Embrace Sustainable Living at Home
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.
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…
Flash Flooding Rains on Alabama’s Fourth of July Parade
Many Alabama residents who had been looking forward to a sunny July 4 weekend were in for a rainy surprise. According to the Gadsden Times,…
Alabama Ranks 41st in the Nation for State Safety
How safe is your state? If you live in Alabama, the answer might be shocking to hear. In a recent state safety ranking, the Yellowhammer…
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Birmingham Coal Mining Company Could Face Bankruptcy Talks This Month
Bankruptcy experts predict that Birmingham-based coal company Walter Energy may enter bankruptcy negotiations as soon as this month, after its market value plummeted a stunning…
Alabama Congressmen Shut Down Obama’s Planned Trade Agreement
By voting against a bill that would have allowed for the creation of fast-track trade legislation, four Alabama congressmen recently helped block President Barack Obama’s…
Too Late To Save Alabama State Parks?
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…
University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Becomes Home to National Water Center
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…
New Fiber Optic Ring Installation Will Help Huntsville Turn Into ‘Gig City’
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…
Black Mold in Alabama Forces Disabled, Elderly Tenants To Relocate
Residents at the ironically named Spring Gardens Housing project in Tarrant, Alabama are more likely to find mold than flowers. For years, some of the…
