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: […]

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 […]