Alabamians are patriotic, freedom-loving people who are appreciative of those who have served our nation. September 11, 2025 will mark the 24th anniversary of the attacks by those who hate our freedom. It is hard to believe it has been almost a quarter-century since the attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and the Pentagon. The people […]

Nearly a quarter-century has passed since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, but the loss is still deeply felt in Alabama. Among the nearly 3,000 Americans killed that day were men and women with ties to communities across our state — students and professionals, soldiers and civil servants, neighbors and friends. Their lives ended in […]

Beth Chapman’s life and career read like a portrait of what it means to live with purpose, integrity, and an unyielding commitment to others. As Alabama’s 51st Secretary of State, a three-time statewide elected official, a respected national leader, and now the founder of her own successful government relations firm, Chapman has spent decades shaping […]

Alabamians remembering the 9/11 attacks should turn their TVs to the CBS Evening News on the eve of 9/11. The Wednesday 5:30 p.m. edition will feature a teacher from Sylacauga High School teaching students about the 9/11 attacks, what happened, and how it affects our nation. Chris Theilacker teaches Advanced Placement Psychology at Sylacauga High, […]

For Birmingham attorney and author Erin Brown Hollis, life has been a winding path of professional achievement, family devotion, and a calling to encourage others. A member of Bradley’s Litigation Practice Group, she has built a career handling complex litigation while balancing the roles of wife, mother, author, and mentor. Her early career included a […]

As the second Trump Administration moved into the nation’s capital earlier this year, many young people with deep Alabama ties earned coveted staff positions or appointments within the executive branch, but to one Alabama-turned-Washington man, the transfer of political power is a spectacle he is comfortable with watching from a distance — or, at least, […]

For State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover), public service is more than a title or career path — it’s a calling. A Mississippi native who built a successful career in finance with Compass Bank before spending 20 years as a stay-at-home mother, DuBose has emerged as one of the most active voices in Montgomery, balancing deeply […]

Lee Marshall’s life story is one of resilience, vision, and devotion to a mission bigger than herself. Born into foster care and adopted at the age of two, she experienced firsthand the life-changing power of a forever family. That foundation not only shaped her path but gave her a calling: to be a voice for […]

The TumTum Tree Foundation has announced Nov. 6-8 as the dates for its annual wine auction weekend, one of the nation’s leading charity wine events. For more than three decades, the Birmingham-based nonprofit has brought together top chefs, world-class winemakers, and generous supporters to raise millions for Alabama children facing life-altering and life-threatening illnesses. That […]

In Sunday night’s Miss America 2026 final at Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center, Alabama’s Abbie Stockard, Miss America 2025, crowned her successor: Miss New York, Cassie Donegan. Stockard had won the prestigious national pageant last year and has served the past year as Miss America 2025. Her reign ended Sunday night as she handed her title, […]

Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle, 59, was found dead Saturday about 2:07 p.m. in Auburn’s Kiesel Park. The recently-retired Auburn veterinary professor and researcher had been walking her dog in the park, and her body was spotted by a passerby who called 9-1-1. They quickly issued a lookout for Dr. Schnuelle’s red Ford F-150 truck, which […]

When Trade Desk, a 60-foot Hatteras, left Orange Beach for three days of catch-and-release billfishing, hooking a swordfish was just an afterthought, one that would stress all their resources as well as enter the Alabama Saltwater Record Book. Robert Fritze, his dad (Ron) and four buddies (Harold Wells, Jamie Boyd, Wes Hagler, Robert Parks) had […]

Melinda MeGahee’s career is a testament to the power of faith, vision, and an unwavering commitment to others. As Executive Director of The Lovelady Center, she has devoted herself to transforming the lives of women and children affected by incarceration, addiction, and poverty. Under her leadership, the Center has grown from a small ministry in […]

Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan has built her leadership around a simple but powerful idea: protecting and preserving what makes Fairhope special while preparing it for the future. Elected in 2020, Sullivan’s work has been defined by a balance of growth and preservation, ensuring that Fairhope remains both a destination and a beloved hometown. Her leadership […]

Alice Lessmann’s story is one of perseverance, service, and leadership across the military, healthcare, business, and civic life. Rooted in North Alabama, she has built a career and a reputation defined by resilience, quiet grit, and a steady commitment to serving others. Definitional accomplishments When asked what she is most proud of, Lessmann doesn’t hesitate […]

One of Alabama’s most storied sporting estates is now available. The historic Maytag Plantation, a 1,579-acre recreational retreat in Union Springs, has been listed for $11.1 million. The plantation traces its origins to the 1920s, when L.B. Maytag of the Maytag appliance family acquired the land as a private retreat. It later became known as […]

During the Oval Office question and answer session that followed Tuesday’s Space Command announcement, President Donald Trump was asked about a viral video that seemed to show garbage bags being tossed from a window of the second floor family residence of the White House. Dismissing the video as likely “AI-generated,” Trump noted that the residence […]

After Hugh Culverhouse, Jr. made headlines last week across the state when past donations to Planned Parenthood resurfaced in the form of red meat in the 2026 Alabama Attorney General’s race, the Florida developer and attorney says he turned around and donated the same amount — $250,000 — to pro-life, Alabama-based non-profits. He says the […]

Guy Fieri is bringing ‘Flavortown’ to Alabama with the opening of its first location in the state this week. Chicken Guy! is the name of the new restaurant. Created by celebrity chef and TV personality Guy Fieri, the restaurant will open Thursday at 9:30 a.m. inside the Walmart Supercenter in Gardendale. Fieri, known for his […]

Joseph Brown remembers taking the call from Nick Saban. It was early in 2025, and the legendary Alabama football coach, now “retired” to life as a TV commentator, wanted to talk about Scott Cochran. The area manager of Alabama Power’s Western Division, Brown is also the current chair of the board of trustees at the University of West Alabama (UWA). […]

As the Alabama Crimson Tide gets set to kick off its season Saturday afternoon against the Florida State Seminoles, they are doing so with a new quarterback at the helm of the offense for the first time in two years. In today’s day and age when it’s as rare as it’s ever been, Ty Simpson […]

This week marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, leaving behind not just wrecked homes and businesses but entire communities struggling to survive. Those who lived it will never forget the devastating destruction and emotional toll of so many lives and livelihoods ruined. In Alabama, Katrina’s storm surge battered Mobile County and […]

 As Alabamians prepare to celebrate Labor Day weekend and the kickoff of college football season, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding drivers and boaters to “Score Big with Safety” both on the road and on the water. Troopers with ALEA’s Highway Patrol and Marine Patrol Divisions will increase their presence throughout the state, […]

The U.S. Department of the Interior announced Thursday morning that it would open more than 7,000 acres of Alabama’s Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge for hunting in the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Hunters will now be permitted to enter a lottery to hunt waterfowl on the land, including mourning dove, Eurasian-collared dove, duck, and goose. The […]