A group of Alabama legislators composed of leaders from both parties introduced a three-bill “Affordability Protection Plan” on Thursday aimed at addressing utility costs and oversight for the next wave of the state’s economic growth. In a news release issued Thursday by the office of Alabama Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro), lawmakers who will […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, HELP and Aging Committees. Tom Neely is Chairman of Birmingham-based Oxford Pharmaceuticals. While many of us try our best to forget the COVID pandemic in 2020, one serious issue that was revealed during […]

When Alabama established the Alabama Supercomputer Authority in 1989 during Governor Guy Hunt’s administration, it was a bold move. Few states invested in public computing infrastructure at that scale. That early decision paid off, supporting research, education, and economic development for decades. Today, Alabama has a similar opportunity with artificial intelligence.  In February 2024, Governor […]

Two of the most recognizable test structures on NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center campus are coming down next weekend in a highly choreographed, safety-driven demolition that agency leaders say is the opening move in a much larger modernization push now backed by guaranteed federal dollars in President Donald Trump’s sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill. NASA […]

At the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE), the future isn’t something to fear. It’s something to shape. As the nation’s only high school fully dedicated to integrating cyber technology and engineering into every academic discipline, ASCTE is leading the way in preparing students for a rapidly evolving world, including the new era […]

At the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE), the future isn’t something to fear. It’s something to shape. As the nation’s only high school fully dedicated to integrating cyber technology and engineering into every academic discipline, ASCTE is leading the way in preparing students for a rapidly evolving world, including the new era […]

The Tennessee Valley Authority announced the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has renewed the operating licenses for all three units at TVA’s Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, allowing continued operation through the mid-2050s. The plant, located along the Tennessee River near Athens and Decatur, is TVA’s largest generating asset and the third-largest nuclear power producer in the United […]

Troy University has launched a new Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) track, an innovative pathway designed for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field and seek to transition into a professional nursing career. The new pathway will include both online and in-person classes. The in-person courses will be held at […]

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth joined military leaders, Alabama’s congressional delegation and local officials today for the unveiling of the U.S. Space Command sign at Redstone Arsenal, formally marking the future site of the command’s permanent headquarters. “It’s a blessing and an honor to be here,” Hegseth said. “I want to say congratulations to […]

At the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE), the future isn’t something to fear. It’s something to shape. As the nation’s only high school fully dedicated to integrating cyber technology and engineering into every academic discipline, ASCTE is leading the way in preparing students for a rapidly evolving world, including the new era […]

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will travel to Redstone Arsenal for a ceremony on Friday to mark the future site of U.S. Space Command’s permanent headquarters. U.S. Space Command General Stephen Whiting announced the visit during the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber’s annual Redstone Update at the Von Braun Center on Wednesday. He told local leaders that […]

Evidence doesn’t speak for itself – skilled people and smart technology make it talk. The Huntsville Police Department’s forensic journey has evolved from film rolls to mobile data extraction and digital intelligence tools. The department’s new Crime Scene and Evidence Warehouse Complex isn’t just a building; it’s a milestone in how HPD collects, preserves and […]

Airbus is marking a major milestone at its U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile — a decade of commercial aircraft production on Alabama soil. Since launching operations in 2015 with a team of around 300, Airbus has grown into a major force in the nation’s aerospace sector. Today, the Mobile site employs more than 2,000 people […]

Charisse D. Stokes has built her career at the crossroads of technology, innovation, and community leadership. As president of Tidal IT Solutions, she helps government and commercial clients adapt and grow in a rapidly changing digital economy. She also serves as executive director of TechMGM and leads The Alabama Collective, both dedicated to strengthening Alabama’s […]

The Southeast’s growing tech ecosystem took center stage with the debut of the Sloss.Tech Ideas Pitch Competition in June 2025, a high-stakes showcase designed to give early-stage startups a meaningful platform to launch and scale. The competition, a joint effort by TechBirmingham, the Regions Foundation, and Sloss.Tech, filled a gap long noted by organizers. “We […]

Troy University is positioning itself at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) education and implementation, not only for students but also for business and community leaders across Southeast Alabama. As part of its strategic push into emerging technology, the university has launched the Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Education within the Sorrell College of […]

Two of Alabama’s most dynamic regions — Huntsville and the Auburn/Opelika area — have been named recipients of the 2025 Mac Conway Award for Economic Development Excellence, a national honor presented annually by “Site Selection” magazine. Named for “Site Selection” founder McKinley “Mac” Conway, the award recognizes top-performing economic development organizations across the country based […]

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center invites the community to help celebrate the center’s 65th anniversary during a free public event noon to 5 p.m. CDT on July 19, at The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville, Alabama. Marshall, along with its partners and collaborators, will fill the amphitheater with space exhibits, music, food vendors, and hands-on activities for all […]

Integration Innovation Inc. (i3) of Huntsville has been awarded a nearly $429 million contract from the Missile Defense Agency. With the $428,991,242 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, i3 will be tasked to enable the identification, collection, distribution, and analysis of critical test data needed to assess and evaluate new and updated missile defense system capabilities to support fielding […]

Wireless communication systems have advanced through a series of generational upgrades, each bringing significant improvements in speed, capacity, and functionality: 1G (1980s): Marked the beginning of mobile communication with analog voice services. 2G (early 1990s): Introduced digital transmission, improving voice quality and enabling text messaging. 3G (2000s): Provided faster data speeds, supporting mobile internet, video calls, and […]

As lawmakers on Capitol Hill continue to negotiate President Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’,  the Senate’s version reportedly allocates millions in funding to North Alabama’s Marshall Space Flight Center and billions for projects being led by the NASA-affiliated entity. Per the legislation posted by the Senate Commerce Committee on Thursday, MSFC will receive $100 million […]

Sloss Tech, the Southeast’s premier technology conference, is expanding its Next in Tech initiative to provide more students and early-career professionals with free admission and access to professional development resources during this year’s event. RELATED: Zack Kass announced as keynote speaker for Sloss Tech 2025 in Birmingham Now in its third year, the Next in […]

A small project begun at Auburn in 2019 to quickly return injured Auburn football players to the playing field may soon return injured soldiers to the battlefield. XO Armor, a company pioneering on-site 3D printing for custom-fitting protective orthotics for dozens of professional and college-level sports teams, has been named to the inaugural cohort of the Montgomery TechLab’s (MTL) Defense […]

Several small businesses in Madison County are among 20 statewide to share more than $3.3 million in SBIR/STTR supplemental grants from Innovate Alabama. The grants will help the companies scale cutting-edge technologies, create jobs, and deepen their roots in Alabama. The awards – which include 11 companies in Huntsville and Madison – are part of […]