Jefferson County Up from Bankruptcy
After a judge approved terms of Jefferson County’s plan to work out of bankruptcy, county officials began turning to the future — hoping that...
Farming Families Named Outstanding Young Farm Family of the Year
Stan and Kayla Usery, both of whom grew up on farms and who now own a 700-acre farm in Limestone County, have been named...
Infosys Settles Visa Fraud Case, Out of Alabama
It took nearly three years, but Jack Palmer has been vindicated in his whistleblower charge against his employer, Infosys. Palmer charged that the Indian...
Chicken & Egg Fest Peaks, Folds
In the northern Alabama hamlet of Moulton, chicken and egg met their demise together. The popular Alabama Chicken & Egg Festival, celebrated the past...
State of the State’s Real Estate
Although Alabama’s commercial real estate sector still has a long way to go to fully recover from the recession, it has seen steady if...
Hospitals are Selling the Best in Medicine
It’s hard to predict what’s going to happen next as the economy continues its snail’s pace recovery. But one thing is certain — industries...
Pay Dirt
Nearly all children of the Deep South have heard the demands of their mother, loudly instructing them to avoid the stain-creating nuisance lurking beneath...
Spotlight on Limestone, Morgan and Lawrence Counties
Limestone, Morgan and Lawrence counties in north Alabama are blessed with an abundance of natural resources and beauty, major interstate and rail that attract...
Rail from Birmingham to Montgomery is Possible with ADECA
Commuter rail from Birmingham to Montgomery?
Could happen, says the mayor of Pelham, Gary Waters, and if it does, he hopes there will be a...
Affordable Care Act Insights
We turn this month to two experts for insights on the Affordable Care Act and Alabama’s policy decisions regarding the Act. Dr. Don Williamson...