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Robot plant aide coming soon
Ornamental plant growers in Alabama feeling the squeeze of a competitive labor market may soon find help in an unexpected form. An artificial intelligence-powered robot, currently in development at Auburn University, will be able to inventory thousands of plants while also collecting data on plant growth, pests and diseases. A...
Alabama congregation founded in 1847 sues United Methodists, says it owns church building
A 177-year-old Demopolis church has sued the Alabama-West Florida Conference arguing that it should be allowed to leave the United Methodist Church and take its property with it. The First Methodist Church of Demopolis, founded in 1847, says it has owned its own property throughout its history and has never...
Governor Ivey reports Alabama infrastructure projects on track, growth continues during Athens Chamber event
Governor Kay Ivey spoke at a crowded Chamber of Commerce event at Athens State University on Thursday. During her remarks, she addressed several topics important to Alabamians, including the ongoing statewide development of transportation infrastructure. “It’s so good to be back on the beautiful campus of Athens State,” Ivey said....
Rain down the road? The latest drought update for Central Alabama
Birmingham has measured less than a half inch of rain as of Aug. 25. Normal rainfall through the end of the month would be around 4.3 inches. What does this mean for the current and future drought status?. DROUGHT MONITOR. Most communities across central Alabama have measured less than an...
Bill would allow Alabama nonpublic schools to employ school resource officers
An Alabama state senator has filed a bill that would allow law enforcement to contract with non-public schools to provide school resource officers (SROs). SB 4, sponsored by Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Josephine, would authorize a sheriff and county commission, or chief of police and city council, to provide SROs to those schools so long as […]
Alabama’s deadly fantasies about guns
Rep. Kenyatté Hassell’s bill requiring permits for assault weapons stopped me. Not because there’s anything unusual or objectionable about the legislation. Instead, it was how it laid out the damage a modern, legal firearm can do. Take the bill’s definition of “assault rifle.” At base, it’s a semi-automatic gun that can accept a detachable magazine. […]
Alabama 2nd District candidates Dobson, Figures to debate live on AL.com in October
Democratic candidate Shomari Figures and his Republican opponent, Caroleene Dobson, will participate in a live online debate in October that will be broadcast on AL.com as well as AL.com’s Facebook and YouTube channels. The Figures campaign, in a statement, said, “We are looking forward to the debate on October...
Carolina Handling supports hunger relief organizations with equipment giveaway
In celebration of Carolina Handling’s 58 years in business in 2024, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based intralogistics company has awarded 58 motorized pallet jacks to hunger relief organizations throughout the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama. Carolina Handling launched its 58 for 58 pallet jack giveaway on May 1 with a new...
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