Looking to the future, Davidson Technologies recently broke ground for its global headquarters at Huntsville’s Redstone Gateway. The new single-tenant building, scheduled for completion during the first quarter 2024, will modernize Davidson’s facilities, increase proximity to their customers, and provide additional capabilities. It will also provide the security necessary for Davidson’s customers and warfighters. In […]

“That can’t be true,” a young girl from Cullman insists. The year is 1957 and her mother has just told her of the latest band of optimists that have come through the state en route to Blount County. The first few times she caught wind of this, she was sure she had misheard. This story, […]

Two companies are launching growth projects in the Mobile area, bringing a combined $98 million in new capital investment and almost 240 jobs, according to the Mobile Chamber. The companies are: Georgia-based Chart Industries plans to invest $73.7 million to open a second production site in Mobile County to increase manufacturing capacity of its cryogenic containers. […]

Alabama businesses now have access to a solution that will help strengthen the local and domestic manufacturing supply chain. The Alabama Technology Network (ATN), the state’s manufacturing extension partnership, announced today the launch of CONNEX™ Alabama, a powerful online manufacturer database and connectivity platform provided for Alabama manufacturers. It’s designed to help manufacturers connect, find local […]

The owners and chef behind the Magnolia Springs landmark Jesse’s Restaurant are dropping anchor at Fort Morgan with a new casual fine dining concept. Every table has a view of the water at Jesse’s on the Bay, which opened April 26 on Crosswinds Court along the stretch leading to the historic fort and tourist attraction. The […]

Joseph Thompson was an average 22-year-old college graduate. He enjoyed hanging out with friends on the weekend, going to work, attending music concerts and watching every sport that was on his television screen. But on March 3, 2022, he received news that would change life as he knew it. A dizzying diagnosis One day while […]

May 14 marks the confluence of two major events on our calendars. It’s Mother’s Day and National Buttermilk Biscuit Day. Don’t get nervous wondering to yourself, “But how can I fit both into one short day?” The solution, to borrow a bit from the hit Apple TV+ show “Ted Lasso,” is biscuits with the boss. What […]

Alabama officials announced this week that Tquila Automation plans to open a regional delivery center in an historic downtown Birmingham building, creating 200 jobs over the next five years and providing a boost to the city’s growing high-tech sector. The jobs include roles for software developers, business analysts, consultants and business managers. Austin, Texas-based Tquila Automation […]

Calhoun Community College is hosting its annual SWeETy Welding Camp at its Decatur campus this summer. The camp, through a partnership with the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, will train up to 10 high school-age girls with electrical and welding skills. “Many young women are interested in welding and technical fields but don’t have an […]

Former Auburn and NFL quarterback Cam Newton will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Leaders & Legends Dinner to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama. The event is July 13 in the Von Braun Center North Hall. Newton has become a living legend for Auburn fans who saw the Heisman Trophy […]

Festival season is in full swing, and Alabama has an exciting few months ahead. From electronic to country music, the Yellowhammer state has something to offer everyone. We have put together a list of four music festivals taking place this spring and summer that cannot be missed. Sol Fest (New Brockton) May 4-7 Sol Fest […]

HUNTSVILLE — SAIC recently received the Edison Gold Award for Product and Service Development and Innovation for its Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems. The Edison Awards, named for Thomas Edison, honor innovation and innovators that create a positive impact in the world. “Believe it or not, we have a very lean CUAS team of about a […]

Lying on a luxury queen-sized bed within a tent, one thought comes to my mind: ‘Can I get those cicadas to sing a show tune?’ Such thoughts also brought interior laughter at my odd request for nature’s top 40 singers. It made me realize I had left behind deadlines, bills, and problems as I listened […]

  Oak Mountain State Park is the largest state park in Alabama and offers over 11,000 acres. Oak Mountain is home to “more than 100 miles of trails, an 18-hole golf course and driving range, horseback riding facilities, fishing lakes, boat rentals, picnic and beach areas and majestic Peavine Falls.” The park is also unique […]

HUNTSVILLE – Polaris will be shipping the first of its all-new electric Ranger XP Kinetic vehicles from its Huntsville manufacturing plant this week. Polaris manufactures the fully electric vehicle at the more than 900,000 square-foot plant in Huntsville. The company said this week it plans to take additional orders on the Ranger this summer. The […]

Take a trip around the world at The Anvil Pub, where the oft-changing menu travels to Great Britain, India, the Caribbean, Asia, the Middle East, and beyond—but still speaks with a Southern accent. The Anvil’s European-inspired paella risotto made with saffron, sofrito, and English peas might be served with shrimp from the Gulf of Mexico. […]

In early 2023, the University of Alabama at Birmingham crossed an impressive surgical threshold: UAB surgeons across 15 medical disciplines surpassed more than 20,000 robotic surgeries completed at UAB Hospital since UAB Medicine began performing robotic surgery in 2004. With this milestone, UAB remains a leader in robotic surgery volume across the country, while offering patients unmatched minimally invasive, quality surgical […]

Fairhope is one of Alabama’s most charming towns. Situated along Mobile Bay, the city is a fabulous destination for Alabama locals to spend a day or weekend. Rich with amazing food, stunning views, and welcoming residents, Fairhope proves the perfect escape from the hustle. We have put together a guide for the perfect day trip […]

“The technology available to consumers that allows us to communicate with ease everyday is vastly ahead of the resources available to first responders, the people literally tasked with saving our lives.” – Ellie Johnson, Tango Tango COO  HUNTSVILLE — Tango Tango is working to bridge the gap in communications faced by many first responders across the […]

It’s no secret that Alabama’s economy is booming, and so is business at your Port. In 2021 alone, the Port was responsible for $85 billion of economic impact and created nearly one-in-seven jobs statewide. On top of that, our economic activity sent more than $2 billion in tax revenue back to state and local governments. […]

It’s no secret that Alabama’s economy is booming, and so is business at your Port. In 2021 alone, the Port was responsible for $85 billion of economic impact and created nearly one-in-seven jobs statewide. On top of that, our economic activity sent more than $2 billion in tax revenue back to state and local governments. […]

According to Security magazine, there are more than 2,200 attacks each day. That breaks down to nearly 1 cyberattack every 39 seconds, equating to more than 800,000 attacks each year. With those numbers, it isn’t any wonder that cybersecurity is still one of the biggest risks facing financial institutions today and according to Bank Independent, […]

Troy Serena had never taken a single acting, dance or voice lesson when he visited the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Theatre as a high school senior. But in four short years, Serena learned a lot. And while he may have had a late start, he has more than made up for it. Birmingham Broadway World […]

A single flower can be worth a thousand words. Whether a first date rose or a Mother’s Day bouquet, flowers are a great way to show that you care. No matter the occasion, they have a way of saying what you might not be able to. If you are anything like me, there might be […]