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Expert offers safety tips for swimming, water sports this summer

With summer in full effect, many are looking for fun in the sun. Swimming is known as the staple activity of the season, and many in Alabama tend to enjoy the numerous natural bodies of water found across the state. However, while fun, unlike man-made pools which are cleaned and regulated, natural bodies of water […]

The concept comes from the term moonshot, which is defined as a daring goal that challenges conventional thinking.

Huntsville named as one of eight 'Charming Cities'

Huntsville was recently named one of eight "Most Charming Cities in the Appalachians" by map experts World Atlas.

Core Industries to build wood pellet facility in Theodore

Core Industries plans to construct a processing and storage facility at its port facility in Mobile County.

Fruity, creamy, or creatively adorned, paletas are delicious frozen treats, not just to beat the heat but year-round.

Fighting back against Parkinson’s

For a long time, the symptoms were so mild that few people outside of Jerry’s immediate family noticed. But after Jerry was hospitalized with pneumonia and then her husband died in 2019, the disease seemed to become more aggressive. Within a few months, Jerry could no longer live independently and moved in with her daughter, Tammy […]

3 must-visit Alabama pit stops for your next summer road trip

Road trips are a key part of the American experience. Whether your destination is the beach or the mountains, Alabama has a lot to offer.

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama is well-known throughout the state, but few know the story behind the foundation’s co-founder Dolly O’Neal.

Orlando-based UES acquires Huntsville’s GEO Solutions

Universal Engineering Science has expanded its Southeast footprint with the acquisition of Huntsville's GEO Solutions.

The summer edition of Birmingham Restaurant Week returns with a 10-day event offering opportunities to try a variety of Magic City's best.

Powerful online database available for Alabama manufacturers

Alabama businesses now have access to a solution that will help strengthen the local and domestic manufacturing supply chain.

Virginia Arata is starting a career on Alabama's Eastern Shore at the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa after an internship turns into a career opportunity,

The owner of the Wilsonville farm, Jennifer Dunbar, is on a mission to prove good eating is synonymous with good health.

The urban farm found in one of Tuscaloosa's oldest buildings

Business partners Martin Blair and Jose Izaguirre grow mushrooms on their subterranean farm inside a historic building in the heart of downtown Tuscaloosa.

The story behind one of Alabama's most significant historical landmarks

While tourists and locals alike frequent landmarks and attractions across the state, one incredibly historically rich landmark tends to fly under the radar.

Alabama ovarian cancer tags raise nearly $1.7M

Alabama is one of three states currently offering an ovarian cancer car tag — and it is changing the future of ovarian cancer research.

3 festive cocktails to celebrate the summer season

The hot July summer is the perfect time to get creative with cocktails. Our partners at SoulGrown have put together three patriotic cocktails for you to enjoy this summer.

Akima completes acquisition of Pinnacle Solutions

Akima, an Alaska Native Corporation, has acquired Huntsville-based Pinnacle Solutions.

UA students seize second chance at space launch

A group of students at The University of Alabama are taking advantage of a second opportunity that could see their work launch into space.

HudsonAlpha hosts innovative start-up AgTech showcase

It was an innovative evening at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center when start-up business accelerator gener8tor sponsored the AgTech Accelerator Showcase.

The ultimate guide to Southern barbecue sauce

For those still discovering the many flavors of regional barbecue, here is what to expect from the sauces that set them apart.

Enviva kicks off construction on wood pellet plant in Sumter County

Enviva Inc., the world’s leading producer of sustainably sourced woody biomass, has started construction on a wood pellet plant in Sumter County.

Creative program helps girls grow stronger in Alabama’s Black Belt

The organization provides free programming to girls and women around the world, including 17 U.S. states and five countries.

15 Alabama restaurants named among the world’s best to enjoy wine

Restaurants in Auburn, Birmingham, Fairhope, Huntsville, Montgomery, and Orange Beach are among the world’s best places to enjoy wine.