March 2026 Edition
March 2026 Edition
A long-anticipated event occurred last Friday when the most used boat ramp in south Alabama, Billy Goat Hole on the east end of Dauphin Island, was officially opened with a crowd of citizens and dignitaries gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremonies. The Billy Goat Hole renovation project included new ramps that will accommodate four boats at a time and docks that were installed approximately 30 feet further from Bienville Boulevard to allow more room to maneuver for vehicles with boats pulling...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (MAR 26, 2026) – The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) College of Nursing has a new way to promote the well-being of the college's faculty and staff as they nurture the nursing profession's next generation of caregivers: the James Raper and Scott Holtham Compassionate Care Endowment. UAH is a part of The University of Alabama System. "A nursing program is only as strong as the people who sustain it," says Dr. Yeow Chye Ng, professor and associate dean of graduate...
The Friends of the Alabama National Cemetery (ALNC) invite the public to a powerful and heartfelt tribute to Vietnam War veterans on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The Alabama National Cemetery will unveil the Vietnam War Veterans monument as part of the 2026 Vietnam War Veterans Ceremony. Held at the Main Flagpole area of the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, this year's ceremony will feature the unveiling of a new monument dedicated to the First Cavalry Division in Vietnam,...
Alabama - April marks one of the most active and rewarding months of the gardening year across Alabama, as warm days, mild nights, and steady rainfall create ideal conditions for planting, pruning, and preparing landscapes for the growing season. From the Tennessee Valley to the Gulf Coast, gardeners are stepping into a month that sets the tone for summer harvests and healthy landscapes. With soil temperatures rising and the last frost dates behind most of the state, April is the moment when...
