The 2020 Hangout Music Festival on Alabama’s Gulf Coast is the latest music fest to fall victim to the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers said this year’s festival is off, but it will return next year. The hope is to include many of the performers slated for this year’s festival, which was going to feature headliners Red Hot Chili Peppers, […]

As the country continues to practice social distancing and other guidelines to prevent the spread of the COVID-19/coronavirus, America’s supply chains have been thoroughly tested as many people are opting for home delivery of goods they may have once traveled to a store to purchase. That transition has increased the burden on American trucking, which […]

If there is any consensus from the right and left on what will have to be done post-COVID-19, it pertains to the United States’ relationship with China in minimizing domestic manufacturing reliance on the Asian superpower. Should the federal government pursue policies requiring or incentivizing production back stateside, former State Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), a […]

As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to sweep across the state of Alabama and the nation, there are several inspiring stories of Alabamians coming together to support those in need. Whether it be sewing personal protective equipment (PPE) for hospitals, delivering meals to the pandemic’s frontline workers, or making donations to those affected by COVID-19, the people […]

On Friday, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth alongside State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) unveiled the Alabama Small Business Commission Emergency Task Force’s “Subcommittee to Reopen the Economy” report, which offers a roadmap for getting the state’s economy back up and running after a shutdown to stem the spread of the COVID-19/coronavirus. The task force’s efforts have the […]

Medical and administrative leaders within University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital gathered in early March to address what — at the time — seemed like more than an imminent threat. It seemed to be a foregone conclusion. Some personal protective equipment, or PPE, was going to run out, and it was going to run out fast. N95 […]

Even before the Easter Sunday storms rolled through causing widespread damage across Alabama, the state’s linemen knew they would likely be in for a tough week. “Being a lineman for 25 years, I’ll tell you, we watch the weather religiously,” remarked Casey Shelton. Shelton, business manager for IBEW System Council U-19, started with Alabama Power […]

It’s like when their favorite lamps get broken by reckless youngsters and moms say, “This is why we can’t have nice things.” I don’t get riled easily, but one photo posted recently by the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division really kicked my blood pressure up a notch. Some yahoos at one of the […]

Command Sergeant Major Bennie Adkins, who received a Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War before returning home to his native Opelika and becoming a pillar of the community, died on Friday after a struggle with COVID-19 at the age of 86. Adkins’ death was confirmed to media outlets by members of […]

Specially trained teams of Alabama National Guardsmen are being sent to help the state’s nursing homes, several of which are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks. The servicemembers will be tasked with disinfecting the nursing homes where coronavirus has been identified, and will also train staff in how to properly used personal protective equipment. “The Alabama National Guard […]

Governor Ivey participated in a phone meeting led by President Trump and Vice President Pence regarding the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and...

AUBURN, Alabama – Auburn University says more than 100 of its innovative emergency ventilators – converted from CPAP machines – have been assembled and may soon join the fight against COVID-19. Auburn’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering said today that it has teamed with defense contractor Integrated Solutions for Systems (IS4S) and the University of Alabama in Huntsville to begin assembling the […]

President Donald J. Trump gave a special shoutout to the University of Alabama Crimson Tide and Tuscaloosa's Bryant-Denny Stadium.

The Ainsworth-led plan has been presented to Governor Kay Ivey, who ultimately controls when Alabama's economy can reopen.

Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth is recommending that many businesses in the state, including all restaurants and retailers, should be allowed to open immediately if they employ proper safety precautions to protect against the spread of COVID-19. The recommendations were made as part of a plan put together by the lieutenant governor’s subcommittee on reopening […]

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) on Friday released its “Legislative Plan for the Survival of America’s Small Businesses.”

President Donald Trump has announced new guidelines to be able to reopen the United States economy

President Donald Trump on Thursday evening revealed his framework for reopening America’s economy. The document provides guidelines for three phases of reopening, and implementation is largely at the discretion of the nation’s governors and local authorities. Plans to reopen could not come too soon for many in this state as an important piece of data was […]

As Alabama nears the completion of its second full week of having a stay-at-home order in place, an element of restlessness has set in, particularly with employees and owners of small businesses that have been deemed non-essential. A growing sense of urgency to get back open has shown up on social media and even from […]

The nation’s small business relief fund ran out of money on Thursday, and immediately calls for replenishing the fund began. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is part of the $2.2 trillion stimulus package known as the CARES Act. Congress had appropriated nearly $350 billion toward PPP, however that well has now run dry. This happened […]

Vast amounts of normal services have been interrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the situation evolves and uncertainty remains, one thing that Alabamians can count on is for the lights to come on when they flip the switch. With many in our state working remotely, children engaging in virtual learning or caring for loved ones […]

This Friday at 6 p.m., join award-winning author Frye Gaillard and education and curriculum specialist Marti Rosner on Facebook Live to learn about their new illustrated book, “The Slave Who Went to Congress,” based on the inspirational true story of Benjamin Turner. “The story, written for children aged 7-12, shares the struggles and accomplishments of Benjamin Sterling Turner, who […]

Amazon welcomed new associates inside its 855,000 square-foot Bessemer fulfillment center for the first time to celebrate its “Day One” of operation.

The State of Alabama has launched an online tracker tool to enable Alabamians to keep up-to-date with the status of their unemployment claim.