MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The economy of the United States is massive and Americans often take that fact for granted. But to put the size of it into perspective, researchers at howmuch.net compared the economies of the 50 states to entire countries. Howmuch used national GDP data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and state data […]

(Video Above: The official trailer for Magnolia Pictures’ “Muscle Shoals”) MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. — A production company owned by Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp is reportedly developing a TV series based on the critically-acclaimed documentary “Muscle Shoals.” According to Variety Magazine, the series produced by Infinitum Nihil has the backing of not only Depp, but Sir […]

MONTEVALLO, Ala. — In the aftermath of the Charleston Shooting, focus turned from the victims to the Confederate battle flag, and now to any imagery of the Confederacy. First Governor Bentley removed the flags from the Confederate monument on the Capitol grounds in Montgomery, then last week, the Birmingham City Parks and Recreation board—an unelected […]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Intuitive Research and Technology, a defense and technology contractor in North Alabama was named one of the best employers in the country for millennials by Fortune Magazine. Coming in at number 13, approximately 31 percent of Intuitive’s employees belong to the “millennial” generation—those born between 1980 and 2000. The company was also […]

[tps_header]After a 55 year wait, Harper Lee’s new novel comes out next week. Here are 10 other must-reads by Alabamians:[/tps_header] [tps_title]To Kill a Mockingbird- Harper Lee[/tps_title]Set in the fictional town of Macomb, Alabama, no list can exclude Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning coming-of-age tale of a South stained by prejudice and those who fought tirelessly to […]

Big Spoon Creamery, a local handcrafted ice cream company owned by married couple Ryan and Geri-Martha O’Hara recently received an unexpected honor from the award-granting James Beard Foundation, who unofficially named Big Spoon’s ice cream sandwich “the most beautiful ice cream sandwich on Earth.” Behold, what could arguably be the most beautiful ice cream sandwich […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — While many banks didn’t make it through the Great Recession intact, Regions Financial Corporation not only made it through the tumultuous period, it emerged on the other side stronger and more popular with its customers than ever. Here’s why. According to a recent article in American Banker, much of Regions’ renewed success […]

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. Dozens of former baseball players – and one heavyweight boxing champion – were on hand on July 4 to get an early look inside the Negro Southern League Museum. While the official grand opening is weeks away, Birmingham Mayor William Bell said it took a team effort to bring the museum […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama is now listed among a group of 15 states urging Congressional leaders to protect the tax-exempt status of religious organizations in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage ruling. In a letter to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and U.S. House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), Alabama Attorney […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Greece is currently in a financial bind and needs to make up a 1.5 Billion Euro shortfall to pay off its creditors. Sure, 1.5 billion anything is a lot, but just exactly how much is that worth? When converted into dollars, the sum comes to about $1.66 million, but why not convert […]

GLENCOE, Ala. — An out-of-state atheist organization has challenged the city of Glencoe’s display of a Christian flag as a violation of the separation of Church and State. The Wisconsin-based group, the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), has threatened small-towns in Alabama before by targeting Rainbow City’s Nativity scene and Piedmont’s Christmas parade. In both […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Conservative talk show host Glenn Beck has released details of his upcoming visit to Birmingham, the launching event of his “Never Again is Now” campaign taking place on the 52nd anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech. Activities will begin at 9AM the morning of August 28th […]

Birmingham, Ala. — Chick-Fil-A is now America’s favorite fast food restaurant, eclipsing mainstays such as McDonald’s and new-comers like Chipotle. According to the annual American Consumer Satisfaction index, the family-oriented chain had a score of 86, the highest of any on the list, and just in time for National Fried Chicken Day. The group polled […]

(Video Above: The Alabama NewsCenter showcases Alabama’s Peach Paradise in Chilton County) By Michael Tomberlin If you play word association with anyone from Alabama and say “Chilton County” the response will likely be “peaches.” The fruit has become synonymous with the central Alabama county, and the state’s most recognizable water tower. Around 3,000 acres of […]

(Video Above: Aerial photography footage of the University of Alabama’s campus) TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alumni and state residents alike often take the University of Alabama’s gorgeous, historical campus for granted, but using new drone camera technology, even lifelong visitors of the Capstone cannot help but marvel at the school’s beauty. UA published the short video […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The U.S. Women’s National Team that stunned the world Sunday in its record-smashing 5-2 victory over Japan in the World Cup final could be bringing its mojo to the Magic City this fall. Bruno Event Team President and CEO Gene Hallman floated the possibility of the team’s nationwide victory tour making a […]

The Alabama Innovation Fund has $4.5 million to support programs that seek to leverage research performed by the state’s universities and other institutions to generate new ventures, create jobs and spur additional economic development opportunities. Created in 2012 as part of the “Accelerate Alabama” strategic growth plan, the Alabama Innovation Fund awards grants to bolster […]

It’s not very often that staunchly conservative Alabama follows the lead of a liberal city like Chicago, but that appears to be exactly what is happening with a tax hike being unilaterally pushed by the Alabama Department of Revenue, without approval from the Legislature. Fusion News explains what is happening in Chicago: A ruling by […]

(Video above: “This is Alabama”) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Yellowhammer Multimedia on Monday announced the company’s Alabama-focused online publication Yellowhammer News received over three million unique visitors in June, a new record for the rapidly-growing site. “Our team is committed to delivering engaging and informative content that reflects Alabamians’ interests and values,” said Yellowhammer Multimedia Chief […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Bishop Kee Sloan, the leader of the Episcopal Diocese in Alabama, celebrated Thursday that churches of his denomination will now allow same-sex weddings to be performed. The Episcopal Church voted Wednesday to allow such ceremonies beginning November 29th of this year, adding a “gender neutral” liturgy to accompany the change. “Our policy […]

(Video Above: Condoleezza Rice and Jenny Oaks Baker perform an arrangement of Amazing Grace) Alabama native and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has always stood out among her peers in the political realm for her grace, poise, intelligence, and impressive musical ability. An accomplished classical pianist, Rice often performed for Heads of State and […]

Florida-based grocery chain Winn-Dixie announced Wednesday it will donate 100% of its profits on Independence Day Saturday to the Wounded Warrior Project—a charity and veterans service organization that offers a variety of programs, service and events for wounded veterans of the military actions following the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. “Winn-Dixie operates in states […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Through more than 30 dates, Ren You, a Harvard MBA who recently moved to Birmingham, still hasn’t found any magic in the Magic City so he’s established www.DateRen.com, calling on his fellow Alabamians to “FIND ME A GIRLFRIEND AND I’LL PAY YOU $10,000…Seriously.” On the website, which features a clever endorsement from […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The FBI has established “command centers” at its field offices in Birmingham and Mobile in response to the heightened terrorist threat level going into Independence Day weekend. The FBI and U.S. Department of Homeland security have also issued a joint intelligence bulletin urging law enforcement agencies around the country to be on […]