Alabama Minority Vendor Conference is happening again in Birmingham this weekend
Alabama Minority Vendors Conference Set for This Weekend The Alabama Minority Vendors Conference is making its return to Birmingham this weekend. It aims to bring together entrepreneurs and minority business leaders from various cities—including Montgomery, Huntsville, and rural areas across the state. The focus is on creating a transformative two-day event that seeks to enhance […]
Westervelt Company CEO chosen for Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board
New Healthcare High School in Alabama Cade Warner, who is the president and CEO of Westervelt Company, has joined the board of the Alabama Healthcare Science Foundation. The foundation is set to create the nation’s first free, public residential high school focused on preparing students for careers in healthcare. A groundbreaking ceremony is set for […]
Alabama woman launching the state’s first mobile banned book store
Alabama’s Response to Censorship and the Launch of a Mobile Bookstore The Alabama Public Library Services is in the process of deciding whether to withhold funds from the Fairhope Public Library. This situation has prompted some Alabama women to take initiative in response. Karie Fugett encountered a 1940 Ford pickup truck and envisioned transforming it […]
7 Updates: An Alabama teacher informs parents that he cannot be dismissed; a previously crowned beauty queen faces more setbacks; and additional news…
7 Things You Should Know Today 7. Jimmy Kimmel recently made remarks that some believe spread misinformation regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk. This has spurred discussions about freedom of speech from those who previously supported actions during the Biden administration, particularly in relation to social media pressures that silence voices. 6. Birmingham city officials […]
Caroleene Dobson: From Alabama fields to leadership in law – 2025 Women of Impact
Caroline Dobson: A Champion for Alabama Caroline Dobson has always appreciated her roots. Growing up on a family-run cow farm in Monroe County, in a tight-knit town, she witnessed firsthand the values of community and hard work shaping everyday life. These experiences instilled in her a resilience, humility, and a sense of responsibility that guide […]
Uncertain future for solar energy projects in Alabama as EPA cancels funding
Biden Administration’s Solar Grant Faced Cancellation Last year, the Biden administration allocated $7 billion in federal grants aimed at helping around 900,000 low-income families install solar panels, all in an effort to encourage green energy use and lessen energy expenses. But, last month, the Trump administration canceled these grants which were distributed from state agencies […]
Alabama Joint Reentry Commission assesses progress and considers challenges in housing and employment
Alabama Re-entry Commission Meeting Discusses Progress on Re-entry Program The Alabama Re-entry Commission recently evaluated the ongoing efforts of the re-entry program, including insights from a report issued earlier this year. At a quarterly meeting, members talked about ways to improve access to driver’s licenses, job opportunities, and behavioral health services for individuals transitioning out […]
Governor Ivey: Birmingham and Montgomery are not currently on the National Guard list, but Alabama will be prepared if the situation changes.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has voiced her backing for President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard in cities dealing with violent crime. Trump has already mobilized the Federal National Guard in Washington, D.C., to address crime issues, and Memphis, Tennessee, is next on the list. The White House is also considering sending troops […]
Alabama is on the rise, but Georgia will determine its significance.
Crimson Tide Faces Important Challenge Ahead This week, the Alabama Crimson Tide prepares for another game after a tough loss against Wisconsin, posting a 2-1 record. They head into a significant matchup against Georgia, who also stands at 2-1. Following a disheartening start to the season with a defeat to Florida, this current position isn’t […]
Several professors from the University of Alabama made fun of Charlie Kirk following his assassination.
Shortly after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative political figure and co-founder of Turning Point USA, social media exploded with various reactions. While some people expressed sorrow for Kirk’s family, many others appeared to either celebrate or suggest support for the killing. Notably, not many sympathetic responses came from faculty members at the University […]