A glimmer of hope shot through bleak, in-the-red farm country late last year as Congress included $10 billion of economic aid for farmers in an end-of-year resolution. Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell said the relief package was a critical first step to help farmers stay in business until a new, improved farm bill is […]

If weather forecasts hold true, mid-January could bring prolonged, sub-freezing temperatures to Alabama. That could force heating units in homes and businesses to work longer and harder than normal, leading to some sticker shock when the power bill comes due. Alabama Power says it takes more electricity to heat a home than to cool it. Such […]

Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama has been recognized by Business Facilities magazine with its prestigious “Deal of the Year” Impact Award in the Defense Manufacturing category for Austal USA’s transformative growth projects at its shipyard in Mobile. The recognition from the national publication highlights Alabama’s critical role in bolstering U.S. national security and advancing economic growth […]

YHN Media Group is pleased to report strong growth across its publications in the past year. The company’s flagship outlet, Yellowhammer News, is announcing new developments – including the rollout of a polished brand identity and website, partnerships with Alabama’s top media personalities, a magnitude of audience growth, and a statewide advertising impact that remains […]

With the goal to connect the state’s regional and local trails with economic and recreational opportunities from the mountains to the gulf, the Sweet Trails Alabama team has released its statewide comprehensive trails plan. It started with a Swing Around the Tour State just over a year ago, and after involving thousands of stakeholders and residents […]

Keela Seawright, global accounts director of Medical Place, Inc., has been named to the board of the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation. An alumna of Auburn University, Seawright has more than 20 years of business experience, specializing in international client relationships and strategic partnerships in the business founded 41 years ago by her father, […]

President Trump recently announced Paul Atkins as his choice to lead the US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC). The appointment of Atkins, which is pending confirmation by the U.S. Senate, is a significant development for businesses and consumers in Alabama. In announcing the pick, President Trump hailed his new SEC nominee as a “proven leader […]

The Board of Directors for Manufacture Alabama has announced a shift in leadership and elected its next chairperson. Karen Johnston, regional director for government affairs at Toyota North America, will take over the position effective Wednesday. “I’m honored to step into the role of chair and build on the progress we’ve made under Paul’s leadership,” […]

X-Bow Systems, a Huntsville-founded producer of advanced solid rocket motors and defense technologies, has expanded its contract to provide large solid rocket motors to the Navy and the Army. his increase reinforces X-Bow as a new supplier of SRMs and strengthens the Defense Department supply chain in a critical period for the United States, the company […]

A Huntsville small business is part of a team on a $1.425 billion contract, the Department of Defense announced. KUOG is among several area businesses who received or are part of contracts awarded by the DoD. KUOG is part of a $1.425 billion multiple award, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide logistical capabilities. The contract supports […]

Instructor Paula Carroll’s Medical Science II students from the DeKalb County Technology Center (DCTC) gave a presentation on employability skills recently at the HH DeKalb Regional Medical Center (HH DRMC). The presentation, part of a larger project, emphasized the importance of having an employee retention program that will improve employee performance, lower errors, and promote […]

Every holiday season, year after year, The Regions Center in Birmingham brings festive cheer to The Magic City on a grand scale. The tower’s light display marks the beginning of the holiday season for many Birmingham residents, as many have grown up witnessing the impressive display since childhood. The 30-story tower annually features designs of […]

The Auburn University KickStart Fund, a designated fund within the Auburn University Foundation, has received a grant from Truist Foundation that will help provide direct, non-dilutive funding to select Auburn-affiliated companies exhibiting best-in-class potential for success. The Truist Foundation grant marks the first corporate donation to the AU KickStart Fund, which is designed to bridge the […]

Christmas can be a stressful time, especially for parents whose children are hospitalized. To help alleviate some of the stress, Hibbett and Puma made a special donation recently of cash, apparel and toys to Children’s of Alabama. “We are honored to join forces with Puma for the fifth year in a row by supporting the […]

Thanks to the kind-heartedness of volunteers, Alabama families will be able to experience holiday joy through Christmas at Rebirth. Each year, Rebirth Christian Fellowship Church hosts a heartwarming Christmas shopping event where families in need can shop for Christmas presents free of charge. This outreach also extends to men and women who have previously been incarcerated and […]

‘Tis the season for job numbers and Alabama received a mixed package for Christmas. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 3.1%, up from October 2024’s rate of 2.9%, according to Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Marty Redden. November’s rate is above November 2023’s rate of 2.8%. The rate represents 73,278 unemployed persons, compared to […]

Big Lots has announced it is preparing to close all its remaining store locations, marking the end of an era for the chain that has served customers for decades. This announcement follows months of uncertainty surrounding the company’s financial future and its efforts to secure a going concern transaction. Big Lots has 23 stores in […]

The benefits of quality sleep include better overall health, lower risks of some diseases, and improved mood, among others. But research at The University of Alabama found that many Alabamians are falling short of the recommended amount of sleep, with more than half of study participants meeting the clinical threshold for obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. […]

Brodie Alexander, a first-generation student at The University of Alabama, was drawn to the school’s College of Engineering because of a unique offering—the combination of computer engineering and underwater robotics research. “Like many, I was initially drawn to the engineering field by the machines and devices we use every day,” said Alexander. “As a young […]

This holiday season, Books-A-Million and 2nd & Charles stores across Alabama joined forces with their communities to spread joy to young patients and families at Children’s of Alabama. Thanks to the remarkable generosity of customers and booksellers, the stores collected $150,000 in book and toy donations — over 11,000 items in total — marking a 25% increase from […]

EV Safe Charge Inc., a pioneer in flexible electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has launched a pilot program in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to showcase its groundbreaking mobile robotic EV charger, ZiGGY®. Supported by Alabama Power Company, the Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator, the AMP Center at The University of Alabama, and Innovation Depot, the initiative […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation’s most senior member has two years more maturity than the 103-year-old organization. That’s Mildred Lewis Cook, a Montgomery County Farmers Federation member who celebrated her 105th birthday in October. Mildred’s son, Bill Cook, said his mother has lived her life on the foundation of faith, family and farming. “She loves her […]

Flawless Delivery Alabama, a leader in hospitality training, proudly announces the successful completion of its first-ever Spanish-language hospitality course in Alabama. Hosted in collaboration with the Hispanic American Business Association of the Gulf Coast and the Continental Kitchen, the two-day class, held December 2-3, 2024, in Mobile, welcomed 16 attendees eager to enhance their skills […]

A plan to turn a shuttered building in Selma into a pipe-manufacturing facility is being financed through a New Markets Tax Credit allocation from Atmore-based UB Community Development. Colclasure Enterprises and Timewell Drainage will manufacture and distribute finished pipe and products from the facility in Selma’s Craig Industrial Park. The project is expected to create […]