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From eco-friendly home solutions to everyday sustainable living tips, our goal is to help you create a healthier home and a lighter footprint—right here in the heart of Alabama and beyond.
Across Alabama, Rural Hospitals Struggle to Survive
Across Alabama, rural hospitals are in critical condition. According to the Washington Times, eight rural Alabama hospitals have shuttered their doors over the last 15…
Alabama Governor Sued for Taking Down Confederate Flags
Gov. Robert Bentley’s recent executive order to remove four Confederate flags from a Civil War monument near the state Capitol has resulted in a lawsuit.…
University of South Alabama Student Honored with Candlelight Vigil After Tragic Car Accident
University of South Alabama student Jaimie Witcraft had been on her way to see her boyfriend on the weekend of July 4. But as she…
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Alabama Police Rescue Family In First Test Of New Missing Child Law
On Wednesday, July 1, Alabama’s new Hiawayi Robinson Emergency Missing Child Alert System went into effect, and already Alabama police have successfully used the system…
Update: Twin Twisters Blow Roofs Off North Alabama Homes
The National Weather Service confirmed what many North Alabama residents already experienced for themselves Tuesday night — two tornadoes cut a swath of destruction through…
Alabama Inventor Receives Patent For Micro-Wind Turbine
Alabama inventor Robert Yost has a dream — he believes his mini wind turbine could be the key to unlocking more fuel-efficient hybrid cars. This…
Montgomery Senior Not Buying What Con Artists Selling
When Linda Moody won Publisher’s Clearing House’s $1 million prize, she wasn’t all that excited. A “John Church” called her from a Montgomery area code,…
BP to Pay $2.3 Billion to Alabama in Deepwater Horizon Spill Settlement
Alabama will receive $2.3 billion as part of BP’s settlement for environmental and economic damages stemming from its 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil spill, officials announced…
Alabama Police Respond to Domestic Violence Call, Find Meth Lab
Domestic violence is a far too common, too widespread problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in four women and one in seven…
