The University of Alabama’s Million Dollar Band will represent the state on one of the nation’s biggest stages in 2026.

Dr. Charles L. Karr, president of the University of Alabama in Huntsville since 2022, is retiring next year, the university announced.

The Alabama School of Mathematics and Science (ASMS) has been ranked among the top 20 public high schools in the United States by Niche. The Mobile-based residential school secured the No. 19 spot nationally, making it the highest-ranked public high school in Alabama. In addition to its national recognition, ASMS earned the top spot in […]

As tradition, the ceremony celebrated Alabamians whose work, grit, and generosity are reshaping the state’s creative economy.

In Huntsville, blind children from 31 states and eight countries ran NASA-style missions — proof Space Camp is more than a field trip.

Huntingdon College celebrates the investiture of its 15th president, Dr. Anthony Leigh, with a historic ceremony honoring tradition, community, and a new era of leadership.

The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) have announced $400,000 in scholarship opportunities to help prepare the next generation of Alabama’s automotive workforce. Each scholarship is valued at up to $4,000 and can be applied toward tuition, books, and fees during the 2026 spring, summer, or fall semesters at […]

Dr. Kenneth G. Bodiford, the longtime Director of Bands whose leadership and vision helped make Jacksonville State University’s Marching Southerners a global standard-bearer, has announced he will retire at the end of the current season, effective Jan. 1, 2026. When Bodiford returned to Jacksonville State in 1994 to lead the bands, he took over a […]

Over the past six decades, Alabama’s Adult Education Programs have been transformed by a quiet revolution that has been extraordinarily successful. It was my honor to be able to speak to the Annual Adult Education Conference at the downtown Montgomery Renaissance Center in late June. When I accepted their invitation to speak, I thought there […]

An Alabama State University dance team became the center of controversy during Saturday’s football matchup with Florida A&M University.

The University of Alabama has appointed Fernanda Foertter as the executive director of its High Performance Computing and Data Center.

Jacksonville State University’s famed Marching Southerners will soon take center stage at one of the world’s grandest traditions, having been selected to perform in the 138th Rose Parade Presented by Honda in Pasadena, California, on January 1, 2027.  The announcement was made during halftime of Saturday’s Homecoming game, when fans and band members alike learned […]

Alabama A&M University President Daniel K. Wims testified before Congress recently, urging lawmakers to strengthen America’s agriculture.

The recent announcement by the Trump administration of a surprise injection of $495 million into the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and tribal universities should be viewed as exactly what it is: an investment into institutions. HBCUs and tribal universities serve some of the most economically depressed and underserved communities in our nation. […]

Hollyhand, who consider Kirk a mentor and a friend, announced that he is partnering with TPUSA for the 10 campus tour.

Betsy Holloway has spent her career demonstrating that true leadership blends strategic vision, purposeful service, and a commitment to nurturing others. As Vice President for Advancement and Marketing at Samford University, Holloway leads all philanthropic, branding, and marketing initiatives across the institution. She oversees fundraising, corporate partnerships, charitable foundations, annual giving, and capital development, while […]

Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth put out a call Thursday to the public to send him “experiences, critiques, and assessments of the Alabama High School Athletic Association, along with recommendations for needed changes and reforms in the governing body.” Ainworth is compiling the input through his email at ltgov@ltgov.alabama.gov. His action follows AHSAA’s recent decision […]

Pearson, who is the GOP Youth Advisory Co-Chair, reflected on the legacy of Kirk Wednesday on WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show."

The announcement came after a social media post from employee Seth McCollough mocking the death of Kirk went viral.

Reid State Technical College has received final state approval to change its name to Reid State Community College, moving the institution closer to full transition pending a final decision in December by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The Alabama Community College System first approved the name change in July. […]

For nearly half a century, the Westervelt Warner family has played a leading role in shaping the Demopolis community. From operating a state-of-the-art paper mill to later stewarding hundreds of thousands of acres of Alabama forestland through The Westervelt Company, the family’s presence is inextricably tied Black Belt region. That legacy continues with Cade Warner, […]

Mere hours after the murder of conservative political activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk last Wednesday, social media was flooded with posts reacting to the news. While most expressed sorrow and sympathy for Kirk’s widow and two young children, many social media users made light of, or even celebrated, the assassination. Among those […]

For Cindy Harris, leadership has never been about titles or recognition. As Vice President and Group Manager of Emerging & Disruptive Technologies at Radiance Technologies, she has dedicated her career to building a workplace culture where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered. Her approach centers on service, humility, and integrity—principles that guide how she leads […]

On Friday, Governor Kay Ivey introduced the Siemens family of Dothan as participants in Alabama’s CHOOSE Act, the state’s education savings account program. Parents Brady and Hannah Siemens have three children—Gabriel, an 11th grader; Remington, a 7th grader; and Annalise, a 3rd grader—who are all enrolled with support from the program. “Brady and Hannah Siemens […]