Alabama receives $11M for mine reclamation projects
Alabama has received $11M to help drive economic growth + community development in places impacted by historical coal mining activities.
#alabama #mining #environment ct
Category Civic
Civic/City relevant stories to the state of Alabama.
Tuscaloosa, Auburn mayors set annual charitable wager for Iron Bowl
Auburn mayor Ron Anders is hoping to make Tuscaloosa's Walt Maddox pay up for the first time since 2019.
#IronBowl #alabama #cfb ct
Alabama light show nominated for USA Today’s 10Best—how you can vote to make it No. 1
This light display grabbed USA Today's attention with its more than 200 Christmas trees + holiday market.
#christmaslights #alabama #10best ct
Gulf Shores airport adds 30% more flights + more destinations
✈️ NOW BOARDING: Check out the five new nonstop flights being added to Allegiant's rotation at GUF
Full Moon BBQ honored with Lifetime Achievement and Humanitarian of the Year awards
The Alabama Restaurant & Hospitality Association presented David and Joe Maluff, co-owners of Full Moon BBQ, with the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award and the Humanitarian of the Year Award at the annual Stars of the Industry Awards ceremony, held Nov.…
Inspirational Alabama teen named 2025 Southerner of the Year
Southern Living has named Mountain Brook native, shark attack survivor, youth advocate and internationally-inspiring teenager Lulu Gribbin the 2025 Southerner of the Year. Since 2017, Southern Living has highlighted trailblazers who uplift communities, drive positive change and preserve the region’s…
Alabama Public Television to keep contract with PBS
After floating the idea of separating ties with PBS, APT has decided to stay in its current contract after public backlash + a letter from the Governor.
#publicmedia #alabama ct
Historic Sloss Furnaces gets $12M plan to create new park
Birmingham's Sloss Furnaces is planning a $12 million expansion, turning the National Historic Landmark into a fully fledged park.
#birmingham #history #alabama ct
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services opens new location in Gadsden
The new facility hopes to expand rehab services in the region and make vital programs for people with disabilities more accessible to local families.
#rehab #alabama #gadsden ct
Jax State partners with new Challenger Learning Center to establish STEAM Institute
The new partnership will create opportunities for Jax State students + faculty to engage with K-12 students through STEAM education.
#JaxState #alabama #education ct