Rev. Bill Greason, the oldest living Negro League player and a former member of the Birmingham Black Barons and St. Louis Cardinals, will throw out the first pitch before tonight’s MLB game at Rickwood Field in Birmingham. Greason, born in Atlanta in 1924, grew up across the street from Martin Luther King Jr. He enlisted […]

Over the weekend, two teenagers in Florida were injured in a shark attack, one of them critically and still receiving medical care. Mountain Brook, AL’s Lulu Gribbin received a very special surprise in the hospital just days after losing a hand and a leg. Rick Karle of Rick Karle Good News shared an image on […]

Over the weekend, two teenagers were injured, one of them critically, in a shark attack in Florida. If it were not for the heroic efforts of some bystanders who were both at the beach and in the water, the tragedy could have been much worse than it already was. Rick Karle of Rick Karle Good […]

Two things signal the unofficial start of summer in Alabama, the arrival of hot sticky days and the appearance of the first Chilton County peaches of Alabama’s peach season. Promises of a good 2024 peach crop—much better than last year’s disastrous harvest—are proving true as the first varieties of the sweet and juicy fruit hit […]

Jacksonville State University’s marching band is in France to take part in events marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The Marching Southerners, as the band is known, will perform with other ensembles, choirs, and JROTC students at two official public ceremonies with one being held today at St. James American Cemetery and another tomorrow at […]

As the 80th anniversary of the storming of Normandy on D-Day approaches, three North Alabamians who served in World War II flew back to the site that many American men gave their life to.  WHNT News 19 shared the story of Otis Branon, who expressed his gratitude for those present before embarking. “I thank […]

On Wednesday, community leaders and residents lined up around the block of three new modern homes in Bessemer’s Northside neighborhood to witness a milestone that has been a long time coming for those involved in the area’s vitality and growth. The Bessemer Redevelopment Corporation, the Regions Foundation, state lawmakers, city officials and a host of […]

Recent wildfires in Texas have significantly decreased the essential food supply of hay needed to sustain the state’s livestock population. The series of fires has reportedly wiped out over 1.5 million acres of prime cattle land and impacted up to 85 percent of cattle in the state. In response to the growing crisis, the Alabama […]

A high school student in Tuscaloosa is receiving a very high honor this summer. Maureen York, a student at Northridge High School, was hand-picked as one of just 28 high-performing 11th and 12th graders throughout the entire country to complete an in-depth eight-week U.S. Navy Summer Flight Academy aviation program at Elizabeth City State University […]

The City of Gadsden has announced that it is providing a new form of recreation on the Coosa River this summer. Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford said on social media late last week that the city now has a variety of pedal boats up for rent on the river. Each boat is capable of holding up […]

“I won’t be able to be there. My family and I are going to the festival back home,” he said plainly. She paused then began, “I thought you said that you grew up in a town with one red light and less than 1,000 people.” “I did. But this festival is a tradition for us. […]

​​A Wisconsin-based atheist group, the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), is again threatening to take an Alabama public school system to court. This time, they’ve warned the Elmore County School District about a voluntary assembly at Stanhope Elmore High School in Millbrook, Alabama, claiming it was an “inappropriate and unconstitutional Christian” school event. “We’re calling […]

For the past 12 years and for 13 times overall, I have had the privilege to visit each one of our 67 counties in the State of Alabama. While visiting #All67, I have been introduced to many programs throughout our state that are often regarded as some of the finest celebratory programs that are conducted […]

Gumbo connoisseurs throughout South Alabama had the opportunity earlier this month to sample some of the best local recipes in the region at the annual Blessing of the Fleet Gumbo Cook Off in Bayou La Batre. Although the competition was hard fought, one recipe from the LaForce Brothers stood above the rest. Second place in […]

Nick Saban and James Spann are two of the most iconic Alabamians. Apparently some have bigger ideas for the football coach and meteorologist who have been known to be big admirers of each other’s work. Someone gave Spann a very special gift while he was speaking to pre-K students with a hilarious and not so […]

There will be a showdown in Birmingham this weekend — salsa style. The annual Salsa Showdown is set for Saturday and will be hosted by Birmingham’s Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema. The competition, now in its 13th year, features some of the top salsa, guac, queso, and specialty dips in the city. The Showdown is […]

A rising senior at an Alabama high school has been crowned the winner of a prestigious national songwriting competition. The National Endowment for the Arts announced Tuesday, that Sydney Gray of Fairhope High School, has been named to receive the top honor. As part of her award, Gray will now receive a $2,500 scholarship and […]

Cliff Sims, Yellowhammer News founder and advisor to former President Donald Trump,  joined conservative personality and former U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy in a Fox News podcast Tuesday. Sims and Gowdy’s main topic of discussion hinged on the intersection of faith and politics. Gowdy asked Sims, who comes from a long line of preachers, how he […]

High school finalists presented their business plans in a Shark Tank-style competition hosted by Junior Achievement of Alabama on May 3, 2024. The Business Plan Challenge was hosted at the office of Bridgeworth+SAVANT Wealth Management. Students showcased their entrepreneurial spirit by presenting detailed business plans in a nurturing environment to the judges’ panel made up […]

A chef from Odette, a beloved restaurant in Florence, has been named the winner of the 9th Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off. The competition pits some of the best cooks in the entire state against one another with the winner taking home $2,500 and a chance to win this summer’s 2024 Great American Seafood Cook-Off in […]

In a ceremony at the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office attended by state leaders and law enforcement officials on Friday, a new K-9 deputy was introduced not only as an asset to the force — but also as a tribute to a fallen hero. K-9 Ari, a 2-year-old Dutch Shepherd, was donated by Spectrum in memory […]

Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban shared a powerful statement Thursday about how his faith impacted his career over the years as well as his coaching philosophy. He was the featured speaker at the Irondale Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. “The challenge to me every day is I pray not to get angry, not to get emotional, […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt marked the 73rd annual National Day of Prayer with a video message and invitation to pray for the nation. “This is a time to remember and recommit to the foundational values of Faith, family, and freedom that our nation was built on,” Britt (R-Montgomery) said. “Never forget that we can overcome […]

Despite being nearly five months removed from retiring, Nick Saban has been a busy man in 2024. He’s been spotted relaxing at the Masters, giving advice at Senate roundtables on Capitol Hill, and providing commentary on NFL Draft broadcasts. How does Saban prepare for his travels? The former coach told ABC 33/40 that he relies […]