Forbes names Birmingham’s uptown a ‘Neighborhood to Watch’
Birmingham's Uptown district Recently named “Attention Areas” Forbes The area recently received more than $1 billion in investment, according to the magazine. “These assets are vital to Birmingham's tourism industry and its ability to attract major concerts and events,” said David Fleming, CEO of REV Birmingham. Forbes“All of this makes Uptown an important part of […]
Steven Reed names new interim police chief, public safety advisor amid Montgomery crime chaos
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed announced two appointments Tuesday to address a complex crisis that has captured the attention of residents and demanded action. Reed named Jim Grayboys as interim police chief and Lawrence Baptiste IV as the city's public safety adviser. Reed introduced Graboys as a 20-year veteran of the Montgomery Police Department, who most […]
North AlabamaWorks names Jason Pickering of Mazda Toyota Manufacturing as chair
Jason Pickering of Mazda Toyota Manufacturing has been appointed chair of North Alabama Works (NAW), the North Alabama Regional Workforce Council, assuming the leadership role of Alabama Power's Melinda Weaver, who recently retired as chair. North Alabama Works is a non-profit organization. Region 1 Alabama's Regional Workforce Councils work to promote a comprehensive and coordinated […]
Huntingdon College names Dr. Anthony Leigh as President
Huntingdon College has announced that the Montgomery-based school will have a new president, its first in 21 years. The university appointed Dr. Anthony Lee to the position, effective July 1, 2024. Dr. Lee currently serves as the university's senior vice president for Student and Institutional Development and dean of students. Huntingdon Board Chair Lula Garrett […]
Alabama Iron and Steel Council names Phil Goodwin as chairman, Maury Gaston thanked for ‘exceptional’ leadership
The Alabama Iron and Steel Council (AISC), an affiliate of Manufacturing Alabama, has appointed Phil Goodwin as its new Chairman. The Council also expressed its sincere gratitude to Maury D. Gaston for his dedicated service as Chairman since 2017. Goodwin, director of commercial operations and government relations for U.S. Pipe & Foundry Co., brings 28 […]
Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences names Ted Hosp, Freddy Padilla to board of directors
The Alabama School of Health Sciences (ASHS) has welcomed two leaders with deep roots in the state’s business and nonprofit sectors to its board of directors. Foundation The first semester is scheduled to begin in Fall 2026. In a key move following the school’s approval by the Alabama Legislature and its signing by Governor Kay […]
City of Kingman Names New City Manager | The Buzz -The buzz in Bullhead City – Lake Havasu City – Kingman – Arizona – California
KINGMAN, Ariz. – The City of Kingman is excited to announce that we have officially entered negotiations for our next City Manager. After working with MGT's U.S. Government Human Resources Executive Search Consultants over the past several months to find the best candidate for the position, local candidate Tim Walsh came out on top. Tim […]
The Weirdest, Wackiest Town Names in Arizona
We're all familiar with the legendary town of Tombstone, a tough town to die for. Movies and TV shows have put this little place on the map. But compared to these Arizona towns, Tombstone seems like a pretty mundane moniker. How did these places get such strange names? KambaThe Wild West is famous for its […]
Biden DOJ Asks Court To Conceal Names Of Jack Smith’s Lieutenants
According to Judicial Watch, the Department of Justice (DOJ) is asking a federal court to suppress the names of executives working in Special Counsel Jack Smith's office. Submitted by Judicial Watch lawsuit in May 2023 after the Justice Department denied a Freedom of Information Act request to release staff directories and records of employees employed […]
City of San Luis names new Human Resources Manager
SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The City of San Luis has announced Adriana Garcia Fernandez as the City's new Human Resources (HR) Manager. “We are excited to have Adriana join us and take on this long-anticipated role. We look forward to seeing the work Ms. Garcia will accomplish.” Jenny Torres, Interim City Manager As […]
