Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $2 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Energy to help several of the state’s local governments, schools, and nonprofit groups cut costs by lowering their energy usage. The grants will be administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. The new funding will go toward replacing […]

Leaders advocating for the fulfillment of the West Alabama Highway Construction project came together again today to drive home a message: “Stay the course, don’t look back,” as State Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) put it.  Contention over the prioritization of projects across the state, and the limited funds available to get them done, has generated […]

Roughly a hundred protestors showed up to a rally in support of the Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday, as Israel had just began to respond to attacks by the terrorist group Hamas.  The protestors called for independence for Gaza and the West Bank. They also urged an end to the Israeli offensive against Gaza, an […]

As employment and workforce metrics are receiving renewed focus from state, legislative, education and business leaders, Alabama stands ready to become the workforce engine of the Southeast, Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth says. His Commission on 21st Century Workforce, established in 2019, met Wednesday to zero in on enhancing workforce competitiveness and tackling Alabama’s below-average labor […]

Specialty motor manufacturer Louis Allis has obtained a preliminary injunction barring Ideal Electric Power Company from using or displaying the Warrior-based company’s federally registered trademarks for its brand name and stylized LA logo. The Delaware court’s order also prohibits Ideal from claiming to own or in any way be associated with Louis Allis. According to […]

A hearing is set for this afternoon in Montgomery County Circuit Court over a lawsuit Birmingham-Southern College filed Wednesday against State Treasurer Young Boozer. The college said it is suing Boozer to compel him to “execute the Distressed Institutions of Higher Learning Revolving Loan Fund Act, passed on June 6 and signed into law by […]

This week has been proclaimed Alabama Woods to Goods Week by Gov. Kay Ivey. The timing, according to the Alabama Forestry Association, was meant to coincide with National Forest Products Week. Woods to Goods is a week-long celebration that promotes the state’s forest products industry’s professionals, resources, companies, and environmental and economic impact. Activities taking […]

Air University Innovation Accelerator is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening tour today of its Eagle Institute in Montgomery. The new institute is in the historic Kress Building, which was once a major department store. The building sat vacant for more than 30 years before being refurbished and repaired in 2017. “Research tells us […]

Another day, another accolade for UAB Medicine. This time the renowned facility and its ambulatory clinics have been recognized for achieving Level 9 status in CHIME’s 2023 Digital Health Most Wired survey. The accolade  recognizes health care organizations that have adopted and deployed information technology to improve patient safety and health outcomes. Among the more […]

Electric cars have been talked about for more than a decade and they are growing more popular. President Biden announced in August a target that by 2030, half of the vehicles sold in the United States will be battery electric, fuel-cell electric or plug-in hybrids. While the state’s larger cities have been adapting to meet […]

On Monday, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) recognized that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During this month, Britt encouraged women to talk to their health care providers and get screened, as well as learn more about the benefits of regular screening and potential risk factors for the disease. “This month is not only important […]

Leading experts on life sciences, innovation, and economic development will be meeting in Birmingham this week for a biotechnology conference. The Emerge BHM conference will be attended by former U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin; Susan Monarez, Deputy director of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health; Sandeep Patel, first […]

The world’s top researchers, scientists and peanut industry leaders are in Huntsville this week for the Advances in Arachis through Genomics and Biotechnology Conference. The conference is today through Wednesday at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology. “We are excited to host AAGB at HudsonAlpha this year,” HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology Faculty Investigator Dr. Josh Clevenger […]

Thanks to a collaboration of experts from HudsonAlpha, Auburn University, and Alabama A&M University, a brewery in Mobile is selling and producing the first beer made with barley malt grown and produced within the Yellowhammer State. “We brewed a fresh and floral pale ale, which we call Harvest Ale,” David Nelson, brewmaster at Braided River […]

Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway claimed Thursday the County Commission is freezing 30% of his office’s budget and attempting to defund law enforcement. Pettway asserted the budget freeze will impact the office’s ability to provide services including personnel, operational constraints, equipment upgrades, training, community outreach, and a potential increase in crime. office released a statement […]

With Saturday’s annular eclipse approaching, Alabamians have the opportunity to view the event at either the University of North Alabama in Florence or the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville. UNA officials said it will begin its events for the day at 10:30 a.m. and will go until 2 p.m. The school will also […]

If you wanted to own a piece of NASCAR history, here’s the opportunity. The Hueytown home and property of NASCAR legend Bobby Allison is officially on the market. The property is owned by his daughter Bonnie, who has decided to sell it. “There are so many different aspects that set this property apart from anything […]

In the wake of protests and concerns about awarding licenses, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission voted Thursday to revise its procedures on applications. On the advice of counsel, the commission agreed to meet Oct. 26. “The timeline (on a new awards vote) will depend on future actions of the commission as well as what the […]

The Women’s Foundation of Alabama has opened the application process for its 2024 Women’s Policy Institute, the organization announced. “The Women’s Policy Institute Fellowship is an equity-centered, women-led strategy that empowers community leaders to become catalysts for systemic change in Alabama,” said Kate Messervy, Women’s Foundation of Alabama director of Advocacy and Engagement. “Now, more […]

Deborah Browning, USA Health chief nursing officer and interim administrator, has been named CEO of Children’s and Women’s Hospital, USA Health announced. The organization said Browning was chosen after a nationwide search. “I believe this is a time of unprecedented growth for our hospital and I look forward to leading the teams responsible for best […]

Former State Rep. David Cole has been fined and sentenced to jail, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Tuesday. Cole (R-Huntsville) was ordered to pay $52,885.79 in restitution to the State General Fund, and serve 60 days in the Madison County Jail, Marshall announced. Cole also resigned his legislative seat which was vacated upon his arrest […]

With Halloween fast approaching, US Ghost Adventures has announced a series of new locations for its tours – including Mobile. “Halloween season is upon us, and our goal is to provide guests with the best experiences to enjoy our favorite time of year,” said Lance Zaal, president and founder of US Ghost Adventures. “We are […]

Lawyers for the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission and businesses are back in court today concerning issuing medical cannabis licenses. The process has been stalled since June by litigation and internal reviews by the commission. Montgomery Circuit Court Judge James Anderson is slated to hear arguments challenging the process by which the AMCC awarded licenses to […]

In a sign of solidarity with one of America’s chief allies, Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that flags throughout the state will be lowered to half staff in honor of the more than 1,100 people killed in the Hamas attack in Israel last Friday. Eleven Americans have so far been identified as killed in the […]