WASHINGTON, D.C. — Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville has introduced the Honey Integrity Act, a bill aimed at protecting U.S. honey producers and consumers from counterfeit imports often diluted with cheaper sweeteners like corn syrup. The legislation would establish a federal standard for honey and require reporting on enforcement actions against mislabeled or adulterated products. “Honey…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama is set to lose $16.1 million in federal funding for programs that connected local farmers with schools and food banks, following the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s decision to end two key initiatives. The programs, the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) and Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement (LFS), were launched in…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.— Alabamians will get a front-row seat to a celestial spectacle tonight as the first total lunar eclipse since 2022 graces the skies. Known as a “Blood Moon,” the eclipse will turn the moon a deep crimson hue, offering a stunning sight for skywatchers across the state. The eclipse begins with the penumbral phase…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama’s farmers and industries are struggling with the consequences of a global trade war triggered by former President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. The European Union’s retaliatory measures, targeting Republican-led states like Alabama, have exposed economic vulnerabilities in areas that placed faith in Trump’s promises of economic revival. The…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A proposed bill in the Alabama legislature requiring public schools to begin each day with a prayer “consistent with Judeo-Christian values” is drawing criticism for its constitutional implications and the ambiguity of the term it invokes. House Bill 231, introduced by Rep. Reed Ingram, would amend the state constitution to mandate both…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Ruby-throated hummingbirds are expected to arrive in Alabama this week, signaling the start of their annual spring migration and giving residents a chance to spot the tiny, vibrant birds as they pass through the state. The hummingbirds, which winter in Central America and Mexico, typically begin appearing in Alabama between March 10…