American agriculture has long been the envy of the world. Thanks to investment in plant and animal breeding, pest management, conservation and automation, U.S. farmers have more than doubled productivity since 1980 while reducing erosion and protecting the environment. If America is to remain a farming superpower, we must strengthen research efforts at our colleges […]

7. Roy Moore lost the bid to relocate the hearing of a defamation case but he may still run for Senate — Most political observers have expected Moore to enter the 2020 U.S. Senate race for some time, however that is not the headline Moore is getting right now. Instead, we are learning that the […]

A nonprofit organization has been formed to help support Alabama’s state parks. Officials say the Alabama State Parks Foundation will raise money through donations to help improve park facilities and programs.

I knew it had happened to me, so I concluded it was happening to others. I’m a small business owner, and for years I owned and operated small catastrophe-restoration franchises in Mobile and Baldwin Counties. If your home or store had fire or water damage, my team and I would come in and restore your […]

In a recent announcement, Forbes named Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama one of America’s 2019 Best Mid-Size Employers. The recognition came after Forbes randomly surveyed 50,000 employees in 25 different industries who work for companies with 1,000 or more employees. “We are truly honored to be recognized as one of America’s best mid-size […]

Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) on Monday tweeted that when it comes to the 2020 Census, “[W]e have to count everybody – EVERYBODY.” This is just real simple folks: we have to count everybody – EVERYBODY. To do otherwise is a disservice to Alabama and America Why political experts believe the 2020 census is “critical” for […]

A handful of stories in Washington generally get about 90 percent of the media’s attention. Don’t get me wrong, many of those stories are important, but much of my time in Washington is also focused on getting things done for Alabama that don’t make the front page. This week we got a big win on […]

Innovation often describes new technology, but for Alabama based nonprofit KultureCity, it’s a mission. The organization works with businesses and organizations to make sure those with sensory needs feel welcome wherever they go.

The sun was elusive and a chilly breeze kept folks bundled up, but it didn’t stop inquisitive strollers at Birmingham’s Pepper Place farmer’s market on Saturday from stopping by the Greener State tent to learn about options for greening their energy mix. Nearly 2,000 Alabama Power customers are enrolled in Alabama Power’s Greener State, which provides an economical way […]

Mercedes-Benz is showcasing a small Baldwin County town in an advertisement that began running on national television in recent days. In the company’s 30-second ad for its 2019 GLC SUV, Mercedes-Benz features four unique “roadside attractions” across the nation. The first quirky place displayed in the ad is Elberta, Alabama, with its “Dinosaurs in the […]

Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) is now raising money for Democrats across the nation in the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) efforts to retake the White House and hold both chambers in Congress. Jones on Sunday morning sent out a fundraising email on behalf of the DNC with the subject line, “This is how the DNC helped […]

According to a study released recently by The Pew Charitable Trusts, Alabama’s state tax revenues have finally risen above its pre-recession peak. The Yellowhammer State joined South Carolina and Arizona with meeting that milestone for the first time in the third quarter of 2018. Alabama’s Q3 tax revenues last year were o.6 percent higher than […]

According to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Alabama currently ranks 50th in state and local tax collections.  With the 10-cent gas tax increase, Alabama’s per-capita total state and local tax burden will STILL rank 50th in the nation.  Learn the facts.  #fixALroads

According to data released Monday by ESPN, this past weekend’s NFL Draft was the most watched in history — and Birmingham’s television market helped make that milestone possible.

The United Way of Central Alabama recently named Thomasine “TC” Jackson as the 2019 recipient of its Corporate Volunteer of the Year. Jackson serves as president of the East Thomas Neighborhood Association in Birmingham and is a report reproduction supervisor for Drummond Company, Inc. where she has been employed for 34 years. According to United […]

7. While the Supreme Court debates the issue of asking citizenship questions during the 2020 census, polls show a majority of American’s support doing so — In an op-ed in the Washington Post, former Obama administration Attorney General Eric Holder voiced his belief that asking a citizenship question would “weaponize” the census. The census involves […]

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA has marked a milestone in its $1.6 billion project to build an auto assembly plant in Alabama as the first steel column is now in place at the construction site in Limestone County. The development signals that construction is well under way on the plant, which will produce 300,000 […]

TALLADEGA — It’s been 32 years since an Elliott has gone to victory lane at Alabama’s Talladega Superspeedway, but on Sunday Chase Elliott was able to follow in his father’s footsteps by winning the GEICO 500. His win was well received by those in attendance. Given his deep roots in the sports by being NASCAR […]

During an interview broadcasted on APTV’s “Capitol Journal,” State Rep. Pebblin Warren (D-Tuskegee) offered her views on morality and religion as it pertained to gambling. Warren, who represents the district within which Macon County’s VictoryLand is located, has been a proponent of legalized gambling in Alabama. The Tuskegee Democrat said she respected those who have […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and Dr. Waymon Burke take you through this week’s biggest political stories, including: — Is Alabama ready for the lottery? — Can Democrats keep up the Trump/Russia collusion stuff? — Why is Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) going all out for former Vice President Joe Biden?

Researchers at the University of Alabama discovered how a common skin bacteria wards off viruses by leveraging cellular processes normally not considered part of any immune system. This discovery constitutes another milestone in understanding how to harness bacterial viruses to combat antibiotic-resistant infections. An immune system in Staphylococcus bacteria UA researchers studied does not function on its own. Instead, it collaborates […]

Sunday during Fox Sports 1’s pre-race coverage of Talladega Superspeedway’s GEICO 500, long-time race car driver and Hueytown native Red Farmer reflected on seven decades of competing in motorsports. Farmer is an original member of the Alabama Gang, among which also include fellow Hueytown natives Bobby Allison, Donnie Allison and Neil Bonnett, Huntsville’s Jimmy Means, […]

For Joe Lockett, the phrase “chase your dreams” is more than a cliché — it’s reality. Six years ago, inspired by comedian Steve Harvey, Lockett left his job in the construction industry with aspirations of becoming a radio host, which are now fully realized. After years of hard work and preparation, he launched “The Joe […]

Auburn University welcomed USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey to campus to help celebrate the opening of its newest facility, an administrative and classroom building at the Miller Poultry Research and Education Center. When completed next year, the 30-acre, multi-facility complex will be the world’s only research and teaching center to be comprehensive of the […]