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Freddy Ard op-ed: Service is proven by results " Barry Moore's record speaks
13+ min ago (488+ words) There are candidates'who talk about service, and then there are those who quietly live it out every single day. Barry Moore has never needed a spotlight to prove which kind he is.' I've watched Barry Moore long enough to know…...
Alabama chefs headed to Orange Beach for Gulf seafood showdown at The Wharf
20+ hour, 13+ min ago (390+ words) Each year, the event brings together some of the state's most talented chefs to showcase just how far Alabama Gulf seafood can be pushed beyond tradition. This year, four chefs will step into the spotlight'each bringing their own style, story,…...
Alabama tourism reaches record $24. 9 billion economic impact in 2025 report
21+ hour, 13+ min ago (387+ words) Alabama's tourism industry reached another record-setting year in 2025, according to the latest Alabama Tourism Economic Report, reinforcing travel's role as a growing force in Alabama's economy. From Gulf Coast beaches to North Alabama attractions, tourism generated nearly $25 billion in economic…...
'Truly life changing': Auburn senior Joseph Rusk wins Alabama Launchpad funding for STEM startup
23+ hour, 13+ min ago (361+ words) Auburn University senior Joseph Rusk helped turn The Bread Board Company's mission of making robotics and electronics less overwhelming for young learners into a $75, 000 nondilutive funding award through the Alabama Launchpad Cycle 1 2026 Technology Track competition. Through The Bread Board Company,…...
Justin "JP" Plott: Alabama Republicans and the case of missing spines
1+ day, 13+ min ago (546+ words) Does anyone else have redistricting fatigue? It seems our Republican legislators share this sentiment. What we are currently witnessing is yet another chapter in the ongoing book of Republican inaction when it comes to Alabama politics. I once thought it…...
Governor Ivey encourages Alabamians to vote in May 19 Primary Election
1+ day, 13+ min ago (104+ words) Tuesday, May 19 is Alabama's Primary Election, and Governor Kay Ivey is encouraging Alabamians to vote in this important election. Ivey reminds Alabamians that they will have the opportunity to vote on every constitutional office, as well as their legislators and…...
Rogers backs pro-law enforcement measures during National Police Week
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (319+ words) U. S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) announced support this week for several law enforcement-related measures in Congress as part of National Police Week observances. "Support for law enforcement has long been a bedrock issue for me throughout my time in Congress," said…...
Alabama team seeks to attract foreign investors at Select USA Investment Summit
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (343+ words) The'Alabama Department of Commerce'broadened this week its mission to showcase the economic opportunities available to foreign businesses in the Yellowhammer State. Commerce and its Made in Alabama brand had its largest presence to date at the annual'Select USA Investment Summit'in…...
Nick Derzis op-ed: Hoover and the SEC Baseball Tournament -- a family tradition
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (647+ words) Few events have shaped Hoover's identity like the SEC Baseball Tournament. What began in 1998 as a new opportunity for our city has become a staple event throughout the South. Each year, baseball fans and families from across the Southeastern Conference…...
David Rainer: Snapper season opens next week; AL Creel certified
2+ day, 13+ min ago (741+ words) Anglers who fish in Alabama waters will gain more access to the state's iconic reef fish, the American red snapper, starting the Friday before Memorial Day. Instead of incorporating weekend openings for part of the red snapper season, the 2026 season…...