Huntsville and Madison County have long had a tremendous reputation when it comes to economic development success. The area has been a leader across Alabama in job creation and capital investment for as long as many can remember. Nonetheless, the past decade has witnessed the area’s economic engine thrust into overdrive with the addition of […]

Daniel Kolson is a businessman who has pursued and achieved success at the highest levels. He bought into the thought that if you have everything you ever wanted, you would be fulfilled. The only problem was he accomplished his goals, but that fulfillment never came. In this episode, he shares how a friend’s encounter with […]

Children’s of Alabama is the top pediatric hospital in the Southeast, according to a U.S. News & World Report survey released Tuesday. The Birmingham-based pediatric acute care hospital tied for the top spot in the region in the national magazine publication’s 2022-23 Best Children’s Hospitals Survey. In a statement, Children’s CEO and president Tom Shufflebarger […]

If you have ever visited the Birmingham Zoo, you know that one of the unique features is the train ride that winds around the 120+ acre facility. As a child, it offers a unique viewing opportunity of the zoo and the excitement of riding a train. On Saturday, the new version of this timeless piece […]

A project to construct a multi-function livestock and event complex in Chilton County has fallen through amid strife between local stakeholders, according to the Associated Press (AP). The Alabama Rural Economic Center was estimated to be worth $40-55 million in regional economic impact and create 300-400 jobs for the city of Clanton. According to projections, […]

A nutty scent fills the sunlit back room of an old schoolhouse, right outside Greensboro’s downtown. It’s the commercial kitchen of Abadir’s and all is quiet and still; the only movement is Sarah Cole rolling out her toasty tahini cookie dough. (The warming tahini of a batch already in the oven is providing the roasting-nut perfume.) Most […]

DOTHAN, Alabama — Officials in Dothan have formally kicked off a project to build a 100,000-square-foot speculative building in the Sam Houston Industrial Park to better prepare the Southeast Alabama city for industrial prospects. The building will be located on a 41-acre site called Lot 3 in the platted industrial park at 102 Austin Court. […]

Birmingham-based national personal injury law firm Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys on Wednesday announced the launch of its inaugural “Call Me Alabama Scholarship.” According to the firm, the scholarship will provide financial assistance to three law students in Alabama for the 2022-2023 academic year. Alexander Shunnarah, founder and president of Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys, noted that […]

Wednesday, James Hardie announced the creation of 200 jobs as part of the global building materials company’s expansion plans at its Prattville manufacturing plant. According to the governor’s office, the growth project will double the size of the facility to increase the company’s manufacturing capacity. Once the company fills the newly created positions, the 103-acre […]

For decades, Alabama workers have been at the forefront of supporting American warfighters. In January of this year, our support expanded as Lockheed Martin and Airbus announced the LMXT strategic tanker aircraft will be partly manufactured in Mobile, Alabama. It is exciting to know that Alabamians would play a key role in building this aircraft, […]

Washington County will soon become home to an $83 million hydrogen plant by way of Linde, a global leader in industrial gas production. According to the Alabama Department of Commerce, the new McIntosh plant will serve to support Linde’s supply network as the company seeks to meet growing customer demand in the fields of aerospace, […]

HUNTSVILLE — Tuesday, Boeing joined community leaders at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce to recognize the defense and aerospace industry juggernaut’s 60th year of operation in the Yellowhammer State. According to a study commissioned by the company, Boeing generates more than $2.7 billion in annual economic activity for the state. Presently employing 3,039 workers, […]

Last year, Madison County was cited as one of the nation’s top emerging housing markets in the United States. The Wall Street Journal named the Rocket City as the 10th best emerging housing market in the nation. The Journal collaborated with Realtor.com to rank which housing markets are expected to provide both a strong return […]

Auburn University was selected as the premier university on Forbes magazine’s 2022 list of “America’s Best Employers for New Grads.” This accomplishment sees the university finish ahead of Yale, Notre Dame, Michigan, Alabama, the University of Alabama at Birmingham and approximately 20 other colleges on Forbes’ list. Auburn president Christopher B. Roberts said in a […]

Residents in Valley now have a smarter, energy-efficient neighborhood to call home. Built by Holland Homes, Camellia Crossing is the first rural Smart Neighborhood community in Alabama Power’s Smart Neighborhood Builder Program, and the second Smart Neighborhood built by Holland Homes. Camellia Crossing is a continuation of how the city of Valley is revitalizing and building growth opportunities for the future. The neighborhood of […]

Researchers in Auburn University’s College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC) and College of Liberal Arts recently received grants from the National Park Service (NPS) to further their efforts to document and preserve African American and civil rights history. A team of faculty from CADC, including Gorham Bird, Junshan Liu, Hunter McGonagill and Richard Burt, is overseeing a restoration and preservation project throughout Alabama focusing on Rosenwald Schools […]

SELMA, Alabama — Craig Field, the airport and industrial park in Selma, will soon become home to the nation’s first Remote Tower Air Traffic Control Center and a unique training academy stemming from a project that could revolutionize airspace control services in the United States. Advanced ATC Inc., an air traffic control academy in Valdosta, […]

When Lindsey Christina walks the grounds at Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, she often finds “little pieces of art” that have escaped notice or simply been forgotten. “I find things in sheds, in closets, under the viaduct,” she said. “I found an old rusty coin in the gravel on the road the other day, and it was a […]

“We were just stupid enough or crazy enough to think we could actually do it,” says Gary Jones, president of the Alabama Theatre Organ Society. “We knew we had to do it.” To most of us, the Alabama Theater is a masterpiece of Moorish design, velvet seats, and a massive stage. It is where we […]

The Yellowhammer State experienced massive economic gains in 2021, which was the second-best year for growth in Alabama’s 202-year history. Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Friday that the state had been selected by Area Development, a national business publication, to receive the outlet’s Silver Shovel Award for successful economic development efforts. According to the governor’s […]

A new study by a team of professors from the University of Alabama’s College of Communication and Information Sciences will examine the effectiveness of public messaging to help residents along the Gulf Coast stay safe during hurricanes and other extreme weather events. Cory Armstrong, professor of journalism and creative media, Matthew VanDyke, assistant professor of advertising and public […]

Walk around any pop-up farmer stand or permanent site like the Montgomery Curb Market, and you’ll see the full bounty of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and other plants that Alabama farmers grow. But look closer, and you’ll also find state farmers who raise meat—generally beef, pork, and chicken but also lamb, turkey, and other livestock. Where […]

It pays to be prepared. That’s the big takeaway from last week’s announcement that Novelis will build a $2.5 billion aluminum plant on the South Alabama Mega Site in Bay Minette. “The announcement today with Novelis locating right here in Baldwin County at the Baldwin County Mega Site is proof positive that creating long-term planning and preparation produces great results,” said Alabama […]

In 2021, travelers spent over $3.7 billion while visiting the 16 counties of the North Alabama region, representing a 42.8% increase over 2020, according to a report recently released by the Alabama Tourism Department (ATD). The report, “Alabama Tourism Industry Economic Impact 2021”, was conducted for the ATD using a model created by Dr. Keivan […]