News Yellowhammer News, affiliate outlets acquired by new ownership group The entities will operate under the newly-formed umbrella of YHN Media Group with Ellis Terry appointed to serve as the news operation’s president. StaffAugust 10, 2023
Economy Innovate Alabama awards a third round of millions in small business grants The total is reaching nearly $10 million in total funds awarded since the program’s launch last year. StaffAugust 10, 2023
Economy Trendco USA announces Alabama facility, creating 292 jobs for Macon County Trendco USA plans to invest $43 million to launch a manufacturing operation in a Tuskegee logistics hub. StaffAugust 10, 2023
Elections Manufactured Housing Association endorses Sarah Stewart for Chief Justice Stewart was elected associate justice in November 2018 and is seeking the post of chief justice. StaffAugust 10, 2023
Legislature Speaker Ledbetter chair-elect of the Council of State Governments Southern Office Ledbetter will serve as chair of the 79th SLC Annual Meeting, to be held in Alabama in summer 2025. StaffAugust 10, 2023
Party politics ALGOP Trump dinner breaks attendance, fundraising records The event broke records as the largest dinner in Alabama Republican Party history, with almost 2,700 people in attendance. StaffAugust 9, 2023
Congress Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to protect access to home health This bipartisan legislation would prevent proposed cuts to home health payment rates from taking effect. StaffAugust 8, 2023
Education Troy University earns “gold” for its support of military students Institutions earning the designation were evaluated using both public data sources and their responses to a proprietary survey. StaffAugust 7, 2023
Aerospace and Defense Britt secures $645 million for Alabama defense priorities The $645 million in funding directly supports the defense communities in every corner of the state. StaffAugust 4, 2023
Governor Governor awards $1.2 million to install EV charging stations The grants are awarded to help Alabama prepare as more electric vehicles hit state highways. StaffAugust 4, 2023