Damage and flooding from Hurricane Helene has caused the final St. Croix Open, presented by SEVIIN to be moved from South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell to Lake Martin, Alabama. The event will be the first time since 2018 that the 44,000-acre reservoir found on the Tallapoosa River has hosted a major B.A.S.S event.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham could very soon be opening a new 'state of the art' satellite dental clinic in the city of Decatur. The school is hoping that the location, which would open its doors in 2026, will help to serve residents in more rural parts of North Alabama who may not have access to consistent dental health care.

On Monday evening, tens of thousands of unionized port workers belonging to the International Longshoreman's Association walked off the job and are now on strike.The organization said that its first strike since 1977 was a result of failed negotiations with the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX), a key representative of port employers.

Regions has announced that it will be offering disaster-recovery financial services for residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Helene. The bank also said that its nonprofit, the Regions Foundation, has committed $150,000 in initial grant funding for organizations helping with disaster relief.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Sept. 30, 2024) – Dozens of electric vehicle (EV) owners showcased their cars and discussed the advantages and cost savings associated with the vehicles at EV showcases in two Alabama cities on Saturday, Sept. 28.

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) went on strike at midnight last night, halting operations at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts from Maine to Texas. The Alabama Port Authority, which oversees the Port of Mobile, is one of the many impacted. The strike is the first major labor action by the ILA since 1977. […]

Millions in new funding to further upgrade Alabama's transpirational infrastructure is on the way according to Governor Kay Ivey. Ivey revealed Monday that an additional $3.1 million will be going to the state's roadways and bridges, with multiple projects planned across the state thanks to the new funding.

Governor Kay Ivey has mobilized the Alabama National Guard to support relief efforts in North Carolina, where communities are grappling with the aftermath of catastrophic flooding and landslides. The powerful storm has left thousands displaced and without power and a death toll that continues to climb in North Carolina and across the Southeast. Ivey announced […]

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Sec. of State Wes Allen for removing more than 3,000 names from its voter rolls.

Alabama has once again demonstrated its commitment to fostering a thriving business environment, earning a No. 8 ranking in Area Development’s 2024 “Top States for Doing Business” report. This marks another year of Top 10 recognition for the state, as the national publication highlights Alabama’s competitive edge across multiple business-friendly categories. The Area Development rankings, which […]

The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences‘ (ASHS) Board of Trustees held its inaugural meeting last week and elected longtime state healthcare leader Mike Warren as its first president. Warren is one of eight appointees made by Gov. Kay Ivey to the 20-member board, and represents U.S. Congressional District 7, which includes the Demopolis site for the […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s office will begin holding Service Academy information sessions tomorrow for prospective applicants across the state. Britt’s sessions will be held in conjunction with the offices of Alabama’s House delegation.

As Hurricane Helene bears down on much of the Gulf Coast, thousands of linemen from Alabama have traveled en masse to the state of Florida ahead of expected large-scale power outages to offer their services.

U.S. Rep Gary Palmer led a letter to the Ambassador of Mexico to the United States condemning Mexico’s actions. 

University of Alabama students and fans making the trek out to the quad on campus early Saturday morning will be getting a very special visitor to the College GameDay desk when it comes time for the crew to make their game predictions. Every week, the show brings on a celebrity or special guest to pick […]

In light of Birmingham's most recent fatal mass shooting, state authorities are now offering the city's embattled police department additional resources to fight the rapidly growing crime rate.

A Tuscaloosa businessman recently purchased and imported truckloads of uninstalled southern border wall sections that had been placed in storage after the large-scale barrier's construction was halted in 2021.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell were in attendance during a signing ceremony at the White House Thursday.

Years prior to Casey White and Vicki White capturing national headlines for their infamous prison break scheme and attempt to evade law enforcement, Casey was already known by police in the North Alabama area as a career criminal.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that it has awarded $20 million in State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grants to 43 state and territory international trade agencies. The funds will provide financial support to small businesses looking to increase their export volume and value. Alabama small businesses can begin applying for funding now, […]

The Rocket City has been called the economic engine of North Alabama. One of the industries that helps power that engine is, coincidentally, the auto industry. And providing a spark to that is Toyota Alabama which reached a major milestone in its 23 years in Huntsville. The local manufacturing plant recently assembled its 10 millionth […]

Alabamians have wondered for almost a decade if the Northern Beltline in Jefferson County would ever be completed. The 52-mile road project was halted in the fall of 2016 due to a lack of funding.

Governor Kay Ivey announced today that ILJIN, a leading automotive and industrial bearings and chassis manufacturer, is investing nearly $100 million in a new operation in Auburn. The company’s new facility will employ about 160 people and will allow ILJIN to expand into the aluminum forging market. “ILJIN’s decision to locate its next facility in […]

Most of the impact from Hurricane Helene in Alabama will come over the eastern side of the state over the next 24 hours. Rain will increase over east Alabama this afternoon and tonight, becoming heavy at times. The western half of the state will be mostly dry with just a few spotty showers. Winds will […]