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 […]

What started as a proud moment for one Alabama family has turned into a wave of statewide pride — and some unexpected national buzz. Last week, Lauren Rowland of the Alabama Department of Commerce visited “The Today Show” set in New York City with her family, proudly wearing the department’s signature “Made in Alabama” ball […]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is releasing $1 billion in emergency funds to livestock producers whose farms were impacted by drought, wildfires, or flooding in 2023 and 2024. To expedite the Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) and streamline payment calculations, USDA is leveraging existing Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) data. Emergency relief payments will be automatically issued for […]

Persistent and record-breaking rainfall throughout May has left Alabama farmers facing a difficult growing season, with waterlogged fields, delayed planting, and widespread crop damage reported from north to central parts of the state. In Huntsville, nearly 11 inches of rain have made this month the second wettest May on record, according to WHNT. The excess […]

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 […]

Davis Architects has been an instrumental part of 113 years of Alabama architecture, and their next chapter is another to be celebrated. The talented Courtney Pittman, AIA, has just been named president of the historic firm. For Pittman, this honor is deeply personal.   She pulls from an early memory to illustrate the impact: “At my […]

Philip Morris International (PMI) U.S. has unveiled a new report, “On the Home Front: Addressing the Needs of U.S. Military Spouses,” which highlights the often-overlooked challenges faced by military spouses and partners. “Military spouses are the backbone of their families, providing unwavering support to service members and veterans, often at a significant personal cost. Too many […]

Training students to become line workers, providing hygiene items for students, and ensuring patients receive the medication they need are among the initiatives that received funding from TVA and Athens Utilities today. Representatives from the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Electric Department of Athens Utilities distributed $46,000 to 16 nonprofits. RELATED: Don Moul named new […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt joined local, state and regional leaders, as well as many supportive first responders on Wednesday at the site of the Birmingham Northern Beltline to review progress on the expressway’s construction. “The Birmingham Northern Beltline is a crucial project not just for local communities but for our state and for the entire […]

Shrimp lovers across Alabama have something to look forward to as the state’s annual shrimping season officially gets underway this weekend. Whether you’re casting nets for a fresh catch or waiting to enjoy it on your dinner plate, the return of shrimp season marks a Gulf Coast tradition welcomed by both harvesters and seafood fans […]

With construction industry fatalities reaching more than 1,000 in 2023, the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Alabama is taking proactive steps to ensure worker safety through hands-on training and emergency preparedness. As part of its ongoing commitment to reduce on-site risks and reinforce safety protocols, ABC of Alabama partnered with the University of Alabama, […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation welcomed two Auburn University (AU) College of Agriculture seniors as summer interns May 20. Cohen Luker and Jonathan Parten will help guide the organization’s grassroots efforts through policy development and legislative affairs.   Talladega County native Luker will work with the Governmental & Agricultural Programs (GAP) Department to assist commodity directors with […]

One way to take in the scenic landscape of Alabama and several neighboring states—while also scoring some bargains—is by joining the World’s Longest Yard Sale, returning August 7–10. Also known as the 127 Yard Sale, this massive, multi-state shopping event stretches 690 miles from Gadsden, Alabama, to Addison, Michigan. The route in Alabama begins in […]

A heartfelt email from Geraldine High School science teacher Dr. Brandon Renfroe recently turned into a life-changing blessing for dozens of Alabama students struggling with food insecurity, thanks to billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban. Earlier this week, Dr. Renfroe received a surprise phone call from Cuban’s Chief Financial Officer informing him that […]

Construction is now underway on the long-anticipated Mobile Arena, a state-of-the-art entertainment venue poised to transform Alabama’s Port City into a major destination for live events along the Gulf Coast. City leaders and project partners marked the milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony on the 22-acre site formerly occupied by the Mobile Civic Center. The new […]

Visitors to Slocomb often do double-takes while driving down South Dalton Street. They see the street’s namesake drugstore with a mural on a brick wall. The inscription reads: “Dalton Pharmacy, Your Pharmacy since 1903.” The pharmacy has been owned and operated by four generations of Daltons throughout its 122 years. Evidence of the store’s longevity […]

A radar that is capable of tracking hypersonic missiles was delivered to the Missile Defense Agency on Monday, Raytheon announced. The upgraded radar for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense has a longer range and can provide targeting coordinates to other missile defense interceptors beyond just the Army’s THAAD batteries. RELATED: Raytheon awarded $1B contract […]

George Washington may not have slept here, but more than 2.8 million people stayed overnight in hotels in Madison County last year. That’s according to the Alabama Tourism Department’s 2024 Alabama Tourism Impact Report that was released last month. The number of overnight visitors is the most of any of the state’s 67 counties and […]

Regions Bank has been recognized as the highest-rated traditional bank in the country for customer satisfaction, according to the 2025 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) Finance and Insurance Study. The ACSI study evaluates customer satisfaction across a range of financial services, including mobile app quality, website usability, in-branch transaction speed, ATM accessibility, account management ease, […]

The Alabama Department of Commerce on Wednesday formally presented the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce and the Montgomery Industrial Development Board (IDB) with a $1.27 million SEEDS grant — marking a significant investment in the capital region’s industrial growth, future site development, and logistics readiness. The grant, awarded through the State Industrial Development Authority’s Site […]

Alabama businesses looking to shape the future of the state’s workforce can apply for the Innovate Alabama Talent Pilot Program until Friday at 5 p.m. CST. The one-year pilot initiative aims to support Alabama-based industry partners in launching and testing innovative, work-based talent development models. These can include paid internships, STEM-focused education, and hands-on entrepreneurship training designed […]

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Heman Drummond Center of Innovation (HDCI) was held this week at 3515 Industrial Way, signaling the launch of a pioneering educational facility aimed at transforming workforce development for high school students in Alabama. Set within Jasper’s Industrial Park, the HDCI is strategically located to foster student-industry partnerships and is expected […]

President Donald Trump has announced the projected price tag and timeline of completion for the  ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system. According to a report from Politico, the commander in chief has set aside $175 billion for the system, with $25 billion of that sum included in his new ‘big, beautiful bill.’ Trump expects the Golden […]

As candidates begin announcing their bids to seek open seats in the Alabama Legislature in the May 19, 2026 primary election, lifelong Walker County resident, educator, small business owner and conservative Republican, Mike Elliott, kicked off his campaign on Tuesday. Elliott is running for Alabama House District 13, State Rep. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) — soon-to-be […]