Andrea Tinker

The City of Huntsville has seen a record setting economic impact following the end of 2024. The Rocket City's sports tourism team hosted 68 events which resulted in Huntsville seeing a $50 million economic impact.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is releasing a new report concerning traffic crashes and motor assists from the winter storm that hit Alabama between Jan. 21 and Jan. 23. Troopers responded to more than 200 of these accidents in across a majority of the counties in the Yellowhammer State.

Native American weapons and tools will be showcased in Florence this weekend as a part of a new, free program hosted by the Florence Indian Mound Museum. The event is set to take place on Sunday, Jan. 26.

The University of Alabama's School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) will be awarding books to school libraries through the SLIS Book Bonanza for the Black Belt (and Beyond) program. The initiative provides children's and young adult books to school libraries in the Black Belt and in low income areas.

The City of Tuscaloosa is set to receive the Audrey Nelson Award from the National Community Development Association for its role in developing affordable housing at Springer Estates. The award honors communities that showcase outstanding achievement in service to neighborhoods and their lower-income residents though a series of grants and funds.

The City of Huntsville has collaborated with local organizations to open warming centers throughout the community to assist in keeping residents safe during the freezing weather Alabama is experiencing.

Gov. Kay Ivey is opening applications for the Governor’s Office Summer Internship Program. College students have the opportunity to learn more about the executive branch of the government during the nine-week program period.

The U.S. Department of Commerce is awarding the Birmingham Biotechnology Hub a grant. Leaders say this will help the Magic City lead in drug, vaccine and diagnostics development. The funding is also meant to support artificial intelligence-led biotechnology to increase representation in clinical trials.

The City of Mobile is expanding parking choices for parade-goers during the 2025 Mardi Gras season. The new parking options will be located in the Mobile Alabama Cruise Terminal and are only available on parade days.

The 2025 Winter PaperWorks exhibition is now open in Auburn and will run until Feb. 21 at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. The showcase features two-dimensional and three-dimensional works created by student, professional and amateur artists.