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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo this week announced the department’s Economic Development Administration had awarded a grant to Fairhope to create a business resource hub

A nationwide candidate search conducted by the University of North Alabama has resulted in Dr. Kathleen White being named the institution's new vice president for student affairs.

A solution-oriented approach to resolving Alabama's statewide teacher shortage issue led to the creation of a new fully online completer degree program offered by Auburn University’s College of Human Sciences.

The University of Alabama on Monday imploded Tutwiler Hall, a 13-story female dormitory that housed more than 50,000 women since opening its doors in 1968.

John Craft, clinical associate professor of law at Faulkner Law, was awarded the 2022 Public Interest Attorney Award at the Alabama State Bar’s 145th annual meeting.

University of Alabama at Birmingham has announced plans to maintain continuity and positive momentum by leveraging the expertise of veteran leaders with the upcoming departure of Dr. Selwyn Vickers. 

Bibb County sheriff's deputy Brad Johnson passed away Thursday afternoon from complications stemming from a gunshot wound he sustained while in the line of duty.

A manhunt for the individual wanted in connection to the shooting of two Bibb County sheriff's deputies ended with the suspect's capture on Thursday, according to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall.

The UA College of Community Health Sciences recently welcomed the inaugural class of a new summer program for students in pre-medical studies who wish to seek careers in rural primary care.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall continues to remind people that abortion is now illegal under state law except for rare exceptions to protect the life of the mother.

Crank 4 Bank tagged fishing event going on now through July 4 on Wheeler Lake. The tournament is open to anyone who registers at least two hours before catching a tagged fish at any point during the 13 weeks, no fancy bass boat needed.

The pursuit of adventure and a desire to fulfill a higher purpose has led Auburn alumnus Marc Tunstall through an illustrious career in the military and government agencies, and now is taking him across the globe to the frozen tundra of Antarctica. The 1990 Auburn University graduate has enjoyed a varied and meaningful career since his days […]

A research paper finding a significant global warming bias in climate models that was co-authored by the interim vice president for research and economic development at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has been cited by John Wiley & Sons Inc. as a top 10 download over the past 12 months in the American […]

Chris Hardy, a graduate of Troy University, is set to be inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame July 13 at Fort Benning.

Last week InTech, a legacy industry held a groundbreaking ceremony to expand its operations facility in Athens, AL.

Marshall also joined 25 other attorneys general in a letter to President Biden, calling on him to rescind the USDA guidance.

Birmingham Zoo reveals new electric train

If you ever visited the Birmingham Zoo, you know that one of the unique features is the train ride that winds around the 120+ acre facility. As a child it offers a unique viewing opportunity and the excitement of riding a train!

Auburn University programs promote STEM education for underserved

An Auburn University program has expanded into a multi-institutional international research effort to promote STEM education among underserved students.

UA dedicates Judy Bonner Child Development Center

The University of Alabama dedicated the Judy Bonner Child Development Center in honor of the University’s first female president June 10.

A "suspicious" man attempting enter Walnut Park Elementary in Gadsden was killed after engaging in a clash with responding law enforcement.

Governor Kay Ivey declared June 15th 2022, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Alabama to raise awareness about the problem.

Last year, Madison County was cited as one of the nation’s top emerging housing markets in the United States. The Wall Street Journal named the Rocket City as the 10th best emerging housing market in the nation. The Journal collaborated with Realtor.com to rank which housing markets are expected to provide both a strong return […]

Last week, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed a brief in a federal appellate court supporting the Florida in the legal battle. The amicus brief was co-led by Georgia and supported by 15 other states. 

A study at the University of Alabama will examine the effectiveness of public messaging to help residents stay safe during extreme weather.