SS United States set to become world’s largest artificial reef
🚢 SS UNITED STATES: The historic ocean liner will be sunk Wednesday, becoming the world's largest artificial reef.
Category Civic
Civic/City relevant stories to the state of Alabama.
Major Tuscaloosa bridge gets $167M replacement plan
🚧 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT: The project is expected to add more lanes + improved safety measures to the McFarland Boulevard bridge in Tuscaloosa.
New report ranks Alabama No. 1 in overall cost of doing business
⭐️ BUSINESS IN ALABAMA: Area Development ranked our state the 7th best overall for doing business with Alabama topping the list in three different metrics.
Daylight Savings Time ending: Set your clocks back
🕰️ FALL BACK: Don't forget to set your clocks back an hour this weekend as we start November with earlier sunsets.
What you need to know before voting in Alabama
🗳️ VOTING IN ALABAMA: Check out everything you need to know to make a plan to vote Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Alabama sports tourism generated $685M economic impact in 2025
⚽⚾🏀🏈 SPORTS ALABAMA: The state tourism department has launched a new initiative to highlight sporting events held across the state.
$1.2M granted for 6 outdoor recreation projects across Alabama
🥾 ALABAMA TRAILS: The state is distributing $1.2 million from the federal Recreational Trails Program for six outdoor recreation projects.
State invests $22M for new Kay Ivey Institute for Civic Leadership at Auburn
🐅 NEW AUBURN PROJECT: The state has provided $22 million toward Auburn's new Kay Ivey Institute for Civic Leadership.
Selma hosting public input on downtown redevelopment
🗓️ MAIN STREET SELMA: A public input meeting is set for Nov. 4 as the city looks to progress plans for its downtown revitalization.
Auto parts manufacturer opens $30M facility in Auburn
🚗 INFAC NORTH AMERICA: The company celebrated the opening of a new manufacturing facility at Auburn Technology Park West.