Children ages 5 - 11 are now authorized to receive a booster dose of Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least five months after completion of the primary vaccine series. Children ages 5 through 11 years who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should receive a booster 3 months aft…
Here are two things I learned in developing this recipe for my Creamy Chicken Enchiladas:
When I was a boy preacher I heard affirmations from congregants such as, “Preacher, you really stepped on my toes today!” This remark meant I’d either raised my voice or spoke forthrightly about known sins (known sins in that day were smoking and drinking). Another phrase was “You shelled th…
Y’all, this Strawberry Cobbler is probably my favorite cobbler recipe. It’s sweet, tart and full of lots of the cakey-cobbler that’s my favorite part of any great cobbler.
Alabama’s unemployment rate just matched the lowest in the history of the state. At 2.9%, it tied the all-time record low reached in pre-pandemic 2019.
I adore this recipe inspired by my Mom’s homemade bread. The wonderful thing about recipes that are even kinda handed-down is that newer generations get to enjoy them. I love getting to make this bread for my own family, especially know how loaves of it used to feed me in my own mom’s kitchen.
Sunshine, the perfect spot in the grass and delicious food are the beginnings of an ideal picnic.
Got some pound cake that turned out a little drier than you’d like? Grab some strawberries and make this easy sauce.
International cross-platform app development software Titanium has relocated its headquarters to Centreville in Bibb County.
At the Bibb Medical Center Wellness Center, we say, “Movement is Medicine” because of all the benefits a body in motion enjoys.
Alabama Power Foundation (APF) has opened two new grants intending to assist "financially challenged" schools.
$10 million of the State Fiscal Recovery Fund from the American Rescue Plan Act as been awarded to offer COVID recovery grants for emergency services providers, said a press release from Gov. Kay Ivey.
Itching rashes and painful blisters can create an unfortunate experience when working outdoors or enjoying outdoor recreation.
Y’all, this Strawberry Cobbler is probably my favorite cobbler recipe. It’s sweet, tart and full of lots of the cakey-cobbler that’s my favorite part of any great cobbler.
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As a kid, I wasn’t a big fan of green peas. In fact, I pretty much hated them. I had a great aunt who would sometimes keep me and I remember her trying to force-feed me peas. And it seems like we had peas every time I was there.
An announcement has been made by Attorney General Steve Marshall that Alabama has reached settlements amounting to $276 million in a lawsuit filed against several opioid manufacturing companies.
A three-year, $589,889 grant was recently awarded to Auburn University for a project aimed at improving STEM education in rural schools, with a mention of schools in the Black Belt.
In a partnership with Legal Services Alabama, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP has launched its Black Small Business and Nonprofit Community Clinic in Birmingham.
If you ask my wife, no family gathering is complete without the Pineapple Cheese Casserole. It’s her absolute favorite.
The U.S. Labor Department reported last week that the consumer price index rose 8.5% in March from over a year ago, which is the highest number recorded since Dec. 1981, according to analysis from 1819News.
A single-vehicle crash Friday morning has claimed the life of a West Blocton man.According to reports, Lannie D. Hyde, 40, a pedestrian, was walking on the shoulder of the Interstate 59 southbound and at 11:32 a.m. he was struck by a 2006 Ford Focus driven by Micah Anderson, 28, of Hueytown.…
Unemployment numbers for the month of March is at an "all-time" low with 2.9%, said an announcement from Gov. Kay Ivey.
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed three bills related to Alabama's unemployment policy, telemedicine and driver's license for homeless youths.
Ephesians 6:12(NLT): “For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.”
OK, I’ll admit it. I’m not a raisin fan. Actually, that’s putting it mildly. I have a strong disdain for the things. But I love carrots. So when someone asked me the other day if I liked carrot raisin salad, I said, “No, I don’t like raisins.” But the thought crossed my mind that I could jus…
UAB is now offering heated chemotherapy treatment for people with stage 4 cancer diagnoses, becoming the first location in Alabama to do so, according to UAB's website.
The sky’s the limit for young people enrolled in a new apprenticeship program announced at Craig Industrial Complex Airport recently.
The Affordable Care Act has provided affordable health insurance for many Americans, but patients are seeing that the number of doctors under their healthcare plans are shrinking.
Rep. Terri Sewell has voted for a bill to provide funds for restaurants and small businesses, urging its passage to relieve those who have been affected by the COVID pandemic.
The House of Representatives has approved a legislation to raise the pay for Alabama teachers who have a certain amount of experience in education.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License System or LEADS will be implemented on April 26 with some notable changes from the current system.
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a bill that reportedly exempts small businesses in Alabama from the business privilege tax.
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a grant of COVID relief funds to be used for sewer and water improvements for the state after the Alabama Department of Finance signed an agreement with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
A pastor told of a collection of shirts he acquired from a church member. They were all short-sleeved for summer wear, and most fairly new. He explained the donor was a new Christian and with a new perspective saw the awful tattoos emblazoned on his arms.
What a rollercoaster the last two years have been! The Alabama Department of Labor, along with the rest of the country, has certainly experienced this period of historical significance, and we are hopeful to be finally emerging on brighter days.
A legislation to increase the payments of experienced teachers will be considered by the Alabama senate.
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is taking applications for its 2022 summer internship program for students and young professionals.
Cases, hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 have declined greatly in Alabama. However, it is unknown if the BA.2 subvariant or other emerging variants may escape the immune's systems response from either a previous COVID-19 infection or vaccine-induced protection. If so, mitigation meas…
A study has found that 40% of Alabamians make less than $15 per hour at their jobs, according to a report from Alabama Political Reporter.
Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center was recently awarded a $10,000 contribution by the Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission Board of Directors in memory of Freddie L. Armstead, who served on BBTCAC’s Board of Directors from 2005 until his passing in February 2022.
A study by the Education Policy Center at the University of Alabama has shown disparities in the education of Black Belt students compared with the rest of the state.
Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act have been transferred to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) for broadband expansion, according to an announcement from Gov. Kay Ivey.
Ephesians 1:12(NIV): “In order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.”
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and its partners will kick off the 2022 season of the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge virtually on Saturday, March 26. The 100 Alabama Miles Challenge is a free statewide public program designed to inspire all Alabamians to be active, go explore, an…
This recipe for my Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas is perfect for your next Taco Tuesday. A pork shoulder is seasoned with a variety of flavorful spices and slow cooked until fall-apart tender. The meat is then shredded and crisped up under the broiler and used on tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, q…
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that more than $5 million in state funding will be awarded to cities and counties through a program of the Rebuild Alabama Act.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will hold two online Q&A meetings to discuss the upcoming new drivers license system that will be implemented in April.
A few Saturdays ago I sat in a local school gym watching my 12-year-old grandson play basketball. A lady behind us had a son on the other team, apparently. She was very obnoxious in the way she yelled out during the game. Her team won. As we left, I jokingly asked my son-in-law which of us n…
The Historic Highway 80 Sale is set for April 15-16 at Angie's Auction from sunrise to sundown.
The Pride of the South Bass Tournament was at Bridgeport Landing in Camden March 3 for a stop on the 2022 Elite Series tournament trail. Teams blasted off at first light and came back to Bridgeport for a 4:45 weigh in.
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Many Alabamians have been waiting to get the COVID vaccine until one is approved by U.S. regulators. Pfizer won approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday. Does that change your mind on getting the vaccine?
