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As energy prices remain high heading into the winter season, some GOP leaders are sending a message to Biden to “reverse course” and “unleash American energy.” According to AAA, the average gas price in the Yellowhammer State is $3.422. On Monday, U.S. Reps. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), Jerry Carl (R-Mobile), and Barry Moore […]

The farm sells food for guests to toss into the water and watch as gators waste no time devouring the handouts.

Vanessa Leonard is a 2022 Woman of Impact

Skilled in multiple professional spaces, Leonard also holds an extensive and impressive resume outside of the legal field.

Anna Brakefield is a 2022 Woman of Impact

Anna Brakefield is the well-rounded, business-savvy, family-woman that so many of us aspire to be. From a small town in rural Lawrence County, Brakefield’s career journey has taken her full circle. Beginning in New York City as her early career in advertising was taking off, to a stint in bustling Nashville, and eventually back to […]

The lake manager position is contracted with the State of Alabama for a three-year term, which is renewable at the discretion of the state.

The University of Alabama broke its yearly fundraising record, receiving $226 million in gifts and pledges during fiscal year 2022.

While reading a book in his drag costume, Miller suggested that "everybody likes a big bone" and said all men "have meat on their mind."

Auburn adds new graduate program in real estate

AU MRED Director Justin Benefield believes the program is “uniquely qualified because they have the right mix of institutional resources.”

UNA shatters enrollment record, soars past 10K

For the first time in the institution's 192-year history, the University of North Alabama has surpassed an enrollment of 10,000 students.

Donna Jo Curtis is a 2022 Woman of Impact

As a product of her environment, Donna Jo Curtis is proud to carry on the legacy that was handed to her. Her family’s farming heritage inspired her career in agriculture and prepared her to eventually run a cattle ranch of her own. After 35 years of running Curtis Farms and serving Alabama’s agriculture industry in […]

AU President Christopher Roberts joined university administration leaders recently to open the campus’ new classroom and lab building.

The study, dubbed the FASTEST study, will be conducted at more than 100 hospitals in the United States and abroad.

Teams have extended work platforms around SLS and Orion to assess the exterior and access internal components, NASA said.

Rebekah Elgin Council is a 2022 Woman of Impact

Rebekah Elgin Council exemplifies home-grown roots that run deep. She has a steadfast commitment to the state and unwavering compassion to serve at “The Caring Company” for almost three decades. With a 28-year (and counting) career at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, Elgin Council’s corporate success isn’t the only thing that lands her on […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone six months and older get a flu vaccination as early as possible.

April Benetollo is a 2022 Woman of Impact

It’s often misconstrued that success in leadership means doing it all, having it all, and being all things to all people. But April Benetollo finds herself as a 2022 Woman of Impact because she confidently knows, “it’s not just about doing more, it’s about doing more intentional things.” After a challenging time years ago, a […]

The University of North Alabama's fiscal year 2022 fundraising haul was the highest-ever recorded in the institution's 192-year history.

The members of Congress want to know why the vaccine mandate would still be in effect after President Biden said the "pandemic is over."

Vivian Figures is a 2022 Woman of Impact

Figures has not only shattered, but completely annihilated glass ceilings in her nearly 25 years of service in the Alabama Senate.

Lots of hurdles remain before self-driving vehicles are common, but researchers at the University of Alabama have overcome one challenge.

The chief aim of Auburn’s visit to Liberia was to develop and implement international service learning activities.

On Friday, Governor Kay Ivey was joined students from Auburn University and The University of Alabama to kick off the Beat Bama Food Drive and Beat Auburn Beat Hunger.

Dr. Kimberly Robinson is a 2022 Woman of Impact

Dr. Kimberly Robinson's resume truly serves as an inspiration for anyone who aspires to forge a career in aerospace and engineering.

State Sen. Arthur Orr remembered Gov. Kay Ivey’s response four years ago when the idea of a state cyber technology and engineering high school was made to her. “Let’s do it,” Orr said Ivey told him and local officials and leaders during a visit to the Governor’s Office in 2018. Last Friday, Ivey and Orr […]