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

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 […]

A 2019 California law reclassified drivers for ridesharing companies Uber and Lyft as employees instead of contractors. California voters overturned this law via referendum in November 2020. Congress is now considering imposing similar definitions on the entire country. At issue is the classification of workers as either employees or as independent contractors. Economists focus on […]

Mobile is literally building on its economic development success. The 1,300-acre South Alabama Logistics Park (SALP) will invest $350 million in its first phase to bring 6 million square feet of master-planned warehouse, distribution and manufacturing space near the Port of Mobile and the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley. Burton Property Group is working with Team Mobile […]

Joe Kaplan’s hands come together, fists first meeting in front of his chest in a pantomime of clasping hands. Then, in one swift. graceful movement, his fists twist in midair, fingers spreading wide but hands staying connected. Although this movement might look like a choreographed part of a dance routine, in reality it is the […]

S&P Global Ratings has revised its outlook for the University of Alabama at Birmingham bond rating from stable to positive and affirmed its “AA” long-term rating on general revenue bonds issued by the board of trustees of the University of Alabama System, citing increases in enrollment and employment, as well as UAB’s strategic plan, “Forging the Future,” and the […]

Two teams from a senior design moon buggy class at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System, are competing in a pandemic modified version of NASA’s Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC). In January, MAE 490/1-05 Senior Design Moon Buggy class teams Twisted Metal and Falcon presented a […]

A new search in the Bankhead National Forest for a tiny, rare fish found only in Alabama has discovered it living in a spot where no one had seen it before. The USDA Forest Service, supported by biologists from Alabama Power and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, went looking last month for the federally endangered rush darter in a remote […]

“Out of challenge comes great opportunity” has been the guiding principle for Hand in Paw as it navigates changes in operations due to COVID-19. Many nonprofits have had to shift the way they operate; some have closed their doors for good. The leadership and staff at Hand in Paw credit their success to a commitment to provide […]

The Alabama Department of Public Health reports that over 18,000 health care workers have contracted COVID 19 serving the people of our state. We do not know how many of these individuals have died from the disease as a result of their service. The aftermath of the COVID 19 epidemic on Alabama’s health care workers […]

United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) next-generation Vulcan Centaur is now set to compete for future NASA launches. Vulcan Centaur, the newest addition to ULA’s fleet of rockets, is manufactured at the company’s 1.6 million square foot plant in Decatur. Its inclusion in NASA’s Launch Services Program (LSP) is the result of meeting specific criteria and capability […]

A near-death experience for a fledgling owl in 2001 resulted in a second chance for the raptor and educational close encounters for countless people across Alabama over the past two decades. On April 17 from 1-4 p.m., the Alabama Wildlife Center (AWC) inside Oak Mountain State Park will celebrate the 20th birthday of Coosa, the barred owl whose […]

Seeking to save taxpayers and local schools millions of dollars, one Alabama lawmaker has a plan to streamline the approval process for certain education construction projects. State Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) has sponsored legislation which allows school systems and community colleges to locally control construction projects when the estimated cost is $500,000 or less. Under […]

A new name and new logo at the Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority (TCEDA) reflect a new energy that has the organization on better footing to pursue economic growth in today’s economy. “We needed one very shared goal and brand around this economic development initiative that we’re doing within the county,” said TCEDA Executive Director […]

The guys from YouTube sensation The Hunting Public made a swing through the state early this turkey season and found out how much work it takes to bag an Alabama bird. Aaron Warbritton, Greg Clements and Zack Serenbaugh had previously worked together at Midwest Whitetail, a deer video website, and all were in between jobs when this […]

NASA on Friday announced a surprising decision to select only SpaceX to continue development of the Human Landing System (HLS) that will eventually land the next man and the first woman on the moon through the Artemis program. The agency last year selected three prime contractors to design a HLS: Blue Origin, Dynetics and SpaceX. Dynetics, […]

The City of Birmingham on Friday announced that Veo shared bikes and electric scooters have launched in a wide service area that includes downtown and many neighborhoods. The Illinois-based company has a presence in many cities around the nation, now including the Magic City. Individuals may download the Veo app to identify available bikes and […]

The same competing gambling interests will be at play and while all seem to want gambling in some form, the final form seems evasive.

In conjunction with Governor Kay Ivey's proclaimed Embrace Alabama Kids Week, a new mural was unveiled this week in downtown Montgomery.

Most people know that Alabama’s defense industry is a key driver of the state’s economy and major employer of Alabamians across the state. What can be less apparent is the impact that federal and state politics and polices have on the defense sector. With U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL), the top Republican on the powerful […]