This story originally appeared in The Art of Alabama Politics, an outlet dedicated to the the wild, weird, and wonderful history of Alabama politics. An assortment of Alabama governors and Thanksgiving turkeys…but apparently Lurleen Wallace did not get the memo about issuing a pardon.

It is late September, the year is 1777. The Congress of the states who recently declared independence from the British is meeting in a town called York, a hundred miles from Philadelphia. Why were they meeting there? Well, September had been a brutal month for General George Washington and his army. After losing the Battle of Brandywine in […]

In 2023, a six-year-old girl named Memphis Howton made an impact in Jackson County with her special birthday wish. This all happened because this little girl became aware that there were children in her area who weren’t as fortunate as she was; they don’t receive birthday and Christmas gifts every year. Memphis surprised her mom […]

With Thanksgiving nearly here, Alabamians across the state are excited for good food and good company. From fried turkey and stuffing to cranberry sauce and gravy, the traditional Thanksgiving feast is something that families look forward to year-round. Along with the normal staples and sides of the day, some desserts have become established favorites including […]

The City of Cullman has once again transformed Depot Park into its annual Christkindlmarkt, bringing the magic of Germany’s historic Christmas markets to the heart of Alabama. This festive celebration blends old-world charm with southern hospitality, offering visitors a truly unique holiday experience. Opening on November 21 and running through December 23, the Cullman Christkindlmarkt […]

University of Alabama students raised 431,120 pounds of food during the annual Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive providing meals to West Alabamians struggling with food insecurity. The results were announced at a celebration at the West Alabama Food Bank Friday morning. Together, the two schools raised more than 1.4 million pounds of food. According to […]

Our nation’s veterans deserve to be celebrated every day. They have bravely put their lives on the line so that Americans can walk freely. In November we celebrate numerous veteran-related holidays: The Marine Corps’ Birthday, National Veteran Small Business Week, and Veterans Day, to name a few. It is on days like these that I […]

A beloved Birmingham holiday tradition will shine brighter than ever this year as Regions Bank hosts its first official building lighting ceremony. The event, open to the public, will take place Friday, November 29, at the Regions Center Plaza in downtown Birmingham. The festivities kick off at 4:30 p.m — but be sure to be […]

With a comfortable 13-0 halftime lead over the Missouri Tigers, the tens of thousands of Crimson Tide fans packed into Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 26 were in understandably good spirits. Still, one fan’s excitement stood head and shoulders above the rest.  Hannah Adams, the University of Alabama’s newly named Homecoming Queen was about to be […]

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 […]

Rickwood Caverns State Park’s signature cave system transforms into an immersive winter wonderland known as “Wonderland Under Warrior” during the holiday season, and it’s back for an eighth year. Visitors navigate a self-guided tour through a series of holiday-themed rooms, such as dancing lights, glacier ice caverns, winter wonderland and elf villages, and the cavern […]

As The University of Alabama and Auburn University football programs prepare to meet on Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium, a group of student veterans from both universities will come together to trek across the state to bring awareness to veteran suicides. Members of UA’s Campus Veterans Association will march alongside Auburn’s Student Veterans Association in […]

The holiday season is upon us. Thanksgiving is next week, and stores are already filled with turkeys, Christmas decorations, and Black Friday deals. Broadway Baptist Church in Rainsville is also preparing for Christmas. Once again, members of the church are inviting everyone to Walk Through Bethlehem without leaving the state. For several years now, the […]

In this episode of One Day at a Time, host Laurie Dhue tells her own story of recovery. After nearly 18 years of sobriety, she shares with our listeners the journey that led her to make change and the hope that it instilled in her for today. Available now on YouTube & Spotify ?️?

On Saturday, Auburn residents awoke to heartbreaking news: Efforts to preserve the nest of two iconic bald eagles, affectionately nicknamed Jim and Pam, had failed. Auburn residents living near North College Street, in close proximity to the nest, had started an online petition to save the nest from demolition by developers Hughston Homes. A petition […]

You may have heard the saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Two Alabama entrepreneurs decided to make tea instead and were rewarded with a booming business and $500,000 from the reality television show Shark Tank. The successful tea company named Y’all Sweet Tea came to be after one of its founders, Darien Craig, was […]

Many people know Jim and Pam from the hit comedy series The Office. Still, another couple nicknamed Jim and Pam—this time, two American Bald Eagles—have captured the hearts of Auburn residents living near North College Street. The Auburn University E.W. Shell Fisheries Center is located in this area, where these majestic birds have established their home. […]

Nestled just over the mountain between Mountain Brook and Downtown Birmingham, The Station at Crestline Heights brings a fresh wave of luxurious living to Alabama’s largest city. Combining modern style with the timeless charm of neighboring communities like Crestline and Crestline Park, this new development offers residents top-tier amenities and convenient access to all three […]

A breezy October afternoon welcomed Marilyn Vetter, a Midwesterner with a lifelong love for the outdoors, to Alabama. In state for the Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival hosted annually on the banks of the Coosa River, Vetter found a fitting backdrop to share her story in an interview with Yellowhammer News As part of the festival, […]

On November 13, 1923 – 101 years ago today – federal agents armed with search warrants swept across Mobile, Alabama and arrested 117 individuals, including a state legislator and a future congressman, for violations of Prohibition. Among those also arrested were a bank president, a prominent shipbuilding executive, the Mobile County Sheriff, five deputy sheriffs, […]

If you’re curious about where government funding is being spent to combat drug addiction and the mental health crisis in Alabama, this episode is for you. Alabama Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville), sat down with Laurie Dhue to break down exactly how resources are being allocated to have the greatest impact […]

One of Alabama’s longest-running holiday traditions is back for another year. The annual Turkey Pardoning which originally began in 1949, allows for the clemency of two lucky turkeys. In keeping with custom, Governor Kay Ivey will preside over the ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion in Montgomery. She is now requesting that Alabamians vote for their […]

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is inviting the public to the group’s annual Thanksgiving Pow Wow and releasing a special educational blog series in honor of Native American History Month. The new series will be aimed at showcasing the tribe’s unique background and customs. “We are excited to share these topics with the public […]

National Veterans Day Parade The nation’s oldest Veterans Day parade will be held Monday, Nov. 11, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The 77th National Veterans Day Parade will take place on the streets of downtown Birmingham. Follow this link for the parade route and follow on Facebook. Here are other places and events around […]