Kathy Hagood

A retreat from the Huntsville bustle, Hampton Cove lies in the foothills of Monte Sano.

A new wave of condominium development sweeps into booming downtown Birmingham.

A former IT entrepreneur applied the science of the Auburn-educated “father of aquaculture,” doubled down his capital investment, and made Southern Organics the state’s first commercially successful hybrid of aquaculture and hydroponics.

This collection of idyllic neighborhoods emerged from 160 acres of former farmland adjacent to Montgomery.

Peerless wide-plank floors and panels made from reclaimed wood is the specialty of Birmingham-based Riverbottom Pine.

Fairhope is a watchword among Alabama’s cities — known for its history, charm and intense sense of community.

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI), based in Vance, continues to expand its Alabama operation, which manufactures GLS, GLE, GLE Coupe models for distribution worldwide and the C-Class for the North American market.

Alabama’s most influential business people lead major organizations, serve on top boards of directors, work to influence public policy and command significant political sway. Here are 20 standouts.

Big chunks of Alabama’s infrastructure rate the kind of report card you didn’t want to take home to your parents.

Chief academic officers at Alabama universities tell us what they are doing to assist students in a climate of rising tuition and debt.