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
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
Elections Katie Britt slams Mo Brooks for voting against America’s security, Alabama jobs ‘It’s time for fresh blood in D.C. to put Alabama first. That means putting the hardworking people of our state over selfish political gamesmanship’ StaffSeptember 25, 2021
Governor Governor says the need for addressing prison conditions is urgent Ivey said the prison crisis is not the fault of any one administration, but is due to “decades upon decades of neglect.” Brandon MoseleySeptember 22, 2021
Education New MAPs program creates training pathways from adult education to high-demand careers Mobilizing Alabama Pathways, or MAPs, was released this week. StaffSeptember 22, 2021
Elections Wendy Ghee Draper is running for Senate District 12 SD12 is currently represented by former Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh, R-Anniston, who is not running for re-election. Brandon MoseleySeptember 21, 2021
Economy Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 3.1 percent August’s rate represents 69,005 unemployed persons, compared to 71,678 in July and 156,709 in August 2020. StaffSeptember 17, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | A majority of voters want expanded gambling, lottery. There’s little opposition. Why can’t it get done? "The gambling bill would generate nearly a billion dollars in tax revenue annually and create more than 12,000 jobs. That seems worthwhile." Josh MoonSeptember 2, 2021
Economy KBR is expanding in Alabama, adding 160 jobs KBR is building a new headquarters building in Redstone Gateway in Huntsville. Brandon MoseleyAugust 24, 2021
Education Ivey applauds Sylacauga schools for plan to rehabilitate Avondale Mills site A $1.7 grant will be used to clean up the Avondale Mills site and replace it with a new technical skills training center. Brandon MoseleyAugust 23, 2021