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Engaged Alabamians wanting more bang for their buck should consider one particular city for their wedding destination. A recent ranking by the financial website WalletHub looked at the top cities in the US to tie the knot in.

For some people, oysters are something you serve up on the half shell. But, the mollusks also play a major role in the environment and economy of Alabama. On a Saturday morning, a pair of small boats ease up to a cove at Lightning Point near Bayou La Batre. On board are a handful of students, marine scientist, and volunteers. The passenger list also includes about sixteen 16 million baby oysters.

Alabama officials say the state exported a record $21.7 billion in automobiles, chemicals and other goods last year.The Tuscaloosa News reports the…

The economy overall across the country may be improving, but many households in Alabama aren’t any more financially secure.That’s the takeaway from a new…

Alabama's unemployment rate for September is unchanged at 5.4 percent.A statement released by the governor's office today says the jobless rate represents…

It's been more than four months since the Wal-Mart store in Fairfield closed its doors, leaving many people to find goods and services elsewhere. City…

The state of Alabama is resting its case in the impeachment trial of Sumter County Sheriff Tyrone Clark.The Montgomery Advertiser reports yesterday’s…

The president of an education curriculum company says that he paid Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard $7,500 a month to open doors with legislative…

Lawyers for the state of Alabama are asking an appellate court to allow the execution of a death row inmate this week.Vernon Madison is scheduled to…

As Alabama's 2016 legislative session quickly nears its end, a state senator is making a final push for a lottery.The Senate Tourism and Marketing…