Named after a famous 1940s Bullock County moonshiner who eventually served an 18-month federal prison sentence at Maxwell Air Force Base for producing illegal liquor, the Clyde May’s whiskey company was founded in Union Springs in 2001 by the bootlegger’s son, Kenny May. Though the whiskey it produced was actually distilled in Kentucky, it was […]

The Alabama Department of Workforce has opened a new Athens-Limestone Career Center at Athens State University, positioning Workforce Alabama to respond to the mounting workforce demands in one of the state’s fastest-growing regions. The center, located in Chasteen Hall on Athens State’s campus, is designed to connect job seekers with employers at a time when […]

Alabama’s economy showed continued strength in November as the state’s unemployment rate declined and wage and salary employment reached a new record high, according to data released by the Alabama Department of Workforce. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 2.7% in November, down from 3.3% during the same month last year. The decline […]

Representatives for Alabama’s economic development interests in the Republic of Korea visited the state earlier this month as they launch their new assignment. Sean Blakeley and Carol Yelim Choo are leading Alabama’s new foreign business development office in Seoul. The Alabama Department of Commerce announced the office in October, along with a Japan office in Tokyo, as […]

A long-recognized picturesque landmark in north Jefferson County is being prepared for a new use. Plans are advancing to transform Hallmark Farms into the Alabama Farm Center, a large agricultural and exhibition complex expected to support economic activity while providing space for education and public events. Hallmark Farms, visible from Interstate 65 near Warrior, was […]

UAB Health System has announced its acquisition of Southview Medical Group, a multi-specialty medical practice serving patients across central Alabama. The acquisition was finalized January 1, 2026. The partnership aims to strengthen access to high-quality care in Birmingham and surrounding communities as demand for both primary and specialty services continues to grow. As part of […]

A leading Alabama-based behavioral health provider offering treatment for substance use disorders and mental health conditions has cleared one of Alabama health care’s biggest regulatory hurdles, winning Certificate of Need (CON) approval to develop and operate Longleaf Lodge, a new 60-bed residential substance use treatment center in Shelby County. Longleaf Recovery & Wellness’ approval from […]

President Donald Trump has announced plans to expand the U.S. military, particularly the Navy, and the Gulf Coast, as well as Alabama itself, is expected to play a major role in building new ships. The Trump administration has pitched a “Golden Fleet” to protect U.S. interests in a changing world. Part of that fleet, according […]

Milo’s Tea Company has permanently closed its Homewood manufacturing facility, ending operations at the site effective January 5 as the company shifts production and investment to other locations. The Birmingham-based beverage company confirmed that production at the Homewood plant has ceased and that more than half of the affected employees were relocated to Milo’s Bessemer […]

The Economic Development Association of Alabama has named Robin Ricks as its new executive director, effective January 20, according to an announcement released Monday. Ricks brings a background in organizational leadership, legislative initiatives, workforce development, and economic development advocacy as she steps into the role. The association represents economic development professionals across Alabama and works […]

Two of the most recognizable test structures on NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center campus are coming down next weekend in a highly choreographed, safety-driven demolition that agency leaders say is the opening move in a much larger modernization push now backed by guaranteed federal dollars in President Donald Trump’s sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill. NASA […]

Energy Southeast announced the retirement of Lisa Miller, manager of external affairs, after her 37-year career in public power and 19-year career dedicating service to Energy Southeast and its 11 cities. Miller joined Energy Southeast in 2007 as director of communications. She also served as manager of communications and marketing and manager of communications and […]

A new group fighting back against what it calls “lawsuit abuse” in Alabama is starting to flex its political muscle heading into 2026. On Wednesday, Alabamians for Legal Reform, “a professional advocacy organization focused on promoting fairness and balance within Alabama’s civil justice system,” announced that governmental affairs veteran Harrison Proctor, previously a lawyer-lobbyist for […]

At the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE), the future isn’t something to fear. It’s something to shape. As the nation’s only high school fully dedicated to integrating cyber technology and engineering into every academic discipline, ASCTE is leading the way in preparing students for a rapidly evolving world, including the new era […]

The past year has certainly been a memorable one—and, more importantly, a rewarding one. Beginning the year by leading the Laken Riley Act through the Senate and to President Trump’s desk—and seeing it become the first bill he signed into law in his second term—was just the start of what we have accomplished for Alabamians […]

As Alabama enters the final stretch of 2025, the state’s housing market stands at an important crossroads. After several years of post-pandemic fluctuations, ranging from rapid price growth to strained inventory, conditions have begun to level out. Buyers who spent the last few years competing in tight markets are finding more options, while sellers who […]

Bad Boy Mowers plans to invest $10.5 million in a new tractor assembly plant in Monroeville, Alabama. The Batesville, Arkansas-based company plans to create 50 jobs at the operation, which is being established in the former Vanity Fair distribution center. Work already has begun to transform the site, said Mike Colquett, executive director of the Monroeville/Monroe […]

The final Winn-Dixie grocery stores operating in Alabama are preparing to close. The shuttering is part of a broader restructuring announced this week by parent company Southeastern Grocers, which is significantly reducing its operations outside of Florida and South Georgia. The company plans to sell or transition nearly all of its remaining Winn-Dixie locations outside […]

A new filing in Alabama indicates UPS is planning layoffs at its Montgomery operation early next year. That filing with the Alabama Department of Workforce shows a Montgomery UPS layoff affecting 128 employees, with an initial report date of December 23, 2025, and a planned start date of February 23, 2026. The cuts in Montgomery […]

First Solar is an American solar manufacturing company, unlike most of the industry which makes its panels in China. Last year, First Solar opened a plant in Lawrence County, which brought more than 800 manufacturing jobs to Alabama. Its entire steel supply chain is within a 25-mile radius of the factory. In Alabama, it isn’t a “solar” story so much as it […]

A brand-new, out-of-state dark-money group launched an attack on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama over the past week, and has already invested over $320,000 in negative television advertising alone.  During some of this weekend’s largest SEC football matchups, including Alabama vs. Oklahoma, the group ran a shock-style message that is now being pushed […]

A Tuscaloosa florist has returned home after helping decorate the White House for Christmas. Tammy West, owner and creative director of Glow Floral Event Design, was selected earlier this year to assist with decorating the White House for the 2025 Christmas season, a rare honor extended to designers from across the country. West and her […]

As the holiday season ramps up across the country, Birmingham is earning national recognition for its Christmas spirit. The Magic City ranked No. 12 overall on WalletHub’s 2025 list of the Best Cities for Christmas, placing it among the top festive destinations in the United States and ahead of several much larger metro areas. WalletHub […]

Jackson Hospital & Clinic, Inc. in Montgomery, which bankruptcy filings have described as carrying between $100 million and $500 million in liabilities, filed a lawsuit last week against Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, claiming they are to blame for the hospital’s impending closure. In the December 18 filings, Jackson makes sweeping and accusatory […]