According to a release, Longleaf Recovery & Wellness, a primary mental health outpatient facility in Hoover, officially opened on Tuesday, April 2, with a ribbon-cutting and open house. The event featured Alabama Department of Mental Health Commissioner Kim Boswell and Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato. “It is such a privilege to partner with this group to […]

Alabama U.S. Senator Katie Britt joined a group of fellow lawmakers on Wednesday in introducing a bill that would expand maternal healthcare access in rural areas across the country. The legislation, the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act, increases overall support for rural health care facilities providing urgent obstetric care to expectant or current mothers. Britt and […]

The Alabama Legislature passed legislation to ban the teaching of divisive concepts, including critical race theory, by any state agency. It also ends Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives across those public institutions. The legislation applies to K-12 education, state agencies, and public colleges and universities. In recent weeks, the Chancellor of the […]

On Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a motion of nonconcurrence on the Senate’s gaming substitute to send the gambling bill to a six-member conference committee. Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter appointed State Reps. Andy Whitt (R-Harvest), Chris Blackshear (R-Phenix City) and Sam Jones (D-Mobile) as the three House members. “From the very […]

Alabama lawmakers and officials gathered Wednesday to outline advancements in the state’s approach to mental health care. At a news conference, they addressed legislation intended to facilitate access to treatment, distribute funding more effectively, and modernize the way substance abuse is addressed alongside mental health conditions by families and first responders.  House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter, […]

A medical cannabis reform bill introduced yesterday by two State Senators was met with opposition and frustration during a Senate Agriculture committee meeting on Wednesday. The committee held a public hearing and concluded without a vote on the bill. The hearing drew enough attention to fill the committee room itself and an overflow room — […]

Australian shipbuilder, Austal, has rejected a substantial takeover offer from a large multi-profile business conglomerate headquartered in South Korea. Austal, which operates AustalUSA in Mobile, reportedly received an offer from Hanwha Ocean worth approximately $662 million. Leadership at Austal said that the transaction wouldn’t likely gain regulatory approval. “The Austal board, together with its advisers, […]

On April Fools Day, media outlet Bham Now pulled a prank on their followers. The Magic City based media company posted that the Brookwood Village shopping center would be transformed into an aquarium. However, when several local residents of the area got the joke — many thought that it wasn’t such a bad idea. One […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama Legislature held a rare joint session of the House and Senate to honor America’s military and the role that the Armed Forces play in the state’s economy, future, and way of life. “It is an honor to welcome so many who served and served the state in the State House and […]

Alabama Senate Majority Leader Steve Livingston addressed the Business Council of Alabama on Tuesday morning to discuss Working for Alabama, the Alabama Workforce Transformation Act, and the thirteen days remaining in the 2024 legislative session. In his first session as Majority Leader, Livingston (R-Scottsboro), said now the Senate has passed legislation addressing of some of […]

Regions Bank is marking Financial Literacy Month this year with its 15th annual Share the Good Initiative. The company-wide volunteer effort benefits communities served by Regions throughout the Southeast, the Midwest, and Texas. The Alabama-based company’s 2024 Share the Good theme revolves around helping students build financial confidence. “The Share the Good program is an […]

Today, voters across Marshall County are heading to the polls to decide their next State Representative for House District 27 after State Sen. Wes Kitchens (R-Arab) was elected to District 9 in a January special election.  HD27, which covers large portions of Guntersville and Arab, has attracted a field of several Republican candidates making their […]

Update 4:14 p.m. – The Alabama House passed HB227 in a vote of 79-9.  Today, Alabama House lawmakers will vote on the first major reform of the state ethics code since 2010. State Rep. Matt Simpson, a career prosecutor from Daphne and member of the House Judiciary and Ethics and Campaign Finance committees respectively, has […]

The State of Alabama is home to world-class health systems and institutions, and as the CEOs of some of those health systems, we are proud of the work we do to ensure the well-being of all Alabamians. The chief reason we can provide exceptional care to patients across this state is our workforce. From the […]

“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.” –President George Washington Alabama loves its military and Veterans. From Redstone Arsenal, to Maxwell Air Force Base, to […]

A native son of Alabama, who has risen through the ranks of the U.S. Navy to now serve as Rear Admiral, took part in Montgomery’s Navy Week, which officially kicked off today at a ceremony with Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed. Born and raised in the state’s capital city, Rear Admiral Mike Brown, originally never saw […]

According to a release, On Wednesday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will visit Birmingham to promote a $14.5 million award to the city that the administration says will “help reconnect parts of the community that were divided by transportation decisions of the past.” Buttigieg will be joined by U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) and Mayor […]

Last week, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall spoke to the Alabama Association of General Contractors about his work as the top law enforcement official and prosecutor for the State of Alabama. Marshall shared a range of accomplishments by his office, including securing a significant settlement for the state from opioid manufacturers, as well as his […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide basketball team has entered uncharted territory: For the first time in program history, they’re headed to the Final Four. The Tide defeated Clemson 89-82 in the West region’s Elite Eight matchup to earn the right to face UCONN in the national semifinal. In perhaps the biggest win in program history, Alabama […]

One of Alabama’s most famed waterparks has recently been nominated in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the title of Best Indoor Waterpark in the entire country. “We are thrilled to be nominated in USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards, and hope everyone will join us in voting for Tropic Falls as their favorite […]

According to the 2024 Feeding the Economy report, food and agriculture in Alabama provides the state with an annual $51.24 billion economic impact and also establishes 334,548 jobs statewide. The industries also accounted for $11.89 billion in wages for Alabama workers. “Farming and farm products provide security for so many American families, not just in […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide is headed to the Elite Eight. For the first time in 20 years, and only the second time in program history, Alabama is one win away from the Final Four. In a thriller in Los Angeles, Alabama defeated the West region’s No. 1 seed North Carolina Tar Heels by a score […]

Universities are lining up to help Birmingham-Southern College students continue their education once the school officially closes in May. The University of Alabama System announced Wednesday that it will be offering former BSC students an accelerated transfer process to any of the schools in the system, as well as waived application fees and credit transfer […]

While the leading Alabama-founded gym and fitness franchise, Iron Tribe, has locations across several states in the Southeast, the company announced they’re opening a new Birmingham-area location in Inverness. The company said that it’s always about giving members an a premier fitness experience, no matter what location they enter. “At Iron Tribe Fitness, our mission […]