Governor Governor announces 17 GOMESA-funded projects Governor Kay Ivey on Friday, during a press conference, announced over $41 million for 17 projects. StaffOctober 18, 2021
State C.J. Pearson receives John Lewis Youth Leadership Award C.J. is the founder of the Free Thinker Project and a student senator for the University of Alabama’s student government. StaffOctober 18, 2021
Governor Gov. Ivey Announces Gina Maiola as new communications director Leah Garner, who is the governor’s current communications director, accepted an opportunity in the private sector. StaffOctober 15, 2021
Education Scholarships for high school, college students toward auto manufacturing careers The deadline to apply is Oct. 29. StaffOctober 15, 2021
State The World Games 2022, Hibbett | City Gear launch mural project With the theme It’s the Right Time, the legacy mural project of The World Games 2022 will promote diversity and inclusion. StaffOctober 15, 2021
Legislature Governor to call special session on redistricting this month Gov. Kay Ivey said she anticipates calling a special session that will begin Oct. 28, 2021. StaffOctober 14, 2021
State Women in Manufacturing Alabama wins three Chapter Awards WiM honored WiM Alabama with three Chapter Awards, the most awarded to any chapter this year. StaffOctober 14, 2021
Elections Republican Kenneth Paschal announces run for full-term The Republican primary is scheduled for May 24. StaffOctober 13, 2021
Infrastructure Port of Mobile containerized cargo growth continues Container volume through the Port of Mobile marked its third-highest lift in September delivering a 27 percent year-to-date increase. StaffOctober 13, 2021
Elections Alabama Forestry Association endorses Randy Price for State Senate Price is seeking re-election in District 13, which covers all or parts of Chambers, Cleburne, Clay, Randolph and Lee counties. StaffOctober 8, 2021