Education State launches 2nd annual Thank Alabama Teachers Week Extending through Sunday, Nov. 21, Thank Alabama Teachers Week was created in 2020 for Alabamians to show gratitude. StaffNovember 16, 2021
Local news Birmingham mayor announces co-chairs of transition team for second term Woodfin has announced co-chairs for the transition team that will help frame his second term as mayor. StaffNovember 15, 2021
Elections Alabama Forestry Association endorses Jabo Waggoner for state Senate "Forestry and forest products are an integral part of Alabama's thriving economy,” Waggoner said. StaffNovember 15, 2021
Elections ALFA announces endorsements of state lawmakers ALFA endorsed state senators Dan Roberts and Greg Reed and state representatives Danny Garrett and Joe Lovvorn. StaffNovember 15, 2021
State Recycling campaign a success in Calhoun County, organizers say The events were designed to enhance recycling and spur economic growth in East Alabama. StaffNovember 15, 2021
Elections Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Sen. Tom Whatley Sen. Tom Whatley represents District 27, which covers Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa counties. StaffNovember 11, 2021
Prisons Art exhibition to feature works of current, formerly incarcerated individuals The organizations are working together to create an arts exhibition called “Changing the Course." StaffNovember 11, 2021
State Governor announces Amazon expansion in Alabama The projects, located in Huntsville, Montgomery and Birmingham, will ultimately create over 900 jobs at the new facilities. StaffNovember 10, 2021
Economy Small business optimism decreases, owners uncertain about future business conditions The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased slightly in October by 0.9 points to 98.2. StaffNovember 10, 2021
Elections The Alabama Forestry Association endorses Andrew Jones for state Senate Jones will seek the Republican nomination for Senate District 10 in the primary election on May 24, 2022. StaffNovember 10, 2021