The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a statewide Fire Danger Advisory due to persistent drought conditions and a continued lack of rainfall across much of the state. The agency says the advisory will remain in effect until Alabama receives sufficient rainfall to ease severe dry conditions, especially in Central Alabama, according to the AFC’s […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced on Tuesday more than $45 million for 23 projects in Coastal Alabama, funded through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (GOMESA). The projects will support environmental education and outreach, boating access, water quality improvements, and recreational access, among other initiatives. Ivey announced during the Southern States Energy Board […]

The Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) will launch its first regional orientation training session for newly elected and returning municipal officials on October 1–2 at the Bryant Conference Center in Tuscaloosa. Hosted every four years following municipal elections, these sessions help city and town leaders understand League programs and services. Attendees will also receive training […]

Holiday shopping just got a little brighter in the Rocket City. Target has switched on a first-of-its-kind accessible self-checkout at its Huntsville store, part of a nationwide rollout designed with and for guests with disabilities — and timed perfectly for Christmas crowds. Built with extensive input from the blind community, the new experience pairs a […]

On Friday, Governor Kay Ivey announced more than $3.7 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for 13 road projects across Alabama: Union Springs (Bullock Co.) — Resurface Hardaway Ave, Levy Ave & Mimosa Apartment Rd Valley (Chambers Co.) — Resurface CR-379 (Fairfax Bypass) from Lee Co. line to Towel Ave […]

The City of Dothan has named Jason A. Wright as its new Governmental and External Affairs Coordinator. Jason Wright, a Troy University graduate with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees, will bring his academic and professional expertise to the role. In his new position, Wright will focus on identifying federal, state, and private funding opportunities. The […]

Alabama A&M University President Daniel K. Wims testified before Congress recently, urging lawmakers to strengthen America’s agricultural defenses against emerging threats. Wims appeared before the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology during a hearing titled “Surveying the Threat of Agroterrorism: Perspectives on Food, Agriculture, and Veterinary Defense.” He was introduced by Subcommittee […]

From billboards to online resources, the National Opioid Awareness Day focused on education, prevention, and recovery. The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), in partnership with Opioids Take and funded by the Alabama Legislature, recognized National Opioid Awareness Day on September 21. The annual observance called on Alabamians to reflect, learn, and take action against […]

Reid State Technical College has received final state approval to change its name to Reid State Community College, moving the institution closer to full transition pending a final decision in December by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The Alabama Community College System first approved the name change in July. […]

The Alabama Associated General Contractors Political Action Committee (AGCPAC) announced today its endorsement of Doug Harwell for State Senate District 34. District 34 is currently represented by Sen. Jack W. Williams (R-Wilmer), who has served since 2018. Williams is not seeking re-election in 2026 and is instead running for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. AGC, […]

On Thursday, Mayor-Elect Nick Derzis announced the formation of a Transition Team that will help set the foundation for his administration and, “chart a clear path forward for the City of Hoover.” According to the transition effort, the team brings together a diverse group of leaders from business, education, public safety, economic development, infrastructure, and civic […]

The Alabama League of Municipalities proudly marks the first anniversary of Live Locally Alabama, a statewide, quality-of-life campaign launched to increase awareness of the critical role local governments play in our daily lives and to empower citizens of all ages to engage in building stronger, more vibrant communities. Alabama is comprised of 466 cities and […]

Alabama Public Television will reduce and reorganize staff positions after a loss of more than $2 million in federal funding for fiscal year 2026, the state entity announced on Thursday. The announcement follows federal legislation targeting funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, including President Trump’s $9 billion rescissions package, and a separate order halting […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) for re-election in HD73, which includes portions of Pelham, Alabaster, Helena, and Montevallo. John Deloach, president of the Shelby County Farmers Federation, said Paschal’s background gives him insight into the needs of farmers. “Kenneth Paschal represents his district with unwavering dedication to the values […]

The Alabama Power Foundation has announced four upcoming grant cycles designed to support teachers, students, and schools across the state. Applications are now open for three programs — Champion, Scholar, and Field Trip grants — and will remain open through Sept. 5. A fourth program, the Classroom Grant, will begin accepting applications Sept. 15–26. Champion […]

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has renewed a five-year, $5.75 million grant for the Nathan Shock Center of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The Birmingham center is one of only eight nationwide focused on advancing research in the biology of aging. The center is […]

 As Alabamians prepare to celebrate Labor Day weekend and the kickoff of college football season, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding drivers and boaters to “Score Big with Safety” both on the road and on the water. Troopers with ALEA’s Highway Patrol and Marine Patrol Divisions will increase their presence throughout the state, […]

Alabama nonprofits have just two days left to apply for the Women’s Foundation of Alabama’s Fall 2025 Competitive Grant Cycle, which will award a total of $450,000 to programs advancing women’s economic opportunity across the state. The foundation will distribute nine grants of $50,000 each to community-based organizations with innovative, high-impact programs designed to improve […]

James Clements, CEO of Cullman Regional Medical Center, has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) to serve on the Alabama Rural Roadmap Initiative. The initiative, formed during the 2025 legislative session under Gudger’s leadership, is designed to develop strategies that support growth and development in Alabama’s rural communities. “Healthcare services in […]

Exciting things are happening in Northport. Just days after the ribbon-cutting for the new River Run Park, city leaders announced that the HBCU Athletic Conference has chosen the complex to host its baseball and softball championship tournaments in 2026, 2027, and 2028. The HBCUAC, formed last year as a restructured version of the Gulf Coast […]

Mike Jordan was recently elected as vice president of the Mobile Division at Alabama Power. As vice president of the Mobile Division, Jordan will oversee community and economic development initiatives and external affairs in the southwest region of the state. He brings his experience and an external focus from the Southern Division, where he has […]

The CoachSafely Foundation will host a high-profile fundraising event at Vestavia Country Club next Tuesday, August 26, featuring U.S. Senator and former Auburn University football head coach Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), sports media personality Paul Finebaum, and CoachSafely President Bill Clark. The evening will raise funds in support of the Foundation’s mission to reduce preventable injuries among […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of State Rep. Corley Ellis (R-Columbiana) in his House District 41 re-election bid across Shelby County. “We are proud to endorse Rep. Ellis because he has a proven record of excellence in representing our district,” said John DeLoach, president of the Shelby County Farmers Federation. “He is […]

Montgomery’s Hank Williams Museum will honor the 102nd birthday of the internationally recognized music legend on September 13 with a wreath-laying ceremony at his gravesite and a memorial concert. The day is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery Annex, located at 1304 Upper Wetumpka Road, where the wreath-laying will take place at […]