Bullock County native Aspen Adams joined the Alabama Farmers Federation accounting team on June 9.   Adams’ upbringing on a Union Springs Angus farm offers a wealth of agricultural knowledge to the Accounting Department, said Federation Chief Financial Officer Phillip Johns.   “We are very excited to welcome Aspen to the Federation family,” Johns said. “Her skills […]

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 […]

Regions Bank has announced that its Wealth Management division received two top honors from Global Private Banker’s 2025 Global Private Banking Innovation Awards. Launched in 2009, the Global Private Banking Awards recognize excellence in the private banking industry by evaluating performance across a range of criteria, including business models, customer service, and innovation. A panel […]

The newly appointed Board of Directors for the University Beach Improvement District held its first formal meeting on Monday, marking a procedural milestone in the progression of a controversial multi-million-dollar resort development in Northport. The brief meeting, however, is drawing renewed criticism from residents and community leaders over concerns relating to transparency and public access. […]

The Alabama Department of Commerce will lead a delegation to the 2025 Southeast U.S.-Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) Business Forum, beginning Sunday in St. John, the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Ed Castile will head the three-day mission, which focuses on expanding trade and investment opportunities across three key sectors: food and beverage, […]

PCI Federal, the tribally owned federal contracting arm of the Poarch Creek Indians, has announced its acquisition of Street Legal Industries, Inc., a respected infrastructure support services provider based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Street Legal has been delivering professional infrastructure support services to federal, state, and local government agencies since 1994. The company is recognized […]

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 […]

Through Chisel & Wood, Zach Burandt is bringing both an impeccable eye and impressive talent for creating timeless furniture to Alabama. In his woodworking studio near Lake Martin, Zach carefully crafts pieces that serve as meaningful extensions of a home. The result of a journey of self-discovery and self-realization, Chisel & Wood is a standout in […]

Children’s of Alabama has been named to Newsweek’s 2025 rankings of “America’s Greatest Workplaces” and “America’s Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare.” The recognition, developed in partnership with Plant‑A Insights Group, highlights organizations that have demonstrated a strong commitment to employee satisfaction and workplace quality. The rankings were based on over 400,000 confidential employee interviews and more than 4.9 […]

Officials gathered Wednesday to mark the grand opening of a new 25,000-square-foot warehouse at the Port Birmingham terminal — a milestone development poised to significantly elevate the storage and logistics capabilities of Alabama’s inland waterway system. Purpose-built to handle cold-rolled steel coils, the facility brings a new level of efficiency and throughput to Port Birmingham […]

The Alabama Association of REALTORS® (AAR) is composed of real estate professionals who are committed to serving the needs of homebuyers and sellers across the state. This commitment goes beyond the transaction—REALTORS® invest in the people and communities they serve by helping clients to be confident and informed in perhaps one of life’s greatest decisions: […]

For Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, giving back to the community is at the heart of their mission—to strengthen the health, well-being, and quality of life for individuals and families across the state. The Caring Foundation (TCF) is the charitable giving arm of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. It is dedicated to […]

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 […]

Alumnus J. Frank Barefield Jr. has made a $35 million gift commitment to The University of Alabama to name the College of Arts and Sciences. The J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences enrolls over 9,000 students across 80 majors, minors, concentrations and graduate programs. It is now one of only two colleges at the […]

A controversial development proposal in Homewood has come to a close. Samford University and its partners, Landmark Development and Johnson Controls, announced Thursday they are withdrawing all rezoning applications and development plans for the proposed Creekside West and East projects. The Creekside proposal, a mixed-use development intended to sit on university-owned land along Lakeshore Drive, […]

The Alabama Association of REALTORS® (AAR) is composed of real estate professionals who are committed to serving the needs of homebuyers and sellers across the state. This commitment goes beyond the transaction—REALTORS® invest in the people and communities they serve by helping clients to be confident and informed in perhaps one of life’s greatest decisions: […]

The Etowah County Commission was awarded a second SEEDS grant to support critical water and sewer infrastructure at the NEAR Megasite, marking another significant investment from the State of Alabama toward the county’s economic development efforts. This new funding, provided by the Alabama State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA) through the state’s Site Evaluation and Economic […]

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 […]

Huntsville’s momentum is undeniable. And, as Huntsville continues to attract cutting-edge businesses, world-class talent, and federal attention, a strong and reliable digital infrastructure is more critical than ever. Fast, dependable connectivity empowers local businesses to grow and scale, supports technological advancements and innovation, and helps attract and retain more world-class companies and jobs in Alabama, […]

Huntsville sweet home. Not only did Titomic open a facility in Huntsville, but the company also decided to make the Rocket City its global headquarters.   A manufacturer of advanced metal additive manufacturing systems, Titomic cited the proximity to its U.S. customers in the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. RELATED: Manufacturing Institute op-ed: Alabama’s workforce […]

Two Alabama-based companies have once again secured spots on the prestigious Fortune 500 list, which ranks the largest U.S. corporations by total revenue. Both companies—Regions Financial Corporation and Vulcan Materials Company—are headquartered in Birmingham, maintaining the city’s presence on one of the nation’s most recognized corporate benchmarks. RELATED: Regions Bank named one of America’s most […]

With more than one-third of the work targeted for Huntsville, Lockheed Martin Space was awarded a more than $1 billion contract modification by the Navy. RELATED: Dale Strong says North Alabama’s expertise is key in Trump’s proposed ‘Golden Dome’ national air defense system The contract modification with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,002,700,000 under an existing […]

Huntsville Hospital officials responded to a survey critical of its patient safety practices, calling it an “affront” to dedicated caregivers and first responders. The survey by Leapfrog gave Huntsville Hospital an “F” for patient safety and medical issues. Twice a year, the Leapfrog Group releases grades on nearly 3,000 general acute-care hospitals nationwide. The overall grade is […]

The Alabama Association of REALTORS® (AAR) is composed of real estate professionals who are committed to serving the needs of homebuyers and sellers across the state. This commitment goes beyond the transaction—REALTORS® invest in the people and communities they serve by helping clients to be confident and informed in perhaps one of life’s greatest decisions: […]