Democratic U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell was first elected to Congress from Alabama's 7th District in 2010. While the district has long suffered from high poverty, she says progress is being made.

The exhibit highlights 14 historically Black colleges and universities and their role in education, culture and the Civil Rights Movement.

The potential 6.4% rate increase and customer service woes were revealed during a special-called meeting of the utility’s board of directors.

“The numbers that matter most are still secret,” said Monika Gerhart of the Gulf States Renewable Energy Industries Association.

Fenn Church was ready to confront the utility if it tried to run transmission lines across his property. The company went around back.

Kevin Spencer developed Magic Therapy, which is used in rehabilitation settings around the world. He recently came to UAB to teach the technique to occupational therapy students.

A major study found fish populations fell by about 60%, while krill that whales and others eat plummeted 72%. Researchers said there’s no other cause they could find except the BP oil spill.

The Nature Conservancy is using natural materials and limestone breakwaters to rebuild Coffee Island off the Alabama Coast.

Officials announced $10 million in funding for the R.E.D.E.S.I.G.N. Alabama project Monday. That covers design and engineering work. Construction will cost more.

Most water utilities aren't prepared for cyberattacks. Staff from across the state met with cybersecurity experts for two days of presentations and simulation exercises.