Sims Foods Inc. says it is moving the production of Wickles Pickles from North Carolina to Alabama. Local news reported Monday that the company expects to finish moving Wickles Pickles production to a Magnolia Vegetable Processors site in Brundidge by the end of this year.

For young people seeking careers in public service or politics, it is often the lessons learned outside of the classroom that make the difference between success and failure. Now, one Alabama native is providing a guide to help aspiring politicos find their way. Amos Snead, a graduate of Cherokee County High School and the University […]

For members of the Greatest Generation, age really just is a number. As reported by WAFF, a World War II veteran in Jackson County graduated from high school on Monday at the age of 92. Sam Tipton could not graduate 75 years ago because he was serving the country. Fast forward to 2018, and a […]

Small towns are scattered throughout South Alabama. To many, they are just blurs or brief stopping points during trips to Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches. They come in different sizes and have funny names like Florala, Elba, Samson, Slocomb, McKenzie, Enterprise, Opp, Hartford and Brewton. They are not unlike any of Alabama’s numerous other small towns. […]

Auburn University has reached another milestone after being elevated to an “R1” institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Among the 120 institutions to receive the R1 designation Monday, Auburn was listed in the top 100 of such universities. An R1 designation by Carnegie is reserved for doctoral universities with the highest […]

The news keeps getting better for Austal USA, which builds its Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ships in Mobile. After delivering an already historic three LCS this year, Austal was awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy on Monday to build two additional LCS for the nation’s fleet. The new contract brings the total to four LCS awarded […]

One Alabama family’s already mournful Christmas season has gotten even more “devastating,” after their father’s cremated remains were stolen. KVVU-TV in Las Vegas reported Monday that Las Vegas Cremations is offering a $3,000 reward for the return of three sets of cremated remains, including that of 77-year-old Joel Pugatch, who died last month. Pugatch’s remains were […]

High school students in an Alabama city are being introduced to a new tool for learning: Rock-and-roll. The city school board in Decatur has approved a $70,000 contract for a program meant to let students gain real-world skills by planning and promoting a rock concert.

In a video posted Monday that already has approximately 800,000 views, VICE News attempted to show the polarization of the American people when it comes to President Donald Trump and special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election cycle. To do so, the outlet interviewed several residents from Winston County and […]

In a long-form New York Times article explaining that American midsize cities have been increasingly distinguished as “winners and losers,” Birmingham was the city featured as being most starkly representative of falling behind, while Nashville was hailed as “thriving.” “Forty years ago, Nashville and Birmingham, Ala., were peers. Two hundred miles apart, the cities anchored […]

Country band Alabama will mark their 50th year together with a new tour in 2019, more than a year after founding member Jeff Cook announced that he has Parkinson’s disease.

An Alabama lumber company is making a large investment into one of its oldest and biggest mills in the Yellowhammer state. Central Alabama Wood Products announced last week that it is investing $18 million into an expansion of a Coosa County sawmill in the town of Nixburg, according to the Alexander City Outlook. The investment […]

Birmingham’s Highlands Bar & Grill has capped off a historic year by being named to a list of the “100 Best Restaurants in America.” Perhaps the most prestigious aspect of being featured on the extensive list, which was compiled by OpenTable, is that it was generated solely by real diner reviews. The list also represented […]

Congressman Mike Rogers (AL-3) announced Monday that Chris Vieson will be the staff director for the Committee on Homeland Security when Rogers becomes the committee’s ranking member in January. “I am thrilled that Chris will be joining the Committee as the Staff Director. His knowledge and leadership abilities are extraordinary and make Chris a perfect […]

On Friday’s broadcast of Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal,” State Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) acknowledged his interest in a run for the U.S. Senate in 2020. As a candidate, Marsh would be vying for the Republican nomination in a race that would likely pit him against incumbent Sen. Doug Jones (D-Mountain Brook). Marsh […]

Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) on Monday announced the state representatives who will serve as chairs and vice-chairs of the body’s 25 standing committees during the 2018-2022 quadrennium. “Each of these members possess specific talents, experiences, knowledge, and leadership skills, and we worked hard to match those factors with the committees they […]

Carraway Hospital, which had been in the healing business for more than 100 years, could soon bring new life to neighborhoods near downtown Birmingham. Corporate Realty — a local commercial real estate firm that handles everything from site development and construction to marketing and management — is looking to transform the vacant 50-acre site into a […]

The Birmingham Urban League honored corporate citizens and community leaders Saturday, Dec. 8 at its Equal Opportunity Dinner. According to its organizers, the annual gala recognizes efforts that help in advancing equal opportunity for all. Alabama Power received the President’s Award for contributions to the community and its consistent support of the organization and diversity.

Is the Federal government spending us into financial ruin? The current numbers and budget projections suggest so. Yet I think that the scary numbers reflect an unresolved conflict over the role of government more than a threat of bankruptcy. The national debt of the United States, the accumulated borrowing since the Republic’s founding, stands at […]

As the owner of an independent pharmacy, Cole Sandlin’s goal is to make it a health care destination. “We’re located in a rural community, but I want my patients to have all of the amenities and services that bigger cities have to offer. This is what drives me to offer new things,” said Sandlin, a 2008 alumnus of Samford University’s […]

After being hospitalized Thursday with mild chest pains and shortness of breath, Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) is home and “feeling great.” McCutcheon announced on Friday that he had been hospitalized with a heart issue while returning from the legislative orientation session in Montgomery the day previous. “Tests indicated that I had a […]

Researchers at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville have pinpointed a previously unknown cause of a serious seizure disorder most common in babies, potentially opening the door to new diagnostic and treatment options for infants who show signs of epilepsy. They found the genetic cause hidden in the SCN1A gene, one of the most heavily studied […]

Tom Cronier may not be jolly old Saint Nick. But with his Santa hat and cheerful smile, he’s a close stand-in at the Alabama Theatre during the holiday season. Cronier’s job is to welcome the crowds as they come through the door to watch their favorite Christmas movies. “We sometimes do silly things and have […]

During an interview on this week’s broadcast of Alabama Public Television’s “Capitol Journal,” State Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) confirmed he was revamping an effort to end a requirement for citizens to have a permit to conceal carry in the state of Alabama. Allen, who appeared alongside his son, recently elected State Rep. Wes Allen (R-Troy), […]