Former University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban was revealed as the special guest for the Business Council of Alabama’s (BCA) annual “Evening for Progress” event. “The greatest football coach of all time, the legendary Coach Nick Saban, will be joining us in Birmingham at the Evening of Progress on October 16th in Birmingham,” […]

The Business Council of Alabama’s Government Affairs Conference (GAC) in Point Clear is always one of the state’s premier gatherings for political and business leaders. This year’s GAC was the largest in the organization’s history, and the importance of the upcoming 2026 election cycle was at the forefront of the event’s discussions. BCA’s Executive Vice […]

Washington-based polling and analytics firm Cygnal named two Alabamians to their annual 30 Under 30 list for rising republican operatives across the country. Cameron Mixon of SR Communications and Jared Downing of Strategy Management, LLC received the award this week. Awardees were nominated and recognized by their peers as leaders of a rising generation of […]

As the delayed rollout of a medical cannabis program in Alabama continues, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission awarded two new cultivator licenses. The companies that received the new licenses were Pure by Sirmon Farms and Blackberry Farms, LLC. “Upon submission of license fees and completion of pre-issuance site inspections, Pure by Sirmon Farms and Blackberry […]

Williams & Jensen, a leading independent lobbying firm based in Washington, D.C., has announced the promotion of Jordan Mills to principal. They report that since joining the firm in 2023 as Senior Director of Government Relations, Mills has established a proven track record in spearheading Williams & Jensen’s expansion into the state of Alabama and […]

Talk show legend Bill ‘Bubba’ Bussey of the “Rick and Bubba Show” is returning to a place of personal significance when the program comes to an end later this year. Bussey revealed on the show Thursday that he has now taken a job with his alma mater, Jacksonville State University, as an assistant athletic director […]

Citizens in Montgomery Alabama are raising concerns after a picture of a man holding a rifle off the side of the road went viral this week. The photo shows two men standing on the curb located near Woodley Road in Montgomery. Both men are talking to someone in an SUV, and one of the men […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is making the legal case that illegal aliens should not be receiving healthcare benefits from the federal government. Marshall joined a coalition of 16 states in filing a lawsuit to stop the Biden-Harris administration from allowing illegal aliens from receiving the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare). “The latest assault on […]

Investors are advised to remain calm and focused on long-term strategies as the market experienced a period of sharp volatility this week, according to Alan McKnight, Chief Investment Officer for Birmingham-based Regions Bank. McKnight, whose group manages nearly $60 billion in assets, shared his insights in an interview with CNBC. Despite underperformance in earnings expectations, […]

A helicopter crash during routine flight training at Fort Novosel claimed the life of an instructor and injured a U.S. Army student pilot on Wednesday afternoon. Dale County Coroner John Cawley identified the instructor as Daniel Munger, 46, a contractor and retired service member. The student, whose name has not been released, was airlifted to […]

Citing the ideals of mentorship and family, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville recognized Army Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Harkey of Huntsville as the August “Veteran of the Month.” “Our veterans embody the ideals of ‘team’ and ‘family’ that are taught in our great military. For Command Sergeant Major Kevin Harkey, he shares these family values with […]

As Alabama Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair and a task force of economic development professionals develop a comprehensive strategic plan to guide the state’s economic growth into the future, Working for Alabama is quickly materializing in another round of all-star appointments to a key entity, the Alabama Growth Alliance. On Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey announced […]

A convicted murderer’s execution set for September will proceed as scheduled after Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall was able to prove the constitutionality of capital punishment through nitrogen hypoxia. Allan Miller, 59, has been on death row for two decades for three “execution style” murders that occurred on August 5, 1999. At the time, the […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall backed a ban on TikTok in the United States if the apps Chinese owners don’t sell the company. Marshall joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general Monday in asking the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to uphold the national TikTok divest-or-ban legislation passed by Congress […]

Birmingham-Southern College is broadening its search for a buyer for its 192-acre campus by soliciting offers outside the state of Alabama. The shuttered institution announced it is working with a New York-based real estate brokerage to market the sale of the campus, which closed in May. “BSC continues to have productive discussions with prospective buyers […]

A top crop of young farmers walked away victorious during contests at the Alabama Farmers Federation Farm & Land Conference Aug. 3 in Montgomery. Outstanding Young Farm Family Contest Competitors from Talladega and Colbert counties were awarded Outstanding Young Farm Family (OYFF) and Excellence in Agriculture wins, respectively, while four Discussion Meet finalists were announced. […]

Earlier this year, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) warned that foreign adversaries would benefit from the Biden Administration blocking new approvals of pending applications for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. Now it appears Britt’s predication is coming true as France is importing more LNG from Russia. According to reports, shipments of Russian LNG to France […]

Vice President Kamala Harris made headlines Tuesday afternoon when she announced that she has selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. By appointing Walz, Harris passed over Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who many thought was the likely pick and is seen by the media as significantly more moderate than Walz. Some have speculated […]

State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) has been released from UAB Hospital and is recovering at home following a serious accident on Smith Lake last month. On Tuesday, his wife provided an update on his condition, expressed heartfelt thanks to all those who have reached out to them, and called on the power of prayer to […]

A bill before Congress sponsored by U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) related to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) and its effort to establish parity with other federally-recognized tribes is the subject of an effort to raise baseless concern over the expansion of gambling in Alabama. The Poarch Band of Creek Indians Land Act […]

In October 2025, Alabama’s workforce development efforts will be led by a newly appointed Secretary of Workforce. Ahead of that, the Alabama Workforce Council and State Workforce Development Board were combined into the newly established Alabama Workforce Board — which Governor Kay Ivey made appointments to today. The activation of industry and business leaders through […]

A victim of one of the recent shootings in Montgomery will receive a new $100,000 handicap-accessible van courtesy of a local car dealership. Toyota of Montgomery announced that it is donating the van free of charge. Amy Dicks was presented with the vehicle today at the dealership. This comes after months of extensive rehabilitation treatment […]

U.S. Reps. Gary Palmer, Barry Moore, Jerry Carl and U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville called out President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for creating mounting and compounding problems in the nation’s economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,000 points Monday, stoking fears of a possible recession. The stock market losses come […]

On Monday, the Mobile Chamber announced a development project for a Frito-Lay distribution center at 3221 Anton Street in Prichard. The project, which broke ground in June 2024, is approximately 25,000 square feet and it represents a significant investment in the community, the Mobile Chamber reports. Once complete, the facility will serve as the direct-store-delivery […]