Alabama Extension at Auburn University will host an Arborists Review June 29-30 in Fairhope for both aspiring candidates preparing for certification exams as well as current professionals seeking continuing education credits. The program covers key areas of expertise necessary for…
Matthew Geohagan has been named the recipient of the AHSAA’s Class 4A Making a Difference award for his dedication to service and student growth at Bibb County High School. Colleagues…
James ‘Ernie’ Willingham has been named AHSAA’s Class 3A Making a Difference award recipient for 2026. The longtime educator is recognized for decades of service to students both on the…
Will Solomon has been named AHSAA’s Class 2A Making a Difference award recipient after serving 35 years at Reeltown High School as a coach and math teacher. The honor recognizes…
Eleven Alabama A&M University students completed a ten-day educational exchange tour across several cities in China through a longstanding partnership with Nanjing Forestry University. The program provided cultural immersion experiences…
The Southern Region Finance & Human Resources Officers Conference will be held Oct. 21–23 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Registration is now open for finance professionals across the region seeking networking…
The Alabama High School Athletic Association announced seven recipients of its annual Making a Difference Award. Honorees represent each classification across Alabama high schools for their positive impact as educators…
The annual Alabama 4-H State Livestock Judging Contest will take place June 16 in Auburn for youth ages nine through eighteen who are enrolled members of Alabama’s statewide program. The…
A new report from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System highlights environmental dangers linked with balloon releases—including harm to wildlife—and encourages eco-friendly celebration alternatives such as streamers or tree plantings. Balloon…
Talladega College will host a public event celebrating Black art through workshops and storytelling centered on the historic Amistad Murals. Registration is required but all activities are free. The initiative…
Senator Katie Britt has introduced legislation aiming to restrict digital gambling ads directed at minors. The bill would impose fines on violators and targets platforms promoting sports betting content toward…
A coalition including child safety groups has urged reinstatement of Texas’ App Store Accountability Act at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals following an injunction blocking its enforcement. Amicus briefs…
The Alabama Department of Transportation announced nighttime resurfacing on US-431 in Albertville starting June 14.
Dr. Ashley Hunt-Poole has expanded HELLO MAMÁ—her alcohol-free wine brand—into major retailers across several states. The company now offers products in both Walmart and Sam’s Club locations while promoting maternal…
Daytime lane closures on I-85 in Montgomery will begin June 8 for resurfacing work.
A federal courthouse has been renamed to honor Judge Harold L. Murphy for his pivotal role overseeing Knight v. Alabama—a landmark desegregation case impacting generations at historically Black colleges like…
The Herdbuilder Replacement Female Sale returns August 28 at Uniontown’s Alabama Livestock Auction. Organizers highlight ongoing success providing high-quality bred heifers while boosting local beef operations’ profitability.
Stephanie Holden Smith urges Alabama leaders to strengthen civics education beyond structural reforms. Concerns remain about textbook content depth despite recent updates to social studies standards.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed a case of New World screwworm in Texas livestock but says it poses no risk to food safety or quality. Alabama Farmers Federation…
K9 Brendan from Tuskegee University Police Department received a new protective vest donated by Vested Interest in K9s. The organization provides body armor for police dogs nationwide as part of…
Alabama A&M University’s Delores Baker presented advanced communications research during a meeting with U.S. Space Command officials as part of efforts to enhance collaboration between the university and military command…
The June 2026 issue of Neighbors magazine from the Alabama Farmers Federation covers key topics including farm sustainability, drought concerns, educational awards, student internships and community initiatives. The publication highlights…
Tuskegee University’s president has issued a statement clarifying he does not endorse any political candidates in Alabama or elsewhere. Dr. Mark A. Brown remains neutral and committed to serving the…
The Alabama Department of Transportation announced an overnight closure of I-65 northbound at Lacon next week for bridge repairs over a CSX railroad crossing.
The Alabama Department of Transportation will inspect the Woolsey Finnell Bridge in Tuscaloosa on June 1 and 2.
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