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August 9, 2026 | Featured, News, | By Claire Harrison
Business executives explain what brought their companies to Alabama at BCA conference

POINT CLEAR, Ala. – When Eli Lilly announced it would invest $60 billion in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in the United States, nearly every governor in the country called with interest, said Dan Wahby, Eli Lilly’s director of state government affairs. That led to 300 applications. But just four states were chosen for sites, including Alabama.  […]

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Business executives explain what brought their companies to Alabama at BCA conference
August 9, 2026 | Featured, News, | By Claire Harrison

POINT CLEAR, Ala. – When Eli Lilly announced it would invest $60 billion in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in the United States, nearly every governor in the country called with interest, said Dan Wahby, Eli Lilly’s director of state government affairs. That led to 300 applications. But just four states were chosen for sites, including Alabama.  […]

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Alabama Democrats elect Bobby Singleton as new party chair

10h ago | Legislature 2026, News, | By Trisha Powell Crain

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton was elected chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party on Saturday, defeating incumbent Randy Kelley as the party seeks to rebuild its organization and strengthen supports for Democratic candidates. Singleton, D-Greensboro, won 165 votes to Kelley’s 62, AL.com first reported. Kelley had the support of longtime party […]

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Alabama Democrats elect Bobby Singleton as new party chair
10h ago | Legislature 2026, News, | By Trisha Powell Crain

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton was elected chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party on Saturday, defeating incumbent Randy Kelley as the party seeks to rebuild its organization and strengthen supports for Democratic candidates. Singleton, D-Greensboro, won 165 votes to Kelley’s 62, AL.com first reported. Kelley had the support of longtime party […]

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Ivey tells Alabama students to embrace fresh start as school begins

10h ago | Education, News, | By Trisha Powell Crain

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey is welcoming Alabama students back to school, encouraging them to work hard, get involved and take advantage of the fresh start a new school year offers. In a video message released by her office, Ivey acknowledged that returning to the classroom can be exciting but also “a little intimidating.” […]

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Ivey tells Alabama students to embrace fresh start as school begins
10h ago | Education, News, | By Trisha Powell Crain

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey is welcoming Alabama students back to school, encouraging them to work hard, get involved and take advantage of the fresh start a new school year offers. In a video message released by her office, Ivey acknowledged that returning to the classroom can be exciting but also “a little intimidating.” […]

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Heading Outdoors: Monsters, memories and making adventures

10h ago | Commentary, | By Alabama Daily News

Time is the most precious, fragile and unforgiving of all gifts. Take a child outdoors. Create adventures and memories for generations coming after us. Remember, with small children, teach them properly, and let them catch the fish or make the shot.

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Heading Outdoors: Monsters, memories and making adventures
10h ago | Commentary, | By Alabama Daily News

Time is the most precious, fragile and unforgiving of all gifts. Take a child outdoors. Create adventures and memories for generations coming after us. Remember, with small children, teach them properly, and let them catch the fish or make the shot.

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