Aerospace and Defense
Huntsville’s space pedigree, from the Apollo program to Redstone Arsenal, anchored Alabama’s bid as states compete for the proposed academy.
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Governor closes state offices early in nine counties ahead of Hurricane Isaias
Governor declares State of Emergency for 40 counties in storm preparation
Ivey replaces five Alabama Public Television board members amid PBS debate
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
Gov. Ivey announces final round of 2026 Rebuild Alabama grants
- Legislature
- Economy
Small business optimism dips as labor shortages persist
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
BBB warns Alabamians to look out for post-hurricane repair scams
Poll: Young Alabama voters feel squeezed, but remain motivated to vote
Jeff. Co. treasurer, fiscal leaders warn Trump policies to worsen housing crisis
- National
Jelks presses Moore to defend Omar after home raid
Britt touts $2 million secured for Southern Research Institute
Britt, Tuberville join call for federal investigation into Planned Parenthood funding
Figures calls for CD2 debates, Marques refuses invitation
Sewell secures $250,000 for Homewood stormwater upgrades
- Education
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
Troy University Everett Symposium focuses on ethical AI use
GE Aerospace Foundation invests $1 million in workforce training
Britt plans Alabama service academy information sessions
Alabama Public Television poll shows support for PBS ties
- Health
Alabama health care concerns rise as rural hospitals struggle
Alabama Board of Nursing ransomware attack may have exposed personal information
State ban on vaping in indoor public spaces to take effect this week
Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
- Opinion
Mayor Tommy Battle stories
Aerospace and Defense
Announcements at Farnborough highlight Alabama’s growing pull in aerospace and defense, with new facilities planned in Auburn and Huntsville.
Opinion
City governing is where the rubber meets the road in Alabama and throughout the nation.
Local news
Residents expressed concerns over increased surveillance and fiscal irresponsibility.
Local news
Mayors from across Alabama met to discuss the state's "flawed" online sales tax system, which they say strains budgets and hurts local businesses.
Opinion
Some of our big city mayors are leaving legacies of successful tenures that will be felt for generations.
Featured Opinion
Her popularity is probably the reason she had no serious thoroughbreds challenge her in the gubernatorial derby.
Local news
The group also asked for the U.S. Department of Justice to open an investigation into the Huntsville police.
Local news
Chief Mark McMurray has come under fire for his handling of protests and his support of a police officer convicted of murder.
News
Two lists of potential reforms sit ready to be considered.