One of Alabama’s largest and most authentic living history events returns this week. The annual Alabama Frontier Days at Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson in Wetumpka is scheduled for Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The celebration is hosted by the Alabama Historical Commission. Alabama Frontier Days brings the early 18th century […]

Doctors with the Medical Association of the State of Alabama are urging Alabamians to safely dispose of their expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs at any one of 50 sites across the state on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, held twice each year as a […]

If you missed this opportunity in the fall, don’t hesitate for the spring. It’s a Buy One, Get One free scholarship to Gadsden State Community College. The school is extending its Buy One Get One Free Scholarship program to the spring semester for members of the Chambers of Commerce in Calhoun, Cherokee and Etowah counties. […]

For deer hunters in Alabama, the opening day of firearms deer season is one the most anticipated times of year. And the wait is almost over as the season in zones D and E opens Nov. 4. Firearms deer season for zones A, B and C opens two weeks later – Nov. 18.  “We are […]

Spring Hill College has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming the higher education landscape, the Mobile college announced. Effective immediately, Spring Hill said it will offer incoming freshmen a tuition-free graduate degree as part of its mission to provide affordable and accessible education. “We are excited to clear a path for a new model […]

The city of Mobile and Baldwin and Mobile counties have received grant awards of $1 million each as precursors to larger awards for long-term recovery efforts from Hurricanes Sally and Zeta that struck Alabama in 2020, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. The latest awards under the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program will enable the […]

Alabama Rep. Gary Palmer has pulled his name from consideration to be Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. In a statement, Palmer (R-Hoover) said he withdrew to “expedite the process” of deciding on a new speaker to replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy. “Congress and the American people needed a Republican Speaker three weeks ago. If […]

A hearing is set for this afternoon in Montgomery County Circuit Court over a lawsuit Birmingham-Southern College filed Wednesday against State Treasurer Young Boozer. The college said it is suing Boozer to compel him to “execute the Distressed Institutions of Higher Learning Revolving Loan Fund Act, passed on June 6 and signed into law by […]

Led by the largest freshman class in school history, Alabama A&M University has reported the largest enrollment in its history. According to the university, 6,633 students are enrolled for the fall 2023 semester – a 10% increase over the 2022-23 academic year. Alabama A&M said the enrollment is supported by significant gains in new and […]

The world’s top researchers, scientists and peanut industry leaders are in Huntsville this week for the Advances in Arachis through Genomics and Biotechnology Conference. The conference is today through Wednesday at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology. “We are excited to host AAGB at HudsonAlpha this year,” HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology Faculty Investigator Dr. Josh Clevenger […]

The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association has released a brochure highlighting attractions, waterfalls, murals, festivals and hotels/motels located along Interstate 22 in North Alabama. The new “What to See and Do on Interstate 22” brochure spotlights 36 places to see and experience either along or within a short distance of the interstate in Blount, Cullman, […]

Trenholm State Community College has joined the Innovate Alabama Network and received a grant of more than $240,000 to expand its Automotive Service Program to focus on Electric Vehicle maintenance. Innovate Alabama is a statewide public-private partnership that assists innovators in establishing roots in Alabama through entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation. The Innovate Alabama Network connects […]

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, touting the success of his administration, announced Wednesday he was going to seek a fifth term as mayor of the state’s largest city. In his speech, Battle highlighted Huntsville’s 14 straight Triple-A bond ratings. Since taking office, Battle said he has focused on running the city on a balanced budget, aiming […]

Former State Rep. David Cole has been fined and sentenced to jail, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Tuesday. Cole (R-Huntsville) was ordered to pay $52,885.79 in restitution to the State General Fund, and serve 60 days in the Madison County Jail, Marshall announced. Cole also resigned his legislative seat which was vacated upon his arrest […]

Written by someone who probably knew him best, “George Wallace: From Segregation to Salvation” is a story about redemption of a man whose complex life and legacy are often debated. “In reflecting upon my journey as the namesake of one of the most controversial political figures of the 20th century and understanding how the dramatic […]

Tuskegee University has one of the most iconic football stadiums among Historically Black Colleges and Universities – if not anywhere – with its “shed.” Now, architecture students at the university will have a chance to design their own fictional stadium with the NFL’s assistance. Tuskegee’s Robert R. Taylor School of Architecture and Construction Science is […]

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has issued a burn ban for all Alabama State Parks in South Central Alabama from 11 a.m. through 7 p.m. Saturday. Visitors and overnight guests will not be allowed to use open flame of any kind during the ban. “We take the burn ban seriously and encourage […]

WF Cabinetry, a manufacturer of semi-custom wood kitchen and bath cabinetry, has acquired Woodharbor Molding & Millworks, the company announced. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in Alexander City, with additional operations in Wisconsin, WF Cabinetry is an independent provider of semi-custom cabinets throughout the South, Northeast and Midwest under the WF Cabinetry and […]

Rumors of the demise of Magic City Classic were greatly exaggerated. The Alabama Sports Council has signed a four-year agreement with Alabama A&M to manage the McDonald’s Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola for the 2023-2026 events, the sports council announced. Tuesday’s announcement comes after months of discussions, including veiled threats for the classic to […]

Alabama Power has launched a customer mobile app to residential customers, the company announced today. The app enables customers to manage their accounts more conveniently and efficiently with the new and updated features. The company said it is part of its ongoing effort to meet the evolving needs of customers through new technology and by […]

Alabama A&M has a Googler on its teaching staff, courtesy of the software giant’s Google in Residence program. Google announced the 10th anniversary cohort of the program which includes 14 Googlers in Residence and partnering institutions across the U.S. As part of this cohort, Google software engineer Joon Lee is the Googler in Residence and […]

After 10 years of business in Baldwin County, Fairhope Brewing Co. is expanding into Mobile with The Wingman. The experimental pop-up tasting room will open in early 2024 in downtown Mobile. The new venture will concentrate on experimental concepts and new flavor profiles of beers and seltzers. While Fairhope Brewing’s best-selling beers like Take the […]

Radiance Technologies has collaborated with the Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program, offering Army veterans a seamless transition into employment with the company. Huntsville-based Radiance is the first company in Alabama to partner with the Alabama Army National Guard through the PaYS program. The PaYS Program is a strategic alliance between the Army and corporations, companies, […]

Huntsville-based Dynetics Group was recently awarded a $124.7M Cyber Electromagnetic Activities contract from Army Contracting Command to support the Army’s Missile and Space Program Executive Office, Leidos announced recently. This award is critical to the safety and security of the U.S. warfighter because it provides CEMA resiliency to vital Army PEO Missile and Space weapon […]