If there was a cheerleading squad for all things North Alabama, Tami Reist would be the leader. In a way, she already is, in her capacity as president and CEO of the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourism Association, which represents 16 counties in the northern half of the state and generates more than $4.3 billion in travel spending annually.
The Dr. David Satcher & St. Michael’s Medical Clinic and Learning Center in Anniston, Alabama, got a shot in the arm recently in the form of a $25,000 grant from the Alabama Power Foundation.
Alongside state and local leaders, Alabama Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair celebrated the official launch of construction on a cutting-edge $30 million workforce training center at the Alabama Robotics Technology Park in Tanner, near Decatur.
Retired Lt. Gen. Ron Burgess, who rose to the level of three-star general in the U.S. Army, will independently assess the Birmingham Water Works from top to bottom with no limitations and recommend structural changes where needed, BWW Board Chair Tereshia Huffman said recently.
Cathead Biscuits are a beloved Southern classic, and their name has a fun bit of folklore attached to it.
Many people thought it was a crazy idea to even think about having Little River Canyon designated as a unit of the National Park Service three decades ago.
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) is a nonprofit whose mission is to find a cure for breast cancer by funding promising breast cancer research in Alabama and raising community awareness and funding for the research.
Sheila Williams is a pleasant bank worker during the day, but by night she transforms into “FreeU,” a stand-up comedian who brings laughter to audiences in Birmingham and beyond.
We were working with an energy company that generated electricity via wind turbines. They complained that the weather prediction product they were using wasn’t very accurate, which often caused them to miscalculate how much electricity they should generate.
Described as “one of the most consequential leaders in Alabama,” Melanie R. Bridgeforth will step down as president and CEO of the Women’s Foundation of Alabama (WFA) in 2025.
Alabama Power teams and crews supported Georgia in the wake of the devastation of Hurricane Helene and received support and appreciation from residents of the Peachtree State.
With the weather cooling, it’s the perfect time for a fall visit to a Sweet Grown Alabama farm. The entire family will enjoy wagon and hayrides, apple and pumpkin picking, petting zoos, bouncy houses, delicious fall treats and more.
Alabama has again demonstrated its commitment to fostering a thriving business environment, earning a No. 8 ranking in Area Development’s 2024 “Top States for Doing Business” report.
If you’re someone who loves the idea of baking but don’t consider yourself a pro, this Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake recipe is perfect for you.
Our long time friend, mentor, and charter Weather Factory member, J.B. Elliott, passed away on May 11, 2015. Click HERE to read James' tribute.
