Economy Fiber-cement manufacturer expanding operations in Prattville With the expansion, James Hardie will add 200 jobs and the Prattville facility will become the company's largest location. StaffAugust 4, 2022
Congress Congressman Barry Moore backs Big Cat Public Safety Act The Big Cat Public Safety Act seeks to ban breeding big cats for the pet trade or for commercial cub petting. StaffAugust 4, 2022
Economy Apprenticeship program to produce aviation mechanics, technicians for Ft. Rucker area Alabama’s need for aviation mechanics and technicians is soaring and a new registered apprenticeship program will begin filling that need. StaffAugust 4, 2022
Infrastructure Rep. Sewell, EPA, USDA, announce Rural Wastewater Infrastructure Initiative The new wastewater infrastructure initiative aims to address broken and failing wastewater systems in rural Alabama. StaffAugust 3, 2022
News Manufacture Alabama names new APPCO executive director Schuyler Espy will replace Roy McAuley who is retiring at the end of the year. StaffAugust 3, 2022
News 2025 World Police and Fire Games set to come to Birmingham The World Police and Fire Games are scheduled to take place in Birmingham June 27 to July 6, 2025. StaffAugust 3, 2022
Education Shelby County teacher proselytized students, says Freedom From Religion Foundation The teacher reportedly sent home religious materials with students and included a religious message in a yearbook signature. StaffAugust 2, 2022
State Gov. Ivey awards grants to support agencies assisting domestic violence victims The funds were made available by the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffAugust 2, 2022
Courts Beasley Allen asks judicial panel to consolidate social media cases The lawsuits allege Facebook, Instagram and other social media companies exploit adolescents during their formative years. StaffAugust 2, 2022
Elections BCA endorses Katie Britt, Dale Strong The council also gave its endorsement to the six incumbent Congressional representatives. StaffAugust 1, 2022