Alabama Drone Commission Studies Expanding Use of Unmanned Aircraft

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Joshua Wright, Senior Logistics Analyst at CVSHealth, discusses how drone technology could revolutionize emergency medical response and supply delivery across Alabama. MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Unmanned Aircraft System...

UA researcher names newly discovered crab after Nick Saban

CW / Meadow Taylor-Marklin Denny Chimes is seen through trees on the quad. University researchers announced the discovery of fossils containing multiple species of ancient crab and shrimp in Lowndes County Alabama last Thursday. One of the crab...

Faith, Freedom, and Funding: Alabama Bill Would Force Schools to Lead Pledge — or Lose State Money

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Students recite the Pledge of Allegiance during morning assembly. A new bill would make the pledge mandatory across all Alabama schools. State Rep. Reed Ingram (R–Pike Road) says his proposal “restores moral foundations,” but...

Breast Cancer Rising Among Younger Women: What Alabama Needs to Know

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Breast cancer screenings save lives. Health experts say rising cases among younger women highlight the need for early detection and awareness across Alabama Breast cancer, long considered a disease affecting older women, is...

Despite Stiff Opposition, an Alabama City Changes Its Laws to Accommodate Data Centers

BESSEMER, Ala.—The reverend knew what was coming. As Tuesday’s City Council meeting began, The Rev. Thomas Thrash delivered a prayer that set the stage for the dynamic that would play out in the council chambers. “May truth rise above deception,”...

This Alabama high school is ranked the 19th best in the country

A south Alabama high school was ranked in the Top 20 of best public high schools in the country, according to high school and college search platform Niche. The 2026 ranking from Niche lists the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science as the...

Alabama author sets new book in Marlinton

Alabama-based author James Ray Brown visited Pocahontas County during the week of RoadKill Cook-off and Autumn Harvest Festival to promote his latest book, “Sam and Ann,” which is based in Marlinton. Brown held book talks at McClintic and...

Trump Brings Back ‘Sharpiegate’ Scientist to Top NOAA Job

Donald Trump has reinstated the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration chief linked to the “Sharpiegate” incident. The Senate confirmed atmospheric scientist Neil Jacobs as the new boss of the administration in charge of weather...

KU engineering professor wins Blavatnik Award for Young Scientists

LAWRENCE — A professor from the University of Kansas School of Engineering is the winner of one of the country’s most significant prizes for early-career researchers. Elaina Sutley is the winner of the 2025 Blavatnik National Award for Young...

Ivey Proclaims Oct. 5 – 11 Alabama Extension Week

Published 3:36 pm Wednesday, October 8, 2025 By Katie Nichols Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed Oct. 5 – 11 Alabama Extension Week. During this annual recognition week, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System encourages people all over the...

Pressured by Transgender Activists, Star Academic Backs Out Of His Own Research

A renowned Canadian researcher has bowed to a pressure campaign by transgender activists who have sought to blunt the impact of research they consider a threat to minors’ access to medical gender treatments. The scholar, evidence-based medicine...

Sharpiegate Scientist Takes the Helm at NOAA

Research & Developments is a blog for brief updates that provide context for the flurry of news regarding law and policy changes that impact science and scientists today. Meteorologist and atmospheric scientist Neil Jacobs was confirmed as the new...

Shelton State Hosts Annual WOW Event For West Alabama Students

I wish there had been an event like this when I was in high school. What an incredible event this has become each year in our community. WOW is the absolute best name for this event. It stands for worlds of work, and it’s a career expo taking...

Hyundai and Children's of Alabama Strengthen Commitment to Child Safety with Car Seat Check Event in Birmingham

Hyundai and Children's of Alabama organize a community child safety seat inspection event in Birmingham Since the beginning of the partnership, over 1,179 families have been served and over 190 car seats have been replaced BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct....

Trump’s new head of NOAA was implicated in Alabama’s Hurricane Dorian ‘Sharpiegate’

A figure in the “Sharpiegate” controversy during the first Trump Administration is now the head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Neil Jacobs, who was tapped for the post in February, was confirmed by the Senate Tuesday...

West Alabama Lawmakers Pre-file Bill To Ban Weather Manipulation

If a bill pre-filed in the upcoming legislative session passes, Alabama will join Florida and Tennessee as the only states that have approved bills banning any type of artificial manipulation of the weather. HB25 was introduced in the 2025 session...

SAC 2025: Gov. Ivey touts growth, innovation in Alabama auto industry

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey told industry figures at the Southern Automotive Conference (SAC) today that the auto sector will continue to thrive across the region — driving both economic growth and job creation. “I think we all agree...

Process, Not Product: Community Collaboration & Growing the Arts in Alabama

Quick-Fire Quips is a speedy questionnaire where we get to know people who stand out in the State of Alabama! In this episode, Alabama Public Radio host Baillee Majors talks with the Exa Skinner, executive director of Kentuck Art Center and...

Alabama Christians, Beware of Modern Idols

In today’s world, the word “idol” may seem ancient — something belonging to Old Testament times when people bowed before golden statues or pagan gods. Yet, idols are anything that capture our hearts, consume our thoughts, or compete with God for...

Reports stress drought’s impact on Alabama farms, heightened fire risk

The Alabama Drought Assessment and Planning Team Monitoring and Impact Group highlighted the environmental impacts of an unusually dry September during its Tuesday meeting. ADAPT is a committee of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community...