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Can’t Miss Alabama: Breast cancer awareness festivities, National Shrimp Festival, other fall outings

Can’t Miss Alabama: Breast cancer awareness festivities, National Shrimp Festival, other fall outings

| October 12, 2024 @ 10:00 am

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) is a nonprofit whose mission is to find a cure for breast cancer by funding promising breast cancer research in Alabama and raising community awareness and funding for the research.

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Sheila Williams is a cancer survivor responding with humor as a comedian in Alabama

Sheila Williams is a cancer survivor responding with humor as a comedian in Alabama

| October 11, 2024 @ 1:53 pm

Sheila Williams is a pleasant bank worker during the day, but by night she transforms into “FreeU,” a stand-up comedian who brings laughter to audiences in Birmingham and beyond.

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Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Startup Spotlight: REN3for Corp.

Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Startup Spotlight: REN3for Corp.

| October 11, 2024 @ 7:28 am

We were working with an energy company that generated electricity via wind turbines. They complained that the weather prediction product they were using wasn’t very accurate, which often caused them to miscalculate how much electricity they should generate.

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Melanie Bridgeforth to step down as CEO of Women’s Foundation of Alabama; will continue to be catalyst for change

Melanie Bridgeforth to step down as CEO of Women’s Foundation of Alabama; will continue to be catalyst for change

| October 10, 2024 @ 4:00 pm

Described as “one of the most consequential leaders in Alabama,” Melanie R. Bridgeforth will step down as president and CEO of the Women’s Foundation of Alabama (WFA) in 2025.

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Georgia shows appreciation to Alabama Power crews during Hurricane Helene restoration

Georgia shows appreciation to Alabama Power crews during Hurricane Helene restoration

| October 9, 2024 @ 4:55 pm

Alabama Power teams and crews supported Georgia in the wake of the devastation of Hurricane Helene and received support and appreciation from residents of the Peachtree State.

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Harvest good times this fall by visiting a Sweet Grown Alabama farm

Harvest good times this fall by visiting a Sweet Grown Alabama farm

| October 9, 2024 @ 10:55 am

With the weather cooling, it’s the perfect time for a fall visit to a Sweet Grown Alabama farm. The entire family will enjoy wagon and hayrides, apple and pumpkin picking, petting zoos, bouncy houses, delicious fall treats and more.

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Alabama gets high rankings in publication’s ‘Top States for Doing Business’ report

Alabama gets high rankings in publication’s ‘Top States for Doing Business’ report

| October 8, 2024 @ 11:09 am

Alabama has again demonstrated its commitment to fostering a thriving business environment, earning a No. 8 ranking in Area Development’s 2024 “Top States for Doing Business” report.

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Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake with Cake Mix

Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake with Cake Mix

| October 7, 2024 @ 2:46 pm

If you’re someone who loves the idea of baking but don’t consider yourself a pro, this Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake recipe is perfect for you.

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The little depot that could: Foley Railroad Museum and Train Exhibit attracts thousands of visitors

The little depot that could: Foley Railroad Museum and Train Exhibit attracts thousands of visitors

| October 7, 2024 @ 6:55 am

By: Emmett Burnett / Alabama Living In the heart of Foley, Alabama’s Heritage Park stands a train depot, a town fixture since 1909. Well, not exactly. For two decades it stood elsewhere and then returned. The story behind Foley’s depot-turned-museum starts with the death of U.S. President William McKinley. Today the town’s former depot is […]

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On the Line: Vectorply makes materials in Alabama for use around (and out of) the world

On the Line: Vectorply makes materials in Alabama for use around (and out of) the world

| October 6, 2024 @ 7:22 am

While you might not have heard of Vectorply, there’s a fairly large chance you’ve encountered a product that has used materials manufactured by the company.

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Toyota Alabama builds 10-millionth engine at Huntsville plant

Toyota Alabama builds 10-millionth engine at Huntsville plant

| October 5, 2024 @ 12:56 pm

Toyota Alabama announced that it has officially assembled its 10-millionth engine, an i-Force MAX 2.4-liter, to power an all-new hybrid Tacoma.

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Can’t Miss Alabama: Plan an amazing weekend with fantastic fall festivals, food and entertainment

Can’t Miss Alabama: Plan an amazing weekend with fantastic fall festivals, food and entertainment

| October 5, 2024 @ 7:30 am

Greek Food Festival: All ages will enjoy the 51st annual Greek Food Festival in Birmingham Oct. 3-5 from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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Use those end-of-season veggies to make this Alabama ratatouille

Use those end-of-season veggies to make this Alabama ratatouille

| October 4, 2024 @ 2:16 pm

Last month, Nicole McLaughlin took us on a trip to the farmers market to show us all the fresh vegetables still available this time of year.

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Dr. Ann has heartbreaking reasons for why she advocates for healthy living

Dr. Ann has heartbreaking reasons for why she advocates for healthy living

| October 3, 2024 @ 7:06 am

Today, I want to share some shocking facts that fuel my passion for advocating healthy living. These tragic, yet largely avoidable, realities drive my commitment to helping others make health and healing their mission.

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