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 […]
Sara Beth Wilcox: Shaping Alabama’s future, one project and individual at a time – 2025 Women of Impact
“It’s half the battle that will come out.” For many, this might sound like a cliché, but for Sara Beth Wilcox, it’s a mantra that fuels her career. She’s dedicated to shaping Skylines, driven by young leaders, and steering Alabama towards a promising future. As the vice president and division manager of Brasfield & Gorrie, […]
Alicia Ryan: Influencing the industry and motivating future leaders through servant leadership – 2025 Women of Impact
Big Ideas Inspire Change “Big ideas don’t scare me. They inspire me.” This simple conviction propelled Alicia Ryan from the Strategy Office in Washington, DC, to the forefront of advanced manufacturing in Huntsville, Alabama. As the founder and CEO of LSINC, Ryan is crafting more than just a business. She is creating a legacy that […]
We must not allow China to take the lead in the future of the car industry.
Alabama’s Role in Electric Vehicle Manufacturing In Alabama, we recognize the significance of building something valuable. We’ve long been home to innovators and successful ventures. Our steel contributed to winning wars and constructing America’s remarkable skyscrapers. Today, we proudly lead the nation in automobile manufacturing, being the top exporter of cars in the U.S. Given […]
State Representative Mike Shaw: We must not allow China to take the lead in the future of the automobile industry
In Alabama, we have a strong legacy of creating things that matter. For a long time, we’ve been home to builders and achievers. Our steel played a vital role in winning wars and constructing the towering structures that symbolize America’s prosperity. Right now, Alabama stands as a leader in automobile manufacturing, being recognized as the […]
RFK Jr.’s battle against science threatens the health, history, and future of America
The Threat of Public Health Imagine a time when children were kept alive by machines just to breathe. This was America in 1952, suffering under the weight of polio, which infected nearly 60,000 kids in just one year. More than 21,000 were left paralyzed, and over 3,000 lost their lives. Families lived in constant dread, […]
Newsom, uppercase letters, and the future of political opposition
Analyzing Newsom’s Social Media Strategy Hi there, it’s Thursday. I’m here to share some thoughts with you today. No, don’t worry, you’re not about to be overwhelmed by anything drastic from Shift Rock. But, we’re diving into the interesting social media antics targeting Gov. Gavin Newsom from Donald Trump. The president’s parodies have this bizarre […]
Alabama’s first public online cyber high school is getting ready to shape the future workforce innovators.
In eighth grade, Buddy Watson, living in a rural part of Alabama, expressed his passion for engineering to his coding instructor. This instructor mentioned an exciting opportunity: a new cyber and engineering school opening in Huntsville, a moment that really set his path in motion. The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) was […]
Coconino County Business Support Meeting Showcases Funding Options and Future Events
This article summarizes key points from a recent meeting of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, held on August 26, 2025, to discuss challenges facing local businesses and community development. A significant concern raised during the meeting was the impact of the recent wildfire season on the area’s tourism economy. One major topic was the […]
The country’s first public online high school is getting ready to equip Alabama’s future workforce creators.
When Buddy Watson was in eighth grade at a small school in rural Alabama, he shared his enthusiasm for engineering with a coding instructor. That conversation led to a pivotal moment in his life: he learned about a new cyber and engineering school opening in Huntsville. The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) […]