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Aaron Johnson: Meet me in the rain

Metter, Ga., sleeps somewhere between Savannah and Macon, and just north of Interstate 16. Though I have driven I-16 a number of times, I had never stopped in Metter. This changed last fall when I was asked to speak at the annual “Metter Men’s Retreat.” This event is sponsored each year by the First Baptist […]

Auburn has a race problem

Tuberville, Britt oppose Biden student loan plan

Senator Tuberville and 67 other legislators, from both the House and Senate, are asking the Biden Administration not to enact a proposed Income Driven Repayment (IDR) rule that would slash the amount of debt student loan holders owe throughout the country by 40%.

Eagle Award winners recognized at Lake Guntersville

Recently, at Lake Guntersville State Park, 11 Eagle Award winners were recognized for their outstanding contributions in supporting the Alabama State Parks at Eagle Awareness Weekend.

Dr. Daniel Sutter: Stakeholders and cooperation

From the Business Roundtable to the World Economic Forum to leading business schools, many voices promote replacing corporations governed by stockholders with “stakeholder” capitalism. Laws empowering stakeholders might disrupt the social cooperation of corporations. The cutthroat world of business seems decidedly uncooperative. But businesses enable voluntary cooperation between people trying to improve their lives. Never […]

The newly elected secretary of state believes the ERIC voter registration system compromised the private data of Alabamians.

In what is being described as possibly the best shot on the Auburn basketball court all season, an Auburn student sunk a 94-foot putt during a timeout in the second half of a game to win a brand new car.

Selma broadband project nearing completion

The project in Selma entailed installation of approximately 50 miles of fiber connected to more than 1,000 power poles.

Some say balloons, some claim UFOS, and some say it could be something else

Community colleges add $6.6B into Alabama's economy

According to a recent study, students and alumni of community colleges within the system added $6.6 billion to Alabama’s economy in 2021.

UA named Fulbright Top Producer

The University of Alabama was recently recognized as a "Top Producing Institution for Fulbright U.S. Student Awards.

Rep. Barry Moore's bill would instead provide funding directly to the States for elementary and secondary education.

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories.

Transportation journal to publish USA student's paper

Cade Marty was invited to lecture industry professionals and experts about a road paved entirely with recycled material.

Top Guy Weekend heads to the Rocket City

The event by AdFreeShows.com brings hundreds of professional wrestling fans together for one epic weekend.

Support local makers at Birmingham’s Woodlawn Marketplace

Under a single roof, entrepreneurs pursue their dreams to build businesses around their handmade crafts and food-related products.

Ukrainian family makes a new home in Alabama

The Vyshyvanyuks left family, friends and a successful business in Ukraine for a fresh start in Alabama thanks to Regions associates.

Yea Alabama, the official name, image and likeness entity of the University of Alabama, will serve as the gateway to link donors.

Reflections: Come, ye sinners, poor and needy

We’ve been working through the book of Genesis at midweek Bible study in our church. It’s been refreshing to look at the old stories I learned as a child, and to consider them with more maturity and, I trust, more insight. Genesis 37 begins the Joseph chronicles that essentially take the remaining chapters of the book, but this saga is interrupted […]

This week's weather offered the perfect backdrop for a groundbreaking event on a long-awaited hotel project in downtown Huntsville.

Rey and Cynthia Almodovar honored in Huntsville

The Distinguished Service Award is the highest honor the Chamber bestows to a volunteer in the Huntsville/Madison County community.

5 new coffee roasters to try in the Birmingham area

Coffee lovers know the best cup is made with recently roasted beans—the fresher the better.

Auto supplier selects Tuskegee for first U.S. plant

A major South Korean automotive supplier plans to invest $128 million to open its first U.S. factory in Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. Samkee Corp.’s project will create 170 jobs in Tuskegee and provide an economic boost for Macon County. “Today’s announcement is another major step in Tuskegee’s progression as a city,” Tuskegee Mayor Tony […]

Time to target sheepshead in coastal waters

Anglers, now that deer season is over, it’s time to check that fishing tackle and get ready for a late winter-early spring fishing bonanza.