TechBirmingham has announced the launch of its first-ever Southeast regional pitch competition, Sloss.Tech/Ideas, with support from the Regions Foundation. The competition will debut as part of the expanded three-day Sloss Tech conference beginning June 25.

Longleaf Recovery and Wellness, with facilities in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Baldwin County, has applied for a State Health Plan adjustment to add 60 new substance use treatment beds in Shelby County – a county that currently has no residential addiction treatment facilities. The expansion would establish 10 detox beds and 50 residential treatment beds in […]

The Magic City Classic, the largest Historically Black College and University football game in the country, has signed on Amazon as the title sponsor.The event, now officially named the Amazon Magic City Classic, presented by Coca-Cola, marks a historic partnership that enhances the experience for fans, the Universities, and the community.

Alabama Power recently joined hands with residents of Cottonwood to help replace many of the trees that were destroyed by a devastating EF-2 tornado on Jan. 9, 2024. Since the storm hit more than a year ago, the ecosystem of oak trees that once graced the small town are gone. David Norwood, Community Relations manager for […]

Boeing is set to lay off 71 employees at its Huntsville, Alabama facility, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice posted on February 18. The Montgomery Advertiser reported that the layoffs, effective April 18, mark the third round of job cuts at the site in the past year.

The latest SUVs making a smooth ride down the assembly lines of Honda Alabama Auto Plant in Lincoln are designed for more rugged destinations once they leave the plant and the showroom floors.

Alabama homeowners seeking financial relief from construction disputes may now receive up to $30,000 in compensation, thanks to a recent change by the Home Builders Licensure Board.

On Friday, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals handed down the most consequential ruling in a years-long legal battle that has effectively stalled the state’s medical cannabis industry, first authorized in 2021. In the decision, the appellate court ruled that the Montgomery Circuit Court lacked jurisdiction to impose a temporary restraining order (TRO) and that […]

When Dr. Kimberly Robinson, CEO and executive director of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, was growing up in Birmingham, a NASA female astronaut came to her high school to present her with an award.

Huntsville Hospital has made Newsweek’s list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025.This list recognized 1,000 standout organizations across the U.S. that offer supportive workplace policies with an active commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Samford University has announced plans to redevelop a 27-acre site along Lakeshore Parkway in Homewood into a dynamic mixed-use development known as Creekside District-West.

Agriculture and forestry provide the building blocks of society — food, fiber, and timber. They also contribute a massive amount to Alabama’s economy, to the tune of $77.3 billion annually, making agriculture and forestry one of the top industries in the state.

Alabama Power has announced that the former Plant Gorgas site in Walker County, which served the region for over a century, will be the location of the state's first-ever full utility-scale battery storage system.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, businesses, and how we live our daily lives. From streamlining operations to improving services, AI’s potential to enhance local government functions is an exciting prospect for Opelika. As mayor, I am eager to explore how we can responsibly and effectively integrate AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency, responsiveness, and […]

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in Huntsville has been named the contracting agency for a major international defense contract now valued at over $729 million awarded to Lockheed Martin Space in Sunnyvale, California.

The Huntsville and Madison communities are mourning the loss of a true pioneer, as Larry Barnett, the founder of Larry’s Pistol and Pawn, passed away peacefully in his sleep. Born on August 9, 1947, Barnett built a business that became more than just a store; it became a cornerstone of the community.

Alabama Power recently provided more than 2,000 Wiregrass 10th graders an immersive career fair experience during the 2025 Southeast Worlds of Work (WOW) event. The event was held at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Alabama, and hosted by Southeast AlabamaWorks. Alabama Power has supported this annual event for a decade, providing a sponsorship toward this year’s festivities to […]

A groundbreaking forensic tool has been successfully used in Jefferson County to solve a decades-old mystery, leading to the identification of a man who went missing in 1999. Darryl Moneyham, a 38-year-old Birmingham native, had been missing for more than two decades before authorities confirmed his identity through forensic genetic genealogy. Forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) […]

The Alabama Port Authority, in partnership with CSX, today broke ground on the Montgomery Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF), a state-of-the-art facility that will enhance freight mobility and stimulate economic growth throughout the region. Located on a 272-acre site with direct access to Interstate 85 and U.S. Highway 31, the Montgomery ICTF has a throughput […]

Employers in Alabama will soon have access to a new tax credit aimed at supporting working families with childcare needs. Beginning March 1, 2025, eligible employers can reserve the Childcare Employer Tax Credit through My Alabama Taxes. That day will mark the launch of a three-year initiative authorized by the Alabama Legislature in 2024. RELATED: […]

A Birmingham-based law firm with a top-tier reputation is launching a Defense and National Security team led by a former assistant. U.S. Attorney to tackle several issues key to the company's success.

North Alabama is bracing for a surge in new residents as 500 FBI agents prepare to relocate from Washington, D.C., to Huntsville. FBI director Kash Patel announced the move last week.

The Alabama Business Charitable Trust—founded, funded, and managed by Alabama Power—will provide $250,000 in emergency bill assistance to help Alabamians affected by Winter Storms Cora and Enzo.

When something works, you don’t change it. That seems to be the philosophy of the owner of Liger’s Bakery in Montgomery. Liger’s opened its doors in 1944 in the Normandale Shopping Center.