The UAB Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation has received a five-year, $2.2 million grant from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research to continue its traumatic brain injury (TBI) model system. During the next five years, UAB hopes to accomplish two research priorities, said Dr. Robert Brunner, who was recently named vice chair of PM&R Development and the project director of the […]

Working with a national laboratory, researchers at the University of Alabama are investigating how the role of the patchwork of small drainage spots across the Southeast is changing as flooding becomes more frequent. The data collected by the research team from small, inland wetlands will enhance ecosystem and climate models the federal government provides to the scientific […]

Shane Campbell is a true believer. The civil engineer from Hoover is on his third electric vehicle (EV) – all of them high-performance models. Right now he’s driving a Jaguar I-PACE. Before that, it was a BMW and an Audi e-tron. But on Oct. 15, he did something he’d never done before with any of his EVs: take it […]

Workforce development guru Ed Castile and six growing companies were recognized Thursday night at a ceremony that showcased the strong economic and cultural ties between Alabama and Japan. The Japan-America Society of Alabama (JASA) dinner at the Westin Huntsville brought together leaders from government, economic development, education and culture in support of advancing the Alabama-Japan relationship. “With […]

It was one of Birmingham’s first parks – a place of respite from the bustle of a growing city, and also a place of racist horror. It has been the site of countless events and social protests – a place where some of the city’s important personalities are commemorated and where famous musicians have played; […]

Ray Wetzel is director of the Gadsden Museum of Art, but his home is something of a museum in its own right. Wetzel discovered comic books at age 7, and as fast as you can say KAPOW!!, he became a collector. Today he owns about 23,000 comics, plus action figures of numerous heroes (his favorites are […]

Dr. Kern Jackson, director of the African American Studies Program at the University of South Alabama, served as co-writer and co-producer of “Descendant,” the Africatown documentary that has won fans and wowed audiences at film festivals across the country. He appears in the film, too, but those aren’t his favorite scenes. “What tickles me is seeing storytellers […]

HUNTSVILLE — Five innovative start-up companies make up the inaugural class in the HudsonAlpha AgTech Investment Accelerator, a new initiative from the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology and the global venture and accelerator firm gener8tor. The 12-week accelerator invests $100,000 in five startups at the forefront of the agricultural technology industry. The Huntsville-based accelerator seeks to bolster Alabama’s […]

Imagine a 200+ mile greenway system connecting all of North Alabama–from the bustling towns to the tucked away hidden gems–along an uninterrupted outdoor human highway, brimming with nature, activity and, most of all, heart. You won’t have to imagine it much longer. In an act that can best be described as penning a love letter […]

Gov. Kay Ivey recognized 14 companies and their exceptional homegrown products at the second “Made in Alabama” Showcase at the state Capitol. Ivey invited the businesses to exhibit their products in the old Supreme Court Library during a ceremony. Eleven exhibitors showcased products, shared their company history and gave promotional items to the public. “Our […]

GUNTERSVILLE — If Lake Guntersville is one of the most desirable places to live in Alabama, then Spring Creek is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods to live in Guntersville. And now, Spring Creek Cove Community, a new development from Ainsworth Homes, is part of the coveted, family-oriented neighborhood. Just steps away from what will […]

GUNTERSVILLE — If Lake Guntersville is one of the most desirable places to live in Alabama, then Spring Creek is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods to live in Guntersville. And now, Spring Creek Cove Community, a new development from Ainsworth Homes, is part of the coveted, family-oriented neighborhood. Just steps away from what will […]

GUNTERSVILLE — If Lake Guntersville is one of the most desirable places to live in Alabama, then Spring Creek is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods to live in Guntersville. And now, Spring Creek Cove Community, a new development from Ainsworth Homes, is part of the coveted, family-oriented neighborhood Just steps away from what will […]

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When it comes to creating bucolic art scenes of flora, fauna and field sporting traditions, Sue Key enjoys taking time to celebrate: animals, being outdoors, traditions, values and, of course, community. Surrounding herself with a community of people who make or appreciate art means a great deal to the Southern artist. “Those family values are […]

Christy Bullock was taking a motorcycle ride with her father in fall 2021 near Mount Cheaha in east Alabama. It was a ride that would forever change her life. After fighting the battle of her life, Bullock is on the mend, thanks to UAB’s dedicated team of doctors and nurses and state-of-the-art medical care. (UAB) […]

This past Friday, the House voted on the Inflation Reduction Act, and it passed along party lines. You probably heard this bill talked about in the news because the Senate passed it a few days before and then sent it to the House.  My office got a LOT of calls from constituents who strongly opposed […]

Sixty years after the release of the film adaptation of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” a new exhibit at the Gadsden Museum of Art examines the character of Atticus Finch in an exploration of the complexities of hero worship and human relations. The exhibit, running through Aug. 26, was developed by Tyler Jones, Fen Kennedy, Todd Slaughter and Melissa Yes. […]

HUNTSVILLE — Rain almost waterlogged NASA’s Super Guppy and prevented it from landing Wednesday at the Redstone Army Airfield. But the fat fish-shaped transport plane touched down a little after 9 a.m., delivering the Orion stage adapter test article used in several test campaigns for the Space Launch System rocket at the Marshall Space Flight Center and the […]

HUNTSVILLE — The University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Nursing has been selected by the National League of Nursing as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education. UAH joins 15 other nursing education programs, including teaching hospitals and clinical sites, in being honored by the organization. “The faculty are committed to teaching excellence, and this award demonstrates our sustained […]

What is it about Alabama biscuits? The best—airy and light—are a quintessentially Southern food that is equally at home in a diner or inside a temple to haute cooking. We’re talking all-American biscuits, the bready cousin to the unleavened, hard, flat and often sweet English-style biscuit that we’re more likely to call a cookie. Leavened […]

GUNTERSVILLE — Lake Guntersville was featured on the most recent season of “Facing Waves”, a travel paddling show on Bally Sports Southeast. The episode was carried locally on Aug. 6, 7, 9 and 12. Condensed versions can be seen on PaddleTV on YouTube. The show was sponsored in part by Marshall County Tourism & Sports, promoting Lake Guntersville […]

The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Office of Small Business Advocacy and the Alabama Small Business Development Center Network (ASBDC) announced the publication of “Alabama’s Answers: Starting Your Business in Alabama,” a comprehensive primer. The department describes the 16th edition of the partnership publication as an invaluable resource for entrepreneurs, with a focus on the prerequisite elements and compliance aspects for […]

A good crab cake is a combination of great ingredients, a perfect ratio of crab meat and proven technique. That could be why the Crab Cakes at Evangeline’s in Tuscaloosa are so delicious. Executive Chef Elliot Webb began working at Evangeline’s as a dishwasher when he was 15 and he estimates he’s made at least 1,000 Evangeline’s […]