Hello? Is there anybody out there? It’s one of humankind’s most interesting questions. Are we alone in the universe? Is Earth the singular planet supporting life among the billions and billions of planets circling stars light years away? Research by Dr. Gary Zank at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the […]

Making a major splash in the aerospace and defense world on Sunday evening, Lockheed Martin announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne. A release from Lockheed stated that the agreement represents a post-dividend equity value of $4.6 billion, while a separate release from Aerojet Rocketdyne — a leader in the propulsion […]

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) is continuing with his effort to challenge the results of the Electoral College vote from certain states when Congress meets in a joint session on January 6. As stated, it would require one member of the U.S. House and one member of the U.S. Senate to have a chance to succeed, […]

Governments across the country have imposed numerous public health policies to control COVID-19. A prominent one has been requiring the wearing of masks in public; Alabama has been under a mask order since July. Americans have largely embraced masks. A recent Harris poll found that 93% of respondents at least sometimes (always) wore masks. Nonetheless, […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and Alabama Democratic Party Executive Committee member Lisa Handback take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories, including: — Have a majority of Republican lawmakers, including U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL), accepted that the 2020 election results are not going to change? — Will U.S. Senator-elect Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) help […]

It was announced on Sunday that the Auburn Tigers will play No. 14 Northwestern in the 75th Citrus Bowl on January 1. The bowl game, presented by Vrbo, is scheduled to be played at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL. ABC will broadcast the matchup nationally. The Wildcats finished their regular season 6-2 after losing […]

The notion of hometown pride may seem a quaint, old-fashioned sentiment in our modern – and increasingly cynical – era. But it’s real, and it can be powerful. For proof, look to Wetumpka, sitting on the soft bluffs rising above the Coosa River about 25 miles north of Montgomery. The strength of the hometown pride bursting at […]

Five years ago, Matt Graben dropped out of college. At the time, he was a junior at UAB studying finance. But he was more interested in actively launching a nonprofit than he was in his business courses, so he dropped out. During the next five years, he worked with other local self-starters to create more […]

The College Football Playoff Selection Committee announced the four teams who will compete for this year’s national championship, and the University of Alabama Crimson Tide, to no one’s surprise, was seeded No. 1. Clemson came in second, followed by Ohio State and Notre Dame, respectively. This means Nick Saban’s squad will play the Fighting Irish. […]

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – With support from Protective Life Corporation, The University of Alabama is launching an initiative to help underrepresented students get a head start on finding their potential path to a business college experience. Support from Protective, based in Birmingham, will start the Diversity in Business Bridge Program in the UA Culverhouse College of […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide capped the greatest SEC season ever with its win over Florida in Atlanta, and the Tide is now only two games away from completing its submission into the discussion of greatest teams in college football history. Alabama’s dominance this season can be summarized by the fact that DeVonta Smith, Mac Jones […]

As part of this year’s campaign supporting the United Way of Central Alabama, the Alabama Power Service Organization (APSO) hosted a book drive benefiting United Way partner agency Better Basics. Employees donated 178 books by ordering from a preapproved Amazon wish list. “We’re so grateful to APSO for including this book drive as part of the United Way campaign […]

By the time Madelyn Wild gets the number, the clock is already ticking. At the other end of the line is someone who has just been diagnosed with COVID-19, whether they know it or not. As the phone starts to ring, she has no idea whether that person will be terrified, grateful or convinced that […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Florida Gators 52-46 in the SEC Championship game that, for the most part, Alabama had in hand. However, it ended with some drama. In his post-game remarks, Tide head coach Nick Saban opened up his postgame press conference by saying, “Throughout the season to win 11 games is pretty […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide will face off against the Florida Gators in the SEC Championship Game Saturday night in Atlanta for the conference crown. For undefeated Bama, they need this win to stay undefeated and keep their number one playoff ranking. For Florida, who is 8-2 after a shocking loss to LSU last week, this […]

As 2020 comes to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on challenges that were unimaginable just twelve months ago. Yet during the Christmas season, we are filled with spiritual contemplation and profound gratitude. God has blessed Alabama with so many unselfish individuals, turning what could have been a year of regret into one of inspiration. […]

Poarch Band of Creek Indians Chairwoman Stephanie A. Bryan on Saturday congratulated U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland (D-NM), after President-elect Joe Biden officially announced his intent to nominate her to lead the Department of the Interior. Haaland, if confirmed by the U.S. Senate, would become the first Native American nominated to become a cabinet secretary in […]

The man who proudly sang “My Home’s In Alabama” will be front and center in promoting the largest sporting event the state has ever seen. The World Games 2022 Birmingham has named country music artist and humanitarian Randy Owen as an honorary co-chair. Owen is a founding member and front man of acclaimed country music group Alabama.

Much has been made about an effort led by U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) to challenge the outcome of the Electoral College when Congress meets on January 6 to certify the vote and possibly clear a path for Joe Biden to become the next President of the United States. Brooks’ colleague U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt […]

Two Alabama-based companies and BioAlabama members – Acclinate and SiO2 Materials Science – have been recognized by Southeast Life Sciences as winners of the association’s AdvanSE Life Sciences Awards. The regional AdvanSE conference recognized Acclinate for best initial funding, while SiO2 was honored for best strategic partnership. This recognition further elevates Alabama’s growing bioscience sector, which during the COVID-19 pandemic has played an essential role […]

Alabama head football coach Nick Saban wins a lot of games by not trying to win games. He does it by building leaders. That isn’t just borne out in the lists of All-Pro selections, statistical leaders or having starters at every offensive and defensive position in the league; his former players are also being recognized for […]

NASA on Thursday announced that the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has been awarded a contract to continue providing a state-of-the-art suite of freezers to maintain a controlled temperature environment for science samples aboard the International Space Station (ISS), as well as during travel to and from the orbiting laboratory. Cold Stowage II is […]

A significant step in protecting an amphibian species that only lives in Alabama was celebrated last week at the Forever Wild Red Hills Complex in Monroe County. However, the latest acquisition of almost 5,000 acres of Red Hills salamander habitat comes with many more benefits, including public recreational opportunities like additional hunting and fishing. Representatives […]

Joe Wheeler Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) on Friday announced the launch of FlashFiber, a top-notch fiber optic internet project that will soon give residents in Morgan and Lawrence Counties access to the fastest, most reliable internet technology available. Joe Wheeler EMC is a member-owned electric utility cooperative and a member of the national network of […]