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Post-Spring CW Poll: Alabama cracks the top-5 during DeBoer’s first full offseason in Tuscaloosa
Alabama wide receiver Cooper Mollison (#83) catches a ball during A-Day in Tuscaloosa, AL on April 12, 2025. Spring practices have wrapped up across the country, with 79 days until the start of the 2025 college football season. After a...

"DeBoer really made Alabama soft" - NFL fans react to Ryan Williams beefing with Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia
Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams mocked Vanderbilt and said the Crimson Tide would get revenge for last year's upset by the Commodores. He said the Tide would “kill an ant with a sledgehammer” when speaking about the fellow SEC program. On...

Alabama watching and waiting on Trump’s threat of higher tariffs on foreign steel
Today’s the day Donald Trump says he will hike tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum by up to fifty percent. Alabama reportedly imported eight millon tons of steel last year. Doctor Paul Simonson teaches supply chain management at the University...

Nutraceutical Packaging Market 2025-2030: Industry Insights, SWOT Analysis, Market Size, Share, And Key Growth Factors
(MENAFN- GetNews) The Nutraceutical Packaging Market is witnessing steady growth driven by rising health awareness and demand for functional foods. Key players such as Amcor, Berry Global, and Gerresheimer are innovating sustainable and protective...

Dale W. Strong welcomes Titomic Limited HQ to North Alabama
Dale Strong U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 5th district | Official U.S. House HeadshotDale Strong U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 5th district | Official U.S. House Headshot Dale W. Strong, a member of the U.S. Congress...

6.6% of Alabama Workers Are Union Members, Below U.S. Average
Labor unions in the United States have experienced significant changes over the past several decades. Once a pillar for American workers, unions have seen their influence wane due to a combination of economic, political, and technological forces....

Alabama right-handed pitcher Ariston Veasey commits to Clemson out of transfer portal
Alabama right-handed pitcher Ariston Veasey has committed to Clemson out of the NCAA transfer portal. He announced the news on his Twitter account on Tuesday. Veasey spent two seasons with Alabama and had a fairly limited impact. He appeared in...

Former congressional candidate enters Alabama governor race
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Former congressional candidate Ken McFeeters announced Tuesday that he is running for governor of Alabama next year, casting himself as a political outsider and accusing his opponent U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville of being a...

What will Alabama get from the blockbuster $14 billion US Steel-Nippon ‘partnership’?
Though industry insiders are still waiting on the details, early indicators are that Alabama could gain handsomely from the U.S. Steel-Nippon partnership that President Donald Trump announced last week. Trump held a rally in Pittsburgh last Friday...

Brannon named ASNA Industry Leader of the Year
BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard Al Brannon, a Greenville native and CEO and President of Terrell Enterprises, Inc., was named Alabama School Nutrition Association (ASNA) Industry Leader of the year on May 2 at the ASNA Conference Awards...

Ditto Landing $13.2 million event center construction beginning in Huntsville along Tennessee River
Construction is beginning on the $13.2 million Ditto Landing event center. A building permit was issued to Madison County Engineer Chuck Faulkner on May 29. Madison County Engineer Phil Riddick told residents at a south Huntsville town hall that...
gary palmer criticizes government spending on green energy policies
Gary Palmer, a U.S. Congressman representing Alabama’s 6th district since 2015, has recently shared his views on government spending and other pertinent issues through social media posts. Born in Hackleburg, Alabama in 1954 and currently residing...

On High Alert: These States Lead The Charge Against The Manufacturing Crisis
Ranked: The states paying the closest attention to America’s manufacturing crisis Over the past 90 days, nearly 59% of U.S. states (30 out of 51) have shown concern about the rising cost of manufacturing, according to Google search data. Interest...

Pelham hires North Alabama assistant, former Missouri star Haley Troup as head girls basketball coach
Published 12:32 pm Wednesday, June 4, 2025 By ANDREW SIMONSON | Sports Editor PELHAM – The Pelham Panthers will have a new leader on the basketball court come November, and it’s one with years of success at the high school and collegiate levels as...

Casey Rogers appointed as Alabama National Guard’s Deputy Director of External Affairs and Strategic Communication
The Alabama National Guard has announced the appointment of Casey Rogers as its new Deputy Director of External Affairs and Strategic Communication. Rogers, who previously served as the External Affairs Director for Governor Kay Ivey, officially...

Alabama Ranks #6 for a Budget-Friendly Summer Road Trip
Summer is peak road trip season in the United States, offering travelers a chance to explore new landscapes, visit national parks, and enjoy local culture — all at their own pace. But with inflation still lingering and consumer sentiment low, many...

Sweet Grown Alabama’s Fifth Annual Farm-to-Table Dinner at Dalrymple Farms
WHAT: Sweet Grown Alabama, our state’s non-profit agricultural branding program, will host its fifth annual Farm to Table Dinner on Thursday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. Farmers and ranchers, Sweet Grown Alabama sponsors and supporters, local legislators...

National Merit winners: More than 100 Alabama students awarded college scholarships
A group of Alabama students are among the 2,900 nationwide honored with college-sponsored Merit Scholarships. The scholarships are financed by 74 private and 72 public institutions located in 42 states and the District of Columbia, according to a...

David Rainer on Outdoor Alabama: Rosen's cobia dish takes Alabama Seafood Cook-Off crown
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources In its first year under the Sweet Grown Alabama banner, the Alabama Seafood Cook-Off recently continued its legacy of highlighting Alabama-grown products, especially Alabama...

Alabama Grocers Association endorses Rick Pate for lieutenant governor in 2026
The Alabama Grocers Association (AGA) endorsed Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate on Tuesday in his campaign for lieutenant governor in 2026. Founded in 1990, AGA advocates for a business environment that creates, protects, and...