Opinion Opinion | ADEM Coal Ash Program protects health and environment ADEM’s goal remains the same – to ensure coal combustion residuals are timely, safely and properly disposed of. Lance LeFleurOctober 23, 2023
Economy Birmingham scores Federal Tech Hub Spot, competes for $75M funding boost Beyond recognition, this designation creates the potential for thousands of jobs for Alabamians from various walks of life. StaffOctober 23, 2023
Elections BCA endorses Madison City councilman in upcoming special election The special general election is scheduled for March 26, 2024. StaffOctober 23, 2023
Economy Canfield steps down after 12-Year reign; McNair tapped for Commerce Secretary Governor Ivey announces Greg Canfield's departure after 12 years, appoints economic expert Ellen McNair as next Commerce Department Secretary. Bill BrittOctober 20, 2023
Infrastructure Leaders call for West Alabama highway construction to continue without delay The West Alabama Highway will create a four-lane, north-south highway connecting Tuscaloosa and Mobile. Jacob HolmesOctober 20, 2023
Education Birmingham Southern sues state treasurer for denying loan application Unless the court decides in favor of Birmingham Southern before Oct. 30, the college is expected to cease operations at the end of the... Jacob HolmesOctober 20, 2023
Economy Alabama hits record employment, but deep disparities in Black Belt Region persist While the state revels in historic job numbers, nearly 50,000 Alabamians have stopped looking for jobs altogether. StaffOctober 20, 2023
Congress Sens. Britt, Klobuchar join forces to tackle youth mental health crisis The legislation aims to establish a national Youth Mental Health Research Initiative designed to address the escalating crisis. StaffOctober 20, 2023
State 2023 Alabama Retailers of the Year A panel of judges chose 10 Alabama Retailer of the Year winners in four categories based on annual sales volume. StaffOctober 20, 2023
Local news Birmingham to honor historic movement choir at its AWAKEN 2023 event The city of Birmingham will honor the Carlton Reese Memorial Unity Choir during its AWAKEN 2023 event. StaffOctober 20, 2023