News
ADPH launches CDC’s Hear Her Campaign
Alabama women die each year from complications related to pregnancy and these deaths occur during pregnancy and up to one year following a pregnancy/delivery.
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News
Future of Farming Nutrient Management meetings slated for early December
By Katie Nichols, Alabama Cooperative Extension System AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Row crop producers are invited to a series of farmer-focused nutrient management meetings in ...
by Tom Mayer, Saturday, November 23, 2024 9:28 am
Editorials
Our view: Avoid cybercrime this holiday season
Thanksgiving has yet to arrive but retail stores are already jockeying for our attention with slick advertisements to lure us into a shopping frenzy. But ...
by Tom Mayer, Saturday, November 23, 2024 9:20 am
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White House’s Christmas tree a symbol of resilience for hurricane-hit NC farms
The Cartner family had known since last year that one of their farm’s Christmas trees would be headed to the White House this winter. But ...
by Tom Mayer, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 11:31 am
News
Federal appeals court won’t block nitrogen gas execution
A federal appeals court said Monday it will let the nation's third execution with nitrogen gas go forward this week in Alabama, rejecting arguments that ...
by Tom Mayer, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 10:32 am
Columns
(Column) The 2026 governor’s race has begun
During the past year, I have been on a speaking tour throughout the state — especially leading up to the General Election on November 5. ...
by Tom Mayer, Friday, November 15, 2024 11:59 pm
News
American Legion Posts to Help Blount, Cullman, Limestone, Madison, and Morgan County Veterans
Military veterans in and around Blount, Cullman, Limestone, Madison, and Morgan Counties are invited for a special service session at the American Legion Post 15 ...
by Tom Mayer, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 12:39 pm
Editorials
Our view: Health officials bring season’s tidings
It’s already that most magical time of the year … the time when a simple inoculation can save you — and others around you — ...
by Tom Mayer, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 11:59 pm
Columns
(Column) A spiritual depression
A spiritual depression stalks the United States. It cannot and will not be alleviated by elections.
by Tom Mayer, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 11:59 pm
News
Alabama health organizations encourage Alabamians to ask their physician about immunizations for fall and winter
The Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama Hospital Association and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama are encouraging Alabamians to ask their ...