Author Archives: Emily Kirk

Recipe: Easy Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Emily Kirk

This Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup recipe is soul warming, cozy, and budget friendly! Continue reading →

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Cool and Sunny Sunday, Warm Week Ahead

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Emily Kirk

Today will likely be the coolest day of the week. A warming trend is set to begin for the first full week of January, bringing high temperatures above average through Friday. The state will remain rain-free through the first of the week before a low-pressure system brings rain and thunderstorm chances back into the forecast Thursday and Friday. Continue reading →

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Students excel in USAARL’s GEMS summer program at Alabama’s Fort Rucker

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Emily Kirk

The USAARL at Fort Rucker hosted its annual Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science program this past summer. Its goal is to grow students’ STEM skills and inform them about Army STEM pathways. Continue reading →

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Alabama’s defense sector enters a new era of strategic growth

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Emily Kirk

It was recently announced that the U.S. Space Command will be permanently based in Huntsville, a testament to Alabama’s commitment to national defense. Continue reading →

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Dry North and Stormy South Today

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Emily Kirk

Yesterday’s pattern flips today, with north and central Alabama staying mostly dry and south Alabama gearing up for rain and storms as a cold front moves through the area. Sunday will be slightly cooler because of the front, then a warming trend takes place through the majority of next week. Another low-pressure system is expected toward the end of the week, increasing precipitation chances Thursday and Friday. Continue reading →

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Healthy swaps in 5 Alabama recipes take out the guilt, leave in the goodness

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Emily Kirk

Southern recipes are delicious and can be healthier with these easy ingredient swaps! Continue reading →

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Alabama Power team receives IREC accreditation at Energy Infrastructure Training Center

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Emily Kirk

The Alabama Power Team received Training Power Accreditation from the IREC at the Energy Infrastructure Training Center in Jasper in September. Continue reading →

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