Education State Superintendent Mackey reassures Board of Education amid federal cuts Dr. Mackey said that currently, he does not believe federal cuts will not impact core programs but communication and structure may change. Mary Claire Wooten1 day ago
Governor Governor to kick off her Inaugural Made in Alabama Showcase The governor selected 12 top-rated businesses for their work in producing exceptional products for the state. StaffOctober 6, 2021
Elections Mo Brooks bashes ALFA, the BCA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce In a pair of radio interviews, Brooks launched into bizarre rants against the conservative business groups, comparing them to "socialist Democrats." Bill BrittOctober 5, 2021
Health Governor announces mental health crisis center coming to Birmingham The new Birmingham center will provide a place for police and first responders to take those who may be experiencing crisis. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 5, 2021
Aerospace and Defense Boeing gets $1.1 billion contract to continue seeker production in Huntsville Boing's contract extension will continue production of seekers at the Huntsville plant into 2026. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 5, 2021
Economy Southern Research to invest nearly $20 million, add 50 jobs to Birmingham campus Southern Research sold the company's Maryland facility and plans to invest more on its Birmingham campus. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 5, 2021
Health Worsening mental health, sleeping issues among essential workers, UAB official says A marked increase in mental health, weight, and sleeping issues has been recorded among essential workers and COVID-19 patients. John H. GlennOctober 5, 2021
Health Alabamians hospitalized with COVID in ICUs, on ventilators largely unvaccinated In Alabama on Saturday, 81 percent of hospitalized COVID patients were unvaccinated. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 4, 2021
Education Despite controversy, Alabama A&M has a new president A long-time provost was named the university's 12th president Josh MoonOctober 4, 2021
State BCA, ATN announce Alabama Manufacturer of the Year award winners The awards honor Alabama’s manufacturing enterprises that exhibit excellence in leadership, performance, profitability, and workforce relations. StaffOctober 4, 2021
Education ASU ranked in top 25 HBCU’s by U.S. News & World Report ASU was also ranked 32nd regionally among the top public universities in the South. StaffOctober 4, 2021