House committee approves scaled-back school accountability bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama House Education Policy Committee recently approved a bill that would create a new group to research and recommend changes to the state’s A-F school report card and would expand reporting on student outcomes tied to college and career readiness. House Bill 604 was...
Individual income tax collections in Alabama reach $5.3 billion in 2024
Alabama's tax revenue for 2024 reached $16.9 billion, of which individual income taxes represented 31.3%, totaling $5.3 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC). The State Government Tax Collections (STC) survey tracks five major tax categories and up to...
Coastal real estate update: Hotels are coming, and a church plans a move
Construction is under way on a new TownePlace Suites by Marriott on Eastern Shore Boulevard in the Eastern Shore Centre in Spanish Fort, and city officials also recently held a beam signing or topping out ceremony for a Tru by Hilton hotel. Together, the two new hotels will provide almost...
California-born hot chicken restaurant coming to Alabama soon
A hot chicken chain is expanding into the Yellowhammer state soon. The Red Chickz , founded in Los Angeles in 2018, describes itself as a "powerhouse" known for its "bold West Coast twist" on Nashville Hot Chicken. The chain has accrued viral social media popularity and now, they're looking to expand. The chain...
2 Alabama singers wow ‘Voice’ coaches with stunning Battles: ‘Just cool, man’
When an Alabama singer aces a Battle Round on “The Voice,” it’s time to cheer. When two Alabama singers deliver winning performances on the NBC reality series, wowing their coach on a single episode ... well, some additional hoopla is in order. Consider this an enthusiastic salute,...
Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band returning to a favorite Alabama venue
Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band will return to an Alabama venue this summer, making it three years in a row. Live Nation and the band announced Monday that the “Keep the Party Going” tour will bring the Coral Reefers back to The Amphitheater at The Wharf on July 19. General public ticket sales will begin at 10 a.m....
‘This loss is personal’: Alabama Guard grieves deaths of airmen killed in Iraq
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDHN) — Three U.S. Air Force airmen, who lived and worked in Alabama, were killed in a military aircraft accident in western Iraq. The crash occurred during Operation Epic Fury, on Thursday, March 12. The next day, the search and recovery mission for the servicemembers ended, and on Saturday, the...
12 Classic Alabama Restaurants That Serve The Best Steak Around
Looking for the best steak restaurants in Alabama?. These 12 classic spots offer amazing steaks and wonderful dining experiences!. 1. All Steak Restaurant (Cullman) Walking into All Steak Restaurant feels like stepping back in time to when dining out was a special treat. This Cullman favorite has been serving up...
New businesses coming to Montgomery’s Old Cloverdale neighborhood
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Commercial real estate changes are coming to Montgomery’s historic Cloverdale neighborhood. Establishments like a wine bar and breakfast restaurant are all a part of the 11,000 square foot redevelopment. This is being done by a Birmingham-based commercial real estate firm, The FiveStone...
Raytheon completes $115 million expansion in Alabama
Raytheon, an RTX business in Huntsville, has completed a 26,000-square-foot expansion of its Redstone Raytheon Missile Integration Facility, a $115 million capital investment. With the expansion, the facility has increased its integration and delivery capacity by more than 50%. The company now employs more than 2,200...
