Sloss Tech, presented by Innovate Alabama and hosted by Tech Birmingham and Telegraph Creative, announced the release of its full schedule for the 2024 edition. Organizers have expanded programming across two days and recruited collaborations with an impressive list of regional organizations to showcase even more of the state’s developing tech and innovation ecosystems. Last […]

Although State Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia Hills) is set to have a biography out about him later this year, he remains among the most active and connected members of the higher chamber. A forthcoming book, “Jabo Waggoner: An Alabama Political Legend” written by author and columnist Steve Flowers, is in the final stages of its […]

Alabama Democratic Party Chairman Randy Kelley accused the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and national party chairman Jaime Harrison of “racial shenanigans” in the selection of the state’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention in August. In a photocopied document, Kelley retroactively announced a press conference today at the same time Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed held […]

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed announced two appointments Tuesday in an attempt to address compounding crises that have gripped the attention of residents, many of which are demanding action. Reed named Jim Grayboys as interim Chief of Police and Lawrence Battiste IV as a public safety advisor to the city. Reed introduced Graboys as a 20-year […]

On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey awarded nearly $53.5 million to expand high-speed internet across Alabama in yet another milestone of the state’s longstanding effort to bridge the digital divide for rural areas. The grant awarded to the Alabama Fiber Network, a coalition of electric and generation/transmission cooperatives, will help develop the second phase of the […]

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved an agreement with Ascension for UAB Health System Authority to assume ownership of Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System in central Alabama. Under the agreement, UAB Health System Authority will assume ownership of all Ascension St. Vincent’s sites of care including the hospitals at Birmingham, Blount, Chilton, East […]

One day after a mass shooting rattled residential areas of Montgomery, more gunfire left an ominous message for the thousands of professionals and government employees who work downtown. A bullet hole was discovered in the seventh-floor window of an office building owned by the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA), just blocks away from the Alabama […]

On Friday, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals dismissed two petitions for writs of mandamus filed by the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC). The commission sought to vacate two circuit court orders from Jan. 3 and Jan. 30, 2024, which permitted Alabama Always, LLC and other unsuccessful applicants to pursue discovery into what its attorneys […]

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed issued a correction to the following story: 362 rounds were discovered to be fired — not 600+ as reported initially.  Nine people were shot, and four additional individuals were injured in a mass shooting incident at a crowded party in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 23. At about 1:46 […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) continues to receive recognition for her leadership in combating illegal migration and strengthening border security. Britt is one of just 15 leaders nationwide and the only member of Alabama’s congressional delegation to receive a 100% score from NumbersUSA, the nation’s largest grassroots immigration-reduction organization, for the current Congress. NumbersUSA’s Congressional […]

The Alabama A&M University (AAMU) Board of Trustees voted unanimously among those present to extend the contract of President Daniel K. Wims to December 31, 2030.  According to the University, the decision affirms its continued stability and growth as the largest Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Alabama. “I am grateful to the Board […]

This week, U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Katie Britt (R-AL) introduced a resolution to celebrate the University of South Alabama’s 60th anniversary. The University of South Alabama was founded on May 3, 1963, and has since awarded over 90,000 degrees. In addition to its educational programs, the University boasts 17 Division I men’s and women’s athletic programs. The resolution recognizes the University […]

Alabama FarmPAC, a political action committee of the Alabama Farmers Federation, announced its endorsement of Donald J. Trump for president of the United States, according to a news release from the group on Friday. Federation President Jimmy Parnell said the endorsement was recommended by county leaders throughout Alabama and unanimously approved by FarmPAC’s executive trustees. […]

The Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition (ACFC) is highlighting a new analysis showing Birmingham ranks second nationally in daily private vehicle miles traveled. ACFC noted that the high mileage presents significant fuel savings opportunities for Birmingham motorists switching to electric vehicles (EVs). The analysis by Replica, a mobility analytics firm, studied private, weekday car trips in […]

Update 3:10 p.m. — James Spann’s pages have been restored.  “It was a mistake, and after conversations with some great Meta folks we are back in business this afternoon. They were responsive and I am very appreciative of that on a summer Friday afternoon,” Spann said. https://x.com/spann/status/1801714867134464219 An Alabama television broadcaster, renown for his signature severe […]

Junior Achievement of Alabama (JA) announced an ambitious $20 million capital campaign to construct downtown Birmingham’s McWane Economic Education Center. With a lead gift of $4 million from Will and Kaitlin McWane and the McWane Family, this transformative project will house two flagship experiential learning facilities: JA BizTown and JA Finance Park. These centers aim […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt addressed the Senate floor on Wednesday with Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) in support of the IVF Protection Act. The bill, which aims to ensure nationwide access to in vitro fertilization, was blocked by Senate Democrats. https://x.com/JulieNBCNews/status/1801045211319005503 “The entire Republican conference has signed a statement led by @SenKatieBritt […]

Among the seven candidates running to fill the Alabama House District 52 seat, Kelvin Datcher is being promoted by the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) as pro-jobs, pro-business — and officially endorsed by its political arm, ProgressPAC. “ProgressPAC proudly endorses leaders focused on growth and solutions, dedicated to moving Alabama forward,” stated Will Wilson, Chairman […]

The totality of Alabama’s congressional delegation, including both U.S. Senators and the bipartisan delegation of U.S. House members, signed a letter expressing their strong support for the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project. The delegation urged the U.S. Department of Transportation to approve the state’s application for federal assistance through the Mega grant program, which supports […]

New polling conducted by research firm Public Opinion Strategies, commissioned jointly by the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) and Caroleene Dobson for Congress show that President Joe Biden and Donald Trump are in a statistical tie in Alabama’s newly-drawn 2nd Congressional District, with voters favoring Republicans on pocketbook issues and public safety concerns by an […]

The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS) added two leaders with deep roots in the state’s business and nonprofit sectors to its board of directors as the foundation steers toward its first semester in fall 2026. Ted Hosp of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama and Freddy Padilla of the Alabama Power Company were […]

According to the Alabama Community College System, registration is now open for a new, no-cost college and career readiness program aimed at reducing barriers for those who need additional assistance to become Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) correctional officers. Residents who apply to become correctional officers may now be selected to participate in ACTIVATE, a […]

Ground was officially broken last week on a new amphitheater for Birmingham at an event with city leaders and development partners excited for the vision to become a reality. On track to host its opening act about one year from now, the amphitheater will be the anchor for The Star Uptown, a mixed-use development on […]

Three swimmers, including two teenagers, were attacked by sharks in separate incidents at Walton County beaches on Friday, authorities say. A 45-year-old woman was bitten by a shark around 1:20 p.m. at Watersound Beach while swimming past a sandbar. She suffered significant midsection trauma, and part of her left arm was amputated. She is in […]