Congress New study: 6 million jobs will be lost unless Congress renews the Trump tax reforms The study also shows that the manufacturing industry will bear the brunt of this economic damage if Congress does not act swiftly in 2025. Staff18 hours ago
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
State Opinion | The unmasking of Alabama Don’t look for many masks. People just aren’t wearing them. Joey KennedyAugust 3, 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
Prisons Four dead in Alabama prisons over the weekend The deaths marked yet another deadly weekend for the state's incarcerated population. John H. GlennAugust 2, 2022
Prisons Official missteps, not “good time” laws, led to accused police shooter’s release The defendant was released on good time, despite committing multiple crimes while incarcerated. John H. GlennAugust 2, 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