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Alabama Fiber Network, Governor Ivey celebrate launch of statewide broadband service
Wednesday in Cullman, the Alabama Fiber Network (AFN), a coalition of eight electric co-ops and partners, officially launched its middle-mile broadband service. According to...
Stancil Starnes describes UA System’s foresight in service of state’s healthcare needs
Member of the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees, Stancil “Stan” Starnes, has held a front row seat to changes that have vitally...
ALEA shares number of traffic, water fatalities during 4th of July travel period
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has revealed the number of traffic related fatalities and drownings that it recorded across the state during the Fourth...
Montgomery mailman convicted of stealing checks and financial information
A former Montgomery postal carrier is facing 20 years in prison after being convicted of one count of postal theft by an employee and...
Austal to add over 1,000 jobs with expansion of Mobile shipyard
Austal USA announced plans today to expand its Mobile shipyard with the construction of an additional waterfront assembly facility to support the growth of shipbuilding...
A legacy of gratitude: Sen. Luther Strange shares his UAB Surgery story
From childhood, Sen. Luther J. Strange knew he was in good hands with the care he received from UAB’s surgeons.
Emergency Surgery at Children’s Hospital
While...
ABC: Construction backlog indicator inched higher in June, Alabama contractors remain confident
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.4 months in June, according to an ABC member survey conducted...
State Rep. Kelvin Lawrence arrested on two forgery-related felony charges
According to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall's office, State Rep. Kelvin Lawrence (D-Hayneville) was arrested today on two felony charges.
“Lawrence, 50, a resident of...
Fortune Magazine: Investing in Birmingham is crucial to U.S. biotech dominance, Alabama elected officials write
Investment in Birmingham's growing biotechnology sector is crucial in making the United States a world leader in healthcare innovation, several of Alabama's top elected...
Ainsworth says ALDOT director ‘needs to be fired’ over mismanaged priorities
Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth reignited his feud with Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Director John Cooper over what Ainsworth views a neglect of the...
New TV show features Jefferson County sheriffs in action
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department is releasing its own television show this week. The show, "Jefferson County Cam Watch", will follow deputies documenting their...
2024 Guntersville Hydro-Fest makes big splash, draws over 20,000
The 2024 Guntersville Hydro-fest drew a large crowd hoping to see some of the world's fastest boats in action and attendees were not disappointed.
HydroFest...
Ammunition vending machines now in Tuscaloosa, Pell City grocery stores
Two vending machine kiosks that allow users to purchase gun ammunition have been installed at Fresh Value grocery store locations in Tuscaloosa and Pell...
Baldwin County Sheriff to take on new role, Commissioner Matt McKenzie throws name in ring for replacement
Baldwin County Sheriff Huey "Hoss" Mack announced he will be retiring later this after 17 years as the head of the department. Mack, however,...
State Sen. Garlan Gudger issues first statement from hospital – ‘healing comes from God’
State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) issued a public statement on Sunday from UAB Hospital, where he remains under treatment following a serious Fourth of...
UNA to consider bringing live lions back to campus
Upon the death of the University of North Alabama’s lion, Leo III, on May 2, a student asked, “Will there be another Lion friend...
State Sen. Garlan Gudger receives positive prognosis for recovery after jet ski accident
State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) was airlifted to UAB Hospital in Birmingham on Thursday after sustaining injuries in a jet ski accident on Smith...
Montgomery announces collaboration with Texas firm to find next Montgomery Police Chief
Amid a massive city-wide increase of crime in Montgomery, Mayor Steven Reed accepted the resignation of the city's former police chief, Darryl Albert, in...
Longleaf to open new treatment center in Baldwin County
Longleaf Recovery & Wellness has announced that they will be opening a new facility on the Gulf Coast in Spanish Fort on July 11,...
Coca-Cola UNITED celebrates start of $330 million Alabama growth project
Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc. (UNITED) today hosted a ceremony to commemorate the groundbreaking of its new facility in Birmingham’s Kingston community as part...
Second round of SEEDS grants becoming available for site development
Communities across Alabama will soon have an opportunity to apply for state grants that could help them develop industrial sites capable of competing for...
Commerce’s ‘Made in Alabama’ website gets update with new tools
To raise awareness of the many advances taking place across the state, the Alabama Department of Commerce today launched a new version of its...
Alabama Department of Education thwarts major cyberattack, investigation ongoing
The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) announced it responded swiftly to a recent cyberattack, restoring services and implementing enhanced cybersecurity measures while an...
Four charged under new Alabama law for dealing fatal dose of fentanyl, each faces twenty years in prison
In Baldwin County, four individuals have been arrested and charged under a recently-enacted state law that permits the prosecution of anyone who sells or...