Alabama Power line workers and contractors returned home Friday after spending more than a week helping Texas utility CenterPoint Energy restore power following Hurricane Beryl. The storm left more than 2 million customers without power during a heat advisory that saw temperatures reach the upper 90s and the heat index reach triple digits for much of the […]

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams recently announced its summer collection of flavors including Snow Cone Sorbet and Burnt Orange Dreamsicle. Available in pints at Jeni’s scoop shop in Birmingham and online, they are billed as a “delicious take on the classic Americana summer.” Beloved by adults and children alike, ice cream has been an all-American summertime […]

One of Alabama’s most popular local parks holds a history that few of its thousands of visitors may know about. See below from Red Mountain Park about their fascinating history as a former mining hub: While Alabama was achieving statehood, native hunters and travelers encountered a fine dust that stained all with which it came […]

As of today, Jacksonville State University has officially broken ground on its new Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts. The ceremony marking the occasion was attended by state officials as well as the building’s namesake, country music legend Randy Owen. The Fort Payne native and JSU graduate is the founding member of Alabama, the […]

As part of a national faith-based effort to help those in need, Alabama-based Church of the Highlands recently sent more than 22,000 volunteers out into their communities for Serve Day. While based in Birmingham, the church has 26 campuses all throughout the United States. This year, the service event engaged volunteers from 2,772 individual churches […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth accused the radical left of a “jihadist-style attack” on traditional Christian values in a statement on Sunday. Ainsworth’s comments, inspired by a sermon at his church, followed the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. “Our pastor reminded us in his sermon this morning that our nation is facing a crisis of […]

Alabama is home to a surprising number of archaeological sites with deep, rich histories dating back centuries. While many of these locations have been extensively excavated and cataloged, others may go unseen for years to come. Luckily, one archaeological site less than 20 miles south of Tuscaloosa has been a definitive area of interest for […]

A four-day celebration of Birmingham’s rich history of cuisine and culture returns this fall with some of the city’s top chefs and cooks, from food icon Frank Stitt to the Greek restaurateurs who had fed the city throughout its history. Early-bird tickets go on sale July 10 for the second annual FOOD+Culture Festival, highlighting the […]

Get ready to support Alabama farmers and celebrate all things local with Sweet Grown Alabama Day, this Saturday, July 13th.  Each summer the event is hosted by Sweet Grown Alabama, a nonprofit foundation that seeks to enhance marketing opportunities for Alabama farmers by connecting retailers and consumers to Alabama-grown foods and other agricultural products. Farmers […]

Three standout players for the Alabama Crimson Tide brightened the day of several young patients at Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham this week. Quarterback Jalen Milroe, guard Tyler Booker, and tackle Kadyn Proctor made a special trip to the hospital, spending time with the children and spreading smiles throughout the day. https://x.com/ChildrensAL/status/1811171441594831066   “It was […]

Nashville Sounds minor league Brewer Hicklen, a Huntsville native and UAB alumnus, made history on Saturday by baptizing teammate Wes Clarke after the Sounds’ 4-1 win over the Memphis Redbirds. The baptism was conducted on the field moments after the game’s end with permission from the Sounds’ front office. Several baseball veterans described the ceremony […]

Governor Kay Ivey issued a proclamation declaring this upcoming Saturday July 13, 2024 as “Sweet Grown Alabama Day” to celebrate Alabama producers, retailers, farmers and consumers. Sweet Grown Alabama enhances marketing opportunities for Alabama farmers by connecting retailers and consumers to Alabama grown foods and other agricultural products. Their database makes it easier for consumers […]

The late Ronny Massey wasn’t the founding father of Citronelle High School football, nor that of Saraland, Leroy, Grissom or Thomasville, nor even of Tulane or Troy universities, but he was surely the uncle — and not the crazy one who let you smoke Camels or drink Budweiser or stay up all night doing God […]

From childhood, Sen. Luther J. Strange knew he was in good hands with the care he received from UAB’s surgeons. Emergency Surgery at Children’s Hospital While biking with friends during his seventh-grade year in Homewood, Alabama, Strange was thrown from his bike after being hit by a traveling sedan. After the collision, Strange remembers collapsing […]

Country music legend Hank Williams’ 101st birthday is quickly approaching. The Hank Williams Museum announced Monday that on September 14 it will host a concert at Troy University’s Davis Theater in Montgomery beginning at 3 p.m. The headlining act will be the Malpass Brothers. “Though he died at just 29 years of age, Hank left […]

A doorbell cam captured a sweet moment shared between a Labrador named “Saban” and a FedEx delivery man. According to the owner, the dog often greets anyone delivering a package. But this time, it was particularly special. See for yourself: “Delivery drivers interact with him all the time, but this is the first time we […]

The 2024 Guntersville Hydro-fest drew a large crowd hoping to see some of the world’s fastest boats in action and attendees were not disappointed. HydroFest features a 2.5-mile oval course that has recently been named the fastest in the world. Boats, powered by helicopter engines, exceeded speeds of 200 mph. There were several different classes […]

If you’ve been to Lake Martin, Alabama, you have probably visited the beautiful Kowaliga area. Whether to eat, boat around, or visit the marina, the area is a mainstay of Lake Martin and is held dear in the hearts of many. But beneath the favorite vacation spot of many Alabamians lie the ruins of a […]

July 4, 2026, will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the most pivotal moment in our nation’s history. The execution of this declaration marked our independence from Great Britain and laid the foundation for the creation of the United States of America. Thomas Jefferson wrote, “We hold these truths […]

Remember when Americans only argued about baseball or who had the best hot dogs—Chicago or New York? Those were the salad days. Photo by Tom Greene As we approach the 4th of July, an American holiday loaded with baseball, hot dogs, and apple pie, I’m mindful of the ties that bind us together as a […]

In 1861, Bryce Hospital was first opened in Tuscaloosa to help humanely treat those with mental disorders. 150 years later, the hospital closed down in 2014 and sat vacant until a plan to turn it into a mental and civil rights museum was proposed. On Friday, the Bryce Hospital Museum officially opened on the University […]

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s iconic smash hit ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ turns 50 today. The all-time jam still, which was originally meant as a response to Neil Young’s Southern Man, echoes around the state to this day with legendary lyrics that talk about Muscle Shoals and Birmingham. Releasing in 1974 as the single to the band’s second album, Second […]

Tuscaloosa’s Metro Animal Shelter announced over the weekend that they will be closing their doors for the next two weeks due to a canine distemper outbreak in the city. “We are seeking emergency fosters for asymptomatic dogs/pups. Any dog/pup with minor symptoms are being isolated to one side with further treatment of the symptoms while […]

Sweet Trails Alabama is a collaborative initiative to create Alabama’s first statewide trail plan through efforts on state, regional, and local levels. The Public Draft of the Sweet Trails Alabama (Statewide Trails) Plan has recently been released. The plan, to be completed this summer, will identify a trail network spanning a large portion of the state. […]