2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (255+ words) Northern Lights in Alabama The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a geomagnetic storm warning for Nov. 12 that could result in a Northern Lights appearance as far south as Alabama. A geomagnetic storm is a major disturbance in…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (318+ words) Without federal funding, students in Alabama could miss the opportunity to discover their love of science and hone their skills. Federal funding needed to build next generation of Alabama scientists: op-ed This is a guest opinion column Nowadays, when we…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (680+ words) This is a guest opinion column I have thoroughly enjoyed the leadership roles I've held in schools for over 15 years, but I'll always have special fondness for my early days as a science teacher. That's among the reasons the latest…...

5+ mon, 3+ day ago   (303+ words) In August 1975, Alabamians were excited by the prospect of an upscale mall opening in the Eastwood section of Birmingham. Century Plaza opened with 90 stores, including anchors Sears, J.C. Penney, Rich's and Loveman's. Century Plaza, located at Crestwood Boulevard and Oporto Road,…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (167+ words) A strong solar storm could bring the Northern Lights to as many as 18 states in the coming nights. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a geomagnetic storm watch of G1 and G2 from Aug. 8-9. "Combined effects…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (611+ words) One of Alabama Power's coal ash ponds is leaking harmful metals into the groundwater, according to a new federal lawsuit filed today. Coosa Riverkeeper is suing Alabama Power, alleging that its unlined coal ash pond at the former Gadsden Steam…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (927+ words) New data on coal ash ponds in the U.S. has shed light on the extent of contamination at one of the Tennessee Valley Authority's power plants in north Alabama. Widows Creek Fossil Plant, in the northeast corner of Alabama near Georgia,…...

6+ mon, 3+ day ago   (408+ words) As work resumes to repair and strengthen a century-old dam in Shelby County, dozens of other structures in the region remain in need of attention, according to a national database. Members of Birmingham's regional water utility Monday unanimously agreed to…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (185+ words) Maryland-based company Upper Crust Crest Hill Bakery is voluntarily recalling three types of bread because fragments of glass were found on the top of the bread, according to a report from the FDA. Bread recalled due to possible glass fragments…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (269+ words) How do I let things go and try to have a better relationship with my mom and not have this affect my relationship with my new husband and son? -- Heartbroken Daughter Dear Heartbroken Daughter: It ... Dear Annie: Setting boundaries with…...