The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) announced the recipients of the 2024 PEAK Awards. The program, held at the Jackson Center in Huntsville last week, pays tribute to tourism leaders, attractions, festivals and organizations that set the bar for North Alabama’s $4.7 billion tourism industry. Representing the highest achievement in North Alabama tourism, the […]

Renowned Birmingham photographer David Graves is set to release his highly anticipated coffee table book, “Alabama Faith,” this October. It’s available for pre-order now on Amazon. This exquisite collection showcases the stunning stained glass windows from 75 churches across Alabama, offering a visual journey through the state’s rich history, faith, and artistry. “Alabama Faith” features […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Sept. 30, 2024) – Dozens of electric vehicle (EV) owners showcased their cars and discussed the advantages and cost savings associated with the vehicles at EV showcases in two Alabama cities on Saturday, Sept. 28.

The University of Montevallo is among the top five safest college campuses in the state according to Niche.com’s 2025 Safest College Campuses in Alabama rankings. Niche, a leading platform for college and school rankings, has placed Montevallo third in the state and 168th in the nation for campus safety. UM also ranks as the safest college campus in […]

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) announced the graduation of 23 students from the inaugural ACTIVATE Career Readiness Program, a six-week experience, hosted at Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham and Reid State Technical College in Evergreen. Graduates of the ACTIVATE program earned college credits and are now […]

Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, is encouraging qualified Alabamians to serve as poll workers for the November 5, 2024 General Election. “Poll workers are essential members of the election administration team. They work hard from sun up to sun down on Election Day ensuring our elections run smoothly and efficiently. Serving as a poll […]

Local, state, community an business leaders gathered to cut a ceremonial ribbon and celebrate the re-opening of iconic Gulf State Park Pier last Friday. The pier underwent an extensive renovation and re-opened to the public last month, and Friday’s event allowed community leaders to show their appreciation for the Gulf Coast landmark. “If you want […]

The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced it has awarded over $700,000 in state funding to thirteen local airports for improvements. Bessemer Municipal Airport will receive $215,506 from a state grant for airfield pavement maintenance.

When Anna Stanley snapped a photo of her 1-year-old daughter, Avery, with the Good Shepherd Statue, a roadside attraction in the north Tuscaloosa County community of Samantha, she planned to submit the photo into the inaugural Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association’s Road Trip Photo Contest.

Over the past few weeks, cases of rabies in wildlife have exposed several pets. In the city limits of Hokes Bluff in Etowah County, a raccoon positive for rabies was found inside a fenced yard. Three dogs in the yard were exposed to rabies.

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and its team members have donated more than $8,000 worth of school supplies and uniforms to students in the Selma City School System. The uniforms and supplies will help students be dressed for success and ready to learn throughout the upcoming school year. During July and August, HMMA team members purchased […]

The Women’s Foundation of Alabama will host its signature event, Unleashed, on September 26 at Red Mountain Theatre, featuring Barbara Pierce Bush as the keynote speaker. The daughter of the 43rd President and granddaughter of the 41st President of the United States, Bush advocates for global health equity and social responsibility. Bush, who currently serves […]

The number of residents pursuing academic credit and workforce credentials through Alabama’s community and technical colleges is the highest it has been since 2013, the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) reports. More than 170,000 residents enrolled in academic courses or registered for adult education and workforce training opportunities between August 2023 and July 2024, marking […]

For those who didn’t grow up with hunting as part of their family experience, Alabama’s Adult Mentored Hunting (AMH) program teaches all the skills needed to put wild game on the dinner table and help start new traditions. Getting started in the AMH program is as simple as signing up for a Hunting 101 workshop. […]

GULF SHORES, Ala. – The Gulf State Park Pier will re-open to sightseers and anglers on Monday, Aug. 19 at 7 a.m., as the renovation work that began in November 2023 has been completed.

The 2025 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest will begin accepting entries at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. The contest is a joint project between the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the Alabama Tourism Department. The deadline to enter is October 31, 2024. The 2025 photo contest will focus on traditional […]

On Monday, the Mobile Chamber announced a development project for a Frito-Lay distribution center at 3221 Anton Street in Prichard. The project, which broke ground in June 2024, is approximately 25,000 square feet and it represents a significant investment in the community, the Mobile Chamber reports. Once complete, the facility will serve as the direct-store-delivery […]

Alabaster, Alabama was named the 34th best places for families to live in the United States by Fortune Magazine in its list ranking the top 50. Alabaster was the only city in Alabama to make the list. “A growing southern suburb of Birmingham, Alabaster is popular for its affordability, safety, good school system, and the […]

The Montgomery Zoo is proud to announce the birth of female pygmy hippopotamus calf on February 11, 2024. Mother (Asali) and calf (Ronda) have been living in the Pygmy Hippo Habitat next to the Skylift until being moved to the Pygmy Hippo Nursing Suite in the South American Realm of the Zoo on July 22, 2024. 

Alabama-based Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons announced plans to establish a new, state-of-the-art orthopedic surgery center designed to elevate patient care and outcomes in the River Region. On Friday, an announcement ceremony featured advanced medical technology and innovative features to better serve the residents of Central Alabama. Located in the peaceful Halcyon Summit, the orthopedic surgery center […]

For 11-year-old Zandyn Merritt, holding a small bull shark in his hands has taken on a new meaning as he caught it too close to home along the banks of the Alabama Tombigbee River. Alisha Richardson said the discovery and catch in the early hours of July 21 surprised everyone when the 10-pound, three-foot shark […]

ATMORE, AL: The City of Atmore and Main Street Atmore are thrilled to announce that American Idol runner-up Will Moseley will perform live during Main Street Atmore’s ‘First Thursday’ event on August 1 from 7–9 p.m.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall cut a ceremonial ribbon on Wednesday, as attendees celebrated both the park enhancements and the new Garden City Fire Station, the first major projects completed with funds from the Tyson Settlement. The park improvements include a new kayak launch, restroom facility and trails, as well as expanded parking and better public […]

Mobile County Sheriff’s Office K-9, Malice, who died on duty while trying to locate a suspect on the run from authorities, was honored in a ceremony in which his ashes were presented to his partner deputy. Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch presented Malice’s ashes to his handler, deputy Jantzen Ward.  Malice, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, […]