Tango Tango is working to bridge the gap in communications faced by many first responders across the nation.

With the Alabama Legislature’s 2023 regular session well underway, the expansion of high-speed, rural, internet access remains top of the list of priorities for leaders in both chambers. But while significant progress has already been made since lawmakers passed the first broadband initiative five years ago, much work remains ahead. Uniti (pronounced “unity”) Fiber is […]

The search for West Alabama's new Chamber of Commerce President and Chief Executive Officer is now over. Kyle South was officially named the organizations President and CEO by the group's Executive Search Committee on Thursday.

Twelve years ago, Alabama saw its largest tornado on record. Its damage was devastating and still impacts families and businesses today. But there is a noticeable difference that arose from the immediate response efforts by Alabama Power and local volunteers. The spark of hope that many held onto in the worst of times catapulted the […]

If you work more than 40 hours a week in Alabama, your overtime paycheck might look a lot healthier if a new proposal is signed into law. The Alabama House Ways & Means Education Committee moved forward a bill Tuesday that would un-tax work performed in excess of 40 hours in any week from being […]

Polaris will be shipping the first of its all-new electric Ranger XP Kinetic vehicles from its Huntsville manufacturing plant this week. Polaris manufactures the fully electric vehicle at the more than 900,000 square-foot plant in Huntsville. The company said it plans to take additional orders on the Ranger this summer. The Ranger XP Kinetic features […]

In 2021 alone, Alabama'a Port was responsible for $85 billion dollars of economic impact and created nearly one-in-seven jobs statewide.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in business and higher education have become controversial. Texas A&M and Texas Tech recently ended DEI statements for faculty hiring and tenure. What is problematic about being welcoming and inclusive? Let’s consider the underrepresentation of women in engineering. According to the National Science Foundation, in 2016 women earned 21 […]

In demand, no-cost, rapid training — is starting this week on 24 campuses across the state. That’s the message Alabama’s Community College System wants to get across to students and job-seekers alike. Salaries and demand for fiber optic technicians and installers are on the rise. Thanks to funding from the Alabama Legislature, the Skills for […]

According to Security magazine, there are more than 2,200 attacks each day. That breaks down to nearly 1 cyberattack every 39 seconds,

Million Air of Austin, Texas has signed a lease with Birmingham Airport to invest $32 million to build three new hangars and a terminal.

Mercedes-Benz’s Alabama operation is preparing to take the automaker’s concept of the ultra-luxury automobile to an electrifying new level

Golden Eagle Syrup has been a staple in Alabama pantries since 1928 when Victor Patterson created the recipe for his now-iconic table syrup.

The space program recently took another step on its return to the moon. This time, NASA turned to something old to help something new.

C Spire is accelerating its already massive growth throughout the Yellowhammer State with its latest move in south Alabama. The broadband juggernaut opened an office and a warehouse Thursday to help its continued fiber expansion in the Baldwin County-Mobile County area. “What we’re doing right now is aggressively expanding fiber connectivity to residents and businesses,” […]

Domestique Coffee and Cahaba Fire Company, two startup companies, recently took home thousands in prize money during Alabama Launchpad's Cycle 1 2023 Finale. Both companies competed against nine other start up businesses in the competition and won a combined $75,000 in non-dilutive funding.

The latest unemployment rate hit a record low of 2.3% for March, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. That figure is down from February’s 2.5% and also below March 2022’s rate of 2.5%. “We’re almost a quarter into 2023, and we are already seeing record-breaking success when it comes to Alabama’s economy,” said Ivey. March’s rate […]

BJ’s Wholesale Club planted its first roots in the Yellowhammer State during a ground-breaking ceremony Thursday in Madison. The company also made a $10,000 donation to the Food Bank of North Alabama. “We are committed to supporting our local communities and providing essential needs to families in need,” said Emily McCann, head of Community Relations […]

The use of economic development incentives by state and local governments is a common practice intended to attract private investment, create jobs, and stimulate economic growth. As academic researchers, our work at the Hoover Institution focuses on studying these incentives, measuring how much local economies benefit after incentives are granted, and evaluating ways to increase […]

With severe storms brewing across Alabama Jan. 12, Alabama Power Distribution Specialist Reid Buster was listening to weather reports on the radio as he drove back to Selma after attending a morning safety meeting in Montgomery. About that time, the forecaster said a tornado was tracking toward Selma Country Club, in the heart of Buster’s neighborhood. […]

State Senator Clay Scofield(R-District 9) has earned an award from the National Federation of Independent Business. The Guardian of the Small Business award was presented today to the Senator in Montgomery.

When you combine Alabama’s space heritage and the Yellowhammer State’s auto racing history, it could prove to be a winner in a new lunar competition. Leidos, a science and technology leader, and its Huntsville-based Dynetics team have formed a promotional partnership with NASCAR, a company certainly known for high speeds. The partnership will be a […]

A new documentary released by Forbes profiles a larger-than-life figure we know well here in Alabama: Jimmy Rane. Over the past half century, Rane scaled a small, backyard lumber treating business into the United States’ largest producer of pressure-treated lumber, bringing in $2 billion per year. The documentary offers a look into the ingenious marketing […]

In response to the critical need for internet access, the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs has developed the Alabama Community Broadband Technical Assistance Program. Through this program, ADECA is providing technical assistance for communities seeking to expand broadband infrastructure and services in all of Alabama’s 67 counties. The following meetings have been scheduled […]