Aydan Conchin

Move over Flavortown! Birmingham native, author and chef Martie Duncan has made her mark on the Food Network, taking part as a contestant and judge on a variety of shows. She talks with Quick-Fire Quips host Baillee Majors about the TV channel and her books while dishing on the best way to make a summer-time tomato sandwich. Plus... a secret confession!

Mark Berte is the Executive Director of the Alabama Coastal Foundation. He talks with Quick-Fire Quips host Baillee Majors about the ACF's mission, the importance of sea turtle conservation, and his favorite coastal animal (hint: it's not a sea turtle). Plus, how Alabama the Beautiful is living up to the name!

Maigen Sullivan is an Alabama native and the co-founder and co-executive director of the nonprofit Invisible Histories. She talks with Quick-Fire Quips host Baillee Majors about her childhood obsession with Rouge from X-Men (spoiler alert: it's still going strong!) and embracing the mysteries of the universe. Plus, her love for the Yellowhammer State's mountains and the resilience of Alabamians.

Sandy Stimpson is the 108th Mayor of Mobile and a proponent of the Port City's history, museums, art and, of course, Mardi Gras! Now in his final term in office, he talks to Quick-Fire Quips host Baillee Majors about what lies ahead after public service. Plus, how his wife of 50 years, Jean, is always the boss!

T-Town native, graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Mayor of Tuscaloosa — Walt Maddox. Now in his sixth term in office, he talks to Quick-Fire Quips host Baillee Majors about football superstitions and his favorite local gems in the Druid City.

Communities across Alabama are gathering to commemorate a historic milestone — Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day. On May 9, Gov. Kay Ivey officially signed House Bill 165 into law. This legislation makes it permanent, meaning all offices in the Yellowhammer State will now close each year on June 19.

Jessie Andrews is a native of Huntsville, a muralist and the founder of Honey Blood Mural Company. She talks with Quick-Fire Quips host Baillee Majors about making art, local eateries and keeping Alabama alive. Plus, the irony of scuba diving being on her bucket list despite her irrational fear related to swimming in a pool.

Fairfield native, former U.S. Senator for Alabama and former U.S. Attorney Doug Jones. Ever wonder what he's up to these days or how he likes to eat his grits? He tells Quick-Fire Quips host Baillee Majors all about it. Plus, they talk childhood heroes and Alabama stereotypes.

Tax season is soon coming to an end. Alabamians have until April 15 to file, and there is still time to submit your state and federal income documents on time. Tax experts advise filing electronically. This reduces tax return errors since the tax software does the calculations.

As Distracted Driving Awareness month kicks off, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) works to promote the national “Put the Phone Away or Pay" initiative. Officers continue to remind drivers across Alabama that even a moment’s distraction behind the wheel can have life-altering consequences.