Author Archives: Emily Kirk

Stormy Start to Saturday

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Emily Kirk

Thunderstorms will continue throughout the day, before a cold air mass moves into the state tonight. Sunday and Monday will be chilly, then seasonable temperatures settle in mid-week due to high pressure. A cold front will approach the state Tuesday night, bringing a low chance of showers Wednesday. Thursday will be cold before temperatures rebound Friday. Continue reading →

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Alabama SEEDS grant fuels infrastructure improvements at Childersburg Industrial Park

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Emily Kirk

Childersburg Industrial Park is receiving a large SEEDS grant to support infrastructure improvements in Talladega County. Continue reading →

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Meet the new Alabama Poet Laureate, Jacqueline Allen Trimble

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Emily Kirk

Jacqueline Allen Trimble will be the new poet laureate of Alabama, commissioned by Governor Kay Ivey. Continue reading →

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Dress up your dishes with these 7 Alabama recipes for sauces, dips and dressings

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Emily Kirk

These sauce recipes are unique to Alabama and will make your dishes unique as well. Continue reading →

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Alabama Power protects rare white fringeless orchid on transmission rights of way

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Emily Kirk

Alabama Power is taking measure to persevere the wetlands these flowers inhabit. Continue reading →

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Alabama team to spotlight defense capabilities at DSEI 2025 in London

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Emily Kirk

Alabama was represented by a delegation at DSEI UK in September. Continue reading →

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Lake Mitchell’s longleaf pines are safe haven for red-cockaded woodpecker in Alabama

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Emily Kirk

Alabama Power and Southern Company have protected longleaf pine trees, the perfect home for threatened red-cockaded woodpeckers, for more than forty years. Continue reading →

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Paddle power on display as racers travel down Alabama waterways for AL650

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Emily Kirk

In October, the Great Alabama 650 featured 25 racers and 20 boats ready to complete the grueling course that covers Alabama’s waters. Continue reading →

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Georgia-Pacific to invest $800 million in Alabama River Cellulose mill

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Emily Kirk

Georgia-Pacific announced in September that planned to encourage the production capabilities of its Alabama River Cellulose mill with an $800 million investment. Continue reading →

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Southern Research holds grand opening of $98 million biotech center in Alabama

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Emily Kirk

Southern Research held its grand opening of its new biotechnology lab in Birmingham on August 12 of 2025. Continue reading →

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