State Bama in a Box boosts Alabama small businesses Bama in a Box was launched during the pandemic as a way to give consumers exposure to quality-made products. StaffNovember 22, 2022
Economy Online jobs ads in October up 17.3 percent from last year The monthly total of online job ads for October 2022 is up 1.7 percent versus the previous month. StaffNovember 22, 2022
Local news Gadsden mayor appoints medical cannabis recruitment task force The city of Gadsden is rolling out the red carpet for medical cannabis businesses interested in locating in Gadsden. StaffNovember 22, 2022
State Alabama Power president, CEO Crosswhite announces retirement Mark Crosswhite led Alabama Power for more than eight years. StaffNovember 22, 2022
Legislature Stadthagen names Tracey Arnold chief of staff of the House Majority Caucus Arnold has served in executive assistant and committee clerk roles during her tenure in the Alabama House. StaffNovember 18, 2022
Courts Unitarian Universalists file brief in support of trans youth seeking gender-affirming care Twenty-eight Alabama clergy also joined the brief. StaffNovember 18, 2022
Congress Sewell praises Speaker Nancy Pelosi as she steps down as Democratic leader Congresswoman Terri Sewell said Pelosi is a true public servant whose tenure as speaker will be remembered as one of the most effective. StaffNovember 18, 2022
National Rep. Sewell meets with Alex Drueke and Andy Huynh The two Alabama men recently returned home after being held captive by Russia for volunteering to assist the Ukrainian army. StaffNovember 17, 2022
Infrastructure Montgomery extends internet network to Auburn to expand digital access Extending to the Auburn area saves money for local broadband networks and allows them to expand their service coverage area. StaffNovember 17, 2022
Economy First Solar to open $1.1 billion Alabama facility, creating over 700 jobs The new project will create over 700 new clean energy manufacturing jobs in North Alabama. StaffNovember 17, 2022