The World Games 2022 (TWG2022) this week unveiled a sustainability program designed to ensure The Games have a lasting positive environmental impact on its host city of Birmingham. A multi-sport event that will take place in the Magic City from July 7- 17, 2022, The World Games 2022 will see an anticipated 3,600 athletes from […]

The fifth annual Lutzie 43 Golf Invitational is set to be held on Thursday, May 6, at Pursell Farms’ beautiful Farmlinks Golf Club in Sylacauga. Celebrity guest golfers will reportedly include Auburn head football coach Bryan Harsin and Director of Athletics Allen Greene. The Lutzie 43 Foundation, in partnership with Kia Motors, Kia of LaGrange, Kia […]

When you think about innovation and technology improvements, the chances are very high you don’t think about the water that enters your home when you turn on a faucet or flush your toilet. That’s not the case for Madison County Director of Public Works Chuck Faulkner. He sees technology and innovation being exploited to save […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) this week highlighted the need for greater workforce development programs in American education during a hearing hosted by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. In his remarks and lines of questioning, Tuberville spoke of the urgent need for students to be exposed to additional quality career paths […]

MONTGOMERY — The House of Representatives on Thursday passed two bills to advance a 21st century Alabama economy in which innovation and entrepreneurship can flourish. HB 540, sponsored by Rep. Bill Poole (R-Tuscaloosa), and HB 609, sponsored by Rep. Jeremy Gray (D-Opelika), both stem from interim policy recommendations made by the Alabama Innovation Commission, of […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general on Thursday wrote to President Joe Biden and congressional leaders to voice strong concerns and opposition to the recent steps Democrats have taken towards packing the U.S. Supreme Court. This comes after Biden recently announced the formation of the Presidential Commission on […]

Although Alabama’s congressional delegation is opposing Amtrak’s approach to restoring service to Mobile, given it could negatively impact the Port of Mobile, Mobile City Councilman Fred Richardson, a candidate in Mobile’s upcoming mayoral election, is not buying it. During an interview with Mobile radio’s FM Talk 106.5, Richardson dismissed the Port’s issues with passenger rail […]

Although it took a while, last week, the State Senate sent comprehensive gaming legislation to the State House of Representatives for consideration, with a few weeks remaining until adjournment sine die. There are signs of progress in the House, especially given the bill picked up a lead sponsor earlier this week. However, the bill is […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Senate on Thursday passed six bills related to elections. This included HB 167, sponsored by Rep. Chris Blackshear (R-Phenix City) and Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield (R-Guntersville). This bill would comprehensively prohibit an individual from voting multiple times in a single election. Under current state law, it is already illegal to vote […]

For the second consecutive year, the lights at four Retirement Systems of Alabama buildings in downtown Montgomery will shine green and blue Thursday night in celebration of Earth Day, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management announced this week. “Earth Day is always a big day for us here at ADEM,” stated ADEM director Lance LeFleur. […]

Alabama High School Athletic Association executive director Steve Savarese this week announced plans to retire from the position he has held for the last 15 years effective July 1. He reportedly agreed to remain in the position at the pleasure of the AHSAA Central Board of Control until his replacement has been hired and has […]

C Spire Fiber on Thursday announced it is now accepting consumer pre-orders and has already begun construction for its ultra-fast, fiber-based Gigabit broadband internet services in the Shelby County cities of Helena and Pelham — with Alabaster expected to begin soon. This comes after Trussville a few weeks ago became the second Alabama city – following […]

Birmingham-headquartered Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. (UNITED) on Thursday announced two executive leadership changes, effective immediately. Mike Suco has been named senior vice president and chief commercial officer, while Crawford Jones has been named vice president for the East Region. Coca-Cola UNITED, founded in 1902 and based in the Magic City, is the second-largest privately held Coca-Cola […]

ProgressPAC, the Business Council of Alabama’s political arm, on Thursday announced the endorsement of small business owner and Helena City Council President Pro Tempore Leigh Hulsey in the House District 73 special Republican primary runoff election. The seat was vacated by former Rep. Matt Fridy’s (R-Montevallo) election to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. HD […]

The White House this week announced that Huntsville’s Kim Caudle Lewis has been nominated by the president to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) board of directors. The nomination now awaits confirmation by the United States Senate. Lewis, a 2020 Yellowhammer Woman of Impact, is the CEO of PROJECTYZ, Inc., a business that provides services and […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) this week questioned General James Dickinson, commander of United States Space Command, and Admiral Charles Richard, commander of United States Strategic Command, during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing. In the hearing, Tuberville unambiguously restated that Huntsville is well equipped with the infrastructure, industry partners and overall synergy needed to […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Legislature on Wednesday held committee meetings. Neither chamber convened, so a legislative day was not burned. Here is a quick rundown of proceedings:

Full Moon Bar-B-Que, a prominent Alabama-based restaurant chain, has announced that its famous “Chow-Chow” relish and Southern Seasoning will soon be available in over 75 Publix Super Markets across the Yellowhammer State. These two popular condiment options will hit Publix shelves throughout the month of April. Full Moon’s original BBQ sauce and Alabama White Sauce have […]

Mayor Steven L. Reed and Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore on Wednesday announced the launch of a cutting-edge new education technology initiative called MGM Codes. “Today is a transformative moment for Montgomery Public Schools,” Reed said in a statement. According to a release, MGM Codes will bring the latest technology to students […]

Opportunity Alabama on Wednesday announced the creation of The OPAL Fund – a Qualified Opportunity Fund formed to invest in Yellowhammer State projects that meet expressed community needs and build wealth for those traditionally underrepresented in investing. Since its inception in 2018, Opportunity Alabama has helped close $300 million in deals, along with capacity-building work […]

Boeing on Wednesday began delivery of the Space Launch System (SLS) core stage to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in preparation for launch of the Artemis I mission, the first moon mission in nearly 50 years. Boeing refurbished the stage after it successfully completed hot fire testing last month at Stennis Space Center, closing out the […]

Last week’s passage of a constitutional amendment to legalize gambling in Alabama by the state senate was major breakthrough in a process that has eluded the state for decades. One objective repeatedly stated by the bill’s first sponsor State Sen. Del Marsh (R-Anniston), which would be made possible by enabling legislation accompanying the constitutional amendment, […]

MONTOMERY — The Alabama Senate on Tuesday passed as amended HB 521, which was sponsored by Rep. Debbie Wood (R-Valley) and carried in the upper chamber by Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman). The legislation would require health care facilities, including nursing homes, to allow at least one caregiver or visitor to each patient or resident. “This is […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Legislature on Tuesday convened for the 24th day of its 2021 regular session. Both chambers worked well into the evening hours. Here is a quick rundown of proceedings: