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Tuskegee charged up about electric vehicles

Electric cars have been talked about for more than a decade and they are growing more popular. President Biden announced in August a target that...

Sen. Britt encourages women to prioritize cancer screenings – ‘Early detection saves lives’

On Monday, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Alabama) recognized that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During this month, Britt encouraged women to talk to their...

Biotechnology conference taking place in Birmingham this week

Leading experts on life sciences, innovation, and economic development will be meeting in Birmingham this week for a biotechnology conference. The Emerge BHM conference will...

Huntsville hosting international conference on peanut biotechnology

The world’s top researchers, scientists and peanut industry leaders are in Huntsville this week for the Advances in Arachis through Genomics and Biotechnology Conference. The...

Mobile brewery producing beer from Alabama-grown barley malt

Thanks to a collaboration of experts from HudsonAlpha, Auburn University, and Alabama A&M University, a brewery in Mobile is selling and producing the first...

Jefferson County Commission corrects sheriff on ‘defunding’ budget dispute

Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway claimed Thursday the County Commission is freezing 30% of his office's budget and attempting to defund law enforcement. Pettway asserted...

UNA, Space & Rocket Center to host eclipse-viewing events

With Saturday's annular eclipse approaching, Alabamians have the opportunity to view the event at either the University of North Alabama in Florence or the...

‘Graceland of NASCAR’: Bobby Allison’s Hueytown home, property for sale

If you wanted to own a piece of NASCAR history, here's the opportunity. The Hueytown home and property of NASCAR legend Bobby Allison is officially...

Medical Cannabis Commission resets timeline on licensing

In the wake of protests and concerns about awarding licenses, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission voted Thursday to revise its procedures on applications. On the...

Women’s Foundation of AL opens application process for Women’s Policy Institute

The Women's Foundation of Alabama has opened the application process for its 2024 Women's Policy Institute, the organization announced. "The Women's Policy Institute Fellowship is...

Browning named CEO of USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital

Deborah Browning, USA Health chief nursing officer and interim administrator, has been named CEO of Children's and Women's Hospital, USA Health announced. The organization said...

Former Rep. Cole fined, sentenced to 60 days

Former State Rep. David Cole has been fined and sentenced to jail, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Tuesday. Cole (R-Huntsville) was ordered to pay $52,885.79...

Just in time for haunting season, US Ghost Adventures expands to Mobile

With Halloween fast approaching, US Ghost Adventures has announced a series of new locations for its tours - including Mobile. "Halloween season is upon us,...

Medical cannabis back in court this week

Lawyers for the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission and businesses are back in court today concerning issuing medical cannabis licenses. The process has been stalled...

Ivey orders flags at half staff in honor of Hamas attack victims

In a sign of solidarity with one of America's chief allies, Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that flags throughout the state will be lowered...

Providing HOPE: UA increases behavioral health services availability for rural youth

The University of Alabama will use $3.7 million in new federal funding to expand behavioral health services to rural Alabama youth from ages 5-17...

Zeke Smith announces retirement from Alabama Power

After more than 40 years of service, Zeke Smith is retiring from Alabama Power. His retirement is effective Nov. 1. For the past 13 years,...

Alabama leaders stand with Israel’s right to defense

Palestinian militants operating out of Hamas-occupied Gaza have launched a series of attacks on Israel, signaling a new chapter in the hostilities in the...

George Wallace Jr. chronicles father’s life ‘From Segregation to Salvation’

Written by someone who probably knew him best, "George Wallace: From Segregation to Salvation" is a story about redemption of a man whose complex...

Auburn University agriculturalists shaping the future of farming in Alabama

How challenging is it to farm sustainably? The answer is complex. While technological and scientific advancements have improved the resiliency of modern farms, there are...

UAH demonstrates cybersecurity software aboard Lockheed Martin demonstrator CubeSat

The University of Alabama in Huntsville has developed a cybersecurity software for the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, the university announced. The...

Burn ban in effect Saturday at some Alabama State Parks

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has issued a burn ban for all Alabama State Parks in South Central Alabama from 11...

VitAL part of new effort for suicide prevention

A substantial effort in suicide prevention across the state will be led by a partnership between the University of Alabama and the Alabama Department...

State climatologist office indicates no drought relief in sight

The latest drought map from the United States Drought Monitor has officially placed most of Alabama in the category of moderate to extreme drought....