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Vehicles drive growth for Alabama’s export machine

Alabama-built vehicles are blazing a trail in the global economy, ranking as the state’s top export product, landing in 73 foreign countries.

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees met on Friday to advance initiatives that will help to propel the system into the future.

Radio talk show host Yaffee and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories

UAB Department of Physics receives national award

The UAB Department of Physics is slated to receive the Improving Undergraduate Physics Education Award this spring.

South Alabama awarded $2M STEM educators grant

The University of South Alabama will be awarded $2 million from the Alabama STEM Council to make it easier for students pursuing STEM majors.

Trade missions uncover export opportunities for Alabama companies

For Alabama-based manufacturer Sealing Equipment Products Co., or SEPCO, selling its products in markets around the world has become a core element of business.

Adtran’s next-gen fiber access platform quickens broadband rollouts

Adtran, a Huntsville-based provider of next-generation multi-gigabit fiber solutions, has launched its next generation networking solution.

Reflections: What's not to love about John Adams?

David McCullough, who died last August, gave us books about the Panama Canal, the Wright Brothers, the Brooklyn Bridge and the American Revolution, and won Pulitzers for “Truman” and “John Adams.” The latter was made into an HBO miniseries that earned 13 Emmy Awards and three Golden Globes. In a “behind the scenes” feature on […]

New Hi-Wire Brewing in Birmingham combines craft beer, games, and community

Birmingham's newest brewery has only been open for a couple months, but it’s already built a reputation thanks to its craft beer selection, space, and fun selection of games.

Robert La Branche has been named vice president of external affairs at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville.

Former Crimson Tide lineman Emil Ekiyor Jr. presented Community Service Award

His efforts while at Alabama helped earn Ekiyor the 2023 Alabama Power Community Service Award at the Reese’s Senior Bowl.

Decatur named Tree City USA

Named a 2022 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, the recognition honors Decatur’s commitment to effective urban forest management.

Rising Alabama exports put 2022 on course for record year

While full-year results are not yet available, trade data show that Alabama exports in 2022 already eclipses the state record set in 2017.

ADCNR: Outdoors is for everyone

License sales have increased across the board, and license sales for people of color has increased significantly since 2019.

Tommy Rees named new Alabama offensive coordinator

Tommy Rees, former Notre Dame offensive coordinator, is expected to be the new offensive coordinator for the Crimson Tide. Reese will replace Bill O'Brien, who is leaving for the NFL.

At least he didn't resist arrest.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has selected Kristina Hendrix to fill the newly created position of Vice President for Strategic Communications. UAH’s newest VP officially began her new role on Feb. 1. She reports directly to UAH President Charles L. Karr, and her focus will […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Resicum International LLC plans to open an aviation training academy at Craig Field in Selma.

State’s ‘college-going rate’ recovering from pandemic

Alabama’s 2021 public high school graduates entered higher education at a slightly higher rate than the Class of 2020.

A new report shows that Alabama hospitals have lost $1.5 billion dollars over the last three years, the COVID-19 dollars delivered to the hospitals were not enough to help them recoup their losses.

Tuberville holds Senate committee assignments

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville remains well-positioned to continue advocating for Alabamians’ after announcing continued committee assignments

The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a contract worth up to $1.6 billion over 16 years which is supported at the Boeing Huntsville site.

Huntsville City Councilman arrested for theft

Madison County jail records show that Devyn Keith, a Huntsville City Councilman, was arrested and charged with fourth degree theft Thursday.

Wednesday on WVNN's "The Yaffee Program," Wardynski discussed the ramifications of the continued U.S. involvement in the Ukraine-Russia war.