Casey A. McWhorter was executed Thursday for the murder and robbery of Edward Lee Williams in Marshall County in 1993. “Casey McWhorter was put to death for the brutal murder and robbery of Edward Lee Williams of Marshall County,” Attorney General Steve Marshall said. “Justice is the value we place on the life that was […]

If you are a Conecuh sausage fan, the food giant has some good news for you. The company recently released a new fresh breakfast patty courtesy of a collaboration with Alabama-based Millie Ray and Sons, a producer of orange and cinnamon rolls. For the new item, the biscuit will be from Millie Ray’s, and the […]

A partnership has been formed between Auburn University’s School of Aviation and the Marion Military Institute: Marion is now an official feeder school for its professional flight and aviation management programs, according to Auburn. “The idea for the collaboration came about in 2017,” said James Birdsong, chair of Auburn’s Aviation Management Program. “Building on the […]

The Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA) is a nonpartisan research organization focused on helping state and community leaders make better-informed public policy decisions. After several years of consecutive growth, a new analysis of state tax revenues predicts the era of big budget increases may be coming to an end. The Public Affairs Research Council of […]

When the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade steps off next week, the Alabama A&M Marching Maroon and White will be front and center. Literally. The AAMU marching band has been selected as the lead band in this year’s parade. And Band Director Dr. Carlton Wright said the MM&W will be in peak form for the opportunity […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s memoir, “God Calls Us To Do Hard Things: Lessons from the Alabama Wiregrass” clocked in at #19 on the USA Today bestsellers list after one week in circulation. Britt (R-Montgomery) traveled the state last week, signing copies of her book for friends and fans, on top of a busy Senate calendar […]

The opioid crisis continues to leave devastating impacts across every corner of the country as overdose deaths continue to skyrocket. Alabama is no exception.  Earlier this year, the state was awarded $249 million in settlements from numerous pharmaceutical companies, eligible for specific purposes established under the terms of the agreement. Much of that fund is […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) released their schedule of meetings to receive presentations and award licenses. In the coming weeks, cannabis applicants will have the opportunity to present directly to the Commission over two weeks. The AMCC previously awarded licenses in June and August, but all were vacated following lawsuits over the […]

Lockheed Martin opened a $16.5M engineering facility at its Huntsville campus Tuesday, introducing more capabilities for missile defense innovation in Alabama. The 25,000 square-foot Missile System Integration Lab is where Lockheed Martin plans to conduct development, testing, and system integration for the nation’s next long range ballistic missile defense interceptor – the Next Generation Interceptor for the […]

Enterprise, AL is in mourning following the tragic death of Chief Warrant Officer Stephen R. Dwyer, an Enterprise High School alum. Dwyer, 38, was among five special operations soldiers killed in a helicopter crash during a training exercise in the eastern Mediterranean Sea on Friday. These soldiers, all part of the special operations aviation unit, […]

Secretary of the Senate Pat Harris told Capitol Journal’s Todd Stacy the new State House – home of the Alabama Legislature – will likely be completed in time for the start of the 2027 legislative session. “We would like to be ready at the beginning of the next quadrennium and move in January of 2027,” […]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has secured a record-breaking $774.5 million in new funding and awards for fiscal year 2023, marking an unprecedented milestone in its research and development capabilities, as well as its economic impact to the state. According to the college’s Office of Sponsored Programs, the cumulative amount of the new funding […]

Auburn University’s Veterans Resource Center (VRC) unveiled a display featuring a World War II dress uniform worn by late Auburn alumnus and United States Marine Corps veteran Eugene B. Sledge at a special ceremony on campus Friday. Sledge, a Mobile native, was a Marine whose 1981 memoir “With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa” chronicled his World […]

Mercedes-Benz announced they have formed a strategic partnership with Buc-ees, the company renown for some of the world’s most beloved-travel centers. Their goal is to bring a coast-to-coast electric vehicle charging network to all Buc-ee’s locations throughout North America. “Mercedes-Benz HPC North America’s collaboration with Buc-ee’s represents an important moment in our pursuit of a […]

The City of Mountain Brook added the Alabama Veterans Memorial Park to its park system today. The official ceremony took place at the Mountain Brook City Hall. The Alabama Veterans Memorial Park has long been a cherished grassroots project dedicated to honoring all Alabama veterans, city leaders say. The park officially opened in 2001 and […]

60 years after the current, once-temporary Alabama State House opened its doors, lawmakers and members of the public can now picture what the future, permanent home of the Alabama Legislature will look like.  The announcement was made in a letter addressed to legislators, detailing the latest plans for a new State House, located across the […]

On Monday, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) released her book, “God Calls Us to do Hard Things: Lessons from the Alabama Wiregrass.” The junior Senator from Alabama is the youngest Republican woman, and currently the only with school-aged children, to be elected to the United States Senate. She’s making good on that dynamic with a […]

Some 44 towns, cities and counties will see improvements in their roads, sewer systems and recreation facilities thanks to nearly $17.5 million in grants, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. The Community Development Block Grants will enable local governments to pave or resurface roads, eliminate blight and drainage problems, improve water or sewer service and build or […]

The University of Alabama System announced Charlie Taylor will step into the senior most external affairs role, responsible for state and federal governmental affairs across all its institutions. Taylor formerly served as the UA System Director of External Affairs and has many years of experience working in various aspects of the political arena. Taylor received […]

Details for one of Birmingham’s most celebrated occasions, the Annual National Veterans Day Parade, now in its 76th year, are now available. The parade route this year will be slightly different than in years past. The new route will similarly begin on 18th Street by the Alabama Power building and end on 19th Street by […]

In unfortunate news for the state of Alabama, a study identifies it as the No. 1 state in the country for losses from cyber crime. It is estimated that over the past year those who have been scammed in the state have lost on average as much as $50,670 per victim. In comparison, the average […]

America’s First Federal Credit Union announced its annual Community First campaign fundraiser drew in a total of $150,000 this year for several high-impact causes. The proceeds will benefit four non-profits in the Birmingham area who each received $37,500, thanks to donors’ generosity. AmFirst President and CEO, Bill Connor, expressed why his company established and continues […]

Thanks to a program from the HudsonAlpha Institute of Biotechnology, cancer screening has become far more available throughout the state. In fact, since the Information is Power initiative began, 6,200 Alabamians have been screened for cancer and over 200 were identified as having an increased risk of cancer. They were then referred to preventive measures […]

Manufacture Alabama, the only trade association in the state dedicated exclusively to the full array of regulatory, operational and competitive interests of manufacturers, announced they elevated Jon Barganier to the top leadership spot as President and CEO.  He’ll take over for George Clark, who founded the organization in 1996. Clark served as President of the […]