The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and states around the nation are encouraging motorists to observe National Work Zone Awareness Week from April 21-25 by slowing down in work zones and watching for roadway workers.

Samkwang, a South Korean automotive and electronics supplier, has signed a lease to open a new manufacturing facility in Macon County’s REAL Park. The company will occupy a 168,000-square-foot facility, known as Building 100, in the 700-acre master-planned industrial park strategically located near I-85.

Mobile is set to become a main destination for American Cruise Lines beginning in March 2026. City officials confirmed this week that the port will host the American Symphony as part of a new Gulf Coast Cruise itinerary.

After more than a decade of public service, State Rep. Corey Harbison ( R-Good Hope) has officially stepped down from his seat representing Alabama House District 12.

Alabama took another step toward allowing ready-to-drink cocktails on grocery and convenience store shelves Wednesday, as the Senate Tourism Committee advanced a bill establishing a framework for their sale and distribution. SB268, sponsored by State Sen. Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro) received a favorable report following brief discussion and the adoption of a small amendment. The bill […]

Three people were killed and three others were injured after a multi-boat crash occurred Wednesday morning during a Major League Fishing tournament event on Smith Lake in Cullman County.

Orr is hoping his legislation that mandates schools teach a "success sequence" based curriculum will make it through the House this session.

An Alabama woman was arrested for trying to smuggle drugs into the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore in February — using a drone. On Wednesday, the Alabama Department of Corrections announced narcotics agents with the Law Enforcement Services Division were able to secure seven charges this week against Andrea Robinson. Robinson was transported […]

The Auburn Tigers are headed into the third season of the Hugh Freeze era coming off a regular season in year two that brought less success even than year one. With an offensive handicapped by a crippling habit of turning the ball over and poor quarterback play, a 5-7 record made the Tigers not bowl […]

Space Command HQ is leaving Colorado Springs, Colorado and coming home to Huntsville, Alabama

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is calling on the nation’s business leaders to disavow and prohibit racially discriminatory DEI-centered initiatives within their companies. In a recent letter addressed to The Business Roundtable, Marshall and fourteen other state Attorneys General demanded that the organization refocus on fostering economic growth and job creation rather than the continued […]

Do you know a retailer in the Yellowhammer State who has demonstrated commitment to their communities, customers, and employees? If so, the Alabama Retail Association wants you to consider nominating the business for the organization's 2025 Alabama Retailer of the Year award.

Alfa Insurance® is exploring the possibility of relocating its corporate headquarters to a new site in Montgomery. Negotiations are underway to purchase an existing commercial complex at Capitol Commerce Center, near I-85 at Exit 11.

Steve Henderson had never driven an electric vehicle before Saturday. But after slipping behind the wheel of an all-electric Chevrolet Silverado pickup provided by Donohoo Chevrolet at Little River Earth Fest in Fort Payne, Henderson walked away with a new appreciation for what an EV can do.

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight John and Barry keyed in on the NCAA transfer portal and the increasingly chaotic landscape of college athletics. They were joined by ESPN’s Tom Luginbill, discussed the growing influence of NIL deals, lack of regulation, and player mobility—particularly the impact of spring transfer season. Luginbill emphasized that without […]

Jasper Lumber Co. is nearing completion on a transformative $135 million investment to modernize its sawmill facility, reinforcing its long-term commitment to its Walker County hometown and the state’s thriving forestry industry.

April 15 marked one year since 29-year-old Marquez Williams was killed in a hit-and-run while crossing North Memorial Parkway near Mastin Lake Road.

North Alabama's WHNT 19 reported that one neighbor's good deed possibly saved the life of a woman last Friday morning. Perry Gooch was at home on Pine Street in the Center Star community of Alabama.

A Department of Defense Inspector General’s review, though heavily redacted, points to political interference by President Joe Biden in the decision to retain U.S. Space Command’s headquarters in Colorado Springs, reversing a Trump-era plan to relocate it to Huntsville, Alabama

After 10 memorable years in business, Cliff and Anne Clark, the owners of Tavern 1831 in downtown Tuscaloosa, announced that they would be closing their doors.

On Monday, the Homewood City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to proceed with long-discussed improvements to the I-65/Lakeshore Parkway interchange.

 Recognizing the companies that are the “cornerstone of Alabama’s economy,” nominations have opened for the 2025 Alabama Manufacturer of the Year Awards. The Business Council of Alabama, Alabama Technology Network, and Manufacture Alabama joined to make the announcement.

Students, educators, and state officials gathered in Montgomery on Monday for the 2025 Alabama Computer Science Summit, a statewide event highlighting the rapid growth and importance of computer science education.

Alabama lawmakers introduced a joint resolution that was signed by Governor Kay Ivey urging the Trump administration to solidify Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal as the permanent home of the United States Space Command. Sponsored by a wide coalition of senators, including State Sen. Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) and State Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia), the resolution reaffirms Redstone […]