Big News for Alabama's Outdoors!

Get ready, ChumCity! Governor Kay Ivey has tapped Charlanna Skaggs as the new Deputy Commissioner for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR)! That means she'll be helping to protect our state's awesome natural resources and boosting outdoor fun like hunting, fishing, and shooting.

A Familiar Face Steps Up

Charlanna's no stranger to ADCNR. She's been their General Counsel since 2019! She's stepping into the role previously held by Edward Poolos, who's now heading up the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).

Commissioner's Confidence

Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship is stoked to work with Charlanna in her new position. He says, "She brings a wealth of experience and valuable skills... Her knowledge will be a huge asset!" Sounds like some exciting projects are in the works!

Skaggs' Impressive Background

Before ADCNR, Charlanna was a whiz in complex commercial litigation, working with top law firms. She's got a Juris Doctorate from Cumberland School of Law and a Bachelor's from Auburn University at Montgomery. She lives in Montgomery with her husband, Jess, and their four kids. Talk about a busy lady!

Ready to Roll

"I am honored," Charlanna said about her new role. She's ready to build on the amazing work already happening at ADCNR, thanks to Governor Ivey's leadership.

Farewell & Best Wishes to Poolos

Poolos spent eight years as Deputy Commissioner, but he's heading back to ADEM after 24+ years. He's excited to see ADCNR's current projects come to life!

A Partnership That Made Waves

Blankenship and Poolos teamed up to create a massive outdoor recreation expansion program, upgrading boating spots, State Parks, fishing lakes, and more! "Ed has been crucial," Blankenship said, "We will miss him!"

About ADCNR

ADCNR protects and manages Alabama's natural resources through its divisions: Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. Courtesy of Outdoor Alabama.

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Alabama Fights Back Against Unfair Trade!

Senator Tommy Tuberville is sounding the alarm! He recently declared it's "war" against unfair trade practices that are hammering Alabama jobs. He believes China is undercutting our cabinet businesses, and he isn't pulling any punches!

Tuberville: A Champion for Alabama Manufacturing

Senator Tuberville understands the importance of manufacturing in Alabama. He has stated that "President Trump understands business, he understands manufacturing, and that’s the reason he’s going after unfair trade.”

Local Company Faces the Heat

As a co-owner of Wellborn Cabinet in Ashland, Alabama, I recently shared the stage with Senator Tuberville and other leaders fighting to protect our industry. Wellborn Cabinet employs 1,400 Alabamians in Ashland - imagine the impact if we had to close!

A Legacy Threatened

My father and uncle started Wellborn 60 years ago, building it into a company that prides itself on American-made quality. Our team is everything! We offer great benefits, including on-site healthcare and daycare, and subsidized lunches. But they are worried - foreign imports are a major threat.

The China Cabinet Crisis

Back in 2020, tariffs were implemented in response to the surge of subsidized cabinets from China. But, it wasn't long before China started working around the rules by moving products through other countries like Cambodia, Mexico, and Vietnam to evade tariffs.

American Jobs Vanishing

Thousands of American cabinet jobs have already been lost across the country. At Wellborn, we've seen a huge drop in production and a reduction in employees.

President Trump Takes Action

President Trump has initiated an investigation to stop these unfair practices, especially the dumping of foreign-made cabinets at ridiculously low prices. Senator Tuberville notes that "President Trump has been strategically using tariffs," and is urging him to impose a 100% tariff on cabinets to save Alabama jobs.

Level the Playing Field!

We have the capacity to manufacture cabinets right here! We aren't asking to reshore! We just need a level playing field. Alabamians can compete with anyone, if we're given a fair chance.

Time to Act!

Senator Tuberville is right: thousands of Alabama families need this tariff. The cabinet industry supports tons of jobs nationwide, and we're asking President Trump to step in and truly Make Alabama Great Again.

Hot Start, Cooler Finish This Week!

Hey ChumCity! Expect the heat to hang around today, with highs flirting with the mid-90s. We'll see partly sunny skies and the chance of a pop-up shower or storm between 1 PM and 10 PM. Rain odds for your neck of the woods are around 30-40%.

Relief is Coming!

Good news! After today, temps will gradually ease off, and we'll see more scattered showers and storms as we cruise toward the weekend. Thursday and Friday bring highs in the low 90s, and by Saturday and Sunday, most of Alabama will enjoy highs in the 80s. Rain chances will be higher, too, with a 50-70% shot of getting wet each day – mainly between noon and midnight.

Next Week's Outlook

The weather gurus are saying temps should stay a bit below average for the first part of next week, with highs in the 85-90 degree range. We might creep back into the low 90s by Thursday and Friday. And, of course, expect the usual afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms popping up here and there.

Tropics Quiet… For Now!

The Atlantic is super chill right now. No tropical storm or hurricane action expected for at least the next week. But remember, we're heading into peak hurricane season (August, September, and early October), so stay tuned!

Blast from the Past!

On this day in 1979, Fort Collins, Colorado, got pummeled by a crazy hailstorm! Baseball to softball-sized hail caused major damage and injured folks. Yikes!