Miles College was recently awarded a $499,869 grant from the Historic Preservation Fund administered by the U.S. Department of Interior.

When it comes to hackers’ attempting to access unauthorized information stored on computers or networks, anyone is susceptible.

Boeing signed on for a three-year title sponsorship of The Red Tails Classic to celebrate HBCUs and honor the Tuskegee Airmen.

The University of South Alabama is receiving a grant to renovate additive manufacturing lab, create cyber research hub.

Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday, along with Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) Secretary Fitzgerald Washington, announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted July 2021 unemployment rate is 3.2%, down from 3.3% last month. The numbers reflect a strong economic recovery from the pandemic-related downturn, as the newly released rate is 4.2% lower than that of July […]

As students across the state prepare to return to the classroom, a group of students will be ahead of the learning curve.

The Cape Canaveral Space Force Station has received the first piece of flight hardware from United Launch Alliance's (ULA) Decatur facility which will be utilized in NASA's Artemis II mission to return Americans to the moon.

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt on Wednesday issued a statement detailing the Federal Aviation Administration's concerns over a proposed poultry rendering plant at the Northeast Alabama Regional Airport, effectively terminating the proposal.

Northrop Grumman Corporation on Wednesday announced the opening of its new Missile Defense Futures Lab (MDFL) in Huntsville, which the defense giant says will be utilized to develop, test and field an integrated missile defense system.

Huntsville’s Redstone Gateway, an Arsenal-centric business park, is receiving a $65 million investment from developers as tech and engineering firm KBR has agreed to lease office and facility space from which it will conduct business operations. Corporate Office Properties Trust (COPT) and its joint-venture partner Jim Wilson & Associates (JWA) on Monday announced that it […]

The City of Montgomery has partnered with MPS (Montgomery Public Schools), Ed Farm and Apple to launch MGM Codes, an advanced technological initiative designed to expand innovative learning opportunities for local students. MGM Codes will bring the latest technology to students and teachers, according to the City. It was created by the City and MPS […]

Nanoracks, a Voyager Space Holdings company, will soon open its first office in the Yellowhammer State. Its new location at Huntsville’s Lincoln Mills will work with existing industry to provide payload operation and deployment services on the international space station as well as commercial space stations. The aerospace company, which was founded in 2009, operates […]

In the midst of a labor shortage crisis and record low unemployment, a lawsuit has been filed seeking to force Alabama back into federally-funded pandemic unemployment compensation programs. The plaintiffs in the case are asking a court in Montgomery County to require Gov. Kay Ivey and Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington to opt back into several […]

One of the world’s most recognizable brands has joined the team of The World Games 2022 (TWG2022). Birmingham’s Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, among the largest privately held Coca-Cola bottlers in North America, will be the presenting sponsor of TWG2022’s closing ceremony on July 17, 2022, at Protective Stadium. TWG2022, an international event organized with the support of the International Olympic […]

The electric vehicle evolution that is taking place in the automotive industry is having a huge effect on Alabama’s economic development efforts. As the state’s automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) ramp up production of EVs, starting with Mercedes-Benz next year, Alabama has to ensure the suppliers in the state are in a position to make […]

It’s no secret that the pandemic has provided more opportunities for people to get outside and enjoy Alabama’s beautiful lakes and scenery. To keep up with the increase in visitors to the area and ensure people keep coming back, the Lake Martin Tourism Association, the official destination marketing organization of Lake Martin, says outstanding customer service is […]

MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama’s leadership, team members, and special guests today celebrated a production milestone – the 5 millionth vehicle built at the Montgomery assembly plant. Hyundai reached the 5 million mark in a little more than 16 years, with the Alabama factory having begun production in May 2005. The milestone vehicle — a […]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center has received what, according to the hospital, some are calling the "holy grail" of radiation therapy.

HPM was named one of the top 30 program management firms in the U.S. by Engineering News-Record, ranking No. 27 on the annual list, marking the eighth year the Birmingham-based firm has landed among the list’s top 50. HPM chief operations officer Ryan Austin praised the collaborative effort he said that enables the company to […]

The U.S. Air Force on Wednesday conducted this year's second test launch of its Boeing-built Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile. The purpose of the operational test was to demonstrate the readiness of the nation's nuclear forces.

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) got a firsthand look at one of Alabama’s premier energy research facilities Wednesday, taking his entire staff for a tour of the National Carbon Capture Center (NCCC) in Wilsonville. The facility is operated by Southern Company at Alabama Power’s Plant E.C. Gaston. Earlier this year, Palmer was the first representative from Alabama in more than […]

Despite only a moderate increase in inflation in the previous month, one of the state’s prominent economists foresees a continuation of elevated prices heading into 2022. On Wednesday, the Labor Department reported a 5.4% rise in consumer prices in July compared to a year earlier. The consumer price index (CPI) rose .5% from June to […]

Madison County has received the highest credit rating in its history after a recent upgrade by Moody’s Investors Service, according to Commission Chair Dale Strong. Strong described the enhanced rating as a “momentous announcement.” The Moody’s rating improved from Aa2 to Aa1. In the Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings, Madison County was given a rating […]

Huntsville will soon boast a new federal courthouse, which will be home to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama and the Bankruptcy Court of Northern Alabama. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced that it has awarded a $79.8 million construction contract to Birmingham-based Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC. In addition to […]