Liberty University head football coach Hugh Freeze is widely considered to be a potential replacement for Bryan Harsin at Auburn, should the program choose to make a coaching change. Freeze saw enormous success during his tenure at Ole Miss, in which he beat Alabama’s Nick Saban in back-to-back seasons with a high-powered offense. His run […]

When a shoulder injury caused quarterback Bryce Young to exit Alabama’s game at Arkansas last Saturday, backup Jalen Milroe made his opportunity count. Young went down in the second quarter after landing awkwardly on his right shoulder while attempting to avoid a sack. Milroe, thrust into a SEC West Division road game, was set to […]

Sol y Luna did it first. This restaurant, when it originally opened in 1998, introduced Birmingham to an elevated version of Mexican cuisine. Beautifully plated, delicious, imaginative dishes were served alongside premium tequilas meant to be sipped and savored in a sophisticated space that celebrated an ancient culture and encouraged a true dining experience. This same […]

I enjoyed teaching a study a few months ago but puzzled over a comment the textbook author made: “Sometimes we [Christians] have to wound one another.” I realize he was talking about confrontation when a brother or sister steps off the path of righteousness, but the word struck me as harsh. Another church member helped […]

HUNTSVILLE — Arts Huntsville is looking for local artists who can shine a creative light on Apollo Park. In cooperation with the Orion Amphitheater and Huntsville’s JL Troupe Co., Arts Huntsville,  the public art agency for the city of Huntsville, has released a request for qualifications for local artists. The project is to design an artistic lighting […]

Grits, smoked sausage, and sweet potatoes set the table for a unique lineup of October public gatherings this fall in central and south Alabama that celebrate food and drink. The Alabama Mushroom Society’s first-ever festival will feed budding interests in the fruiting fungi that’s not only essential to nature’s cycle, but mighty tasty as well. […]

Auburn University’s Rural Studio, an off-campus design-build program, has been selected to receive the prestigious Cooper Hewitt National Design Award in the Architecture and Interior Design category. This marks the first time an academic program has won a Cooper Hewitt award in that category. The program — part of the College of Architecture, Design and Construction’s School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape […]

It was a TV program called “To Tell The Truth.” Three people came onto the stage claiming to be a person of accomplishment, but two were imposters. Panelists asked questions to determine who spoke truth, and then the announcer iconically said, “Will the real John Doe please stand up!” I thought about this program lately […]

When Thomas Harris learned that the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery in Wetumpka was featuring Alabama wildlife during its art exhibit series this fall, he envisioned a bigger, more far-reaching event that would have a greater impact on the city as well as the state. The result: The museum, more commonly known as “The Kelly,” is hosting the […]

Hispanic entertainers and pro wrestlers will be in the spotlight Saturday at the 20th annual Fiesta Birmingham in Linn Park. The festival’s theme is ¡Somos Familia! (Feels Like Family!) and it runs from noon to 8 p.m. The annual event has celebrated and educated thousands of people about Alabama’s growing Hispanic community. More than 20 […]

On Aug. 28, Phillip Lewis of Cullman County lost his dog while being carjacked at gunpoint. Lewis was at a Chevron gas station in Dodge City pumping fuel when a group of robbers forced him to hand over the key to his vehicle, according to Fox News Digital. “She (the carjacker) said, ‘I’m not playing,’ […]

Many churches near interstate highways have funds set aside for stranded travelers. An area convenience store lets our church maintain an account and honors the vouchers we sometimes give to travelers. But I was surprised last week when an employee called and said they couldn’t help the lady we just sent to them. “You have […]

Ivey, a 12-week-old Labrador Retriever service dog, was greeted by her namesake as a special guest Thursday at the Governor’s Mansion. The highly trained service dog could serve to assist individuals with either mobility assistance or seizure alerts, according to the governor’s office. The pup is a product of Service Dogs Alabama, an organization that […]

On this day in 1963, an explosion tore through the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham. Klansmen detonated 19 sticks of dynamite under the church and claimed four lives of those in attendance for the 11 a.m. service at the Black-majority congregation. The terrorist attack resulted in the death of four young girls: Addie Mae […]

Jim Rockford taught me how to respond when asked, “How much will this cost?” I reply, “Two hundred dollars a day, plus expenses.” Actually, not. My response when asked about ministerial fees is I have none. I’m a minister of the church and the church pays my salary. Therefore, I’m available to help as I […]

The new Current Market and Deli on Neely Henry Lake provides a true waterfront dining experience: al fresco dining with lovely views of rippling blue-green waves. Established at its cabin-like location about six months ago, Current is the new sweet spot in Gadsden, right on the river. Current joined several restaurants that dot the shores of Etowah County’s largest […]

Two Jewish sisters who endured the horrors of Nazi Germany during the Holocaust have passed away within 10 days of each other in Birmingham. Ruth Scheuer Siegler, 95, passed away last Saturday, while Ilse Scheuer Nathan, 98, passed on Aug. 23. The two lived within two blocks of one another for years, according to the […]

The Colbert County Tourism and Convention Bureau in Tuscumbia will be the beneficiary of a $1.7 million U.S. Department of Commerce grant. The grant, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and administered through the department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), will be used to build a visitors center. The grant will be matched with $829,000 […]

“The Anointed: David Saves Keilah,” a creation of Birmingham-based nonprofit video game publisher Foundation for Intelligent Media & Design (IMD Interactive), has been approved to begin distribution on Steam. Steam is the largest digital distribution platform for PC gaming. IMD Interactive publishes video games and technology to shift attention from traditional media to Bible-based games […]

Football and chicken wings connect like quarterbacks and receivers. Whether you’re watching the game in a sports bar, joining friends at a tailgate, or rooting with family at home, chomping down on a few chicken wings earns a No. 1 ranking in many fan polls. With college and professional teams kicking off, a lot of […]

There is a special sound being produced in Birmingham, Ala. The Mountain Grass Unit consists of three very talented young pickers who are making a name for themselves: Drury Anderson (mandolin/vocals), Luke Black (acoustic Guitar) and Sam Wilson (upright bass). The group has played music festivals, private functions, and multiple music venues, playing bluegrass tunes […]

The younger generation doesn’t understand a number of words and phrases, including “broken record,” “ice box,” “party line,” “ungawa” and “Kemo sabe.” Another phrase is one we don’t hear too much anymore, “Who does she think she is, the queen of Sheba?” This phrase is used to describe one with an inflated opinion of themselves–someone […]

When it comes to creating bucolic art scenes of flora, fauna and field sporting traditions, Sue Key enjoys taking time to celebrate: animals, being outdoors, traditions, values and, of course, community. Surrounding herself with a community of people who make or appreciate art means a great deal to the Southern artist. “Those family values are […]

Christy Bullock was taking a motorcycle ride with her father in fall 2021 near Mount Cheaha in east Alabama. It was a ride that would forever change her life. After fighting the battle of her life, Bullock is on the mend, thanks to UAB’s dedicated team of doctors and nurses and state-of-the-art medical care. (UAB) […]