Auburn football is not for the faint of heart. No program in college football ricochets from success to failure and back more feverishly or frequently than the Tigers. There are very few dull moments. Last week, Auburn benched its quarterback who has started all 28 games of his career, scored a last-minute touchdown on fourth […]

With almost perfect weather and water conditions, Paul Cox and Joe Mann shattered the record for the Great Alabama 650 (AL650) paddling race that traversed Alabama from Weiss Lake in the northeast corner of the state to Fort Morgan on the state’s beautiful Gulf Coast. Cox and Mann won last year’s AL650 in 5 days, […]

While there are still a few skeptics of a plan to use $400 million in federal COVID-19 relief money on new prison construction, State Rep. Tracy Estes (R-Winfield) insists the legislature still had to act on the plan. During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5’s “The Jeff Poor Show” on Friday, the prison […]

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Legislature has successfully passed a comprehensive prison plan as a first step to resolve issues facing the state’s prison system, which has been placed in the crosshairs of the federal government by way of a lawsuit. Both chambers of the legislature agreed to pass a series of bills to replace and […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama State Senate on Friday passed a series of bills to address matters relating to the dire state of Alabama’s prison system. The legislature’s upper chamber successfully passed House Bills 2, 4, 5 and 6, with little to no defection from its ranks. The plan implements a phased approach to revamping the […]

Behind every thriving service-oriented organization is one person that can be credited as being the integral key to its foundational success and the backbone of its operations. Perhaps there is no organization committed to a more noble cause in the state of Alabama than Big Oak Ranch. Founded in 1974, the ranch has welcomed more […]

Nothing happens without manufacturing. There are no planes, trains, nor automobiles to travel in; no homes to keep us safe and comfortable; no air conditioners nor furnaces; no food harvested, processed, brought to market, or delivered. You get the picture. There are more than 900,000 manufacturing jobs open across the country right now, and the […]

Real estate investment company Freedom Real Estate & Capital has announced that Invariant Corporation and Torch Technologies will occupy two lease spaces at its newly-developed, 92,000 square foot multi-tenant building. The development features a mix of office, research and development labs, light manufacturing, assembly, and integration space along with a high bay. Invariant, an engineering, […]

The U.S. Space & Rocket continues to expand its vast and exciting array of educational exhibits with the opening of its Science of Guinness World Records exhibition. The Rocket Center says this traveling exhibition reveals the secrets behind some of the most astonishing Guinness World Records ever set. After over two years of development by […]

Manufacture Alabama on Friday announced the launch of Girls Learning About Manufacturing (GLAM) to create interest in manufacturing careers among female students who will soon enter the workforce. The program is launched in coordination with the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Alabama and member companies throughout the state. The initiative seeks […]

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), during a Thursday Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) meeting, questioned Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra about the department limiting access to monoclonal antibody treatments. When HHS announced that it would be rationing the treatment, the decision was met with fierce criticism from elected […]

The long-awaited milestone to begin production at Huntsville’s Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) has finally come. MTM, along with 2,000 of its team members, kicked off production of the new 2022 Corolla Cross. MTM is the only North American facility to produce the vehicle. The joint-venture between Mazda Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation plans to continue […]

MONTGOMERY — The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday provided a favorable report to House Bill 2, which would prescribe mandatory supervision and electronic monitoring to inmates who are slated for early release through the Board of Pardons and Paroles. The bill serves as an amendment to legislation which was implemented in 2015, which requires certain […]

The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) recently launched the North Alabama Mural Trail, featuring over 125 works of public art in the 16th most northern counties in the state. The paintings depict the communities they reside in, many offering an artistic perspective of each town’s history. The mural trail encourages residents and visitors alike […]

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama cares about the health and safety of our members and all Alabamians. Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses, like the flu, is vital. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone six months and older get a flu vaccination in […]

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With the selection of its next president, Alabama A&M University (AAMU) is at a pivotal point in its history. In a few days, the Board of Trustees will select the 12th president of the largest historically black college and university in the state. As a business leader in Huntsville, a healthy and thriving AAMU is […]

The University of South Alabama (USA) Health and Synergy Laboratories have announced the expansion of their COVID-19 testing partnership to expand services offering surveillance testing to employer groups. The two organizations have partnered alongside one another since the early stages of the pandemic. Together, USA Health and Synergy have administered over 600,000 COVID-19 tests for […]

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL) on Thursday announced Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants totaling $4.5 million, which will be applied toward improvements and infrastructure construction at three local airports in Alabama. Alabama’s senior senator applauded the investment, which was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). “I am proud that Alabama is receiving federal […]

MONTGOMERY — The Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee has given favorable reports to House Bills 4, 5 and 6, relating to the construction of new prison facilities and supplemental appropriations to fund construction and infrastructure improvements. The committee, led by chairman State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore), has taken the state one step closer […]

The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) has announced that Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. (UNITED) has been awarded the soft drink pouring and vending rights for a term of 10 years with the BJCC. The agreement grants Coca-Cola UNITED exclusive rights to serve its products in all concession stands and vending machines at Protective Stadium, Legacy […]

7. The Mu variant is gone from the United States As the coronavirus pandemic continues, there has been concern about how other virus variants could impact people after the United States dealt with waves of the Delta variant. One variant that raised alarm was the Mu variant. However, it seems that the Mu variant has […]

Expert physicians with the Alabama Medical Association, during the organization’s weekly Facebook Live webcast, will answer questions regarding COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. Medical Association president Dr. Aruna Arora echoed physicians’ concerns over the dual threat posed by a combination of the pandemic with the emergence of flu season. “As we enter another flu season, doctors […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Rocket City this week is hosting the National Cyber Summit, a prestigious network consisting of field experts from the public and private sectors. Over 2,500 attendees will attend this year’s summit at the Von Braun Center in downtown Huntsville. The Summit features networking events, professional panels, and expert presentations consisting of industry […]