Dawn Bulgarella, chief executive officer of the UAB Health System and CEO of the UAB/Ascension St. Vincent’s Alliance, and Brenda Carlisle, chief executive officer of UAB Hospital, have been recognized on Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of 177 Women Hospital Presidents and CEOs To Know, 2023. Among other female executives and leaders in health care, Bulgarella and Carlisle are […]

Are your children already bored during their summer vacation from school? Want to find a fun way to exercise both their bodies and minds? Blue Ribbon Dairy in Elmore County has the solution for you and your kids – a farm field trip to learn about how the milk they drink is produced, plus ice […]

PARIS — The Alabama Department of Commerce team wrapped up its mission to the 2023 Paris Air Show on Wednesday after gaining strategic insights into the dynamic trends reshaping the aerospace industry and uncovering potential new growth projects that could bring investment and jobs back home. Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield said he and his team […]

Recent statistics show that, on average, 49% of employees nationally say the company where they work is a great place. Whether that number sounds low or high to you, consider that 92% of the nearly 1,500 current Torch Technologies’ employees, recently reported in secret employee surveys Torch exudes a positive internal culture, making it a […]

Be sure to order the Gulf seafood next time you dine at Voyagers restaurant at Perdido Beach Resort. Its executive chef, Brody Olive, is the 2023 champion of the 8th Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off that showcases the bounty from the Gulf of Mexico. Olive, who also won the contest in 2017, bested three other chefs […]

Alabama is home to incredible architectural talent. With amazing residential architects throughout the state, many of Alabama’s neighborhoods are full of marvels of taste and style. While it is difficult to narrow down such a notable list of industry experts, we have created a list of five commercial and residential Alabama architecture firms that you need […]

ANDALUSIA — A recent expansion at Covington County’s South Alabama Regional Airport illustrates rural Alabama’s key contributions to the state’s growing aerospace/aviation industry — and reflects a primary economic development focus for the region. A major Australian helicopter firm, McDermott Aviation, and its longtime U.S.-based business partner, Isolair Inc., announced plans to open at the […]

The successful integration of The University of Alabama that began on June 11, 1963, opened doors not only to two Black students, but for decades of progress toward becoming an inclusive campus. This past academic year, UA saw record enrollment of students of ethnic and racial minorities including an all-time high of 4,344 Black students. […]

Leading Alabama educators will discuss the state’s extensive aerospace workforce development resources during a panel discussion at next week’s 2023 Paris Air Show, the industry’s premier trade event this year. The panel discussion, titled “Made in Alabama: Tapping into the Aerospace Workforce Pipeline” will be held at The Forum space within the U.S. Pavilion at […]

Fifty years is a mighty long time in the restaurant business. But 50 years in a single building for an even older establishment is an extraordinary achievement. The folks at Ted’s Restaurant have been serving lunch cafeteria-style at 328 12th Street South since then-owners Ted and Litsa Sarris first opened the doors to their newly-built […]

In Alabama’s aerospace industry, big ideas blast off and hurl into the heavens as powerful rockets on voyages of discovery, carrying the DNA of the mighty Saturn V. There are visions of next-generation lunar rovers, new launch systems being born and novel technologies emerging. And that’s just part of the story. Alabama’s growing aerospace sector […]

Mid-June normally is high time for blueberries in the Yellowhammer State, peaking with the annual Alabama Blueberry Festival in Brewton, set this year for Saturday, June 17. The rabbiteye variety—native to south Alabama, south Georgia and the Florida panhandle—is one of three types grown commercially here. Blueberry season is relatively short, starting in late May […]

Beer was a common part of Father’s Day celebrations with my late dad. I wrote a beer newsletter at the time and brewed myself, so we loved enjoying my latest and greatest discoveries. If beer is on tap for this Father’s Day, microbrewery taprooms are a great choice – fun emporiums serving a wide range […]

Dr. Peter McCullough has been a voice of reason in a broken healthcare system crazed with COVID hysteria. As a global leader in his field, Dr. McCullough – internist and cardiologist – has worked tirelessly to educate others on the science behind COVID and the vaccines, all while being censored for speaking scientific truth. And, […]

FLORENCE — As part of ongoing modernization efforts, Southwire, one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers, announced plans for an expansion of its manufacturing campus in Florence that is expected to increase production capacity by 30% and create approximately 120 jobs. “At Southwire, we’re making a multi-year investment of more than a billion […]

There is an open secret among tattoo artists, dermatologists and the small group of researchers studying the effects of tattoo ink: Red ink causes the most problems. Problems include rashes — itchy, sometimes painful and occasionally disfiguring — and pseudolymphomas — benign swellings around lymph nodes that resemble cancers of the lymph system. Both rashes […]

Taking place on June 24 & 25, the annual Guntersville Lake HydroFest offers two days of competitive racing as drivers compete for the Southern Cup title. But HydroFest isn’t just about the race. The weekend’s on-land activities bring together adventure lovers from all over the South. Party Tents A highlight this year will be the […]

The roots of Appalachia run deep in the life of Nick Saban. He praises the region’s service-oriented spirit as one that uplifts the richness of its culture. Saban said there were “a lot of good people where I grew up, including here in Alabama, that do try to serve other people.” It seems as though […]

MONTGOMERY — Canada-based Premier Tech officially commissioned a new state-of-the-art U.S. headquarters for its Systems and Automation business group in Montgomery, culminating a $33 million investment project. The 167,000-square-foot Alabama facility will become Premier Tech’s new solution hub for its American clients, allowing for increased reaction time and an enhanced customer experience. Premier Tech’s Systems and […]

Bobby Madison Jr. is the Employee Concerns coordinator for Alabama Power, but the “concerns” part of his title extends beyond the workplace. He uses his skills and past success in the game of basketball to give back to the community – especially young people – through his annual basketball camp in Shelby County. “I’m from a small […]

Big Spoon Creamery is beloved in Birmingham and Homewood. Now the husband-wife team of Geri-Martha and Ryan O’Hara bring their creative, hand-made ice creams to Huntsville. The creamery’s third location launched with a getting-to-know-you celebration. Located on Jefferson Street North, it is open daily. “We are thrilled to open our doors to the Huntsville community […]

Dr. Peter McCullough has been a voice of reason in a broken healthcare system crazed with COVID hysteria. As a global leader in his field, Dr. McCullough – internist and cardiologist – has worked tirelessly to educate others on the science behind COVID and the vaccines, all while being censored for speaking scientific truth. And, […]

Alabama businesses now have access to a solution that will help strengthen the local and domestic manufacturing supply chain. The Alabama Technology Network (ATN), the state’s manufacturing extension partnership, announced the launch of CONNEX™ Alabama, a powerful online manufacturer database and connectivity platform provided for Alabama manufacturers. It’s designed to help manufacturers connect, find local and […]

Well-known Alabama-based designer Ashley Gilbreath recently released her debut book titled The Joy of Home. “Interior designer Ashley Gilbreath’s fresh approach to Southern decorating is guided by her respect for family and tradition with an eye on practicality and warmheartedness. Her first book reveals the breadth of her casually elegant style. Whether it’s in town, […]