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Poll: Brooks, Durant battle for second in Senate race; Ivey facing runoff

MONTGOMERY -- New polling released Friday by ForestPAC, the political arm of the Alabama Forestry Association, shows heated competition in the U.S. Senate and...

Alabama records historic low 2.8% unemployment rate in April

MONTGOMERY -- Alabama has reached a record low unemployment rate, dropping to 2.8% for the first time in its 202-year history. According to the updated...

Strong: Working together can make big road projects happen

One may ask the question: What does it take to find agreement on securing funding for more than $100 million in road projects? The...

Randy Owen urges voters to support state parks with a ‘Yes’ vote on Amendment 1

Alabama’s favorite son, Randy Owen, is urging Alabama voters to vote "Yes" on Amendment 1 on the May 24 ballot. Best known as the lead...

Smart People Perspectives

Smart People Perspectives is our newest column featuring thought leaders in our community. Here you will find local perspectives on issues from education to...

Aerojet Rocketdyne selected by Lockheed Martin for hypersonic missile program

HUNTSVILLE -- Aerojet Rocketdyne was chosen to build a booster for a Lockheed Martin hypersonic weapon system, the companies announced. The solid rocket booster...

Amendment 1 on May 24 ballot to benefit Alabama State Parks

From Monte Sano to the gulf, Alabama's state park system is considered "a jewel." And, according to its co-sponsor, if Amendment 1 on the May...

Federal judge blocks Alabama’s ban on puberty blockers for minors; AG Marshall plans appeal

HUNTSVILLE - A federal court has partially blocked Alabama’s recently passed law banning the prescription of puberty-blocking medication to minors. Judge Liles Burke of the...

FAA clears Huntsville International Airport for landing commercial space vehicles

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville International Airport has been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration to allow commercial space vehicles to land in Huntsville. It is...

Ivey awards $500,000 grant to improve road to Mazda-Toyota plant

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $500,000 grant to resurface and make other upgrades on a six-mile stretch of Mooresville Road, formerly a...