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 […]

Across Alabama, hardworking families, veterans, small business owners, and farmers form the backbone of our economy and our way of life. From our rural communities to our growing towns and cities, these Alabamians create opportunities, strengthen our communities, and drive our state forward. As Washington debates this significant reconciliation package, it is vital that we […]

A new outdoor adventure program called “Kayak Eufaula” is set to launch this summer at Lakepoint State Park, thanks to a collaboration between the City of Eufaula Parks and Recreation Department, Alabama Power, and Innovate Alabama. The program will be set against the backdrop of Lake Eufaula and feature guided kayak tours, rentals, and educational […]

With the help of U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s profile and prestige is continuing to grow on the national stage. UAB, an R1 research intensive university and leading academic medical center, is also the largest employer in Alabama with more than 35,000 employees. When asked for comment about an […]

First-grade teacher Katie Collins of Bluff Park Elementary received a high honor — and a new ride — during a celebratory assembly Tuesday after being named Alabama’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year. As students and colleagues erupted in cheers of “Mrs. Collins!”, Alfa Insurance and Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell handed Collins the keys […]

As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues efforts to deepen and widen the Mobile Bay ship channel, concerns are mounting from state lawmakers, environmental groups, and commercial fishermen over how dredged sediment is being handled and the potential consequences for local ecosystems and economies. According to Mobile Baykeeper, drone footage shows sediment being released […]

The Missile Defense Agency, headquartered in Huntsville, has awarded Raytheon a $1 billion missile contract. Under the contract, Raytheon will procure and deliver a quantity up to 55 SM-3 Block IB All-Up Rounds that are manufactured, assembled, and tested in accordance with the SM-3 Block IB specifications. The work will be performed in Tucson and […]

A major milestone for downtown Mobile is set for Wednesday, as city leaders and development partners gather to break ground on the new Mobile Arena, a $237 million entertainment venue poised to transform the Gulf Coast’s live event landscape. Located at 401 Civic Center Drive, the state-of-the-art facility will rise on the site of the […]

Gulf Shores will mark a first in city history this week as commercial air service begins at the newly expanded Gulf Shores International Airport. Allegiant Air’s inaugural flight is scheduled to depart from the airport on May 21, signaling the start of a new transportation chapter for the Alabama Gulf Coast. The airport’s first outbound […]

On May 18, 1969, NASA launched Apollo 10, the final test mission that paved the way for the first Moon landing just a month later. As Alabamians remember the 56th anniversary of this historic event, the state’s influence in space exploration continues to grow, rooted deeply in its past and future with NASA. While Apollo […]

 As one of the premier events on the PGA TOUR Champions schedule, the Regions Tradition continues to draw tens of thousands of fans for a week of world-class golf, local flavor, and community celebration. Held May 14–19, the 2025 tournament attracted over 60,000 attendees from across the country. The event has become a destination for […]

With a focus on sustainable farming practices and cutting-edge agtech solutions, the HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator, powered by gener8tor, will support companies that are tackling some of the most pressing challenges in agriculture today. To that end, HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology will launch the Spring 2025 cohort of the Accelerator with gener8tor, a global venture firm […]

Five innovative startups are joining the spring 2025 class of founders selected to take part in the Bronze Valley Investment Accelerator (BVIA). Each company will receive a $100,000 investment as part of an intensive 12-week program designed to help them accelerate growth, access capital, and build relationships in Birmingham’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Each of the founders […]

Edward Eaton can’t wait to welcome his new neighbor “with open arms,” he said.   Eaton, vice president of the Druid Hills Neighborhood Association, and other residents got their first look at the $46 million Coca-Cola Amphitheater, which is nearing completion and opens next month, not far from where they live.   “It’s going to be beautiful,” said […]

The Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) on Thursday elected Sherry Sullivan, mayor of Fairhope, as its new president and Rusty Jessup, mayor of Riverside, as its new vice president during the business session of the League’s 90th convention at the Von Braun Center. Over 800 municipal officials from around the state attended this three-day convention to […]