Two Birmingham-based companies have made the prestigious annual Fortune 500 list. Regions Financial and Vulcan Materials were among the list that featured some of the largest and must successful corporations in the entire country. Regions came in at 483rd on the list, and Vulcan ranked 494th. Regions generated $7.5 billion in revenue during the 2022 […]

On Friday, Auburn University’s Board of Trustees didn’t just elect a president pro tempore – they elected Quentin Riggins, an Auburn tiger through and through. Former linebacker and former member of the radio broadcast team, Riggins earned his bachelor’s degree while leading the Tigers to three consecutive SEC championships from 1987 to 1989. Today, he’s […]

Alabama will receive nearly $249 million in a $17.3 billion opioid agreement with drug makers Teva and Allergan and pharmacies CVS and Walgreens, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today. National investigations and litigation against the pharmaceutical industry over the opioid crisis has led to more than $50 billion. Money is expected to start flowing […]

The Supreme Court ruled in favor today of Black voters in an Alabama congressional redistricting case. The ruling ordered the creation of a second district with a large Black population. Chief Justice John Roberts joined Justices Brett Kavanaugh, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson in the majority; Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Neil […]

Airbnb, a major name in the travel industry, is beginning a summer safety campaign to educate its guests on how to mitigate the risks associated with pools, fires, and carbon monoxide. The company said many of the guests that are booking with them are heading for Alabama and want to stay in locations with pools, […]

Alabama has once again received a Silver Shovel Award from Area Development, the go-to business publication for economic development.  The award recognizes state economic development agencies that have driven job creation through innovative policies. It takes into account the ability of these agencies to attract new employers and investments in new and expanded facilities. Alabama […]

Alabama’s aviation and aerospace industry continues to soar. Hoar Program Management (HPM), a Birmingham-based program management firm, is taking part in the 2023 Paris Air Show and trade fair. The 2023 show will mark almost 10 years of the company’s participation in the event. HPM President Ryan Austin, Vice President of Business Development Jay Daily, […]

It was the session for Alabama taxpayers. And the Legislature and Gov. Kay Ivey made it a great one – especially if you buy food, work overtime or filed a tax return in 2021. Among the 883 bills introduced over the 2023 legislative session, lawmakers delivered a historic combination of tax cuts and relief thanks […]

The University of Alabama is set to commemorate a major historical milestone next week that affected not only the institution, but the entire state as well. On June 11, 1963, the University of Alabama began the process of desegregation, enrolling two black students, Vivian Malone and James Hood. The decision to desegregate the school at […]

The Yellowhammer State, according to the newly released 2022 Alabama Tourism Economic Report, has quickly become a major tourist destination for Americans. Which, in turn, means increasing revenue for the state. In fact, revenue generated from tourism in Alabama has doubled over the past decade -going from $10.6 billion in 2012 to a record $22.4 […]

As part of a group of 41 states that has reached a settlement with Suboxone manufacturer Indivior, Alabama will receive nearly $1.4 million, the office of Attorney General Steve Marshall said today. The Yellowhammer State’s share of the nationwide $102.5 million comes to $1,392,964. “Indivior Inc. illegally exploited the market to maintain its monopoly of […]

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has been awarded a $46.7 million contract from the  Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. The five-year agreement is to test thermal protection systems materials, which are used on space vehicles that re-enter the atmosphere. The work will be done at its Birmingham facility, the company said. “We are honored […]

Some of Alabama’s fastest growing counties are experiencing court dockets growing just as fast. The Legislature passed a law adding judgeships to areas needed most, marking a successful compromise in a multi-year effort. That law was signed by Gov. Kay Ivey — adding eight circuit court judgeships and five district court judgeships between now and […]

The Hunger Solutions Institute, an initiative through Auburn University’s College of Human Sciences, will help provide milk to thousands of underserved people. Through a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Add Milk! program is  providing healthy, quality milk to more than 100 locations in four states – Alabama, California, Georgia, and South Dakota. […]

Gov. Kay Ivey put her signature on a bill today that delays the state from suspending driver’s licenses for unpaid, non-moving traffic violations. Each year, Alabama residents lose their driving privileges due to missed court appearances or the inability to pay fines and fees imposed by the state. Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) wanted to […]

A New Hampshire man has been arrested for threatening an unnamed U.S. senator, according to recently released court documents. According to the U.S. attorney’s office, Brian Landry of Franklin, N.H., was angry with the unidentified senator for “blocking military promotions.” In a phone call on May 17, to one of the legislator’s district field offices, […]

WASHINGTON — While the move of Space Command to Redstone Arsenal is becoming a political football, there is no such problem with the FBI’s game plan for Huntsville. In fact, FBI Director Christopher Wray said he is “very excited about the future at Huntsville.” His comments came this week to Sen. Katie Britt during a […]

HUNTSVILLE – While athletes were competing for gold, Huntsville was seeing green. And, a lot of it. The Rocket City is quickly becoming a sports city, if last week was any indication, and the city’s coffers are big winners. With four big sporting events – including a world championship – filling hotel rooms and restaurants, […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Poarch Band of Creek Indians made its largest financial contribution in North Alabama to support the new Space Camp Operations Center at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Called The Poarch Band of Creek Indians Auditorium, the $2.5 million facility can seat up to 1,000 people, as well as be used for […]

“Public corruption has a ripple effect, and we must root out the problem to rebuild trust in our communities.” Those were the words Friday of Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall in announcing the felony convictions of former Tuscaloosa County License Commissioner Lynne Campbell Robbins. Robbins pled guilty in Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court to using her […]

Gov. Kay Ivey made it official: The Yellowhammer Cookie is Alabama’s official state cookie. In a signing ceremony, Montgomery fourth-grader and recipe creator Mary Claire Cook brought a batch of the cookies to Ivey in her office. The blend of mainstay Alabama ingredients – peanuts and pecans, two crops that have historical and agricultural significance […]

Alabama can lay claim to another top ranking. According to Forbes Advisor, Alabama is first in a new study of the states where residents are most and least financially disciplined. The Yellowhammer State scored 83.28 out of 100 points. It’s followed by Arkansas (81.56), New Jersey (80.82), Washington (80.71) and Colorado (80.33). According to the survey, Alabama […]

The Alabama Legislature passed a bill that could rescue Birmingham-Southern College and other financially strained colleges in the state. The Distressed Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Program Fund to provide temporary aid awaits Gov. Kay Ivey’s signature after approval from the Senate and House. Proposed by Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills), the idea received […]

Jefferson County Circuit Judge Anne Lamkin Durward, “a brilliant ray of sunshine,” died Saturday. She was 54. Her death was first announced on the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers’  Facebook page. Durward was president of the board of directors. According to the Facebook post, she was home with her husband, John. “Anne was a brilliant […]