The years-long saga over the question of where U.S. Space Command is to be headquartered will be resolved in the first week of President-Elect Donald Trump’s administration, Chairman of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee and Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers says.  Anticipated as one of President Trump’s many first executive actions, it will reverse President […]

Regions Bank is once again being recognized for its work serving veterans, current members of the military, and their families. The Birmingham-based financial corporation has now been named as a 2025 Military Friendly Employer. Regions was selected for the honor by Military Friendly, an organization that measures the commitment of companies to support the military […]

Thomas Harris will be honored this week as a new member of the Alabama Business Hall of Fame. Harris, a resident of Hope Hull in Lowndes County, was selected as a member of the seven-member Class of 2024 earlier this year, alongside legendary Alabama coach Nick Saban. A successful investment banker and entrepreneur, Harris first worked for First […]

After a mass shooting at Tuskegee University claimed the life of one and led to the injury of sixteen others, the school has announced that it will remain on lockdown through Tuesday. Those who live near the shooting will be able to relocate to a different part of campus. Additionally, the university is now a […]

A proposal to dismantle the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft at the Port of Mobile has drawn opposition from the Mobile Chamber. The opposition is in response to an announcement last week that NorthStar Maritime Dismantlement Services and Modern American Recycling and Radiological Services  announced they have formed a team to pursue dismantlement of decommissioned Navy […]

Kroger, the national grocery store chain, has agreed to a $1.37 billion settlement with thirty states across the country, including Alabama, to compensate for its role in the ongoing opioid crisis. Of that recent settlement, Alabama will receive up to approximately $19.8 million for opioid abatement, with payments expected to begin early next year. Alabama […]

Thanks to a donation by the University of South Alabama’s (USA) Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order (KA), those with mobility issues will have access to an all-terrain track chair at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores. The presentation of the track chair to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Alabama […]

Alabama Congressman Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, is under consideration for Secretary of Defense in the incoming Trump administration according to sources close to the process, Bloomberg Government reported late Friday. Rogers (R-Saks), who has served Alabama’s 3rd Congressional District since 2003, was contacted by President-Elect Donald Trump’s transition team as they […]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded Alabama $5.9 million to improve its local food supply chain through six targeted infrastructure projects funded by the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program. USDA and Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate announced Friday the funds will go toward processing, storage, and distribution for local producers […]

The Mobile Airport Authority (MAA) announced today that a $2 million grant from Alabama’s SEEDS (Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy) program will be instrumental in its plans to expand Brookley Aeroplex and boost economic opportunities for the Mobile area. The SEEDS funding allowed MAA to purchase 272 acres from the Mobile Housing Authority, earmarked for light […]

Business leaders from across Alabama and Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth announced on Wednesday that a new entity, the Alabama Aerospace and Defense Council, has been established to catalyze the growth of aerospace and defense industries in the state. “Alabama is the aerospace and defense capital of the world, but we need to adopt a 67 […]

The University of Alabama presented its first-ever drone light show for fans attending Friday night’s pep rally and bonfire. Oohs and ahhs were heard from the large crowd on the Quad that night, but during the day, a few select students were amazed at the hands-on experience they were presented with. Learn more about what […]

Missouri narrowly voted ‘Yes’ on Amendment 2 in the November 5, 2024 general election, which will now make sports wagering legal in the state. It is reportedly going to be available no later than December 1, 2025. The margin for the amendment’s passing was incredibly thin after nearly three million votes were cast; it was […]

Video published by WAFF 48 News in Huntsville showed a clear picture of an altercation that occurred at a popular Huntsville nightclub and led up to an eventual shooting. According to a news report also from WAFF over the previous weekend, 31-year-old Kelan Deshaune Lucky was the lone arrest from the incident and was charged […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) believes Americans are ready for the change that the new Republican majority will bring to the U.S. Senate next year — a flip that Britt fought hard to make happen. “America is ready for a change,” Britt said this week. “The want secure borders, they want stable prices, they want […]

Workers at the Amazon fulfillment center in Bessemer will once again be voting on whether to unionize after a administrative law judge said the company committed several violations leading up to the vote in 2022. The 87-page ruling was in reaction to a complaint filed by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) after […]

Ten state-of-the-art driving and forklift simulators will now be available for students at Ingram State Technical College. The new equipment will be used by those pursuing a Class “A” or Class “B” commercial driver’s license and/or those in forklift training programs at the school. The simulators have been made available by the Alabama Department of […]

Voters in Jefferson County selected two Democrats to be the next probate judges. Both Yashiba Blanchard and Jameria Johnson Moore are the first black judges ever to be elected to the court. According to unofficial results from the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office, Blanchard picked up 52.9% of the vote to defeat Republican John Amari, […]

The Alabama League of Municipalities hosted its annual graduation and awards ceremonies on October 30, 2024, at Perdido Beach Resort. Over 100 municipal officials graduated or received awards from participating in the Certified Municipal Official (CMO) program. Perry Roquemore Jr., ALM’s third executive director, delivered the commencement address and shared his enthusiasm for the growth […]

After a historic victory earlier this week, President-Elect Donald Trump formally began a transition process that will prepare the appointment of roughly 4,000 positions across the federal government, including 1,200 that require U.S. Senate confirmation. As was the case in 2016 for Trump, that U.S. Senate will be under the control of a decisive GOP […]

Family, friends, and colleagues are mourning the unexpected death of Los Angeles News anchor and Alabama native Chauncy Glover. Born and raised in Athens, Glover studied broadcast journalism, music, and theatre at Troy University. The three-time Emmy award winner anchored the evening news at KCAL-TV in Los Angeles. Chauncy Glover was 39 years old. Scott […]

After President-elect Donald Trump’s presidential campaign victory against Vice President Kamala Harris, the U.S. stock market is booming and along with it shares for bitcoin, according to CNBC. The jump is largely related to Trump’s pledge to make America the “bitcoin superpower of the world.” The former business mogul has said that he plans to establish […]

Leading up to the 2024 United States Presidential Election, there was – as is usually the case – an extremely varied consensus on what the results were going to be. Since the summer and Vice President Kamala Harris’ installation into the race, the polls have sat at relatively close for the most part. Former President […]

The 2024 United States Presidential Election is coming to a close on Wednesday morning as the major networks handily called the race in favor of former President Donald J. Trump late into the night on Tuesday. Trump looks poised to take every swing state and even become the first Republican candidate to win the popular […]