Lee Edwards, president of Edwards Chevrolet, has been nominated for the 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year award — one of the automotive industry’s most prestigious honors. The nomination was announced on Wednesday by TIME. Edwards is one of 47 nominees nationwide and will be recognized during the 109th annual National Automobile Dealers Association Show […]

On Thursday, Alabama officially launched launched the Alabama Department of Workforce (ADOW), marking the most comprehensive workforce transformation in state history. The new department, branded as Workforce Alabama, was officially unveiled during a kickoff event on the Alabama State Capitol steps, bringing together industry leaders, education partners, government officials and community representatives from all 67 […]

Toyota Alabama announced the start of production for three cutting-edge differentials during an event Wednesday at its manufacturing facility off Pulaski Pike. The announcement marks a major expansion of its Huntsville operations and signaling a new chapter for one of the state’s most significant manufacturers The new assembly lines are part of a previously announced […]

A new private nonprofit, the Alabama Rural Hospital Foundation, was unveiled Wednesday with a mission to provide direct funding to rural hospitals across the state and strengthen the communities that rely on them. Jamie Troutman, a Cullman economic developer and former member of the State Health Coordinating Council, serves as president of the foundation’s board […]

Marking a new era in Alabama healthcare, ground was broken today for the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences. State and national leaders joined educators, healthcare professionals, philanthropists, and local officials in a ceremony that was called a milestone for education and workforce development in rural West Alabama, according to a news release. “This school represents more […]

State and federal officials officially opened a new era for Alabama commerce on Monday. The ceremony opening the new 50-foot ship channel in the Port of Mobile happened to be held on Columbus Day, when shipping first began in the Americas. The officials there had all played parts in the deepening of the Port of […]

Federal, state and local leaders will gather Thursday afternoon at Tombigbee Electric Cooperative’s headquarters to celebrate a milestone nearly nine years in the making: the completion of more than 4,200 miles of fiber delivering reliable, high-speed internet to homes and businesses across eight rural Northwest Alabama counties. The Freedom Fiber-branded network was built by Tombigbee’s […]

On May 3, 2018, I stood in a warehouse at Tombigbee Electric Cooperative in Hamilton, Alabama, alongside Governor Kay Ivey and then–Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, to announce to Alabama and the rest of America the creation of the USDA’s ReConnect Program. That day marked the start of a new chapter in connecting rural America […]

Alabama Athletics announced today a five-year renewal of Regions Bank’s sponsorship, elevating the long-standing relationship to Champion Partner in an agreement secured by Crimson Tide Sports Marketing. The enhanced agreement provides a first-of-its-kind support for Crimson Tide student-athletes with name, image and likeness opportunities and an elevated presence and visibility for Regions around Alabama Athletics […]

Vulcan Materials Company, Alabama’s Fortune 500 construction aggregates giant, announced a top-level leadership transition today, effective January 1, 2026. The plan will execute an internal handoff from Chief Operating Officer Ronnie Pruitt to Chief Executive Officer, and current CEO Tom Hill to Executive Chairman of Vulcan’s Board of Directors. According to the company, Hill and […]

Governor Kay Ivey told industry figures at the Southern Automotive Conference (SAC) last week that the auto sector will continue to thrive across the region — driving both economic growth and job creation. “I think we all agree that ‘Made in the South’ is more than a slogan,” Governor Ivey said, referencing the conference’s slogan. “Down […]

With five soaring floors of motorcycles as the backdrop, SoulGrown Alabama’s third annual “Soul of the South” awards filled the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham on Thursday night.  As tradition, the ceremony celebrated Alabamians whose work, grit, and generosity are reshaping the state’s creative economy. The setting was fitting: Barber is home to the […]

The City of Birmingham has proposed a new use for the land it reclaimed from Trinity CME Church, a site long marked by an unfinished cathedral near Carraway Boulevard. Under a new request for proposals, the City is seeking a qualified development team to transform the property into a hospitality-focused project designed to drive tourism, […]

Marketing agency Luckie announced today that Scott Gelber is the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, marking a key leadership transition as the firm looks to accelerate growth across the Southeast. Gelber joins Luckie after nearly 25 years at Merkley+Partners, a New York-based Omnicomagency, where he most recently served as President. His background includes leadership roles […]

The Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama (ABC of Alabama) honored Tim Hightower earlier this week with the prestigious Cornerstone Award during its Annual Excellence in Construction Dinner. Each year, the Cornerstone Award is presented to an individual who has made a noteworthy contribution to Alabama’s construction industry through leadership in workforce development, government affairs, […]

Just eight months after being rescued from bankruptcy, Jackson Hospital & Clinic once again faces a financial crossroads — this time with only weeks to secure a plan that could keep its doors open. Hospital administrators told the Montgomery City Council this week that without new funding, operations could cease by the end of October. […]

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs on Tuesday afternoon formally submitted the state’s final Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program proposal to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) following a public comment period. Once approved and projects are completed, every BEAD-eligible location in Alabama will have access to high-speed internet connectivity, […]

For more than six decades, Alabama has recognized October as Beef Month — a celebration honoring the state’s beef cattle industry and the hardworking families behind it. “Each October, we have the opportunity to celebrate Alabama’s cattle industry and the hardworking families who bring beef to the table,” said Erin Beasley, executive vice president of […]

Alabama notched another win with corporate site selectors this year, landing in the Top 10 of Area Development’s 2025 “Top States for Business” and earning a top-five finish for incentive programs. The annual ranking, compiled from a national panel of location consultants, is one of the most watched scorecards in economic development. Georgia captured the […]

Holiday shopping just got a little brighter in the Rocket City. Target has switched on a first-of-its-kind accessible self-checkout at its Huntsville store, part of a nationwide rollout designed with and for guests with disabilities — and timed perfectly for Christmas crowds. Built with extensive input from the blind community, the new experience pairs a […]

Most physical awards made for honorees are boring – the same old same old. A certificate in a frame with a glass facing. Or a rectangular wood base with an engraved metallic facing imprinted with a message. Now, the Sculptor-in-Residence of Sylacauga has invented (developed?) a unique physical award. It will be noticed by all […]

The University of Alabama has appointed Fernanda Foertter as the executive director of its High Performance Computing and Data Center. Foertter joins UA after working at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and in industry roles focused on high-performance computing and data science. She brings over a decade of experience in computing, artificial intelligence, and research support. At […]

Manufacture Alabama has added four new leaders to its board of directors. The statewide trade association announced the election of Matt Greer of Nucor Steel, Heather Wilson of United Launch Alliance, Phil Fultz of ArcelorMittal Calvert, and David Fernandes of Mazda Toyota Manufacturing. Organization officials said the appointments will help strengthen advocacy efforts for Alabama’s […]

ProgressPAC, the political arm of the Business Council of Alabama, announced its first round of endorsements in the 2026 election cycle. The group is backing a slate of incumbent lawmakers it describes as “pro-business champions” who have consistently supported Alabama’s business community. According to BCA, these lawmakers have demonstrated their commitment to strengthening Alabama’s economy […]