Governor Gov. Ivey holds ceremonial bill signing for Connect Alabama Act Alabama is ranked 47th in terms of broadband connectivity and 73 percent of Alabama’s population does not have access to an affordable broadband plan. StaffJuly 9, 2021
Elections Rep. Mike Jones announces candidacy for Alabama Senate seat Jones will run for the Republican nomination for the District 31 seat in the Alabama state Senate. StaffJuly 8, 2021
State Alabama District Attorneys Association elects new president In 2013, Jackson was awarded Alabama District Attorney of the Year by his peers. StaffJuly 5, 2021
State ATA taps Truckworx Kenworth CEO Will Bruser as new chairman For nearly two decades, Bruser has led the Birmingham-headquartered Truckworx. StaffJuly 5, 2021
Legislature State Rep. Bill Poole announces run for Alabama House speaker Poole announced he is running for the post after Speaker Mac McCutcheon’s announcement that he plans to retire in 2022. StaffJune 29, 2021
Municipal elections Woodfin expands lead, Scales poised to be second choice Scales has increased her numbers over the past month to 19 percent of voters. StaffJune 24, 2021
State Alabama Audubon to host first Black Belt Birding Festival The festival celebrating the birds of the Black Belt will be Saturday, Aug. 7 in Greensboro. StaffJune 24, 2021
Economy Bama in a Box celebrates one year of helping small businesses The company has delivered products from 106 Alabama companies to consumers in more than 40 states. StaffJune 24, 2021
State Governor awards COVID-19 recovery funds to six Alabama counties The funds were made available to the state by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. StaffJune 21, 2021
State Business Council of Alabama announces three internal promotions The Business Council of Alabama has announced three internal promotions. StaffJune 18, 2021