In these extraordinary times of change and uncertainty, imagine being quarantined over 7,800 miles from home. Fourteen children from Uganda, Africa, have been staying with a family in Indian Springs, Alabama, since early March. They are part of Sozo Children, a nonprofit Christian organization founded in Uganda by Birmingham native Suzanne Owens. Initially working in […]

While those that have contracted coronavirus remain a small percentage of the American population overall, the economic impact on society is much more significant and more profound. The stock market is down. Unemployment is at a decade-high. Many businesses are shuttered for the time being. All of it has been done in the name of […]

When schools started closing across Alabama last month due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ken Austin, pastor of New Walk of Life Church in Montgomery, and Madison Darling, director of operations at The Mercy House, contacted two others to see what could be done to make sure schoolchildren in their community continue to receive lunch. They gathered on a […]

As part of his “Mornings with Mac” devotional video series, Dr. Mac Brunson delivered a hopeful message of contentment this Easter morning. Watch:

For the past several weeks, all the world’s focus has been distinctly turned to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This current health crisis and its effects have taken center stage globally, halting the everyday lives of billions. The outbreak and rapid spread of the coronavirus has allowed uncertainty, worry, and stress to invade the lives of […]

Alabama on Easter Sunday entered its 31st day under Governor Kay Ivey’s emergency order in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Today’s coronavirus update looks at where the state’s measures stack up to others from around the country — and the results those have achieved. First, the latest numbers:

Four environmental conservation projects in coastal Alabama will benefit from grants awarded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). Gov. Kay Ivey announced the $24 million in grants from NFWF’s Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund. “The funding of these projects continues reinvestment in the Alabama Gulf Coast communities that were impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill nearly 10 years ago,” […]

Micah McElveen, founder and CEO of Sylacauga-based Vapor Ministries, joined with his family in offering an encouraging Easter message. Watch:

Easter celebrates the Resurrection of our Savior, Jesus the Christ, and his victory over sin and death—which is the confirmation of our victory in Him. Amidst all of the panic and uncertainty in the world right now, we pause to reflect and renew that faith with our families and friends. While the ongoing pandemic has […]

Students at the University of Alabama are continuing outreach efforts to state schools during the COVID-19 pandemic through online lessons. The group of students called UASpace has created lessons using Alabama math and science standards that teach about space, satellites and space exploration. The lessons are available on an open Google Drive, and are an extension […]

A Saturday morning at the Market at Pepper Place is supposed to be crowded. That’s part of the charm and the allure. From finding a parking place to finding the right ears of corn, the experience is all about finding your way through crowds, hugging and shaking hands with those you haven’t seen in a while and […]

NASCAR announced a list of 15 nominees to be considered for induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2021. The list includes Red Farmer and the late Neil Bonnett, members of the famed “Alabama Gang” from Hueytown, and six-time Talladega Superspeedway winner Dale Earnhardt Jr. The nomination process was different this year. Nominees were selected either on the Pioneer ballot, designed […]

The support from the Birmingham community, the state of Alabama and beyond has been overwhelming for front line hospital workers battling the coronavirus pandemic at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. UAB Hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer Terri Poe, RN, recently received letters and notes of support from children in the Birmingham area. “We have maybe 25 notes from kids […]

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) has called for a roll-back on some of the restrictions placed on businesses during the coronavirus crisis. In a series of tweets on Saturday morning, the powerful senate education budget committee chairman offered his thoughts on allowing some businesses to open. Orr also questioned the reliability of models used to […]

Boeing earlier this week announced that it planned to fly a second Orbital Flight Test. The uncrewed mission will be Boeing’s second try at delivering its Starliner vehicle to the International Space Station (ISS) in preparation for shuttling commercial crew to and from ISS. The first Starliner mission ended prematurely as a result of a […]

It’s been nearly two weeks since the state of Alabama ordered so-called non-essential businesses closed, which has had a profound impact on the state’s economy, particularly small businesses. Some small business owners have since cried fouled, noting the one-stop-shop big-box stores that sell groceries and other so-called essential items are allowed to stay open while […]

The employees of On Duty USA have ceased making CDB oil and are instead turning out hand sanitizer by the pallet to meet demand created by the requirements of life in a pandemic. With an office in Birmingham and a manufacturing facility in Kentucky, On Duty USA was founded by Alabamian and U.S. Navy veteran […]

It’s like a recurring nightmare. Thankfully, that bad dream has only occurred once every 10 years or so. Unfortunately, it’s not a dream. For the charter boat fleet and inshore fishing guides along the Alabama Gulf Coast, the shutdown caused by the COVID-19 virus has caused flashbacks to the spring of 2010 and the Deepwater […]

The novel coronavirus has changed many aspects of our day-to-day lives, including trips to the grocery store. Instead of popping by the supermarket to grab what you need for tonight’s dinner, many are now second-guessing their trips and wondering whether it is even safe to go into a store and be exposed, not only to other people, […]

The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) on Thursday night hosted the first-ever Small Business Exchange on Alabama Public Television (APT). The event was designed to help walk Alabama small businesses through the process of applying for coronavirus-related federal stimulus funding under the CARES Act, allowing employers throughout the state to speak to experts on a […]

Children across Alabama can stop worrying about the impact of the coronavirus on their Easter Sunday holiday because Governor Kay Ivey has declared the Easter Bunny as “essential” during the ongoing pandemic. As such, the bunny can continue to make his yearly deliveries across Alabama as citizens celebrate Easter. In a tweet posted Friday afternoon, […]

As medical supply shortages continue amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Boeing employees in Huntsville are stepping up to 3D-print face shields to make sure our nation’s frontline medical professionals have what they need to fight the virus. According to a release, the company delivered its first round of 2,300 reusable face shields on Friday. Distribution […]

An assistant professor at Auburn University’s veterinary school is set to begin testing vaccine candidates designed to protect against COVID-19. The project is a collaboration with the University of Georgia. The Auburn professor, Dr. Constantinos Kyriakis, has degrees in veterinary medicine and virology. According to a release provided by Auburn, the trial vaccines he is […]

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Friday shared with the public an Easter message deeply rooted in her Christian faith. In a video, Ivey begins by acknowledging the strange COVID-19 induced circumstances in which many Alabamians find themselves this Easter season. “I know it is easy to be discouraged with everything that is happening in our […]