More than 11% of U.S. households headed by 35-54-year-olds own an RV, exceeding the 9.3% ownership rates of those 55 and over. The 35-to-54 age group posted the largest gains in the 2011 Michigan survey. These outdoor enthusiasts love camping and spending time in parks — but that might be tough in Alabama. Across Alabama, state … Read moreToo Late To Save Alabama State Parks?
On Tuesday, May 26, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) opened a truly one-of-a-kind facility at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. According to WBRC, the new National Water Center — a facility that will handle water forecasts, research and other water-related work — is the first such center in the country. The government-run, … Read moreUniversity of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Becomes Home to National Water Center
Residents and local lawmakers in Huntsville have been focused on turning the area into “Gig City” for quite some time now, and it seems more likely than ever that this dream will come true. Recently, the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce held a press conference announcing that the Mobile-based company Southern Light would be installing a … Read moreNew Fiber Optic Ring Installation Will Help Huntsville Turn Into ‘Gig City’
