Alabama’s U.S. House members are bipartisanly standing strong in the face of Amtrak’s attempt to force the Gulf Coast Passenger Rail project on the Yellowhammer State’s citizens. Last month, Amtrak filed a petition before the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) to require CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern Company to permit the operation of Amtrak’s passenger rail […]

With the lowest unemployment in the Southeast, Alabama’s workforce demands continue to grow. Job creators all over the state are working diligently to hire and train new employees as their workforce needs surge. What is great news for the booming Alabama economy also creates new challenges for employers seeking skilled job applicants. The Alabama Community […]

7. Biden’s words are not the policy of the Biden White House President Joe Biden recently said there was an immigration-related “crisis,” which would lead many to believe he was referring to the situation at the southern border as there are a record number of migrants flooding the area.  White House press secretary Jen Psaki […]

Alabama appears to be inching closer to legalized gambling now that so-called comprehensive gaming legislation has made it out of the Senate and is awaiting consideration by the House of Representatives. Although the details of what the future holds in the lower chamber for the series of bills related to the issue have not yet […]

Gasoline prices are on the rise again and this comes as no surprise to American motorists who, until recently, have only been able to select from several electric vehicle models to reduces their gasoline dependence and forget about wildly fluctuating prices at the pump. As you being to think about the next vehicle you may […]

MONTGOMERY — Ahead of Tuesday’s expected vote by the House of Representatives Committee on Urban and Rural Development, four-year and two-year institutions of higher education are united in support of the proposed Alabama University Research Alliance (AURA). AURA is currently a component of SB 215, which was passed unanimously by the Senate seven weeks ago. […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Legislature on Tuesday will convene for the 24th day of its 2021 regular session. The House will convene at 1:00 p.m., while the Senate gets in at 2:00 p.m. The lower chamber will not take up SB 46, the medical marijuana bill, on this day, April 20.

NASA and Boeing are now targeting August or September for the launch of Starliner’s uncrewed Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) mission to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the agency’s Commercial Crew Program. A press release noted they will also evaluate options if an earlier launch opportunity becomes available, starting in the next few […]

Recruiting, training and empowering a highly skilled workforce driven by business and industry needs is giving Alabama a competitive edge for economic growth. We see the results of this sound strategy throughout the state. As Governor Kay Ivey recently announced, Alabama’s economic development activity in 2020 generated approximately $5 billion in new investments and nearly […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that Alabama ranks among the top states for economic momentum in a new analysis that evaluates key measurements of economic performance in 2021. The Washington, D.C.-based publication State Policy Reports ranked Alabama No. 8 in its Index of State Economic Momentum for the first quarter. The state’s score was […]

When great powers stump their toe on foreign policy, the initial pain, though slight, often causes loss of focus, a stumble and sometimes a more serious accident. Sixty years ago, the United States sponsored an unsuccessful invasion of Cuba, and the colossal failure ultimately damaged our nation’s reputation, emboldened our enemies, worried our allies, and […]

The Birmingham Business Alliance recently presented a virtual business forum featuring University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban, who shared his candid insight and tips on a range of topics. The event was sponsored by Red Diamond Coffee & Tea and was moderated by bestselling author Jon Gordon. The legendary football coach discussed leadership, team building, […]

With just a handful of days remaining in the 2021 legislative session, the clocking is ticking for the Alabama House of Representatives to move on late-arriving legislation passed by the Alabama Senate last week on a comprehensive gaming package. The prospects got a boost this week as State Rep. Chris Blackshear (R-Phenix City) revealed he […]

Democrats have been struggling to force their radical agenda through Congress, so now they are trying to pack the Supreme Court by adding 4 additional justices. House Democrats, led by Jerry Nadler, unveiled the Judiciary act of 2021 last week, which would ultimately expand the Supreme Court from 9 to 13 justices. After the confirmation […]

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) on Monday announced that Alabama state waters and federal waters will open to private vessel anglers for red snapper fishing on Friday, May 28, 2021. The season will consist of four-day weekends, Friday through Monday, continuing until the private angler quota is […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) has ranked Alabama First Class Pre-K as the nation’s highest quality state pre-kindergarten program for the 15th consecutive year. “Ensuring our youngest learners have a strong start to their educational journeys is important now, more than ever. Alabama continues to […]

OWA, the amusement park and entertainment destination in Foley, Alabama, has announced plans for a new waterpark coming in 2022. And the best part? It’s largely indoors, so it can be enjoyed all year long.

7. Ledbetter wants to make building schools easier Legislation sponsored by State Representative Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) would change how schools and community college construction projects are regulated, allowing the schools to have control over the project as long as the cost is at or below $500,000. Public schools and community colleges all have their construction […]

While there has been some discussion in recent weeks to revive the push for improvements to the Interstate 10 bridge connecting Mobile and Baldwin Counties, do not expect the $2.5 trillion infrastructure proposal promoted by Democrats and President Joe Biden to include it says U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile). During an interview with Mobile radio […]

Bryant Bank’s Excellence in Nursing Scholarships helped pave the way for December 2020 Nursing graduates to develop the skills necessary to take up roles in the emergency room and trauma ICU, reports The University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Nursing (UAH CON), a part of The University of Alabama System. The Bryant Bank Excellence […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and political consultant Mecca Musick take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories, including: — Is gambling closer to passing the legislature than it has been in quite some time? — Was Alabama right to pause the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine? — What is up with all of the […]

Bevill State Community College recently hosted a commencement ceremony for graduates of its spring 2021 HVAC Fast Track Program. Eight students completed the 11-week program preparing them for successful careers as HVAC technicians. Spring 2021 graduates are: Jeffery Adair, Haleyville. Blake Carroll, Quinton. Joshua Cook, Birmingham. Cedric Davis, Pike Road. Eddie Kirkland, Pinson. Cheyenne Moore, Maylene. […]

Creating a culture that spurs innovation and lays the foundation for success will help leaders survive and thrive in a hyper-competitive landscape, Greg Barker, president of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), said recently. Innovation is a must, not an option, in this era of rapid change across industrial sectors, Barker said during a Frontier Conference virtual session […]

UNION SPRINGS, Alabama — Bonnie Plants, the nation’s largest grower of vegetable and herb plants for home gardens, announced plans today to upgrade and expand its greenhouse facilities in Bullock County with a multimillion-dollar project that will improve production and strengthen its e-commerce operations. “This new operation will be one of the most state-of-the-art facilities […]