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Bankably highlights Alabama Data Scholars internship work
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Bankably is spotlighting two student interns, Shayna Haynes and Dianna-Grace Nelson, after they completed an eight-week summer program and presented their work in Birmingham on July 31. The internship fed into Bankably’s platform testing and data…
Oil and gas plan could undercut indigo snake recovery in Alabama
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The Orianne Society is warning that proposed oil and gas leasing in Alabama’s Conecuh National Forest could threaten a long-running effort to restore the federally threatened Eastern Indigo Snake.
ArcelorMittal Calvert joins Gulf Star Program to fund school STEM and marsh restoration
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ArcelorMittal Calvert has joined the Gulf of America Alliance’s Gulf Star Program, becoming the first manufacturing-sector partner in Alabama.
Morningbird Space wins Innovate Alabama grant for propulsion tests
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Morningbird Space Corporation has received an Innovate Alabama Supplemental Grant to advance experimental spacetime distortion research in Huntsville, Alabama.
North American Lighting wins 2026 Best of Alabama Award
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North American Lighting, Inc. earned a 2026 Best of Alabama Award for its role in automotive manufacturing and as a major industrial employer in Alabama.
Tyler Mann Injury Law launches back-to-school gift card giveaway for Alabama families
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Tyler Mann Injury Law is giving 10 Alabama residents a $200 gift card each to help with back-to-school expenses.
Forensic scientist marks 30 years since Atlanta Olympic bombing
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John Morrey Collins, a forensic scientist who worked on the Atlanta bombing investigation, has published a tribute ahead of the 30th anniversary of the attacks.
BluWorkz expands VR forklift training to 37 simulators across Alabama
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BluWorkz is rolling out 17 more VR forklift simulators in Alabama, bringing its statewide training network to 37 devices after Phase 1. The expansion aims to give high school students hands-on preparation for forklift certification and jobs in…
Dr. Harriette Thompkins helps schools improve through leadership coaching
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Dr. Harriette Thompkins is using decades of K–12 experience to coach principals and school leaders on culture, instruction and equity.
University of South Alabama adds Climavision radar data for weather research
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The University of South Alabama is partnering with Climavision to give students and faculty access to supplemental radar data for atmospheric science instruction and research.
NFEC launches Alabama affiliate to expand financial education
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The National Financial Educators Council has opened the Alabama Financial Educators Council as a new state affiliate in Huntsville.
Laser Eye Center first in Alabama to offer new cataract lens
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Laser Eye Center in Huntsville says it is the first practice in Alabama to implant the TECNIS PureSee intraocular lens, a new premium cataract option designed to improve clarity at distance and intermediate ranges.
Apparo and Regions Bank help 9 nonprofits build tech and AI readiness
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Apparo and Regions Bank completed a 10-week cohort that helped nine nonprofits serving small businesses strengthen technology planning, cybersecurity and AI readiness.
Crescent Sotheby’s International Realty adds two New Orleans agents
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Crescent Sotheby’s International Realty has brought Richard W. Hébert and Liz Wallace into its New Orleans brokerage, adding two agents with deep local roots and luxury market experience.
Southern Clinical Skincare expands to direct-to-consumer sales
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Southern Clinical Skincare is now selling directly to consumers through its new ecommerce site while staying limited to 11 Southern states.
HyperSphere names Matthew Bell VP of strategic accounts
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HyperSphere Technologies has hired longtime advisor Matthew Bell as vice president of strategic accounts as the company pushes deeper into commercial and public-sector sales.
LandYield issues first forest carbon credits through ACR
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LandYield has issued its first verified forest carbon credits through ACR, opening carbon-market access for family forest owners across the eastern U.S. The credits are designed to channel revenue directly to rural landowners while supporting…
Study finds wide state-by-state gaps in federal child pornography sentences
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Brennan Law Offices analyzed federal sentencing data from 2021 to 2025 and found that average prison terms for child pornography convictions varied sharply by state, ranging from 70 to 159 months.
Aurex names Bob Jurenko vice president of business development
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Aurex has appointed aerospace and defense veteran Bob Jurenko as vice president of business development as the Huntsville company looks to expand customer relationships and grow its mission-ready portfolio.
DBIA names 32 merit winners for 2026 design-build awards
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The Design-Build Institute of America announced 32 Merit Award winners across 10 categories for its 2026 National Design-Build Project/Team Awards.
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