According to a 24/7 Wall Street report on the cost of homeownership across the nation, the median price of a home in Alabama has only increased 2.5% in the past 10 years, amounting to $143,500. This growth is quite low considering other states and represents the 18th lowest rate of price growth throughout the nation.…

A diamond’s value is measured by the 4Cs: cut, carat, clarity, and color. But for Alabama bride Brooke Leavins, her new $5,000 sparkler was priceless. That’s why she and her husband Steven never gave up hope after Brooke accidentally flung the ring into a river a few weeks ago. The Leavins were out on their…

Americans are reportedly more stressed than ever before. In fact, a new survey conducted by the American Psychological Association shows the first statistically significant increase in levels of stress since the review was first launched 10 years ago. And according to a 2017 WalletHub study, some states are more stressed out than others. Analysts looked…

Last year, new vehicle sales increased for the sixth consecutive year, setting a new record of 17.5 million car purchases. And although the state of Alabama has impressed many with its rapidly growing auto parts manufacturing sector, a recent Bloomberg report has cast doubt on the methods “New Detroit” has used to get those extraordinary…

This month, Lyft was given permission to operate as a new ride-sharing service in Huntsville. This marks Lyft’s first business in the state of Alabama. The Director of Parking and Public Transport stated during the public hearing that Lyft will now be regarded very much the same way Uber is. When comparing the two, he…

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it’s official: black bear sightings are becoming more common throughout Alabama. From 2014 to 2015, the number of black bear sightings reported by Alabama residents doubled. In 2016, they shot up by 50%. Around 150 sightings were reported last year, and that doesn’t include bears…

Approximately 14% of Americans report that something as simple as their home decor can make them feel stressed out, but being in court can bring on a whole new wave of stress, especially in juvenile cases. That’s why Dale County has a new, four-legged official helping them out. Kit is the first canine court officer…

Researchers have found that aggressively decreasing a diabetic’s blood pressure could be the answer to saving their life. Scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Utah, Loyola University Medical School, and Columbia University Medical Center have found that significantly lowering blood pressure could even prevent more than 100,000 deaths a year in…

3D printing is getting plenty of attention in the tech market these days, and is expected to be worth $8.43 billion by 2020. Rightfully, the medical field is latching on. Recently, researchers from the University of Alabama and the University of Minnesota developed a 3D-printed patch that helps reduce heart failure. Heart failure affects 5.7…

Business-minded individuals know the old adage is true: you catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar. And so if a company wants to improve customer loyalty, it’s important to go above and beyond. When Alabama business recruiters try to reel in brand new or expanding organizations, they know how critical it is…