Seafood

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.

Chefs and fishermen from across the state are coming together to reel in new ideas about seafood.The Alabama Gulf Seafood Summit is bringing together all…

The former chief of staff for the Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard has testified in the ethics trial of his former boss.Josh Blades testified today that…