For the past several weeks, the people of Alabama participated in following a statewide public health order implemented by the governor and public health officials as an effort to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This unprecedented order required individuals and families to make drastic lifestyle changes in order to adapt to these guidelines. The stay-at-home […]

Auburn basketball standout Isaac Okoro signed with two agencies this week, the next step in what observers expect will culminate in a top-10 selection in this year’s NBA draft. Earlier in the year, Okoro took the first step of preliminarily declaring his intention to enter the NBA draft. He still has not yet taken the […]

Giving back to her community is not new to Meghan Goyal. That’s why the 10th grader at Birmingham’s Altamont School quickly embraced the idea when she read an online article that volunteers are needed to help make plastic face shields for health care workers fighting the battle against the deadly COVID-19 disease. Local organization Bham Support […]

NASA on Thursday selected three U.S. companies to design and develop a human landing system for its return mission to the Moon – and the program stands to have a strong Alabama connection. “With these contract awards, America is moving forward with the final step needed to land astronauts on the Moon by 2024, including the incredible moment when we will see the first woman set foot on the lunar surface,” said […]

After quadruple bypass surgery several days ago, Lenny Hawes is fortunate to be alive. Quick action by the staff at Oak Mountain State Park made it possible for Hawes to get to the hospital for his eventual surgery. Hawes, a park employee, was playing golf on his day off when he was stricken. “Mr. Hawes […]

Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill is continuing to be outspoken against what he sees as environmental activists promoting their “political agenda by threatening the economic livelihood of Alabama businesses” during the ongoing pandemic. Earlier this week, Merrill penned an op-ed lamenting that California-based Sierra Club, along with the Birmingham-based liberal environmental group GASP, […]

Every week, it appears that our junior U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) hates the job he has, the people he “represents” and the state he “represents.” Jones’ position on reopening the economy is standard Democratic politician/cable news hack garbage: We will never have enough tests, don’t open up businesses, keep restaurants closed, people will die […]

Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions appeared on the Fox News Channel’s “Tucker Carlson Tonight” on Thursday evening and had sharp words when asked about former FBI Director James Comey. Comey’s name has returned to headlines in relation to revelations this week about questionable behavior by the FBI in their investigation of former National Security Advisor […]

An 80-megawatt solar project is another major step closer to reality after receiving an important vote of confidence by the Covington County Commission this week. Tax abatement policies needed to support the large scale Wing Solar Project in southern Covington County by Origis Energy were approved by a 4-0 vote. Once completed, the Wing Solar […]

Chasiti Shepherd, president of BGrace Media in Birmingham, was appointed to the National Small Business Association Leadership Council this week. The National Small Business Association (NSBA) is comprised of over 65,000 member businesses across all 50 states. It is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy group and operates without partisan preference. “As a small-business owner, I […]

Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman warns his fellow Democrats against making 2020 all about President Donald Trump. Siegelman, the author of his forthcoming political memoir “Stealing Our Democracy” and self-described as from the left side and liberal, argued the path to victory was convincing voters to put aside party labels. He told Huntsville radio’s WVNN […]

7. Teen charged in Voice of Auburn Tigers Rod Bramblett’s death sentenced to house arrest Johnston Taylor, 17, has been charged with manslaughter for the death of Rod and Paula Bramblett on May 25, 2019. He has been released on bond and is to remain under house arrest, as ordered by Circuit Judge Jacob Walker […]

Stephanie K. Cooper has been named Alabama Power’s vice president of Corporate Sustainability, effective Friday, May 1. In this new role, Cooper will oversee the development and implementation of the company’s strategic initiatives related to social responsibility, governance and sustainability. She will work with teams across the company and the Southern Company system to address […]

Governor Kay Ivey’s new public health order is now in effect until May 15. While barbershops, restaurants, worship services, salons and gyms remain closed, many other Alabamians got to taste freedom at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Among them were people on the state’s beautiful Gulf Coast. The beaches are open. Ivey’s new public health order […]

Troy University students will return to campus in August for the start of the fall semester. Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., chancellor for Troy University, announced the decision on Thursday in a message to the Trojan Family. Recognizing the challenge the school has faced trying to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, Hawkins believes the university is […]

The U.S. Navy on Thursday snubbed Mobile-based Austal USA, instead choosing Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Wisconsin for a massive contract to build the Guided-Missile Frigates FFG(X) that replaces the current LCS design. The contract will be at least worth $795 million, however between the lead ship and options for up to nine others that total would be […]

On March 27, President Trump signed the CARES Act into law, which includes more than $16 billion in stabilization funds for K-12 education. On April 23, the U.S. Department of Education provided guidance to states on applying for the funds, as well as final state allocation amounts. ­­ Alabama is eligible to receive more than […]

Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions is calling for large companies to give back loans they received under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). “[B]ig corporations are taking large sums meant for the little guy. Every one of them should return these loans immediately, and the Small Business Administration should ensure those funds go to struggling small […]

Shipbuilder Austal USA has donated more than $100,000 to Mobile area organizations supporting families and small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. “Austal understands the challenges many are facing during the pandemic at home or with their business,” said Craig Savage, director of communications and external affairs for Austal, in a statement from the company. “We […]

Alabama led the space race. We led in bringing jobs like Mercedes and Hyundai to our state. Now, it’s time for Alabama to lead the nation again by reopening our economy and getting Alabama and America back to work. During the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, Alabamians learned the importance of staying home and […]

Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf joined an Auburn University live stream on Thursday to discuss his agency’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Wolf’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the cabinet-level agency that oversees the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). As such, his department has faced unique challenges in recent weeks during the […]

According to information released by the Alabama Department of Labor on Thursday, 74,966 Alabamians filed initial unemployment claims last week alone. This means that a total of 419,347 Alabamians have filed initial unemployment claims since February 8. Governor Kay Ivey declared a State of Emergency due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on March 13.

Alabama is already set to play leading roles in landing the first woman and the next man on the surface of the moon through NASA’s Artemis program, and a major announcement Thursday only reinforced that reality. Huntsville-based Dynetics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), was named as one of three prime contractors awarded […]

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey announced today that economic development activity across Alabama last year generated $7.1 billion in pledged capital investment and 13,454 job commitments, providing a potential spark for economic revival once the shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic ease. Governor Ivey said the results include strategic investments that reflect long-term growth plans […]