For those looking to sell or buy land in the southeastern United States, an Alabama-based brokerage firm staffed by experienced professionals may be able to assist you.

The Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of its 2025 awards, highlighting exceptional contributions to the community. The honorees were celebrated during the annual Awards Banquet on January 28th. C&H Discount Drugs, co-owned by pharmacists Richard Hammon and John Carr, was named the Small Business of the Year. Established in 1990, the pharmacy […]

Deep in the heart of Texas, more than just stars were big and bright. During the 106th American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) annual convention in San Antonio, Young Farmers from Alabama shined brightly as they celebrated a first — competitors in all three Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) contests advancing to their second rounds.

Tomorrow, the Alabama Department of Labor will officially become the Alabama Department of Workforce — and Secretary Greg Reed will serve as its first leader. Governor Kay Ivey announced that on February 1, 2025, the transition first initiated by lawmakers during the 2024 state legislative session will go into effect, current Secretary of Labor Marty […]

Passionate voices filled the air outside Jackson Hospital & Clinic yesterday as employees, community members, and elected officials rallied in a desperate bid to keep the struggling hospital afloat. Signs reading "Save our jobs!", "We need Jackson!", and "Help us, help you!" reflected the community’s deep concern over the 80-year-old institution’s uncertain future.

The Tennessee Valley Authority and the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering have partnered to advance cybersecurity education and workforce development across Alabama.

Former Alabama Congressman Spencer Bachus III has been appointed as the Interim President and Chair of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the federal agency announced this week. He is a member of EXIM’s Board of Directors, currently serving his second term which is set to expire in 2027. Bachus, a Birmingham native, represented […]

Former NASA executive Jonathan Pettus has been hired as executive director of the Auburn University Applied Research Institute in Huntsville. Pettus worked for 27 years at NASA, where he served in a variety of executive leadership roles including as NASA’s chief information officer and as the associate director of Marshall Space Flight Center. Before joining […]

Birmingham's AT&T Microwave Tower may soon have a new assignment.In a press release, AT&T announced that it has struck a real estate deal worth over $850 million. The corporation will be selling 74 underused properties to development firm Reign Capital while keeping access to the parts needed for its network operations.

A veteran advisor to Alabama’s elected officials in both Washington, D.C. and Montgomery, Jordan Howard was recently named to a strategic spot at the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) where he will coordinate partnerships central to the mission of the state’s business future. As Vice President of Strategic Alliances for EDPA, Howard will cultivate […]

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 marijuana program in the state of Alabama may be far behind schedule, that's not stopping growers and facilities from preparing for it. One such operation dedicated to the advanced testing of both medical marijuana and hemp available for Alabamians will be located in the southern portion of the state in Foley.

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.

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 make remarkable progress.

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.

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 […]

Sen. Tuberville is encouraging global producers and manufacturers to do business in the United States while also warning them against conducting their operations in other countries.

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.

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 visitors from all areas drop by and share humorous and entertaining anecdotes with them while shopping for their favorite Trump items.

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.