Civic/City relevant stories to the state of Alabama.
“It was a blessing.” That’s how retiring Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Executive Director Steve Savarese summed up the end of the 2020-21 high school sports year, which saw every AHSAA-sanctioned sport start and complete their season on time…
As you prepare for your summer fun on Alabama’s many waterways, it may be wise to check the water quality before you jump in or cast your line. Thanks to several members of Waterkeepers Alabama, the Swim Guide is the…
For people who have a difficult time leaving their homes, at-home COVID vaccines seem like an excellent way to help those who may need it most. Keep reading to get the latest on at-home vaccine programs in Alabama and how…
Who doesn’t love a walk through one of Alabama’s many historic districts? Alabama has a beautiful and storied past–and preserving these historic sites is integral to understanding and telling these stories for years to come. Since 2013, the state of…
In the midst of debates about medical marijuana, the lottery and permanent Daylight Savings Time, the Alabama Legislature found time to pass major historic legislation benefiting innovators and entrepreneurs. Last week, both chambers agreed on the bills, sending them to…
On the second-to-last day of the 2021 session, the Alabama Legislature approved bills to legalize and regulate medical marijuana and to establish permanent daylight saving time upon congressional approval.
10204 views
Did you know Alabama is known for many ghost towns? 🤔 Here are 5 to know and visit.
10204 views
Judson College, Alabama’s only all-women higher education center, is closing its doors after nearly 200 years. While the news is not surprising, current students, faculty, staff and alumni are heartbroken to see it close.
Just in time for Earth Day, the Tuscaloosa City Schools system was named a 2021 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools District Sustainability Award winner. The Department of Education honored Tuscaloosa City Schools, along with 27 schools, three early…
Embrace Alabama Kids recently teamed up with city officials and art communities in Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery and Tuscaloosa to unveil a new traveling mural in downtown Montgomery. Its goal—to shed light on the critical issues facing Alabama’s children.
