State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) has pre-filed three bills aimed at growing Alabama’s commercial seafood industry while shoring up the coastal habitats that sustain it. Among them include a state sales-tax exemption on direct seafood sales (HB3), a refundable income-tax credit to spur oyster-shell recycling by restaurants (HB28), and the creation of an Alabama […]

Loftis Steel & Aluminum, a family-owned steel fabrication company based in Nashville, Tennessee, is expanding its footprint with the launch of a new high-tech operation in Decatur with a $6.5 million investment. The growth project will create 20 new jobs in Limestone County, reinforcing Alabama’s strong position in advanced manufacturing. Loftis Steel & Aluminum produces […]

When Buddy Watson was in eighth grade in rural Slapout, Alabama, a coding instructor overheard him talking about his passion for engineering and mentioned something that would change his life: a new cyber and engineering school opening in Huntsville. That school, the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE), is the nation’s first public […]

According to a monthly analysis released last week by the Alabama Association of Realtors, July brought a decrease in statewide home sales, with numbers dropping 8.6% from June and 2.2% compared to the same period in 2024. The July report also indicated that total home sales for 2025 are collectively 7.1% higher than the same […]

Tortugas Homemade Pizza has been recognized by Food Network as serving the best pizza in Alabama, earning a spot in the network’s “50 States of Pizza Slices” feature. Food Network spotlighted the restaurant’s Chicago-style stuffed pizza, a specialty that has defined Tortugas since its opening in 1999. Founded by Carlos and Carol Vizcaino, who moved […]

Exciting things are happening in Northport. Just days after the ribbon-cutting for the new River Run Park, city leaders announced that the HBCU Athletic Conference has chosen the complex to host its baseball and softball championship tournaments in 2026, 2027, and 2028. The HBCUAC, formed last year as a restructured version of the Gulf Coast […]

Last weekend, the City of Northport celebrated the opening of River Run Park, a sports complex city leaders describe as a place for families, youth, and future champions. The new park features nine tournament-ready baseball and softball fields, positioning Northport as a hub for regional athletics. City officials have said this is only the beginning, […]

When President Trump was elected, he promised to fight for the forgotten men and women of this country – and that includes our farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. Time and time again, he’s proven himself to be the farmer’s president, standing strong against bad trade deals, cutting Washington red tape, and delivering real results for […]

The “future of warfare” is being assembled on the factory floor of PDW’s newly opened Drone Factory 01 in Research Park. The 90,000-square-foot manufacturing complex will deliver tactical drones at a speed and scale company leaders say is no longer optional, but a matter of national survival. “A generational change is occurring on the battlefield, […]

Just a couple weeks after two Huntsville television stations came under one umbrella, the city’s other two commercial TV stations will be under one owner. Nexstar Media Group, the parent of WHNT-TV Channel 19, is purchasing TEGNA, the owner of WZDX Fox 54, the two companies announced today. “The new company will be better able […]

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. […]