Each April, our nation pauses to recognize those who have suffered the life-altering impacts of crime and to reaffirm our commitment to justice, healing, and support. National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, established by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, was born from a national cry for change, a cry that still echoes today. This year’s theme, […]

On Saturday, the Governor’s Mansion in Montgomery was filled with excitement as Kay Ivey hosted the 6th Annual Magic Moments Easter Egg Roll. About 100 children, along with their families and guardians, gathered on the mansion’s lawn for a day of festive fun and community spirit. The highlight of the event was the Easter egg […]

The first time N.L. Hart drove through the gate at Crooked Oaks, past stands of Japanese maples, a tranquil pond, and a wide-open, big-sky horse pasture, her mind raced with ideas for the property’s future. “I’d seen pictures, but getting into the building and looking around, I thought, ‘OK, this can be done. We can do […]

The presidential campaign in 1976 was a bitter one, pitting the incumbent, Gerald R. Ford, against the challenger, Georgia Gov. Jimmy Carter. Ford was named vice president after the resignation of Spiro Agnew and became president after the resignation of Richard Nixon, making him our only unelected vice president and president. Within weeks of his […]

For too long, Big Tech companies have dictated the rules of engagement for our children’s digital lives — tying the hands of parents who simply want to keep their kids safe from unsolicited communications and inappropriate content. Enough is enough.  That’s why I am thrilled to see the Alabama Legislature moving legislation that would help […]

Several media outlets have shared the amazing story of Gulf Shores High School senior Tyler Burkett. Burkett is proving that resilience and determination can overcome even the toughest of challenges. This week, he signed his letter of intent to play college football for the University of North Alabama, marking a significant milestone after a journey […]

Two hundred years ago, the Marquis de Lafayette spent nine days in Alabama traveling across the midwestern portion of the state from Georgia to Montgomery and then to Selma, the Capitol at Cahawba, and downriver to Mobile. Alabamians came out of the woodwork to see him; Lafayette drew crowds that any politician or public figure […]

On April 12, runners, walkers, and supporters will gather at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama to take part in the annual Red Shoe Run: Rockin’ 5K, presented by McDonald’s. This worthwhile fundraising event will kick off at 8:00 a.m. at 1700 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL, and will feature a fun-filled morning of […]

Four University of Alabama student veterans laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., earlier this month. This shared moment among the vets marked the first time any current UA student or student from a school in the Southeastern Conference participated in this ritual honoring U.S. military members […]

Susan Odom didn’t even think she would get to open her restaurant, Maw Maw’s Cornbread Kitchen, on the morning of Sunday, March 16. As day broke after tornadoes left paths of destruction throughout Alabama, including Daviston in Tallapoosa County, Odom kept logging into her security system at Maw Maw’s to see if the power was […]

In the wake of an EF-1 tornado that struck Calera on March 15, Calera Baptist Church has found a new temporary home and a renewed sense of unity. The storm carved a nearly ten-mile path of destruction through the area, heavily damaging the church’s sanctuary and forcing a pause in regular worship services. Despite the […]

Hallmark Farm, one of central Alabama’s most well-known and admired landmarks, has officially been purchased by the Agriculture Exhibition Center Corporation, the Alabama Farmers Federation proudly reported today. The 567-acre property is set to be the future home of the Alabama Farm Center, a venue that will host livestock and equestrian competitions, rodeos, and also […]

A biblical epic created by Alabama native Jon Erwin has captured global attention, leading to a second-season renewal on Prime Video. The series, House of David, which dramatizes the life of King David, has become one of the top ten streaming debuts in the U.S. this year, reaching an impressive 22 million viewers in just […]

During his short time in the NBA, Lakers center Trey Jemison III has already made a significant impact on the league. Since Jemison first donned the purple and gold on January 17th, the Lakers have rattled off a 13-2 spurt that has launched them into the upper echelon of the Western Conference standings. Although Jemison […]

Every October, thousands of seafood lovers head to Gulf Shores for one of the South’s most beloved culinary events: the National Shrimp Festival. The annual celebration of fresh Gulf Coast shrimp and coastal culture was recently recognized as one of the top specialty food festivals in the country, coming in at No.5 on USA Today’s […]

In a heartwarming tribute to her late father, Tammy Baer has turned her grief into a mission of compassion and care. As a dedicated nurse at Huntsville Hospital, Baer is creating sensory blankets to bring comfort to Alzheimer’s patients — a deeply personal endeavor inspired by her father, Bobby Calhoun, who passed away from the […]

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” This famous quote by Winston Churchill seems to describe one of Huntsville’s heroes, Mr. Harry Dickerson Dobbins, Jr. Mr. Dobbins passed away recently at the age of 88 after a life of public service. For nearly five decades, […]

The Service Guild of Birmingham will host the 36th Annual Guild Gala on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at The Club, benefiting The Bell Center for Early Intervention. The black-tie event, presented by Medical Properties Trust, is expected to draw nearly 700 guests in support of children at risk for developmental delays. The evening will begin […]

A ‘larger than life’ tribute to music legend and Mobile native, Jimmy Buffett, is set to be installed on the waterfront at the Port City’s National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico. According to the city of Mobile and the Mobile Arts Council, a bronze sculpture of Buffett will be unveiled at the 4th […]

For the first time since surviving a devastating shark attack last summer, Lulu Gribbin stood before a crowd at the Monday Morning Quarterback Club Luncheon, sharing her harrowing journey and newfound mission to help amputees. Addressing an audience that included media outlets, donors, and fellow survivors, the 16-year-old Mountain Brook High School student spoke with […]

As a psychologist in private practice who retired from the Alabama Department of Mental Health, Beverly Bell-Shambley knows the impact that the environment can have on mental health. She knows that spending time in nature can decrease anxiety and help people battling depression. “And communing with nature can help with dealing with the chaos that […]

 A Pleasant Grove High School student received the surprise of a lifetime when the nonprofit organization Magic Moments gifted him a dream vacation to Orlando. Kenneth Spencer, who battles sickle cell anemia, a chronic genetic disease, will spend a week in May visiting Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld.The surprise took place at R.F. Bumpus […]

Nearly one year after Alabama lawmakers scrambled to protect access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), advocates and elected officials returned to the State House on Thursday to continue their push for permanent protections. Fight for Alabama Families, a coalition formed in the wake of the Alabama Supreme Court’s February 2024 ruling that threatened IVF treatments […]

Ardíta Krasniqi had a bit of a wardrobe malfunction at the One Yard at a Time Gala on Friday night at The Club in Birmingham. The Albanian-born project manager at Morris-Shea Bridge Company was adjusting her dress during the live auction at the end of the event. That was no big deal, except her gesture was interpreted as […]