The Alabama Extension Food Safety and Quality team is excited to launch the new Alabama Cottage Food Law online course. This self-paced course is open to anyone who is interested or planning to produce food for sale to the public from their home kitchen. It is a flexible, accessible resource designed to allow participants to... Read More

The Washington, D.C., and district offices of U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) are currently accepting applications for spring 2026 interns. College students and recent graduates interested in government and public service are invited to apply for a chance to spend the semester learning about the inner workings of a congressional office. Interns will work closely... Read More

The 2026 Alabama Catfish Conference will be held Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Blackbelt Research & Extension Center in Marion Junction. This meeting will provide an update on research activities within the Alabama catfish industry. Lunch will be served, and there will be a drawing for several door prizes. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.,... Read More

The Hale County Democratic Executive Committee has announced that qualifying for the 2026 Democratic primary will open Monday, January 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and close Friday, January 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The dates are coordinated with the Alabama Democratic Party and follow state election law. Candidates seeking a county office on the Democratic... Read More

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling about $43.8 million to assist low-income households with home energy costs during the winter and summer months. The grants will enable 18 community action agencies to provide emergency assistance to help low-income Alabama residents cover the costs of heating or cooling their homes. “The cost of heating a... Read More

Jared Kyle Stinson, 30, of Grove Hill has been charged in Hale County District Court with hunting without a license, a misdemeanor, according to court records. The charge stems from a non-traffic citation issued on Dec. 14. The citation alleges the offense occurred in Hale County at or near Lake Payne. Court records show the... Read More

Main Street residents are award’s inaugural recipients in honor of outstanding yard care The Greensboro Garden Club has officially launched its “Yard of the Month” program, aiming to recognize residents who demonstrate exceptional pride and care in maintaining their yards. This initiative seeks to encourage beautification throughout the community, inspiring neighbors to enhance the curb... Read More

Finding the right combination of crop management applications and marketing strategies that result in a profitable season is an annual quandary for Alabama farmers. For the past two years, it is a question that researchers from Alabama Extension at Auburn University have tried to tackle through the TAPS program. TAPS stands for Testing Ag Performance... Read More

Frank Hollie Jr., 71, of Akron was arrested on Dec. 16 and charged in Hale County District Court with third-degree criminal mischief, a misdemeanor, according to court records. A complaint filed in the case alleges that Hollie told investigators he shot at neighboring homes with a Daisy BB gun, including shooting a door multiple times,... Read More