Alabama is recognized as a great place to start, grow, and nurture a business, to get an education, to build a career, to put down roots, and to thrive. As many global brands, homegrown startups and Fortune 500 companies have discovered, Alabama is a Sweet Home for families and businesses alike. Alabama has been recognized […]

When it comes to creating a positive return on investment, the Alabama Community College System is delivering for the Alabama taxpayer. According to a recent study, students and alumni of community colleges within the system added $6.6 billion to Alabama’s economy in 2021, supporting one out of every 27 jobs in the state. The independent […]

If knowledge is power, the Alabama Association of Realtors is putting that power right into consumer’s hands with the release of the Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report, a monthly source for statewide market statistics. Published monthly and annually, the AAR has recently released two issues – the 2022 Annual Report and the December 2022 Monthly Report. […]

I am proud to represent Senate District 12 in the Alabama State Senate, an area in Northeast Alabama rich in patriotism and love of country. Calhoun County is the home of Anniston Army Depot, and the Center for Domestic Preparedness, as well as the destination of choice of many past military retirees from Fort McClellan. […]

The tornado that struck Selma on Jan. 13 devastated parts of the historic central Alabama town. But even amid the ongoing recovery from the storm, Alabama Power is nearing completion of a major upgrade of Selma’s power distribution infrastructure. The project is part of Alabama Power’s continued expansion of fiber to cities, towns and rural areas throughout […]

When it comes to creating a positive return on investment, the Alabama Community College System is delivering for the Alabama taxpayer. According to a recent study, students and alumni of community colleges within the system added $6.6 billion to Alabama’s economy in 2021, supporting one out of every 27 jobs in the state. The independent […]

Four University of South Alabama engineering students recently presented their work at the 102nd Transportation Research Board annual meeting in Washington, including an undergraduate student whose paper on recycled asphalt material has been accepted for publication. “The Transportation Research Board has a high bar on the presentation and paper selection,” said Dr. Shenghua Wu, an assistant […]

Top Guy Weekend is coming to the Rocket City this summer. The event by AdFreeShows.com brings hundreds of professional wrestling fans together for one epic weekend. “It’s a gathering of our most ardent listeners to our podcasts,” said founder Conrad Thompson. Thompson, frequently referred to as “The Podfather” online, began podcasting in 2015 about “old-school, […]

At the Woodlawn Marketplace in Birmingham, economic empowerment can be both beautiful and delicious. The marketplace is a business incubator created by REV Birmingham, a revitalization and economic development nonprofit. Under a single roof, entrepreneurs pursue their dreams to build businesses around their handmade crafts and food-related products. All are veterans of the periodic Woodlawn […]

As Mykola and Olena Vyshyvanyuk escort new friends to their car, the stillness of the suburban night is briefly interrupted by an almost imperceptible sound in the distance: the wail of an ambulance siren headed to a nearby hospital. Yet on this winter evening, no one notices. That itself is a miracle. For the past […]

We’ve been working through the book of Genesis at midweek Bible study in our church. It’s been refreshing to look at the old stories I learned as a child, and to consider them with more maturity and, I trust, more insight. Genesis 37 begins the Joseph chronicles that essentially take the remaining chapters of the book, but this saga is interrupted […]

Coffee lovers know the best cup is made with recently roasted beans—the fresher the better. Buying from a local roastery, especially one in the neighborhood, guarantees that freshness.  Although Birmingham’s regional giants Royal Cup and Red Diamond are more than a century old, today’s modern coffee culture traces to 1993 when O’Henry’s Coffee opened in […]

A major South Korean automotive supplier plans to invest $128 million to open its first U.S. factory in Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. Samkee Corp.’s project will create 170 jobs in Tuskegee and provide an economic boost for Macon County. “Today’s announcement is another major step in Tuskegee’s progression as a city,” Tuskegee Mayor Tony […]

As the daffodils begin to bloom all signs point to Spring just around the corner.  The new season is always the perfect time for a fresh start. An easy refresh in your home is a great way to bring new life to your space after the dreariness of Winter. Something as simple as moving a […]

If knowledge is power, the Alabama Association of REALTORS® is putting that power right into consumer’s hands with the release of the Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report, a monthly source for statewide market statistics.  Published monthly and annually, the AAR has recently released two issues – the 2022 Annual Report and the December 2022 Monthly Report. […]

After 10 years as a history professor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Dr. John Kvach decided to flip his script and embark on a new pursuit that would focus on the future rather than the past. As the executive director of the Singing River Trail nonprofit, Kvach oversees a project that will create […]

Alabama-built vehicles are blazing a trail in the global economy, ranking as the state’s top export product and serving as a brand ambassador that landed in 73 foreign countries in 2021. More than $7.7 billion in Alabama vehicle exports were recorded in 2021, topping the total from pre-pandemic 2019 by over $1 billion, according to […]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Physics is slated to receive the Improving Undergraduate Physics Education Award from the American Physical Society this spring. The Department of Physics will receive the award and be acknowledged at the APS April Meeting, “Quarks to Cosmos,” in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on April 15-18 during the Education and Diversity Reception. The APS Committee on […]

The University of South Alabama will be awarded up to $2 million from the Alabama STEM Council to make it easier for students pursuing STEM majors – those in science, technology, engineering and mathematics – to earn teacher certifications and begin careers in education. The UTeach South program will target a shortage in mathematics and science teachers with […]

For Alabama-based manufacturer Sealing Equipment Products Co., or SEPCO, selling its mechanical seals, gasketing materials, compression packing and other high-performance products in markets around the world has become a core element of its business. Today, SEPCO ships products to customers in approximately 40 different countries, and Chief Executive Officer Chris Wilder is hoping to expand its exporting […]

While efforts to link the entire world with reliable high speed internet is at full tilt, broadband service providers need modern, open architectures to rapidly deploy and scale multigigabit-capable fiber networks. To directly address that need, Adtran, a Huntsville-based provider of next-generation multi-gigabit fiber solutions has launched its next generation open and disaggregated networking solution. […]

It’s an unusually cold night in downtown Birmingham, but the chilly temperatures haven’t deterred the small groups of people trickling into Hi-Wire Brewing. The city’s newest brewery has only been open for a couple months, but it’s already built a reputation for itself thanks to its excellent craft beer selection, expansive space, and fun selection […]

When Emil Ekiyor Jr. was being recruited by the University of Alabama to play football, community service wasn’t at the top of his list – but it did matter to somebody whose opinion mattered. “It was definitely something my mom was asking about during the recruiting process – if there would be any opportunities to do community service when […]

DECATUR – Warren Buffet said someone is sitting in the shade today, because someone planted a tree a long time ago. The City of Decatur has been planting trees for years and continues to do so with a multiprong approach to growing and maintaining the city’s tree canopies. The city’s efforts are paying off after […]