A loose-knit group of community gardeners came together with one mission: to make fresh produce accessible in the Mobile community. Mobile Urban Growers, or MUG, is a network of community gardeners and urban farmers committed to growing and maintaining gardens in and around Mobile while also teaching gardening programs. “We just started meeting informally, sharing […]

Alabama Power was recently recognized for excellence by the Southeastern Electric Exchange (SEE) for two projects. The company was honored during the 2023 SEE Conference with an Industry Excellence Award in the distribution category for work on the Green Valley distribution underground project. The two-year project, in the Green Valley neighborhood of Hoover, involved installing about 33,000 linear […]

The Hartford Nationals, the largest and longest-running sport championships for athletes with a physical, visual and/or intellectual disability, is descending on Hoover, beginning Saturday.  Now in its 66th year, more than 400 athletes and coaches are slated to participate in the weeklong series of events. The Hartford Nationals is coordinated by Move United, a national nonprofit and affiliate […]

It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy – and saving energy should be, too. In the spirit of slowing down and relaxing this season, here are 13 ways to save energy without breaking a sweat in the heat and humidity of a Southern summer: Run your dishwasher at night. Save energy by running your dishwasher […]

Alabama-based Blair Block has begun producing the world’s first, ultra-low-carbon concrete blocks at its facility in Childersburg. The blocks, which cost no more to produce than those made with traditional concrete, will be used by C&C Masonry in the construction of several municipal projects across the state. The new blocks leverage proprietary technology from California-based CarbonBuilt that reduces embodied carbon by […]

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said keeping and developing workers must be a priority for the state’s economic development efforts. “In all my years of public service, I have never seen our state so full of opportunities,” she said. “This is our opportunity; let’s not waste a moment.” Ivey addressed business leaders from across the state at […]

It’s no secret that Alabama is full of beautiful places. Whether you’re visiting the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in its north, the gorgeous, white sand beaches of its coastline or one of the dozens of one-of-a-kind forests, parks or noteworthy spots in between, the state is known as “Alabama the Beautiful” for a very […]

Million Air of Austin, Texas, has signed a lease with the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to invest a minimum $32 million to build three new hangars and a terminal, the Birmingham Airport Authority announced. Some of the facilities to be replaced on the east side of the airport were built in the 1960s and 1970s. Million Air operates […]

It’s inspiring to see what aspiring entrepreneurs can do in just 54 hours. From Friday evening to Sunday evening, a group ranging from 16-year-old students to well-versed businesspersons gathered for Techstars Startup Weekend in Mobile at Innovation Portal. The creative and collaborative three-day event had individuals and groups develop and pitch new business ideas to a panel of […]

The 19th annual A.G. Gaston Conference kicked off at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, connecting business and corporate leaders with aspiring entrepreneurs with the goal of helping grow Black business in the region. The long-running conference was inspired by the life and legacy of the late Arthur George (A.G) Gaston, the most successful Black businessman in Alabama […]

Yea Alabama, the official name, image and likeness (NIL) entity of the University of Alabama, will serve as the gateway to link fans, donors and businesses with Crimson Tide student-athletes to facilitate NIL opportunities, university officials announced Thursday. “Yea Alabama’s approach is both cutting edge and sustainable in an ever-changing NIL environment,” said Greg Byrne, UA’s […]

The Alabama National Guard‘s Foley Readiness Center is a “super-armory” large enough to fit two units and can be used as a centralized location for domestic support operations when needed. “This organization is uniquely positioned to help anytime we have hurricanes,” said Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Sheryl E. Gordon. “Our ability to come down here and […]

One newcomer and two familiar names to Birmingham’s restaurant scene are semifinalists for the 2023 James Beard Foundation’s Restaurant and Chef Awards announced. Pizza Grace, which celebrated its first birthday earlier this month, is among 30 restaurants across the country chosen as a semifinalist for Outstanding New Restaurant. Timothy Hontzas of Johnny’s Restaurant in Homewood was selected for […]

The Lake Martin area is starting the year off strong, with 10 new graduates in the Flawless Delivery Hospitality Certification Program. The program was developed for the lodging industry and provides hospitality workers with experiential training and skills to elevate the visitor experience. “In Alabama, we prioritize developing a highly skilled workforce,” Gov. Kay Ivey said […]

Montgomery native and Academy Award-winning actress Octavia Spencer was honored this month with the 2,742nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “Octavia Spencer is one of Hollywood’s most captivating actresses, appearing in many films that have endeared her to fans from around the world,” said Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “Octavia has won […]

The YMCA of Greater Birmingham and its community partners in the Roebuck Collaborative are bringing transformational change to the city’s Roebuck community by addressing inequities found in safe community spaces, early learning, attainable housing, health care and mental wellness. The Y launched a capital campaign in late 2021 that recently surpassed its original $3.5 million goal during […]

Throughout 2023, the city of Birmingham, in partnership with area churches, arts organizations, activists, businesses and nonprofits, will “honor the challenges, lessons and triumphs” of the 1963 Birmingham civil and human rights movement, officials announced Wednesday.  The 60th commemoration will include programs, events, workshops and entertainment, officials said in a news release.     “The eyes of […]

A new Alabama Public Television documentary explores the life and legacy of an unrelenting freedom fighter who inspired liberation movements all over the world. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth, APT is premiering an original film about Birmingham civil rights leader Fred Shuttlesworth at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20. Shuttlesworth: Forged by Fire. Guided by Faith. features […]

Gov. Kay Ivey, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt and other state and community leaders joined with representatives of telecommunications giant Spectrum on Nov. 21 to celebrate construction on a fiber-optic network that will ultimately bring gigabit broadband and other services to more than 6,500 homes and small businesses in Walker County. “My administration has prioritized expanding access to reliable […]

More than $47 million is coming to Alabama for watershed and habitat restoration along the state’s Gulf Coast, Gov. Kay Ivey has announced. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) recently approved five new projects for the state, selected in coordination with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and federal resource agencies. The projects are: Dauphin Island East […]

For 50 years, Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) has been training nurses to serve the people of Alabama and beyond. In November the college invited its nursing graduates, community members and those who have benefited from the caring hands of NW-SCC alumni back to its Phil Campbell campus to celebrate the milestone. For Ann Bales, a 1976 […]

Fall in Alabama is a wonderful time to get out in nature and do some outstanding bird-watching. But if you love birds, any season offers opportunities to view them in our beautiful state. Among the many great places to see birds in Alabama is at Ten Islands Historic Park on Lake Neely Henry, one of the Alabama Power Preserves – […]

NASA is famous for sending rockets up into space. But this past weekend in Huntsville, it took down a piece of its history in a spectacular way. Building 4200, the Marshall Space Flight Center’s administrative headquarters from 1963 until 2020, came down in a cloud of dust following an implosion Oct. 29. The demise of Building […]

Five years after its creation, the National Park Service (NPS) is ready for the public to weigh in on its proposed management plan and environmental assessment for the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument as the city prepares for an influx of visitors next year – the 60th anniversary of the climactic civil rights events that took place in Birmingham in […]