The GuideSafe app that alerts users if they have been near a person who tested positive for COVID-19 became available to every person in the state of Alabama this week. GuideSafe, available for free on iPhones and Android devices, takes advantage of new Exposure Notification System technology introduced by Apple and Google to combat the […]

Last week, the State of Alabama scored a victory after Montgomery County Circuit Judge Greg Griffin dismissed a lawsuit filed by three Jackson County residents challenging the State’s authority to mandate masks during the COVID-19 state of emergency declared by Gov. Kay Ivey. During an interview with Birmingham radio Talk 99.5’s “Matt & Aunie Show,” […]

United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams on Monday night addressed the University of Alabama football team via video teleconference. This continues a storied history of head coach Nick Saban having prominent speakers address the team, although the reason for this visit was unique. Saban told members of the media on Monday after the team’s […]

The Alabama Captive Insurance Association (ACIA) is forging ahead with plans to host its annual in-person conference on September 16-18 in Birmingham. A release this week outlined some of the heightened health and safety protocols that will be implemented for the conference, which will be held at the Westin and its adjoining Sheraton conference facilities. […]

Raytheon, a defense contractor with a large presence in Huntsville, announced Tuesday that it is donating $4 million to the new Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE). The company says the money is meant to “help prepare students for cybersecurity careers in government and industry.” ASCTE was created by Alabama’s state government in […]

Inc. Magazine has published the 2020 version of its annual, prestigious list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is compiled based on median growth over the past three years. This year’s Inc. 5000 featured 73 Alabama companies, spanning from Tanner-based Redline Steel (ranked at 110 with 3,216% growth) to Huntsville’s Yellowhammer […]

Throughout the country, down-ballot from the presidential race between President Donald Trump and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden are numerous U.S. Senate races that will have a profound impact on the control of that body. One of those is in Alabama between incumbent U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook) and Republican U.S. senatorial nominee […]

Alabama Power Company on Tuesday announced a six-week transition period to standard business operations. Since a state of emergency was first declared in March, Alabama Power voluntarily has not disconnected or charged late fees to any customer affected by COVID-19. A written announcement on Tuesday confirmed that the company will continue to not disconnect customers […]

Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation on Tuesday announced plans to invest $1.6 million in Alabama to help local communities respond to coronavirus and invest in a stronger future. The company, one of America’s largest poultry producers, has three locations across the Yellowhammer State: Enterprise, Guntersville and Russellville. Through this strong presence, Pilgrim’s employs more than 3,200 people and pays […]

The SEC on Tuesday released a set of guidelines that its 14 member schools must follow if they allow fans to attend football games during the 2020 season. Though the season has not been given the official go-ahead by university presidents, the conference is proceeding with preparations in the hopes that pandemic-related conditions allow for […]

University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban on Monday evening addressed the media via video teleconference following the first full day of fall practice. Speaking at about the same time that the 2020 SEC schedule was released, Saban began the virtual press conference with an opening statement. “Well it’s obviously great to be on […]

U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) on Monday was a featured speaker for the opening night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, with Alabama’s junior senator preceding U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Jones used the primetime slot as a full-throated stump speech for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, who […]

The Southeastern Conference on Monday evening released its fall 2020 football schedule. As previously announced, the SEC has adopted a 10-game, conference-only schedule this year due to pandemic-related changes to the college football landscape. The first week of SEC games, to be played September 26, was announced on SEC Network’s “The Paul Finebaum Show.”

A dark money group tied to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) began running Alabama ads to boost U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) on Monday, the same day that Jones was set to make featured remarks at the Democratic National Convention. As first reported by Politico, Duty and Honor has launched a $500,000 television advertising […]

Alabamians will play major roles both on-stage and behind the scenes during this year’s Democratic National Convention (DNC) and Republican National Convention (RNC). Held in Milwaukee, the DNC kicked off on Monday at 11:00 a.m. CT. The convention will end after presidential nominee Joe Biden’s speech on Thursday night. The RNC is scheduled to occur […]

As Alabama students begin to kick off a fresh academic year with the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing, Governor Kay Ivey on Monday released a back-to-school video message. “As classes begin around the state, I want to encourage all of you — teachers, school administrators, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, coaches, parents and students — to stay motivated […]

Tuscaloosa police officers were called in to work on Sunday afternoon after several pictures of young people congregating at certain bars without observing COVID-19 precautions circulated widely on the internet. Members of the department issued 12 citations for not wearing masks and arrested two others who refused to sign their citation. The behavior exhibited in […]

The University of Alabama on Monday released the latest preliminary results from its student population testing for COVID-19. Each student returning to campus for the fall 2020 semester is mandated under the university’s plan to take a test to determine whether they have the virus. Classes commence on Wednesday. So far, results from 25,948 students are […]

Francis Bryant Construction, a Birmingham-based custom construction contractor, was recently named as one of America’s best timber frame home builders by Home Builder Digest. Francis Bryant was the only Alabama company to make the list, which featured 34 home builders. Home Builder Digest’s list took a wide swath of criteria into consideration, including work history, […]

Auburn head football coach Gus Malzahn gave an update on his team Monday as SEC teams begin their first official week of practice. Malzahn said most Auburn players have been on campus since June 4 and have each been tested for COVID-19 at least seven times since then. The team is using what Malzahn called […]

This year’s legislative session was cut short because of the threat of COVID-19. In the name of mitigating the danger of the virus, leadership in the House and the Senate opted not to return for the 2020 general sessions until the last few days and pass a budget. Many legislative priorities went unfulfilled for 2020, […]

The Detroit Tigers have called up to the big leagues former Auburn University baseball star Casey Mize, who is scheduled to make his MLB debut on Wednesday. According to Auburn, Mize will be the 52nd Auburn Tiger to play professionally and the 15th pitcher from head coach Butch Thompson’s perennially formidable staff. The Tigers selected […]

The nonprofit arm of Regions Bank is donating $300,000 to help local governments in the Black Belt area of Alabama endure the financial burden of the coronavirus pandemic. The funds will go to the Hope Enterprise Corporation and the Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF), who are partnering to provide a line of credit for municipal […]

Manufacture Alabama (MA) on Monday announced the appointment of Jon Barganier as its new chief operating officer, effective immediately. According to a release, Barganier comes to the trade association with more than 14 years of experience, including a decade of coordinating legislative agendas, developing policy priorities, establishing communication strategies and staff management. “Jon is the […]