Even with all the technology, the latest features on your Regions Mobile Banking app, and all the other services to help you manage and grow your finances more easily, banking is still – at its core – a people business. The people of Regions Bank make the company stand out. The people are the foundation of a company’s reputation. And […]

The Addiction Prevention Coalition (APC) is working to protect the Birmingham and Jefferson County communities from the ongoing opioid epidemic taking place across the country. As part of a new effort to give drug users in the city and county a better chance of surviving an opioid-related overdose, the organization has introduced the ONEbox, a […]

Alabama leaders are reflecting on the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Several of those leaders posted about Patriot Day on social media, calling on Americans to never forget the attacks against the Twin Towers and the Pentagon that day. Governor Kay Ivey ordered flags in the state to be displayed at half-staff […]

State Sen. Andrew Jones was invited to Lexington, Kentucky to participate in the 2024 CSG Henry Toll Fellowship. Bringing together 49 individuals representing 34 states and U.S. territories and all three branches of state government, the Henry Toll Fellowship is a highly-acclaimed development program for state government officials. “I was honored to join this elite […]

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week will honor the 3.5 million professional truck drivers across the country from September 15-21. The week is meant to recognize and honor individuals in the trucking industry for their invaluable efforts in keeping the nation’s supply chain functioning. The Alabama Trucking Association is highlighting the dedication, skill, and perseverance of those […]

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees unanimously elected Myla Calhoun to represent the Sixth Congressional District during its meeting on September 5, 2024. The UA System Board of Trustees ensures the effective leadership, management and governance of the University of Alabama System, which includes three doctoral research universities and a world-class health system. […]

Foreign investors from several of America’s global adversaries currently own millions of acres of U.S. agricultural land, a number expected to rise. In an effort to deter the expected projection from becoming reality, elected officials from across the country have been searching for solutions and calling attention to the issue. Leading the fight against future […]

In Tuesday night’s presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, when the subject of in vitro fertilization (IVF) came up, Harris falsely accused Trump of denying families access to IVF, a treatment recognized by one-in-four Americans. In response, President Trump referenced the expedient action taken by members of the Alabama […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is blocking the quick promotion of the top military aide to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, accusing the aide of not notifying President Joe Biden when Austin was hospitalized earlier this year. Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark was nominated to become commander of U.S. Army forces in the Pacific. “Sen. Tuberville has […]

Troy University proudly invites the public to the U.S. premiere of the documentary “Beyond A War,” a special event showcasing the transformative power of reconciliation and honoring the legacy of our nation’s military veterans. The premiere will take place on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 3 p.m. at the Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts […]

Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling released a statement Tuesday saying he will complete his 5 year term as the city’s leader, contradicting reports from August that he offered to resign in January. According to audio received by the Decatur Daily, the mayor had said he would resign as Mayor in exchange for an end to the […]

Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban has kept busy since his retirement. From television appearances to golf outings, he’s been active. However, one of his key goals after stepping down was to improve collegiate athletics during these uncertain times. As a coach, Saban was known for genuinely caring about his players and helping them create […]

Goldman Sachs is expanding its $100 million investment initiative for rural communities, the 10,000 Small Businesses program, to Alabama. At an event last week at Innovation Depot in Birmingham, firm executives alongside U.S. Senator Katie Britt and U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell celebrated the program’s launch — and what it will mean for small business owners […]

Alabama’s commercial construction industry contributed $17.2 billion to the state’s economy in 2021, supported 200,000 full-time jobs and generated over $600 million in state taxes, according to a newly released study. The sector, which now accounts for 6.7% of Alabama’s GDP, saw a nearly 97% increase in total output between 2015 and 2021. In 2021 […]

Auburn University, in the “Loveliest Village on the Plains,” is also home to the happiest students in the nation, according to The Princeton Review’s 2025 rankings released recently. Auburn ranked No. 1 nationally in the “happiest students” category as part of The Princeton Review’s annual “Best 390 Colleges” rankings list. Criteria for the rankings was based on […]

Maddie Jackson, an Auburn Ag student from DeKalb County, recently created a large “hay character” to honor former President Trump in a field along Highway 75 in Sylvania. “I know most people in the area support Donald Trump, and I was hoping to brighten someone’s day or put a smile on their face when I […]

Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Kent Davis has resigned, effective December 31, 2024, after escalating tension with Governor Kay Ivey and state leaders. His resignation comes after an earlier refusal to step down, despite Ivey’s request and a looming vote by the State Board of Veterans Affairs to remove him from his position. Davis’ […]

The Alabama Department of Commerce and Builders Supply Co. announced today that the family-owned company plans to invest $10.6 million in a new manufacturing facility in Fort Payne, creating 10 new full-time jobs. With this growth project, Builders Supply will expand its third-generation operations in Fort Payne with a new 23,000-square-foot concrete block manufacturing facility […]

Lowndes County Sheriff Christopher West was arrested last week for disrupting a county commission meeting and allegedly threatening its members. West, a 30-year law enforcement professional, was charged with misdemeanor harassment and obstructing government operations following a dispute at a June meeting with District 1 Commissioner Robert Harris, WSFA reports. The disagreement reportedly stemmed from […]

William Somerville, attorney for Alabama Always, is continuing to make the case that his company should have been awarded an integrated license to grow, process, and dispense medical cannabis. Montgomery County Circuit Judge James Anderson is considering revising a temporary restraining order he implemented earlier this year. Alabama Always has joined several other companies in […]

Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Kent Davis will face a vote to be removed from the position on Tuesday in a meeting of the State Veterans Affairs Board called by Governor Kay Ivey. On Monday morning, legislative leaders issued a joint statement detailing the case for Davis’ ouster and continuing a call […]

The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced it has awarded over $700,000 in state funding to thirteen local airports for improvements. Bessemer Municipal Airport will receive $215,506 from a state grant for airfield pavement maintenance. The airport will provide $71,835 in matching local funds, for a total project value of $287,341. The Courtland Airport in […]

Today, Secretary of Law Enforcement Hal Taylor released the traffic and boating statistics for the 2024 Labor Day weekend, during which the Alabama Law Enforcement  Agency’s (ALEA) Highway and Marine Patrol Divisions were actively engaged in enforcement and safety operations throughout the entire holiday travel period.   Between 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30, and midnight Monday, […]

Developers in Tuscaloosa have revealed the official renderings for a Sports Illustrated ‘fan resort’ in Tuscaloosa roughly a year after the unconventional plan was announced. According to a report from the Tuscaloosa Thread, the Lamar Johnson Collaborative, Travel & Leisure and TTL Inc., who represents the sports media giant, revealed the renderings during a meeting […]