You may not know it, but Alabama is powering the future of mobility, playing pivotal roles in automotive technology, space exploration, aircraft production, and shipbuilding. From assembling electric vehicles (EVs) and rockets to producing world-class passenger jets, Alabama’s industries are shaping the technologies of tomorrow. Consider these highlights: Alabama auto plants produce over 1 million […]

While the rollout of a medical cannabis program in the state of Alabama may be far behind schedule, one operation dedicated to the advanced testing of both medical marijuana and hemp is coming to Foley in Baldwin County. Green Health Laboratories expects the new facility to create up to 50 high-paying jobs over the next […]

Diversified Energy has agreed to acquire Maverick Natural Resources for $1.275 billion. It marks the Birmingham-based company’s largest deal to date. Before the deal, Diversified Energy’s valuation was roughly $800 million, but after acquiring the natural gas giant and combining forces, the total entity’s value will approach $4 billion. EIG will retain a share of […]

The Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) reported that Huntsville closed out 2024 with a historic year in sports tourism, hosting 68 major events that collectively brought over $50 million in economic impact to the city. The (CVB) sports tourism team achieved remarkable success, generating $51,303,193 in economic revenue and creating more than 76,000 […]

Towana Looney, a 53-year-old Gadsden resident, has made history as the longest-living patient to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant. She has been thriving for more than 62 days post-procedure, following eight years on dialysis. Looney remains in New York City under the care of doctors at NYU Langone Health, where she continues to […]

The continued expansion of broadband in Alabama, particularly in some of its more rural areas, is helping to increase the overall quality of life for residents and also strengthening the state’s economy. With the rapid and successful deployment of reliable high-speed broadband, many other states are now looking to Alabama as an example of how […]

The progress of broadband Internet access in Alabama is nothing if not remarkable. According to broadbandnow.com, in 2019, the state was ranked 47th in the U.S. for broadband connectivity. Today, we rank 24th. That is an improvement worthy of note. It was no accident. Approximately seven years ago, then-House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter and his […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is issuing a warning for global producers and manufacturers to do business in the United States instead of foreign countries like Mexico and China. On Thursday, Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined Fox News’ The Will Cain Show and explained that tariffs are a definite option for ensuring that companies adhere to the Trump […]

President Trump’s recent executive order requiring federal employees to return to full-time, in-person work is set to impact the workforce at Redstone Arsenal. With approximately 45,500 personnel, including military members, government employees, and contractors, the sprawling Huntsville installation will undergo operational changes as agencies comply with the mandate. The executive order directs federal agencies to […]

The University of Alabama Ethics Bowl faculty advisor and a scholar of privacy rights may seem like unlikely advocates for the use of generative AI in the classroom. Dr. Lawrence Cappello, an associate professor in the Department of History and Dr. Katherine Chiou, an assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology, co-founded the AI Teaching Enhancement Initiative at […]

For those of us born and raised in Alabama, we share memories from childhood of finding small spaces across the state that seemed to hold a certain magic—a garden in a grandmother’s backyard, a wooded path that wove along the lakeside, or a little hiding spot among the hills. For all of us, there was […]

Greg and Jodi Chapman, owners of The Trump Store, located in Scottsboro, are doing their part to Make America Great Again. Recently, the couple became media celebrities when WAAY-TV visited the store for an interview. The Chapmans told the television reporter that the Trump Store in Scottsboro and the second in Manchester, Tennessee, have had […]

Alabama’s forestry industry is a vital economic engine, particularly for the state’s rural areas. By generating billions in economic activity, creating thousands of jobs and promoting sustainable practices, the industry not only supports local economies but also positions Alabama as a leader in forestry and natural resource management on a national and global scale. The […]

The Singing River Trail (SRT) Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Misti Potter as the new Executive Director of the Singing River Trail. With over 27 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Potter’s career reflects a deep commitment to organizational growth, resource development, and community impact. “We are thrilled to welcome Misti to the […]

As time passes, almost everything changes. Local meteorologists are discovering that this is true in the world of local weather broadcasting, and sometimes, those changes bring pain. According to several news outlets, Allen Media Group has decided to cut various jobs, including managers, anchors, and forecasters. The company has 36 stations in mid-size to small […]

The Alabama Technology Network announced the Southeastern Supply Chain Summit, Staying Alive in 2025: Elevate Your Supply Chain, will take place February 17-18 at in Starkville, Mississippi. This premier event hosted by the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Centers for Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee will bring together industry leaders, experts, and innovators from across the region […]

The Birmingham Biotechnology Hub, driven by Southern Research, has secured a $44 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to position Alabama as a global leader in biotechnology.  The grant will support projects advancing drug, vaccine, and diagnostic development using artificial intelligence-driven biotechnology. It will serve both healthcare innovation and […]

Montgomery has earned two prestigious Gold Level designations from the CSX Select Site program, a recognition that sets the city apart as the only location across CSX’s 25-state network to achieve dual gold certification. The CSX Select Site program evaluates industrial sites based on rigorous standards of readiness and operational efficiency. These Gold certifications propel Montgomery forward, […]

The Regions Tradition, a longstanding Birmingham-area PGA TOUR Champions event, announced that Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED will serve as the tournament’s presenting sponsor. Joining title sponsor Regions Bank, Coca-Cola UNITED will build on the tournament’s legacy of success. The new agreement, which extends through 2028, promises to enhance the tournament experience for spectators and expand charitable […]

Dave & Buster’s will open its first location in Mobile, Alabama, at 1757 E Interstate 65 Service Road on Monday, January 13, according to PR Newswire. As the newest location in Mobile, the new Dave & Buster’s will offer a premier entertainment and restaurant destination with more than 30,000 square feet of gaming, food, and entertainment space in an interactive […]

Sweet Grown Alabama, the state’s nonprofit agricultural branding program, has updated its membership dues to a flat fee of $100 annually for all farms, restaurants, grocery stores, markets and others. Dues were previously determined on a sliding scale based on farm or company annual income and ranged from $100 to $4,800. The change was made […]

Cullman Regional has announced the opening of its new freestanding emergency department in Hartselle. The facility, part of the hospital’s Hartselle campus, will open at 7 a.m. on Monday, January 13. It will offer 24/7 emergency care to residents of Morgan County and nearby communities. The new ER features 10 treatment rooms, including a dedicated […]

Broad Metro announced the acquisition of property for the Stadium Trace Village Phase II in Hoover, which will rapidly build on the success of the Phase I development, the company reported this week. At the center of the new development will be the South Haven Surgical Plaza, designed to enhance access to medical services in […]

The Business Council of Alabama has announced a new Vice President of Brand Strategy with the hiring of Bradshaw Tyson, whp has over a decade of experience in marketing and communications, BCA reports. An Alabama native the University of Alabama, Tyson is committed to fostering meaningful connections through branding and marketing across the state. “We […]