2+ hour, 32+ min ago  (735+ words) Alabama's economic future depends on one simple reality: opportunity must be accessible to every Alabamian, no matter where they live. In today's economy, that access is increasingly defined by connectivity. High-speed internet is no longer a luxury " it is foundational…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (717+ words) On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey announced that the Trump administration has approved Alabama's final Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program proposal, which now officially unlocks nearly $460 million in grants to bring high-speed internet to the last unserved corners of…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (695+ words) On Monday, Governor Kay Ivey announced that the Trump administration has approved Alabama's final Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program proposal, which now officially unlocks nearly $460 million in grants to bring high-speed internet to the last unserved corners of…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (258+ words) On Thursday, the Alabama Senate passed HJR51, a joint resolution establishing a Study Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Children's Internet Safety. The resolution, sponsored by State Rep. Robbins (R-Sylacauga) and a group of co-sponsors, creates a commission tasked with studying the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (244+ words) Valentine's Day may be a season for romance, but Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says it's also a prime time for online scammers. Marshall is urging residents to use extreme caution on online dating platforms, warning that scammers often pose…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (307+ words) The Alabama Senate unanimously passed HB161 on Wednesday, sending the App Store Accountability Act to Governor Kay Ivey's desk after it also passed the House unanimously. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Chris Sells (R-Greenville), requires parental consent before minors can…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (297+ words) If your phone suddenly flipped to "SOS" in Alabama on Wednesday, you weren't alone. A widespread Verizon wireless outage disrupted calls, texts, and data for customers across the country, with Alabama included among states where users reported problems. Outage reports…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (272+ words) Residents and businesses across central and southeast Alabama will soon need to change how they dial local phone numbers. Beginning January 23, 2026, customers in the 334 area code will be required to use 10-digit dialing for all local calls, according to the…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (461+ words) A recent clarification from the U.S. Postal Service is prompting renewed attention to how postmarks are applied to mail " an issue with implications not only for voters, but also for anyone sending time-sensitive items such as bill payments, tax documents or…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (655+ words) Governor Kay Ivey and state and local leaders gathered Wednesday on the banks of the Alabama River to mark a practical milestone in Alabama's broadband buildout: the Alabama Fiber Network's (AFN) middle-mile line has crossed the J. Lee Long Bridge on…...