Month: June 2016

The first sighting of the southern pine beetle in Alabama’s forests happened last year. And right away, Cynthia Ragland and her team sprang into action. Ragland is the district ranger for the Talladega National Forest in the Oakmulgee district, a district that touches approximately seven counties southeast of Birmingham. Very quickly, Ragland pulled together interested … Read moreHow The Southern Pine Beetle Could Actually Help Alabama’s Forests

A Jasper, AL, multimedia film studio and eCommerce company is gaining national attention this year, dominating an adventure sports niche that includes extreme mega trucks, rock bouncing, and formula off-road racing. Busted Knuckle Films CEO Matt Myrick recently opened up about his unexpected success in a new interview with WIAT, and he argued Alabama is … Read moreJasper’s Busted Knuckle Films Brings Offroading to the Masses