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 […]

After more than 50 years of calling bids across Alabama and the Southeast, J.M. Wood Auction Co. is entering a new chapter — and bringing its legacy along for the ride. The family-run Montgomery-based auction house has been acquired by global industry leader Ritchie Bros., in a move that companies say aligns with their shared […]

University Beach, the mixed-use resort and entertainment destination planned for Northport, has announced that Marriott’s Autograph Collection will serve as the brand for its proposed luxury hotel. The hotel, which will feature 144 rooms and suites, is slated to become the first luxury property in the Tuscaloosa area market. It is planned as the centerpiece […]

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 […]

Alabama U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) are asking the Trump administration to end a controversial Biden-era rule requiring Project Labor Agreements for large-scale federal construction projects. In a letter addressed to President Trump, led by Britt, the two lawmakers were joined nineteen of their fellow GOP Senators in formally requesting the […]

In what it calls a historic investment in emergency services, Huntsville Hospital Health System is planning to build free-standing emergency departments in North Huntsville and the Hampton Cove area. A project underway in Madison will increase the emergency department by six beds, increasing capacity by 25%, the system said in a news release. RELATED: Huntsville […]

The City of Mountain Brook has joined the City of Tuscaloosa in a lawsuit challenging Alabama’s current method of distributing revenue from the state’s Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT). Tuscaloosa approved filing the lawsuit at its July 2 meeting, and the Mountain Brook City Council voted unanimously to join during its meeting on July 15. […]

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and its political arm, ProgressPAC, made an endorsement in what is shaping up to be the most competitive statewide race of the 2026 cycle. On Monday, BCA announced its endorsement of former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell in his campaign for Attorney General of Alabama. According to BCA, […]

Birmingham’s Powell Steam Plant, built in the 1800s, will now be repurposed to power individuals often overlooked in society by providing them with entertainment experiences designed for their individual needs. KultureCity plans to preserve the site’s history while also creating a new vision to enrich the lives of this deserving population. KultureCity, a Birmingham-born nonprofit […]

When Louis Griffin was injured in a car accident, his career working electrical ended abruptly.   “I worked at Mercedes-Benz in Tuscaloosa,” Griffin said. “I went through school there, learned electronics and electrical, and on my way home, I had a car wreck and that ended my career. When I had my accident, I crushed […]

The Kiwanis Club of Birmingham has announced the distinguished business leaders who will be honored as the 2025 class of the Birmingham Business Hall of Fame. For nearly three decades, the Hall of Fame has recognized individuals who exemplify exceptional leadership and have made extraordinary contributions to the Greater Birmingham community. Since its inception, 156 […]

Sloss.tech's 2025 inaugural pitch competition has brought in an array of business professionals to compete for a cash grand prize.

Alabama moved up one spot in CNBC’s annual “Top States for Business” rankings, coming in this year at No. 19 overall in the 2025 report released on Thursday. The state’s latest gain comes after last year’s performance in which Alabama was ranked as “most improved” in the nation. RELATED: CNBC: ‘Alabama is America’s most improved […]

Farmers who lost certain crop, tree, and vine production due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can soon apply for assistance through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP). Pre-filled applications entered the mail stream on July 9. Farmers may submit the “FSA-526, Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) Stage One Application” at county Farm Service Agency (FSA) […]

Butting, a global stainless steel pipe manufacturer, announced plans today to establish its North American headquarters and first United States production facility in Baldwin County as part of a $61 million growth project. The company’s plans will unfold in two strategic phases, triggering the creation of up to 100 high-quality jobs with wages significantly above […]