The college semester is about to start. Elementary, middle, and high-schoolers are already back to class. A lot is going on. Students are memorizing new schedules, getting used to new classes and teachers. Parents are juggling more than ever before – Who’s dropping the children off at school tomorrow? Are the kids’ lunch accounts paid […]

General Dynamics Mission System of Scottsdale, Ariz., has been awarded a ceiling $17.5 million modification to a $1.1 billion Air Force contract, the Department of Defense announced. The work, some of which will be in Huntsville, is for the proliferated warfighter space architecture, ground management and integration, and operation and sustainment efforts. The modification brings […]

Alabama Young Farmers earned accolades during the Alabama Farmers Federation Farm & Land Conference Aug. 16 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Federation members from Autauga and Tallapoosa counties claimed victories in the Outstanding Young Farm Family (OYFF) and Excellence in Agriculture competitions, respectively, while a Final Four rose to the top in Discussion Meet. Drew and Lauren […]

Alabama and several of its metro areas have earned high marks in the 2025 “Business Facilities” Annual Rankings Report, reinforcing the state’s status as a national leader in key industries and a prime destination for business growth. The influential report — now in its 21st year — evaluates states and metro areas across more than 25 categories that […]

GE Appliances has announced a $3 billion investment in domestic operations, with the aim of significantly expanding its manufacturing capabilities. The Kentucky-based corporation plans to invest the capital over the span of five years, with a significant portion of that funding being allocated to the GE plant in Decatur, Alabama. The location in the River […]

Macon County is charting a new course for economic growth, thanks to a pair of state-backed investments designed to enhance industrial readiness and attract job-creating projects. The Alabama Department of Commerce has awarded a $2.7 million SEEDS (Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy) grant to the Macon County Economic Development Authority (MCEDA) to support the acquisition and development of […]

PowerSouth Energy executive Taylor Williams and Casey B. Rogers, the deputy director of the Alabama State Military Department, have been elected as the newest board members for the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA). The ALBBAA is committed to enhancing outdoor recreation and promoting tourism opportunities in the Black Belt in a manner that provides economic […]

Workers at the Navistar engine plant in Huntsville have voted against forming a union, ending a closely watched organizing effort backed by the North Alabama Area Labor Council and the United Auto Workers (UAW). According to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), 228 workers were eligible to vote in Thursday’s election. Of the ballots counted, […]

Allegiant has landed in the Rocket City. Again. Huntsville International Airport and the carrier announced at a news conference today the addition of nonstop routes with service to Fort Lauderdale, St. Petersburg/Clearwater/Tampa, and Orlando. Allegiant will return its service at HSV in November. In 2008, the carrier left Huntsville as it canceled flights to Orlando […]

In a close-knit community northwest of downtown Birmingham, a young Joe Hampton grew up watching his hardworking parents give freely to their Pratt City neighbors, even when they didn’t have much to spare.  “I come from humble beginnings,” Hampton said. “My father worked in the coal mines, and my mom worked at a local beauty […]

The South is home to incredible artistic talent that spans across many mediums, techniques, and unique points of view. While there is no lack of beautiful art being created locally, there is a lack of spaces to showcase these pieces and interact with the minds behind them. The Loyola Art Show, Mobile’s premier fine art shopping […]

As the 2026 election season draws near, the Business Council of Alabama has managed to raise around $4.2 million through fundraising efforts to support pro-business candidates during upcoming elections. According to a report from Alabama Daily News, the highly influential organization has surpassed its original fundraising goal, leading the group to bump up the desired benchmark […]

The college semester is about to start. Elementary, middle, and high-schoolers are already back to class. A lot is going on. Students are memorizing new schedules, getting used to new classes and teachers. Parents are juggling more than ever before – Who’s dropping the children off at school tomorrow? Are the kids’ lunch accounts paid […]

August 9 was a milestone day for Irondale and the State of Alabama as the Golden Rule Bar-B-Q and Grill made history. Crowds filled the parking lot and packed the dining room, eager to support the beloved 134-year-old restaurant in its Guinness World Record attempt for the most pulled pork sandwiches sold in eight hours. […]

Contour Fabrications and Mechanical (CFM), a provider of mechanical maintenance and reel refurbishment services, is launching a new operation in Cleburne County, marking a milestone in rural industrial growth in Alabama. The project represents a $7 million investment and is expected to create 20 to 30 jobs, providing a valuable economic boost to the region […]

Alabama’s top legislative leaders say the state’s economy is on the move — and they’re not slowing down. Speaking to business leaders at an Alabama Growth Alliance meeting in Fairhope, Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger and Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter credited a slate of recent initiatives like Powering Growth, Working for […]

A team of healthcare real estate professionals has announced plans for South Haven Surgical Plaza, an 80,000-square-foot medical campus designed to support outpatient care in Hoover. The project is being developed by Loree J. Skelton in collaboration with Medistar Corporation and Medical Properties Trust, which is serving as capital advisor. Located in Stadium Trace Village […]

Southern Company recently announced the election of John M. Turner Jr., chairman, president and CEO of Alabama-based Regions Financial Corporation, to its board of directors, effective on the first day of September. “I’m pleased to welcome John to the Southern Company Board of Directors,” said Chris Womack, chairman, president, and CEO of Southern Company. “As we […]

In a close-knit community northwest of downtown Birmingham, a young Joe Hampton grew up watching his hardworking parents give freely to their Pratt City neighbors, even when they didn’t have much to spare.  “I come from humble beginnings,” Hampton said. “My father worked in the coal mines, and my mom worked at a local beauty […]

August 9 will be a milestone day for Irondale and the State of Alabama, as one of the state’s longest-operating restaurants aims to break a Guinness World Record. City and state officials, including Governor Kay Ivey and Irondale Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr., are commemorating the occasion with proclamations officially declaring August 9 as Golden […]

Prism Systems, a technology company with a global portfolio, is relocating its headquarters and lab operations to downtown Mobile. The company will move into 857 Dauphin Street, the former site of Crown Hall. According to the Mobile Chamber, the $6.4 million project will add 52 high-wage jobs. “Mobile has always been the foundation of our […]

Huntsville-based Radiance Technologies has appointed former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama and Marine Corps veteran, Jay Town, as the company’s new Chief Compliance Officer. Town first relocated to the Rocket City in 2005 as a prosecutor in the Madison County District Attorney’s Office. Before his time in Alabama, Town served as outside […]

UnitedHealthcare members will continue to have uninterrupted access to UAB Health System providers following an agreement in principle between the two organizations. The new health insurance contract, once finalized, will allow patients to receive care from all UAB and UAB-affiliated medical providers without disruption. Both parties have committed to a one-week period to finalize the […]

JPMorganChase on Monday announced support of Alabama’s small businesses through a $2 million commitment to help companies across the state succeed by improving capital access, assisting entrepreneurs in running their businesses more efficiently and offering technical assistance for local capital providers.   The Alabama Capital Access Collaborative will help small business owners, including Birmingham Business Resource Center (BBRC) […]