Governor Kay E. Ivey on Monday announced she has officially signed HB 167, which makes it a criminal violation to vote in Alabama and at least one other state in the same election. Under existing state law, it is already illegal to vote more than once in Alabama in the same election; however, it was […]

President Joe Biden is a gaffe machine. He said so himself. More often than not, he’ll say the wrong thing, the right thing the wrong way or simply let his thoughts trail off and not even finish the sentence. Usually, these misspeaks and verbal fumbles make great comedy, except now we aren’t the only ones […]

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is set to close the $11.6 billion acquisition of BBVA USA Bancshares, Inc., including its Birmingham-headquartered banking subsidiary BBVA USA, on June 1. This comes after PNC on Friday announced the official receipt of regulatory approval from the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Office of […]

7. Department of Labor pleased with Ivey decision After it was announced by Governor Kay Ivey that the state would be removing participation from the federal unemployment programs, Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington has come out in support of this decision.  Washington talked about how this decision is meant to improve unemployment numbers […]

The 2021 NCAA Softball Tournament bracket was revealed on Sunday evening, with the University of Alabama earning the No. 3 overall seed. They will be joined by Clemson, Troy and Alabama State this coming weekend at Rhoads Stadium for the Tuscaloosa Regional. This is the Crimson Tide’s 22nd-straight postseason bid and follows Alabama’s SEC Tournament triumph […]

Four members of Congress from Alabama on Friday wrote to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) requesting that they reopen the U.S. Capitol Complex to visitors. The letter was cosigned by more than 30 Republican representatives, including Congressmen Robert Aderholt (AL-04), Mo Brooks (AL-05), Jerry Carl (AL-01) […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Legislature on Monday will convene for the 30th and final day of its 2021 regular session. After a week off, the House will gavel in at 10:00 a.m., with the Senate following an hour later. Before both chambers adjourn sine die, they will need to finish several items of outstanding housekeeping, […]

The last construction beam for the Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center at Auburn University was raised Friday, marking a seminal point in the building of the world-class facility. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey attended the event, noting that the structure will not only benefit tourism and hospitality industries in Alabama, but “definitely put us […]

Four Birmingham Police Department officers were injured in the line of duty after being shot on Sunday; they are all expected to recover after being transported to UAB Hospital. Alabama Media Group reported that the lone shooter, yet to be publicly named, was killed after officers returned fire. All four are reportedly members of the department’s […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and political consultant Mecca Musick take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories, including: — Was Governor Kay Ivey right to end the federal unemployment subsidy in Alabama? — Is there an unequal system of justice for rioters that depends on their politics as U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) alleged […]

Washington borrowed $4 trillion in 2021 and national debt as a percentage of GDP is higher than at the end of World War II. And the Biden administration is proposing spending trillions on infrastructure and families bills. Are our politicians bankrupting America? Economists Jason Furman and Lawrence Summers argue no. These prominent economists – Summers […]

For nearly a century, the Alabama Wildlife Federation has been on the front lines of promoting environmental stewardship, wildlife and natural resource conservation across the state. The federation’s important work includes educational outreach that has informed generations of Alabamians about the state’s natural beauty and incredible biodiversity. It is why the Alabama Power Foundation supports the federation. “Our priority […]

Kevin Parrish is a craftsman by birthright. At the age of 13, his father took him into the family garage workshop and started relaying the ins and outs of leather working and saddle making. “I remember I was watching Saturday morning cartoons and he came and said, ‘Come on, it’s time to go to work,’ […]

The University of Alabama shut out top-seeded Florida on Saturday night to win the 2021 SEC Softball Tournament Championship at Rhoads Stadium. The 4-0 victory secured the sixth tournament title in program history and its first since 2012. The Crimson Tide remain the only program to win an SEC Tournament on its home field, now having […]

Earlier this week, Gov. Kay Ivey announced the state would end its participation in federal pandemic employment compensation programs effective June 19, 2021. The announcement was welcomed by Alabama business owners who have been grappling with labor shortages, which some blame on the generous federal benefits doled out in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. During […]

Dr. Kimberly Robinson, an alumna of The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), part of The University of Alabama System, has been named Executive Director and CEO of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC). The hiring was announced by the Alabama Space Science Exhibition Commission, which oversees the operation of the center. Dr. Robinson […]

Anglers, tournament staff and community leaders are thrilled with their new shaded place on Lewis Smith Lake in Walker County to host fishing tournament weigh-ins. Many of them gathered May 8 to share their appreciation for the weigh-in pavilion during a dedication ceremony prior to weigh-in at the Basspro.com Bassmaster Open. The pavilion provides shade for fish-holding tanks during tournament […]

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Startup accelerator gener8tor announced that five companies have been selected for its Summer 2021 Bronze Valley Accelerator program, giving them access to individualized coaching and a national network of mentors, customers, corporate partners and investors. The startups, recruited from Alabama and throughout the Southeast, represent a wide variety of industries and verticals, […]

When the Alabama Legislature adjourns sine die next week, another year will have come and gone without the body taking time to address the state’s prison problem, which is the focus of legal action taken by the federal government late last year. Governor Kay Ivey had signed agreements on two lease-build proposals earlier this year. […]

Entrepreneurs and business leaders looking to start and grow their businesses now have more opportunities and support in Alabama. That message was the central theme Wednesday during the Alabama Innovation Commission‘s meeting at the Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator in downtown Birmingham. The commission met to review its successes and map out goals for the remainder of 2021. “To […]

Books are gifts that expand your world. As Dr. Seuss said: “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” United Way of East Central Alabama (UWECA) recently donated 2,000 books to kindergarteners and first-graders at all public and some private schools throughout Calhoun […]

Before the tournament began, Wes Logan predicted it would take 55 pounds to win. He was wrong. It took 57 pounds. The Springville native landed 57 lbs. 9 oz. to land the blue trophy Monday at the 2021 Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Neely Henry Lake. He beat Paul Mueller, who was 1 lb. 6 oz. back in second place. “I give it […]

Gambling is dead for the 2021 regular legislative session according to House Speaker Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia). There had been some speculation a last-ditch effort could be underway on the House floor on Monday, the last day of the 2021 regular session. That could lead to a long-shot agreement with the Senate that would get a […]

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Officials at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology on Monday marked the start of a significant expansion project at its biotech campus, positioning the Huntsville facility for new scientific advances. The expansion will consist of two facilities: a global headquarters for Discovery Life Sciences, and new state-of-the-art laboratory and greenhouse space for HudsonAlpha’s Center for […]