The Cade Noah Act, passed during the 2023 legislative session, will help law enforcement aid those with neurological disorders. That’s a mission close to home for KultureCity.  As the nation’s leading nonprofit on sensory accessibility and acceptance for those with invisible disabilities, KultureCity developed the Sensory Inclusive Training for First Responders. Those disabilities include autism, […]

DCH Health System has hired former Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Judge Scott Donaldson as its general counsel. He starts Sept. 5. Donaldson served 18 years as a trial court and appellate court judge, including eight years on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. “We are excited to have such a giant of the Alabama […]

State Treasurer Young Boozer has requested guidance from Attorney General Steve Marshall for the loan program for “distressed” colleges and universities. The program was enacted by the Alabama Legislature this year.  The Distressed Institutions of Higher Education Revolving Loan Program Fund would offer temporary aid to successful applicants through a state loan program, overseen by […]

A common thread ran through creative quilts, blankets, pillows and wreaths on display at the Mobile Convention Center recently — Alabama’s agricultural diversity. The Alabama Farmers Federation Women’s Leadership Division sponsored the farm-inspired sewing and decorating contests, held during the annual Farm & Land Expo. “It always amazes me what our ladies can do,” said […]

Another day, another accolade for the Rocket City, This time Huntsville, the largest city in the Yellowhammer State, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Place to Live for Families in the United States. The magazine took into account several factors when determining Huntsville’s top rank in its Top 25 […]

The staff and programs of North Alabama Agriplex will receive statewide and national exposure with a feature on “Simply Southern TV.” The show will premiere locally Sunday at 6:30 a.m. on WBMA-TV 33/40 out of Birmingham and will be rebroadcast on national cable network RFD-TV on Wednesday at 3 p.m. Central time. “If you ever […]

The University of West Alabama is aiming to provide better primary health care and employment health services for its students, university faculty, staff and their families. As part of this effort, UWA is moving its health care operations to the University Medical Center in Livingston. The two signed a partnership Aug. 1. “Being a small, […]

Alabama Power has withdrawn its notice of intent to operate a pumped storage hydro facility on Chandler Mountain, the company announced today. The decision comes in the wake of criticism by residents and officials, including Twinkle Cavanaugh, president of the Public Service Commission. “After careful consideration, Alabama Power has decided to withdraw its Notice of […]

For its annual campaign drive, the United Way of West Alabama has its sights set on a record-breaking effort. The charitable organization is hoping to pull in at least $4.5 million. Chairman Chris Gunter said there was a method to setting the goal. “We’re very strategic about it,” he said. “We were asking what are […]

Last month’s Rock the South country music festival in Cullman did not get off to a smooth start. Due to the threat of lightning on the opening day of the festival, 35,000 fans were denied entry into the venue. Part of the accurate forecasting for the severe weather that day was made possible by technology […]

Congressionally directed spending, often known as “earmarks,” represents funds specifically directed by members of Congress towards projects or programs in their districts or states.  Senators work with local leaders to identify and advocate for federal funding for various projects to the relevant appropriations subcommittee. Approved projects are included in the appropriations bill, which undergoes a […]

Alabama Public Service Commission President Twinkle Cavanaugh announced her opposition to the Chandler Mountain pump storage project Tuesday.  Alabama Power is studying the project as a possible solution to store energy generated from alternative sources. Cavanaugh said her opposition stems from concerns over the duration it would take for the project to come online – […]

“Who likes free?” Those were the words of the Warrior EMS Academy announcing its free and full EMT certification program that is meant to remove the cost barrier for people seeking EMT certification in west Alabama. To be eligible for the program, students must be from Greene, Pickens, Marengo, Hale, or Sumter counties. The Academy […]

The Alabama Wildlife Federation has formed a partnership with Vulcan Materials and Cooper Marine for a Gulf Coast environmental restoration project, it was announced today. Vulcan Materials will provide limestone from its Tuscumbia Pride quarry to be used as oyster cultch, which is a material laid down to furnish points of attachment for recently settled […]

A Limestone County couple was named Outstanding Young Farm Family of the Year by ALFA farmers. The award was presented at Alabama Farmers Federation Farm & Land Expo in Mobile over the weekend. Brady and Anna Peek went into the farming business in 2010 and have increased their row crops yields and efficiency since that time. […]

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed believes the brawl at the Montgomery Riverwalk was an “isolated incident” that shouldn’t define the capital city. Videos of the incident received worldwide attention after going viral on social media. “I don’t think you judge any community by any one incident,” Reed said. “As the chief said before, this is not […]

The field of genomics is rapidly evolving and the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville is staying on the cutting edge of it all. As part of the institute’s 15th anniversary celebration, HudsonAlpha President Dr. Neil Lamb will discuss recent discoveries in the world of genomics and how those discoveries provide hope for a healthier […]

UAB Hospital was once again named the best hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report, in its 2023-2024 Best Hospital rankings. The University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital also claims the No. 1 ranking as the best hospital in the Birmingham metro area. In addition to the hospital’s local and statewide distinction, eight adult specialties are […]

A former Barbour County sheriff will now be an inmate at the corrections facility he once oversaw. Leroy Upshaw was sentenced to 10 years split to serve three for using his office for personal gain according to Attorney General Steve Marshall. He will also have to pay a $30,000 fine. According to Marshall’s office, “Upshaw […]

An Extension System agent and an Auburn agriculture researcher were recognized Thursday by the Alabama Farmers Federation for their service and contributions to the state’s agriculturalists. The awards were presented at the organization’s Farm & Land Expo in Mobile. Regional Alabama Cooperative Extension System Agent Gerry Thompson received the Duncan Award for Excellence in Production […]

The state is in an “exciting and transformational time,” Gov. Kay Ivey said Thursday during her State of the State Luncheon today with the Athens-Limestone Chamber of Commerce. “Y’all, we are truly in the middle of an exciting and transformational time for our state,” she said. “In fact, this calendar year alone, I have already […]

The hotdogs and hamburgers were on the grill Tuesday as the Alabama Forestry Association and State Sen. Clyde Chambliss hosted a First Responder Appreciation cookout.  Chambliss (R-Prattville), forestry association staff, and volunteers from International Paper and Resource Management Service cooked hamburgers and hotdogs for about 150 first responders at Drive-In Park in Prattville. “There is […]

Birmingham-based conservationist Ben Wegleitner has joined The Nature Conservancy in Alabama as urban freshwater restoration specialist.  Wegleitner will put his experience as river sustainability director for the Cahaba River Society to work for the conservancy. Before his time in Alabama, Wegleitner was addressing municipal stormwater challenges in Lafayette, Ind., and water quality, land use and […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, along with 20 other state attorneys general, is rolling out strong opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule targeting coal, natural gas, and oil-fired power plants.  They say the EPA is unlawfully leveraging a specific clause in the Clean Air Act to push potentially dozens of plants […]