October monthly report released Thursday. “Consumer sentiment continued to decline in October, and there […]

The Electric Cooperatives of Alabama Political Action Committee (PAC) announced its slate of judicial endorsements for the 2026 election cycle in a news release on Wednesday. “It is integral that Alabama has a judicial system that is fair, consistent, and grounded in the rule of law,” said Karl Rayborn, CEO of Alabama Rural Electric Association […]

Alabama State Parks has opened nominations for the 10th annual Eagle Awards, a statewide program that celebrates volunteers, partners, and public leaders who help support and enhance the state’s parks. Nominations are open through Jan. 3, 2026. Winners will be recognized during Eagle Awareness Weekend at Lake Guntersville State Park on Jan. 31, 2026. Anyone […]

The Alabama Republican Party announced the hiring of Rich Holt as political director on Thursday. According to ALGOP, Holt brings more than a decade of campaign, communications, and strategic field experience to the position, having worked with Republican candidates and organizations across the nation and abroad. He most recently worked with America PAC, managing large-scale […]

State Rep. Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville) has been honored as the 2025 RC&D Legislator of the Year by the Alabama Association of RC&D Councils (AARCD). The announcement was made during the Alabama Mountains, Rivers & Valleys RC&D annual conference held at Guntersville State Park Lodge. The event brought together RC&D leaders from across Alabama to celebrate […]

TRUK PAC, the political arm of the Alabama Trucking Association, announced their endorsement of Wes Allen, Alabama’s current Secretary of State, to serve as the state’s next Republican Lt. Governor, according to a press release on Monday. “Secretary Wes Allen understands that Alabama’s economy is dependent on a vibrant trucking industry which employs 132,000 Alabamians,” […]

Regions Bank has launched an enhanced treasury management platform to help healthcare providers streamline payments and improve financial automation. The new Regions Healthcare Receivables Services, powered by MediStreams, are designed to accelerate transaction processing, simplify accounting workflows, and enable faster reconciliation for healthcare systems. The partnership allows healthcare organizations to integrate advanced payment automation tools […]

While all non-flying dinosaurs went extinct 66 million years ago after a massive meteorite struck Earth and extensive volcanism, other creatures, such as crabs, survived. A new study of 65-million-year-old crab and shrimp fossils from central Alabama has yielded multiple species and genera new to science. One of the new crab species is named after […]

On Friday, the Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama announced its inaugural West Alabama Future Leaders in Construction (FLIC) program graduates. “FLIC represents our commitment to investing in the next generation of industry leaders,” said Tim Harrison, ABC Board Chairman and President of Harrison Construction. “These graduates are the future of Alabama’s construction workforce, and […]

A Choctaw County man was arrested late Tuesday after allegedly making credible threats of violence against multiple synagogues in Alabama and neighboring states, as well as against political officials, according to law enforcement authorities. Authorities identified the suspect as Jeremy Wayne Shoemaker of Needham, a small community in rural Choctaw County. The FBI, along with […]

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is inviting members of the Alabama shrimping industry and the public to weigh in on a new shrimp fishery management plan. The agency’s Marine Resources Division will host two listening sessions in November to collect input from stakeholders before the plan is finalized. “The Alabama shrimp […]

The Montgomery City Council on Tuesday approved an amended resolution backing financial support for Jackson Hospital, authorizing up to $15 million from the city if Montgomery County, the State of Alabama and other governments agree to contribute equitable shares. The vote effectively replaced terms at the center of Mayor Steven Reed’s veto last week, removing […]

Reigning Miss Alabama Emma Terry will lead the field to green at the YellaWood 500 this Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway, serving as the honorary pace car driver for the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race. Terry, a Leeds native and graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, was crowned Miss Alabama earlier this year. She […]

A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the October 4 mass shooting in downtown Montgomery that left two people dead and 12 others injured, according to law enforcement officials. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency took Javorick Whiting, 19, into custody on Thursday, authorities say. He has been charged with attempted murder and was […]

The State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) elected Walt Kozak as its Vice-Chairman during its quarterly meeting on Thursday, October 9. Kozak, a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and member of American Legion Post 911 (Ryan Winslow Chapter), brings 48 years of leadership and executive experience from his service in the Department of Defense and […]

In the heart of Alabama’s Black Belt, 9-year-old Fin Rittenberry of Sweet Water School has been named the winner of the Alabama Black Belt Adventure Association’s (ALBBAA) 2025 Best Fish Photo Contest. Known to his family as “Fishing Fin,” the fourth grader has built quite a reputation for his love of the sport. “He’d fish […]

The Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama (ABC of Alabama) honored Tim Hightower earlier this week with the prestigious Cornerstone Award during its Annual Excellence in Construction Dinner. Each year, the Cornerstone Award is presented to an individual who has made a noteworthy contribution to Alabama’s construction industry through leadership in workforce development, government affairs, […]

For the first time in 10 years, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will return to Florence as part of its National Concert Tour. The band will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at Norton Auditorium at the University of North Alabama. The Marine Band has carried its cross-country concert tradition […]