There’s a saying that says fall is a southerner’s gift for surviving summer. If that is indeed true, North Alabama’s fall gift is gorgeous, vibrant fall foliage, and North Alabama has many breathtaking spots to see some colorful scenery. Peak time for fall color in North Alabama is anywhere from the second week in October […]

I was once appointments secretary for a governor – not appointments as in scheduling, but appointments of public officials and members to state boards and commissions. I had to vet candidates and make recommendations to the governor for jobs and appointments. I was the first woman to hold that position in state history. I take […]

Even though home sales have begun to show signs of slowing, the market for vacation homes is not likely to slow any time soon. According to National Association of REALTORS (NAR) chief economist Lawrence Yun, flexible work schedules in a post-pandemic economy will continue to drive demand for vacation home sales. “One near-certain aspect of the […]

Professionals from two of America’s most popular sports are getting together in Guntersville to do a little fishing, and more importantly, raise money to benefit youth. Pro anglers with Major League Fishing along with pros from Major League Baseball will test their skills on one of the top bass fishing lakes in the country on […]

Even though home sales have begun to show signs of slowing, the market for vacation homes is not likely to slow any time soon. According to National Association of REALTORS (NAR) chief economist Lawrence Yun, flexible work schedules in a post-pandemic economy will continue to drive demand for vacation home sales. “One near-certain aspect of the […]

The Alabama-built United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket will be delivering NASA’s Lucy mission into orbit on October 16. The Lucy mission is the first of its kind. The spacecraft will explore a diverse population of small bodies known as the Jupiter Trojan asteroids and is expected to provide revolutionary insights into the formation […]

The Alabama-built Atlas V 401 rocket will deliver NASA’s next mission, the Lucy spacecraft, to a hyperbolic orbit next week. The launch vehicle was built at United Launch Alliance’s (ULA’s) 1.6 million square foot facility in Decatur. Lift off is scheduled for Saturday, October 16 at 5:34 a.m. EDT at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station […]

Even though home sales have begun to show signs of slowing, the market for vacation homes is not likely to slow any time soon. According to National Association of REALTORS (NAR) chief economist Lawrence Yun, flexible work schedules in a post-pandemic economy will continue to drive demand for vacation home sales. “One near-certain aspect of the […]

The Alabama-built Atlas V 401 rocket will deliver NASA’s next mission, the Lucy spacecraft, to a hyperbolic orbit next week. The launch vehicle was built at United Launch Alliance’s (ULA’s) 1.6 million square foot facility in Decatur. Lift off is scheduled for Saturday, October 16 at 5:34 a.m. EDT at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station […]

Last week a politician in our state implied some negative things about our state’s farmers. Imagine that, a politician throwing stones at another profession. Funny, isn’t it? And of all times, it happens to be National Farm to School Month – a time for educating our children about the importance of farming which in Alabama […]

Nine engineering alumni and one longtime employee of Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering were recently honored during an awards ceremony by the Auburn Alumni Engineering Council for their distinguished professional careers. Zeke Smith, executive vice president of External Affairs for Alabama Power, was among those recognized as a Distinguished Auburn Engineer, one of […]

The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) has opened the doors to its newly expanded Legacy Museum in Montgomery with free admission and special gifts for visitors through Oct. 3. The museum examines the legacy of slavery, from its introduction into the New World in the 17th century to ongoing issues related to mass incarceration. The new facility, at 400 N. […]

United Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully launched NASA’s latest Landsat mission on Monday. The Alabama-built Atlas V powered NASA’s Landsat 9 into orbit after taking off at 11:12 a.m. local time from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Landsat 9 is a joint mission of NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Landsat satellites have provided […]

State government in Alabama is home to an intricate web of employment rules, regulations and requirements. Jackie Graham is the person tasked with untangling that web and maintaining order within the State Merit System, which covers approximately 30,000 state employees. Graham currently serves as director of the Alabama State Personnel Department, a position she has […]

Alabama A&M University President Andrew Hugine, Jr. recently announced plans to retire, ending more than a decade of leadership at the historically black college and university in Huntsville. Hugine, the 11th president in the 145-year history of the university, said his retirement will take effect at the end of 2021. Hugine leaves a university which […]

The Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) has selected 30 communities from across the state to participate in its newly-formed Economic Development Academy. ALM created the academy in July as part of its effort to assist local communities with their business and industry recruitment practices. Greg Cochran, ALM executive director, outlined his group’s intent in establishing […]

The story of Merceria Ludgood’s impact on her community and her state is that of a journey, in the truest sense of the word. As an accomplished lawyer and current president of the Mobile County Commission, Ludgood has built a catalog of personal experiences and knowledge which have uniquely prepared her to serve. A native […]

The United States is a relatively young country, but we have the oldest written national constitution. On this Constitution Day, we honor this incredible document, which has persisted for over two centuries and inspired a host of other constitutions around the world. Today marks the 234th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution. Our Constitution […]

The Alabama Association of Realtors, along with other plaintiffs, delivered a huge win for property rights and rental owners as the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recently-extended eviction moratorium. This means that evictions for non-payment of rent are no longer prohibited by the federal government. “The United […]

A Montgomery County court gave Gov. Kay Ivey a win this week in a lawsuit seeking to force Alabama back into federally-funded pandemic unemployment compensation programs. The plaintiffs in the case had been asking the court to require Ivey and Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington to opt back into several federal programs providing benefits to those […]

Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) President Twinkle Cavanaugh lit into President Joe Biden over his administration’s decision to mandate that the nation’s businesses require their employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Cavanaugh gave a fiery speech at Tuesday’s meeting of the PSC, comparing Biden’s action with other restrictive measures his administration has placed on the […]

Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of when the world stopped turning, September 11, 2001. Two decades later, it is more important than ever that we never forget that day – both the incredible loss we experienced and how America responded with strength and unity. First and foremost, please join my family in pausing to remember […]

Dawn Helms Sharff has reached a career elevation enjoyed by a distinguished few. Yet, it is teamwork and placing value in the contributions of others which excite her when expounding on her legal career and her current leadership position. Sharff is the managing partner of Bradley’s Birmingham office. Bradley is a national law firm which […]

Gov. Kay Ivey issued a challenge to President Joe Biden on Friday over his remarks saying he would force state governors to accept his latest COVID-19 vaccine mandate. At a press conference on Thursday, Biden announced that his administration would require businesses with more than 100 workers to mandate the vaccination of those employees. While […]