Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Monday appeared at a ribbon-cutting for a factory in Auburn that will make glass vials in which COVID-19 vaccine doses will be stored and shipped. SiO2 Materials Science, the company that built the plant, received a $143 million grant from the federal government in June to help make possible the […]

Keller Works is a line of organic, natural skincare made in Mobile, Alabama that is specifically formulated for those with eczema.

RV manufacturer THOR Industries has purchased the Franklin County company Tiffin Motorhomes for $300 million, the company announced Monday. The Tiffin family — all three generations — will retain control of day-to-day operations at the motor home manufacturing business that bears their name. Tiffin Motorhomes will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of THOR Industries. Tiffin […]

It is a celestial treat for amateur astronomers as well as those interested in tying the heavens to religious events. It’s the annual planetary conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn that should be easily viewed in the early evening sky. The event is also called the Christmas star. The planets regularly appear to pass each other […]

It’s been announced that a deal has finally been reached on a coronavirus relief package that is around $900 billion

According to State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), Gov. Kay Ivey had no choice but to use the power granted to her under a state of emergency to extend the expiration date on economic incentive packages and waive tax liabilities on CARES Act benefits. Orr, chairman of the Alabama State Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee, […]

Hello? Is there anybody out there? It’s one of humankind’s most interesting questions. Are we alone in the universe? Is Earth the singular planet supporting life among the billions and billions of planets circling stars light years away? Research by Dr. Gary Zank at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the […]

Lockheed Martin on Sunday announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne.

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) is continuing with his effort to challenge the results of the Electoral College vote from certain states when Congress meets in a joint session on January 6. As stated, it would require one member of the U.S. House and one member of the U.S. Senate to have a chance to succeed, […]

Governments across the country have imposed numerous public health policies to control COVID-19. A prominent one has been requiring the wearing of masks in public; Alabama has been under a mask order since July. Americans have largely embraced masks. A recent Harris poll found that 93% of respondents at least sometimes (always) wore masks. Nonetheless, […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and Alabama Democratic Party Executive Committee Member Lisa Handback take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories

It was announced on Sunday that the Auburn Tigers will play No. 14 Northwestern in the 75th Citrus Bowl on January 1.

The notion of hometown pride may seem a quaint, old-fashioned sentiment in our modern – and increasingly cynical – era. But it’s real, and it can be powerful. For proof, look to Wetumpka, sitting on the soft bluffs rising above the Coosa River about 25 miles north of Montgomery. The strength of the hometown pride bursting at […]

Five years ago, Matt Graben dropped out of college. At the time, he was a junior at UAB studying finance. But he was more interested in actively launching a nonprofit than he was in his business courses, so he dropped out. During the next five years, he worked with other local self-starters to create more […]

The College Football Playoff Selection Committee announced the four teams who will compete for this year's national championship.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – With support from Protective Life Corporation, The University of Alabama is launching an initiative to help underrepresented students get a head start on finding their potential path to a business college experience. Support from Protective, based in Birmingham, will start the Diversity in Business Bridge Program in the UA Culverhouse College of […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide capped the greatest SEC season ever with its win over Florida in Atlanta, and the Tide is now only two games away from completing its submission into the discussion of greatest teams in college football history. Alabama’s dominance this season can be summarized by the fact that DeVonta Smith, Mac Jones […]

As part of this year’s campaign supporting the United Way of Central Alabama, the Alabama Power Service Organization (APSO) hosted a book drive benefiting United Way partner agency Better Basics. Employees donated 178 books by ordering from a preapproved Amazon wish list. “We’re so grateful to APSO for including this book drive as part of the United Way campaign […]

By the time Madelyn Wild gets the number, the clock is already ticking. At the other end of the line is someone who has just been diagnosed with COVID-19, whether they know it or not. As the phone starts to ring, she has no idea whether that person will be terrified, grateful or convinced that […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Florida Gators 52-46 in the SEC Championship game that, for the most part, Alabama had in hand. However, it ended with some drama. In his post-game remarks, Tide head coach Nick Saban opened up his postgame press conference by saying, “Throughout the season to win 11 games is pretty […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide will face off against the Florida Gators in the SEC Championship Game Saturday night in Atlanta for the conference crown. For undefeated Bama, they need this win to stay undefeated and keep their number one playoff ranking. For Florida, who is 8-2 after a shocking loss to LSU last week, this […]

As 2020 comes to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on challenges that were unimaginable just twelve months ago. Yet during the Christmas season, we are filled with spiritual contemplation and profound gratitude. God has blessed Alabama with so many unselfish individuals, turning what could have been a year of regret into one of inspiration. […]

Poarch Band of Creek Indians Chairwoman Stephanie A. Bryan congratulated U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland, after Joe Biden officially announced...

The man who proudly sang “My Home’s In Alabama” will be front and center in promoting the largest sporting event the state has ever seen. The World Games 2022 Birmingham has named country music artist and humanitarian Randy Owen as an honorary co-chair. Owen is a founding member and front man of acclaimed country music group Alabama.