Fyffe’s’ standout running back, Logan Anderson, will miss the remainder of the season following an ACL injury suffered during the opening round of the playoffs matchup against Ohatchee last week. The four-star Clemson commit’s ACL injury shadowed the 66-30 win over Ohatchee. Anderson opened the game with a 42-yard touchdown run. Anderson’s injury is the […]

Huntingdon College marked a significant milestone in its campus development on Tuesday, breaking ground on a state-of-the-art outdoor swimming pool. The event, held on the main campus in Montgomery, included President Anthony Leigh, members of the Board of Trustees, and representatives of the Student Government Association (SGA). This groundbreaking initiative initiated the first phase of […]

This week, Alabama Ag Credit announced the recipients of their 2024 JumpStart Grants to empower aspiring farmers and cultivate the future of agriculture in Alabama. From a competitive pool of 67 applications, five recipients were selected and a total of $50,000 was given to invest in their startup farming operations. “These grants represent more than […]

An administrative law judge has ruled in favor of Southern Orthopedic Surgeons’ plan for a state-of-the-art surgical facility designed to improve patient care and outcomes in the River Region. The plan, which requires a Certificate of Need (CON) to open the new surgical facility, now advances to the State Health Planning and Development Agency (SHPDA) […]

Many people know Jim and Pam from the hit comedy series The Office. Still, another couple nicknamed Jim and Pam—this time, two American Bald Eagles—have captured the hearts of Auburn residents living near North College Street. The Auburn University E.W. Shell Fisheries Center is located in this area, where these majestic birds have established their home. […]

Stargazers, mark your calendars. November’s full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, will appear on Thursday night, bringing the last supermoon of 2024. This special event will be visible on November 15 and is expected to light up the night sky brighter and bigger than a typical full moon. The Beaver Moon, a name rooted […]

Aloha Hospitality, a well-known restaurant group based in Alabama, is honoring its top-performing team members with a second Caribbean cruise this year. The company’s top achievers from Grille, Wingfingers, Dauphin’s, and Las Floriditas will embark on a seven-day adventure in November after excelling in company-wide contests over eight weeks during the summer. This unique reward […]

The University of Alabama has achieved another record-breaking year in fundraising for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, with more than $261 million in charitable gifts and pledges from over 60,000 donors. This year eclipsed the $226 million mark set in 2023 by 15% and has helped propel The Rising Tide 2.0 capital campaign past 90% of […]

Last week in Alabama, CSX Corporation announced that RailPort Logistics Mobile, a 500+ acre industrial development in Mobile, has achieved the esteemed Platinum CSX Select Site designation. This distinction highlights the site as development-ready and ideal for industrial expansion due to extensive pre-approvals and proximity to transportation hubs. Select Sites are strategically chosen along the […]

The Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA), in collaboration with the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and ThinkData Solutions, Inc., has received the prestigious 2024 International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Silver Award for Excellence. This award honors the Magic City Data Collective (MCDC) Project, which was recognized in the Postsecondary Education Partnership category. This category spotlights […]

The Birmingham Police Department hosted a swearing-in ceremony last week for its newest honorary deputy chief – a determined, 12-year-old boy battling terminal cancer. Officials from 33 law enforcement agencies across the state, including the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the FBI, presented D.J. with badges, resolutions, and more during the ceremony. D.J. also rode […]

As the eerie chill of Halloween creeps in and the days grow shorter, Alabama Power is committed to helping customers stay warm without scaring their wallets. There are a lot of ghostly misconceptions about energy efficiency floating around, making it tricky to know the best practices to implement in your home to save energy and […]

Last week, the Alabama Forestry Association (AFA), the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC), the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), and the Alabama Association of Resource Conservation & Development Councils (RC&D) hosted around 40 women in government to participate in outdoor events in Baldwin County. This year’s theme was “Working Together” to showcase how […]

The Roberts family from Pike Road in Montgomery County has completed a six-year adventure visiting Alabama from border to border, making memories all along the way. Matthew and Jessica Roberts, along with their children Addison and Marshall, demonstrated remarkable perseverance in achieving their goal of visiting all 67 Alabama counties over the last six years. […]

Halloween may feel more like Christmas for students and staff at Daphne and Spanish Fort high schools this year. State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) donated $100,000 to each campus, presenting the checks at recent Trojan and Toros home football games. “As a legislator, one of the most important things I can do is help to […]

A Lee County man has been arrested on a first-degree terrorist threat charge after allegedly threatening to blow up an Ulta Beauty store in Opelika. The suspect, identified as 42-year-old Timothy Lincoln, reportedly made the threat in the store, leading to an immediate evacuation of employees and the arrival of police on the scene. According […]

See the groundbreaking plans for the McWane Economic Education Center in downtown Birmingham, spearheaded by Junior Achievement of Alabama and jumpstarted by a $4 million gift from the McWane family. RELATED: Junior Achievement of Alabama announces $20 Million capital campaign to build the McWane Economic Education Center This project will bring two experiential learning centers […]

The annual von Braun Space Exploration Symposium, organized by the American Astronautical Society in collaboration with NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, will take place from Monday, Oct. 28 to Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. The event will bring together key figures from government, industry, policy, and academia to discuss the […]

Earlier this week, sixteen-year-old Lulu Gribbon of Mountain Brook accomplished a feat many people would not attempt. In June, Lulu survived a bull shark attack that left her as a double amputee. During her recovery period, Lulu persevered, anchored by her faith and supported by her family. She healed, returned to school, and even returned to […]

The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association coordinated a trip for female members of the Alabama Legislature to experience the third annual Airing of the Quilts and visit the Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center in Camden. Five legislators, all House members – Marilyn Lands of Huntsville; Tashina Morris of Montgomery, and three members of the Baldwin County delegation […]

Governor Kay Ivey has declared the third week of October “Alabama Woods to Goods Week” to coincide with National Forest Products Week. October 20 – 26, 2024, is a week-long celebration to promote the state’s forest products industry’s professionals, resources, companies, and environmental and economic impact. This year marks the fourth year Governor Ivey has […]

As Alabama continues to face the challenges of drug misuse and overdose deaths, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama is once again encouraging residents to safely dispose of expired, unused, or unwanted prescription medications on Saturday, October 26 during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Held in April and October each year, this […]

Aerostar has announced a $4.7 million expansion of its facility at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in Mobile, adding 50 new jobs over the next three years and more than doubling its total employment to 110. Aerostar, established in 2011, is a FAA/EASA 145 Certified Repair Station that specializes in affordable Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electromechanical and […]

Make-A-Wish Alabama granted its first legacy wish at Reeltown High School’s Senior Night football game in Notasulga last friday. The wish? For the entire Reeltown High School band to receive brand new uniforms. That wish came from Melody, who was an alto saxophonist with the Reeltown Band prior to her diagnosis with cancer in 2023. […]