Last week, U.S. Senator Katie Britt spoke to a panel of seasoned law enforcement professionals and an award-winning country music singer on a subject they are all firsthand witnesses to: The growing crisis of Fentanyl in America. Britt opened her remarks by raising an urgent call to address the national security, humanitarian, and economic crisis […]

As Regions Bank Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary, Tara Plimpton serves as one of 10 direct reports to the company’s CEO. With extensive and ever-changing responsibilities, Plimpton seeks to serve her team and community with great care in her decision-making. Plimpton’s areas of responsibility are vast, and as a member […]

The City of Hoover and the Hoover Health Care Authority (HCA) announced late last week that the HCA has filed a Certificate of Need application with the State Health Planning and Development Agency (SHPDA) for an Ambulatory Surgical Center and Diagnostic Facility. Alabama’s Certificate of Need program requires that certain health care service providers gain […]

Incumbent Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) debated his 2024 GOP primary rivals, Gerrick Wilkins and Ken McFeeters, at an event on Saturday organized by the Mid-Alabama Republican Club. Heritage Action gives Gary Palmer a lifetime score of 89% – ten points higher than the average House Republican – in the most conservative House GOP Caucus in […]

Donald Trump overwhelmingly won the Iowa caucuses on Monday night in the biggest indication yet the former president is on a fast track to securing the GOP nomination in the 2024 race to the White House. At time of post, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley are still in the mix […]

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians, like many other Native American Tribes, have fought hard to preserve their heritage and traditions. They have lived in and around the reservation in Poarch, Alabama for nearly 200 years, and are currently the only federally-recognized Native American Tribe in the state.  Tribal Council Member Sandy Hollinger is ensuring […]

Technology can be a wonderful thing. It can make our lives easier; it can help us solve complex problems; it can even save lives.  But we must remember that while technology can be used to solve many of our old problems, it always seems to create a new set of problems that must be addressed. […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has continually said President Biden’s overregulation of American energy is driving up prices and killing jobs. In a speech from the floor of the Senate last week, Tuberville underscored that while the U.S. is a global leader in nuclear power production – there’s potential for much more. He criticized the current […]

NASA selected three Huntsville companies and the University of Alabama in Birmingham as part of a nearly $500 million contract to provide research, engineering, and mission integration services for the International Space Station Program. Axient, Tec-Masters, and Teledyne Brown Engineering are among the 11 companies chosen for the program. The $478 million Research, Engineering & Mission […]

Another special election in Marshall County is inbound after State Rep. Wes Kitchens (R-Arab) made a successful bid for the State Senate last week. This morning, Jeana Ross, who served as Secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education under two governors, announced her candidacy for the vacancy in House District 27. Ross, a […]

Caroline Aderholt is a shining example of the incredible impact that can be created from a lifelong dedication to an industry.  From a young age, Aderholt found interest in politics, economic development, and agriculture. She recalls traveling with parents Albert and Shirley McDonald, spending time on the campaign trail, and attending political rallies as young […]

The New York Times has named Montgomery, Alabama to its worldwide list of “52 Places to Go in 2024.” The list, which features popular travel destinations such as the Caribbean, Paris, Maui, and Vienna, included Alabama’s capital because of its large role in the American Civil Rights Movement. The Times’ Elaine Glusac explained why Montgomery […]

With temperatures approaching zero in north Alabama to 20 degrees on the Gulf Coast this week, the Alabama Department of Transportation is monitoring the potential for severe winter weather to create hazardous conditions across the Yellowhammer State. In areas anticipated to experience the most severe conditions, ALDOT said its personnel are monitoring forecasts and roadway […]

Kalen DeBoer was officially introduced as the 28th head coach at the University of Alabama in a Saturday afternoon press conference where Chris Stewart, Dr. Stuart Bell, and Athletic Director Greg Byrne all gave statements to introduce DeBoer. Nick and Terry Saban were in the first row of the room, front and center, to watch […]

In her more than 30 years in the banking industry, Rosilyn Houston has never been afraid to be “the first.” Houston has served in various senior management roles, most recently as Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Executive Vice President of Santander USA. She previously served as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Talent and […]

The United Auto Workers’ union announced Tuesday it plans to unionize workers at Alabama’s Mercedes-Benz plant. The UAW says 30% of the plant’s workers have already signed a union authorization card for UAW membership. 30% is a key trigger for the union, as it opens up the efforts to a greater degree. If over 50% sign […]

LIVE UPDATES 6:42 P.M. CST – Kalen DeBoer released a statement: “I have always had an incredible respect for Alabama football and its commitment to excellence,” DeBoer said. “The tradition-rich history of this program is unmatched across the landscape of college athletics, and I look forward to continuing that moving forward. Following Coach Saban is […]

As the search for Alabama’s new head coach rages on, a mainstay prospect to replace Nick Saban has become Washington’s Kalen DeBoer. This comes one day after Oregon’s Dan Lanning seemingly took himself out of the race. In a new development, DeBoer, who was scheduled for a Friday morning appearance on local radio for Seattle’s […]

The idea for dignified drug testing started with a personal experience from Liz Read, a 2024 Woman of Impact. As she observed her own family member navigate their options for accountability, the two pathways were to either go into a lab or purchase from a store. Thus, forcing a struggling person into an environment that […]

Hang on and hunker down. In the words of the Birmingham office of the National Weather Service, “The next 6-7 days are gonna be quintessential Alabama weather, and a perfect example of why we must ALWAYS be prepared for anything here in the South.” A quick-moving line of storms will cross the state this morning […]

Maeci Walker combines strategy with a strong will to create a meaningful difference in her field.  After she completed grad school, Walker found herself as a volunteer on Luther Strange’s first campaign for Attorney General. It was during this time that she was connected with Martin Christie on the basis that a colleague decided she […]

In 2021, when Congress passed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, promoted and signed into law by President Joe Biden, it included a waiver that made significant changes to Buy America requirements for federally-funded infrastructure projects.  U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) says while he would, “prefer to repeal the billions of dollars that […]

Nick Saban shocked the college football world with his decision yesterday to inform the team he has decided to retire. Many theories have been thrown around as to why Saban is choosing now to step away from the game, with many speculating that NIL and the transfer portal and the overall changing of the college […]

Innovate Alabama, a landmark economic development program, was celebrated by Gov. Kay Ivey, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and State Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed, who serves as Vice Chair of the Innovate Alabama Board of Directors. Last month’s event was attended by legislators, business leaders, and dignitaries from around the state and […]