MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 23 -- Alabama Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair issued the following news on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Fast-growing AI tax software firm SmartWiz to add 66 high-paying jobs in Birmingham BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Alabama Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair announced today that SmartWiz, a rapidly growing tax software technology company using advanced artificial intelligence to streamline the work of tax professionals, is expanding its operations in Birmingham with plans to create   more

TROY, Alabama, Oct. 23 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * TROY Students Gain Real-World Experience in Human Trafficking Prevention through ALEA Partnership A unique partnership between Troy University and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is giving students hands-on experience in one of the most pressing areas of public safety: the fight against human trafficking. Through the Alabama Fusion Center's Human Trafficking Initiative, Troy University interns work directly   more

TROY, Alabama, Oct. 23 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * TROY's Department of Art & Design Awarded $13,000 Grant from Alabama State Council on the Arts to Support Spring Arts Series The Alabama State Council on the Arts has awarded a $13,000 grant to Troy University's Department of Art & Design in support of its 2026 Spring Arts Series, a growing initiative that merges academic research, community development and creative practice to strengthen Alabama's cultural landscape.   more

MOBILE, Alabama, Oct. 23 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * USA Research and Tech Showcase Honors Faculty Innovation in Archaeology, Cyber Defense and Genetics The University of South Alabama's Office of Research and Economic Development hosted its fourth annual Research and Technology Showcase on Oct. 21 at the MacQueen Alumni Center, highlighting the work of four faculty members across a range of scientific disciplines. Honorees included Dr. Phillip  more