Airbus marks a decade of aircraft manufacturing in Mobile, boosting Alabama’s aerospace industry.
Airbus Celebrates 10 Years of Aircraft Production in Mobile, Alabama Airbus is commemorating a significant achievement at its manufacturing facility in Mobile—marking a decade of producing commercial aircraft in Alabama. Since its operations began in 2015 with a workforce of around 300, Airbus has made substantial strides in the aerospace industry within the country. Currently, […]
Katie Britt is Alabama’s top elected official, and there’s a solid reason for that.
Reflections on Katie Britt’s Impact in Alabama Politics Having been involved in Alabama politics for over 60 years, I believe I have a solid grasp of what makes a successful political figure. Katie Britt has emerged as a standout civil servant, garnering immense popularity in recent statewide polls as Alabama’s most favored elected official. Identifying […]
Alabama’s Electric Cooperatives support Derek Chen for State Auditor and Chris Beeker for PSC.
The Political Action Committee of the Electric Cooperative of Alabama has announced its support for state auditor Derek Chen and Chris Beaker, who is associated with the Alabama Public Service Commission. The PAC’s board, made up of leaders from electrical cooperatives across the state, is focused on promoting rural communities and pro-energy initiatives. “Derek Chen […]
Australian woman in Alabama’s Wiregrass rises to TikTok fame
Amanda Shenton’s journey from the Australian Outback to Alabama’s Wiregrass region is quite a tale. Born in Melbourne, Australia, she made her way to the U.S. in 2013. After buying a small camper, she embarked on a tour of her new surroundings. However, her travels didn’t take her too far—she ended up in Wiregrass, Alabama, […]
Sen. Katie Britt is Alabama’s favorite elected leader for a solid reason.
Katie Britt’s Impact on Alabama Politics Having spent over six decades engaging with Alabama politics, I can say, with some confidence, that Katie Britt stands out as one of the most capable political figures our state has seen. In a recent statewide poll, Britt’s reputation as a civil servant and leader has surpassed that of […]
Staci Brown Brooks: Serving to shape Alabama’s future – 2025 Women of Impact
Staci Brown Brooks often reflects on her career and the recurring theme is service—service to her community, her state, and various organizations she leads. Her journey through journalism and corporate leadership showcases a career driven by purpose, collaboration, and a strong dedication to giving back. Currently, as Vice President of Charitable Giving at Alabama Electric […]
Anusha Alapati Davis: Changing Alabama’s retail scene with vision and leadership – 2025 Women of Impact
Anusha Alapati Davis has crafted a career that extends beyond mere transactions. Her work is fundamentally about people, vision, and community. Hailing from Huntsville, Davis is currently the vice president of retail at Crankleton Commercial Real Estate Group. In this role, she plays a crucial part in shaping prominent retail spaces across North Alabama. Her […]
Ty Simpson shares how his faith in the Lord fuels Alabama’s resurgence
The Alabama Crimson Tide bounced back from a disappointing loss to Florida in week 1, securing two consecutive victories and heading into their bye week with a 2-1 record, all set for a matchup against the Georgia Bulldogs in Athens in two weeks. Defensively, Alabama has shown improvement, albeit against weaker opponents. However, the standout […]
Governor Ivey highlights a Dothan family succeeding through Alabama’s CHOOSE Act: ‘A wonderful opportunity’
On Friday, Gov. Kay Ivey introduced the Siemens family in Dothan as part of the state’s Educational Savings Account Program, which is part of the Alabama choice law. Brady and Hannah Siemens are the parents of three children: Gabriel in 11th grade, Remington in 7th grade, and Annalize, who is in the third grade, all […]
The country’s first public cyber high school is getting Alabama’s future workforce innovators ready.
When Buddy Watson was in eighth grade in rural Alabama, a coding teacher mentioned something that would change his life: a new cyber and engineering school was opening up in Huntsville. That school, the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE), became the first public high school in the country focused entirely on cybertech […]