More than $337,000 in state grants are heading to 20 local airports across Alabama, thanks to the Alabama Department of Transportation’s latest round of funding under its Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program. The program provides financial and technical support for public-use airports to undertake essential infrastructure projects. Funded improvements include runway rehabilitation, apron construction, hangar […]

Sloss Tech 2025 wrapped up its most successful year yet, drawing a record-setting 1,392 attendees to downtown Birmingham’s historic theatre district. The annual technology conference, presented by Innovate Alabama and organized by TechBirmingham, expanded to a three-day format this year and saw a 56% increase in attendance over 2024. The event featured 95 speakers, 50 […]

A new national report shows Alabama is making significant progress in expanding access to health care by drawing in more physicians from other states through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLCC). According to the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners, the state has seen a 126 percent increase in the number of medical licenses issued through […]

Huge moves are being made by The Saban Center before it even makes its official opening in Tuscaloosa likely sometime next year. The Saban Center, a cutting-edge educational campus that integrates STEM and the arts, announced a major partnership with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) to enhance and promote STEM and arts education […]

Thinking about selling your home in Alabama? You might want to give summer a closer look. While spring usually gets all the attention in the real estate world, summer has its own unique perks—especially here in Alabama, where welcoming neighborhoods, top-notch schools, and a love for outdoor living make this season a sweet spot for […]

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have unveiled a definitive merger agreement to create America’s first transcontinental railroad.  The two freight rail giants will combine coast‑to‑coast operations into a unified 50,000‑mile network spanning 43 states. The new system will connect approximately 100 ports, access 10 international interchanges, and serve nearly every corner of North America. Combined, […]

YHN Media Group is proud to honor Alabama changemakers once again through the 2025 Women of Impact Awards. Now in its seventh year, Women of Impact has become one of Alabama’s most anticipated celebrations of leadership, service, and transformative influence.  The award recognizes twenty extraordinary women from across business, government, nonprofit, and civic life. These […]

Let us return to those great sounds of yesteryear, when music played a major part of our lives. “We’re goin’ hoppin’ (hop),“We’re goin’ hoppin’ today.“Where things are poppin’ (pop),“The HudsonAlpha way.“We’re gonna drop in (drop),“On all the projects they have“At the HudsonAlpha Bandstand … (With apologies to Barry Manilow and “American Bandstand”) Dr. Neil Lamb, […]

OWA Parks & Resort has announced the opening of several businesses in Downtown OWA, accompanied by the appointment of a new team leader tasked with supporting business development at the entertainment district. New businesses recently opened in Downtown OWA include Aura Adventures, Neon Rebellion, Jon Smith Subs, and Bikini Blini Bakery. The additions contribute to […]

Spire Inc., Alabama’s largest natural gas provider, is growing again. This time, with a major move into Tennessee. The company announced Tuesday it will acquire the Tennessee operations of Piedmont Natural Gas from Duke Energy in a $2.48 billion deal. Spire already serves more than 1.7 million homes and businesses across Alabama, Missouri and Mississippi. […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced today that more than $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funding has been allocated to support economic development projects across 15 communities in Alabama, reinforcing the state’s commitment to long-term job creation and site readiness. The announcement comes after Governor Ivey addressed professionals of the Economic Development Association of Alabama (EDAA) at the group’s […]

Over the past three years, Alabama homebuyers have seen monthly mortgage payments climb by more than 50% in many metro areas, reflecting a national trend fueled by sharply rising interest rates and higher home prices. A new report from Construction Coverage analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Zillow to identify the cities most […]

With the addition of six new members, the Alabama Business Hall of Fame is continuing its recognition of excellence and leadership from industry leaders across the state. The Hall of Fame, established in 1973, bestows the honor of induction upon those who have brought ‘lasting fame’ to the state through success in business. RELATED: Alabama […]

Alabama’s aerospace industry reached new heights as Airbus announced the delivery of the 100th A220 aircraft produced at its U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, marking a major milestone for the site and for the state’s thriving aviation sector. The landmark aircraft, delivered to Breeze Airways, symbolizes the rapid growth and success of the A220 production […]

Sweet Grown Alabama Day on Saturday, July 26, celebrates farmers and the state’s freshest fruits, vegetables. and other products. Many farmers markets across the state will hold special events. Sweet Grown Alabama members will offer giveaways, taste tests and discounts, and will share recipes on their social media to highlight the day. Activities vary based […]

Three attorneys at Butler Snow LLP have been formally sanctioned by U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco of the Northern District of Alabama. The trio of lawyers allegedly submitted ChatGPT-generated case citations in defense of the Alabama Department of Corrections during litigation proceedings. Manasco issued an order condemning the actions of Matthew Reeves, William Cranford, and […]

To improve opportunities and increase market access for Alabama’s agriculture community, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville reintroduced two pieces of legislation Wednesday – the Farm Board Act and Mid-South Oilseed Double Cropping Study Act. “Our farmers, foresters, and livestock producers shoulder an enormous burden of keeping America’s food secure,” said Tuberville (R-Auburn). “They need to be […]

The commanding general of the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM), Maj. Gen. Lori Robinson, along with Don Nitti, AMCOM deputy to the commanding general, and Christopher Doss, AMCOM command sergeant major, hosted a town hall event earlier this month in the Bob Jones Auditorium at Alabama’s Redstone Arsenal. Robinson discussed major developments affecting the command and […]

Gulf Shores city leaders are weighing whether to bring back the wildly popular Sand in My Boots festival for another year, keeping the Hangout Music Festival in its reimagined, more crowd-friendly format. At a work session on July 21, the City Council reviewed a proposal to extend the festival franchise agreement for 2026, following the […]

At Pillar & Peacock, Southern culture is not just a backdrop. It is the heartbeat of how we approach design. The warmth, charm, and storytelling traditions of the South inspire us to create homes that feel lived-in and layered. A home should be authentic and welcoming, blending history, personality, and comfort in every detail.   This […]

With the largest electron beam welding system in the Western Hemisphere at its Huntsville headquarters, Dynetics Technical Solutions recently received an $8.4 million contract from the Navy. The $8,441,591 firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee, term, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract is for Virginia-class submarine electron beam welding follow-on, a news release from the Department of Defense said.   RELATED: Huntsville’s […]

The Chambers County Development Authority announced that MR6 Tech Services, a company specializing in roll-forming and sheet metal machinery repair, plans to construct a facility in the Huguley Industrial Park. The project, which involves an investment of $1.5 million, will create between 15 and 20 new jobs in rural Chambers County, with the potential for additional […]

According to The Wall Street Journal, the Birmingham-Hoover area is one of the top metros in the U.S. for recent college graduates looking to begin their professional careers with a new, reputable job. The study, conducted by ADP Research indicated that the state’s third-largest metro has become a major destination for new graduates. The Birmingham […]

Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) members hailed the recent federal decision to discontinue the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement as a win. President Donald J. Trump imposed a 17% tariff on most fresh Mexican tomatoes July 14. Since the first version of the agreement in the ‘90s, Alabama growers have struggled to compete with imports under […]