As the nation celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week, North Alabama is marking a significant milestone in its tourism industry. According to a report released by the Alabama Tourism Department, travelers spent over $4.9 billion in the 16 counties of the North Alabama region in 2024,

Business Facilities magazine has named the Alabama Department of Commerce to its 2025 class of “Economic Development Organizations of the Year,” highlighting the $30 million Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology Center currently under construction by AIDT, the state’s workforce development agency. The EV Technology Center is a cornerstone of Alabama’s strategy to lead in electric vehicle manufacturing and advanced […]

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is moving forward with the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Widening Project, a major infrastructure effort designed to expand traffic capacity, improve safety, and reduce congestion across Mobile Bay. The project includes the construction of a new cable-stayed bridge over the Mobile River and the widening of I-10. […]

From small towns in Alabama to large cities in California, the rising cost of prescription drugs is a concern that crosses state lines and political divisions. The Pharmaceutical Reform Alliance is working to elevate national awareness about the financial burden high drug prices place on American families. According to the PRA, Americans often pay significantly […]

Putting a pen to paper, Gov. Kay “High Stepper” Ivey signed legislation Monday addressing the statute governing the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. “My signature on House Bill 1593 names the Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Commission, giving it the proper name it deserves and setting it up for […]

Lineworkers are the superheroes of the utility industry, often working in unpleasant weather conditions and difficult terrains. At Alabama Power, lineworkers start their careers as apprentices where they learn the fundamentals of electricity as well as the skills needed to safely work on power lines.

Emondre Johnson, owner of The Bark Park in Birmingham, knew he made the right decision to open his own business, but it wasn’t until he won the 2023 Birmingham Small Business Week Pitch Competition that he got an additional boost.

The Alabama Trucking Association presented its highest annual honor, the H. Chester Webb Award for Distinguished Service, to Birmingham business leader and industry veteran Susan Kirkpatrick of Buddy Moore Transportation during the 2025 Alabama Trucking Convention, held on April 24-26, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort. Tim Frazier, last year’s recipient and ATA Senior […]

SSAB plans to invest approximately $74 million to expand its heat treatment capacity at its steel production facility in Mobile County, the company announced on Friday. The project will include construction of a new building and installation of a state-of-the-art tempering furnace at the SSAB plant in Axis. Company officials said the expansion will increase […]

Governor Kay Ivey today signed into law legislation creating the Alabama Development Fund, a groundbreaking initiative that will provide a sustainable, long-term funding source to power Alabama’s economic development efforts. “Today, we are taking a bold step to secure Alabama’s economic future,” Governor Ivey said. “The Alabama Development Fund will allow us to strengthen our […]

The Alabama Power Board of Directors has elected Stacey Turner vice president of the company's Environmental Affairs organization, effective immediately. Turner's responsibilities will include environmental compliance and strategy, as well as the company's environmental stewardship programs and operations.

The U.S. Small Business Administration is praising Donald Trump for delivering several economic wins in the first 100 days of his presidency.

On Thursday, Mercedes-Benz announced major plans to begin production of a new, forthcoming “core segment” vehicle at its Tuscaloosa plant in 2027. “Tuscaloosa has been a key hub for Mercedes-Benz vehicles for almost 30 years,” said Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. “It’s a natural step to bring a […]

The Alabama Department of Commerce announces the retirement of Deputy Secretary Angela Till, effective May 31, 2025. Till’s dedication and leadership have left a lasting mark on the state’s economic development landscape, particularly through her stewardship of Alabama’s incentive program, which she led for almost 12 years. “Angela’s contributions have been foundational in positioning Alabama […]

The Alabama Securities Commission has withdrawn from a lawsuit filed in June 2023 against cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase. The legal action accused the company of violating securities laws by offering staking services to customers in Alabama.

State officials have announced construction is now underway on the new West Alabama Highway. The four-lane divided roadway will connect Thomasville in Clarke County to Moundville in Hale and Tuscaloosa counties.

To help strengthen workforce development for Alabama’s growing commercial construction industry, Go Build Alabama has launched an updated Training Page. The platform is a more user-friendly directory of training opportunities, including high school career tech programs, apprenticeships, college pathways, and industry-specific certifications, a news release said.

Baldwin County, Alabama, is welcoming a surge of exciting changes, from new business ventures to real estate expansions. Here’s a look at some of the latest developments shaping the coastal region.

As President Donald Trump takes swift action to restore American energy dominance, Alabama lawmakers are charging ahead with a legislative package designed to strengthen the state’s energy future and economic competitiveness. Last week, the Alabama Senate passed the ‘Powering Growth’ package, a three-bill initiative aimed at modernizing the state’s energy infrastructure, cutting bureaucratic red tape, […]

A new study being led by the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology will help researchers better understand the role genetics and lifestyle play in the development of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

Communicate. Engage. Connect. These three words left 200 women in agriculture inspired at the Alabama Farmers Federation Women’s Leadership Conference in Auburn, April 16-18.

To meet an increased demand for recreational services from a growing population, the city of Arab broke ground Tuesday for a recreation center. In a partnership with Goodwyn Mills Cawood and Fite Building Co., the city said the center will host athletic events and tournaments and serve as a venue for other events.

Instagram is taking new steps to ensure more teenagers are enrolled in its protective Teen Accounts by working directly with parents and leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to detect users' true ages, the company announced on Monday. 

Israel Jones, a fifth grader at Glen Oaks Intermediate School in Fairfield, said he always wanted to be an engineer when he got older. Now he also wants to be a lineman for a big utility.