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 on.

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

Hallmark Farm, one of central Alabama's most well-known and admired landmarks, has officially been purchased by an economic development authority according to the Alabama Farmers Federation. 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 offer the public educational programing.

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 17 days.

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.

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 10Best Specialty Food Festivals list.

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 disease in 2022.

“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 on February 20, 2025, after living 88 years in service to others.

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.

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.

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.

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.

 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.

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 a bid.

Saturday evening was a big night for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama. The organization hosted its annual Pink Palace Casino Night to raise funds for lifesaving research across the state and managed to draw in over $130,000.

During his prime-time address on Tuesday evening, President Donald Trump recognized multiple guests from across the country for remarkable achievements. One such individual was Jeff Denard of Decatur, Alabama.

For generations, the eggs-and-bacon breakfast has been as American as apple pie, but recently, the rising cost and scarcity of eggs have left many Alabama residents scrambling for alternatives.

Though the city of New Orleans is often the one getting credit and most closely associated with Mardi Gras in terms of your average American’s idea of what the celebration is, residents of Mobile will be quick to remind you the original celebration started in the Port City. As she does yearly, Governor Kay Ivey […]

First Lady of the United States Melania Trump has extended an invitation to Jeff Denard, an Alabama steelworker and volunteer firefighter, to attend President Trump’s upcoming address before Congress. According to the White House, Denard has spent nearly three decades working at a steel plant owned by Nucor Steel. “His good paying, middle class job […]

The Alabama House of Representatives passed HB209, also known as Parker’s Bill, which exempts nursing mothers from jury duty for up to 24 months. The bill, named after a three-month-old baby who had to accompany his mother to court, received overwhelming support from lawmakers. State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover), who introduced the bill, emphasized its […]

The Huntsville and Madison communities are mourning the loss of a true pioneer, as Larry Barnett, the founder of Larry’s Pistol and Pawn, passed away peacefully in his sleep. Born on August 9, 1947, Barnett built a business that became more than just a store; it became a cornerstone of the community.

Blanket Fort Hope is marking ten years of dedicated efforts to support survivors of child trafficking. As part of this milestone, the nonprofit is preparing to open a Restoration Home designed to provide a long-term residence for those in need of healing and stability.

 A new program at the DeKalb County Jail is giving both inmates and shelter dogs a second chance. Through a partnership between the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office and the DeKalb County Animal Adoption Center, inmates will help train dogs to improve their chances of being adopted.