The Nick Saban Legacy Awards were held in Birmingham Monday, honoring coaching greats David Cutcliffe and the late Pat Dye. Established in 2022 by the Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation as a national award to honor and recognize the lifetime achievement of a college coach and his contributions to the game of football, the Nick Saban Legacy Award is named after the legendary […]

The 908th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron teamed with Mass Virtual last month to begin the first scans that will create extended reality training aids for the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Mass Virtual is an aircraft XR training company contracted by the Air Force to provide virtual reality training aids via the Integrated Technology Platform. Extended reality is an […]

The commanding general of the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM), Maj. Gen. Lori Robinson, along with Don Nitti, AMCOM deputy to the commanding general, and Christopher Doss, AMCOM command sergeant major, hosted a town hall event earlier this month in the Bob Jones Auditorium at Alabama’s Redstone Arsenal. Robinson discussed major developments affecting the command and […]

Sweat drips from U.S. Army Spc. Jaden Hughes’ brow as he races down a beaten path on a rural military reservation in Maryland. He’s over 800 miles from home, the humidity and heat intensifying as the sun rises – but he’s not alone. Thirteen other competitors hailing from National Guard organizations across the United States march with him, […]

The Program Executive Office Aviation hosted a transfer of ownership ceremony in Meridianville, Alabama, last month to deliver the 10th modified UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The U.S. prioritizes border protection as a critical element of national security. The Army’s UH-60 Black Hawk plays a vital role in this mission, and the longstanding partnership […]

More than 70 soldiers from the 7245th Medical Support Unit of the Picatinny Arsenal in Dover, New Jersey, including augmentees from supporting and partner units, participated in the inaugural Reserve Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Mobile-Washington, or MOWA, Choctaw Wellness at the MOWA Choctaw Indian Reservation, bringing no-cost military medical, dental, vision and veterinary services directly to the community.   […]

The Montgomery Biscuits baseball team visited Maxwell Air Force Base for a tour earlier this month, immersing themselves in how service members train problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership skills annually. “On behalf of Team Maxwell, it was our pleasure to welcome the Montgomery Biscuits to experience a day in the life of a PME student,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. […]

Israel Jones, a fifth grader at Glen Oaks Intermediate School in Fairfield, said he always wanted to be an engineer when he got older. Now he also wants to be a lineman for a big utility. That’s because the 11-year-old got a chance last week to hear Alabama Power Lead Lineman Shane Seeley read the children’s book “Joe […]

The latest SUVs making a smooth ride down the assembly lines of Honda Alabama Auto Plant in Lincoln are designed for more rugged destinations once they leave the plant and the showroom floors.   The all-new, 2026 Passport and Passport TrailSport SUVs officially kicked off production at the Honda plant on Feb. 28. Honda officials and […]

The Alabama Business Charitable Trust—founded, funded, and managed by Alabama Power—will provide $250,000 in emergency bill assistance to help Alabamians affected by Winter Storms Cora and Enzo. The funds were announced Jan. 30. “Alabamians experienced unprecedented weather this month and unexpected heating costs may be a financial burden to some,” said Staci Brown Brooks, Alabama Power’s vice […]

If weather forecasts hold true, mid-January could bring prolonged, sub-freezing temperatures to Alabama. That could force heating units in homes and businesses to work longer and harder than normal, leading to some sticker shock when the power bill comes due. Alabama Power says it takes more electricity to heat a home than to cool it. Such […]

Thanks to the kind-heartedness of volunteers, Alabama families will be able to experience holiday joy through Christmas at Rebirth. Each year, Rebirth Christian Fellowship Church hosts a heartwarming Christmas shopping event where families in need can shop for Christmas presents free of charge. This outreach also extends to men and women who have previously been incarcerated and […]

Want to keep your hard-earned dollars in Alabama this holiday season? You can support your community and local farmers by giving those on your list a Sweet Grown Alabama gift box. Sweet Grown Alabama is the state’s nonprofit agricultural branding program. It promotes Alabama farms and farmers markets and urges support for restaurants that use locally […]

Lakeshore Foundation welcomed developmental teams from USA Wheelchair Rugby, Wheelchair Rugby Canada and Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby Nov. 7-9 to compete in the USA Developmental Wheelchair Rugby Invitational. Athletes traveled from their respective countries to Lakeshore’s campus for the competition, which totaled nine matches over the course of three days. Lakeshore Foundation, a noted U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site, has […]

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. UNITED on Tuesday announced it will be the name in title partner of the new Birmingham Amphitheater in the city’s Northside area. The Coca-Cola Amphitheater, set to open summer 2025, will bring some of the most popular artists to Birmingham, establishing itself as a premier destination for live entertainment and enriching the city’s […]

Many people thought it was a crazy idea to even think about having Little River Canyon designated as a unit of the National Park Service three decades ago. Much of the land was owned by Alabama Power Company, which had a few smaller parcels in DeKalb and Cleburne counties. The task of successful collaboration was […]

Alabama State Parks offer lots of opportunities for fun, adventure, and family escapes, especially in summer. Monte Santo State Park Madison County The overlook at Monte Santo State Park is a perfect place for couples. (Alabama State Parks) Known for its rich history and stunning landscapes, Monte Santo offers diverse outdoor activities and miles of […]

Black History Month events Black History Month offers multiple entertainment and educational opportunities: Shuttlesworth Through the Eyes of His Daughters, Feb. 1, 6 p.m., UAB Spencer Honors House in Birmingham. Scottsboro Boys Exhibit, Feb. 1-29, Huntsville Madison County Public Library. Alabama Symphony Orchestra: A Celebration of Black History, Feb. 2, noon, UAB’s Alys Stephens Center in Birmingham. Africatown Heritage […]

The first woman to lead the Alabama National Guard is retiring and is being replaced by a decorated artillery officer, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. Maj. Gen. Sheryl Gordon will retire at the end of this year as the adjutant general of the Alabama National Guard after six years in the position. Ivey has selected Alabama […]

Alabama Power is committed to supporting veterans, valuing their sacrifices on Veterans Day and beyond. The company’s dedication extends throughout the year, with programs and initiatives designed to support veterans’ professional growth and smooth transition into civilian life. Veteran workforce development is an important focus area for Alabama Power, with several pathways and partnerships established to […]

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has announced $1.1 million in grants to restore and enhance aquatic habitats and improve populations of imperiled native freshwater aquatic species in watersheds in the Southeast, including Alabama. The grants will leverage $1.1 million in matching contributions to generate a total conservation impact of nearly $2.2 million. The grants were […]

The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOF) Class of 2023 includes former Alabama, Auburn and UAB stars, as well as basketball players who were standouts outside the state and a golfer who played and coached at LSU. Members of the 55th annual class being inducted in Birmingham on May 13, 2023, are Karen Mayson Bahnsen, Karlos Dansby, Roman […]

The magic of the holidays can be found on Alabama stages. Here are five must-see holiday performances happening across the state in December: Fantasy Playhouse presents “A Christmas Carol” in Huntsville Dec. 2-4, 9-11 Cirque Dreams Holidaze in Birmingham Dec. 9-10 Mobile Symphony Orchestra: A Cinematic Christmas in Mobile Dec. 10-11 Trans-Siberian Orchestra: “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” in […]

During her 28 years serving in the U.S. Air Force, Aliquippa Allen lived in and around rural communities where businesses, such as movie theaters, bowling alleys, clubs and recreation centers, closed their doors forever. It was during that time she recognized the importance of investing in small towns and helping them create a sustainable economy. In […]