Nearly Five Years After Deepwater Horizon Spill, Alabama Coastline Still Picking Up the Pieces
It’s been nearly five years since the British Petroleum (BP) Deepwater Horizon oil spill erupted in the Gulf of Mexico…
Human Rights Campaign’s “Equality is Our Business” Drive Hits Alabama
The state of Alabama has a conservative record when it comes to LGBT issues — but some local residents are…
Alabama Man Punches Grandmother Repeatedly, Pours Rubbing Alcohol Down Throat, in Burglary Attempt
An Alabama man was arrested on March 5 for holding his 93-year-old grandmother down, punching her repeatedly in the face,…
Alabama’s First Gay Camping Resort Closes After 15 Years of Operation
The first clothing-optional wilderness for gay men in Alabama is closing after roughly 15 years of operation. Owner John Bales,…
Connection Between Heart Disease and Sleep Apnea Likely an Even Greater Health Risk for Overweight and Obese Alabamans
According to a recent statement published jointly by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology in the…
Incorporating Fresh Produce Into School Lunch
Farmers and coordinators in Alabama are implementing two different programs to bring locally grown produce to schools. In Montgomery, the…
Smoking Bans in Madison County, Elsewhere Around Nation Also Target Electronic Cigarettes
This month the Hunstsville-Madison County Public Library System in Alabama has not only banned smoking, but also chewing and dipping…
Caesars Entertainment to File Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Pressure From Creditors
Most individuals and families cannot sustain the crushing debt loads for long periods. When the stress becomes unbearable and the…
Boecore Expands Brand and Workforce at Huntsville HQ
Boecore’s CEO, Kathy Boe, started the small space, cyber and missile defense systems company in her basement 14 years ago,…
Alabama Woman Gets Life in Prison After DUI
An Alabama woman was sentenced to life in prison last week as a consequence of a 2012 car accident that…