Faith and Culture — Page 33

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.

“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 […]

Recognizing Memorial Day in Alabama

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 connoisseur's 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.

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 […]

Birmingham's Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema has announced that it will be the host of this year's annual Salsa Showdown. The competition now in its 13th year, features some of the top salsa, guac, queso, and specialty dips in the entire city.

An 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.

Yellowhammer News founder and advisor to former President Donald Trump, Cliff Sims, joined well known conservative personality-veteran legislator Trey Gowdy in a FOX News podcast Tuesday.

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

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 […]

Throughout her political career, Governor Kay Ivey has always led through faith. Today, in honor of the 73rd National Day of Prayer, Ivey released a message to Alabamians urging them to remain pious in their beliefs even in the face of adversity.

After months of gridlock, last week both chambers of Congress passed, and the President signed, a vital national security supplemental package that addresses several pressing foreign policy matters. It is unquestionably reflective of the Alabama values displayed in our state legislature’s recent resolution in expressing “unequivocal support” for Israel. In case there was any doubt, this vote […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong, alongside a sweeping list of congressional leaders from both parties, introduced the SERVICE (Supporting Every at-Risk Veteran In Critical Emergencies) Act to bridge the gap between veterans in crisis and the care they need. The SERVICE Act would establish a pilot program to allow local law enforcement agencies to use the […]

Just seven hours apart, two babies named Johnny Cash Davis and June Carter Clark were each born on April 10 at Huntsville Hospital. Their parents say it was a complete coincidence. “We do love Johnny Cash, but we really just thought the name ‘June’ was beautiful,” Clark’s mother Sophie told WAFF’s Tennessee Valley Living. “I […]

The City of Hoover will hold its16th annual Celebrate Hoover Day on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Veterans Park. The address is 4800 Valleydale Road. This is the 16th year for the beloved family friendly event that is free and open to all ages. Saturday’s event will include: • […]

Auburn University head football coach Hugh Freeze has always been open about his faith, whether it’s sharing messages of scripture, personally participating in the baptism of one of his football players last year, or talking about it in press conferences. On Thursday, Freeze shared a message of his trust in God on his personal Instagram […]

A true blue American hero from Alabama is finally coming home to be laid to rest.

Every year at the Gulf Coast’s iconic Flora-Bama, residents from around the area, state, and country gather for the iconic Mullet Toss, where people compete over a weekend to see who can throw a dead mullet fish furthest. The event is one of the staples of the Gulf Coast and has become one of the […]

Its about to be a big weekend in the Magic City for motorsports. The Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix, set for April 26-28, is slated to draw thousands of fans from across the state.