If you are into paddling, there is probably no better place to do it than in North Alabama. If you’re new to paddling, or interested in taking up a new adventurous hobby, you have also come to the right place. And if you are trying to come up with something family-friendly to add to the […]

The dental hygienist was a new employee whom I’d not met. “Where do you preach?” she asked. “Why do you think I’m a preacher?” I responded. “I just know,” she said. I’ve wondered what the signal flag was. Maybe it was the coffee stains on my teeth. Pastors must drink coffee since people often invite […]

“‘War Eagle!’ is written somewhere inside that vehicle. I’m not going to say where, or who put it there, but I can assure you, ‘War Eagle’ is there.” – Joseph Pelfrey, deputy director, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center Auburn University is going to the moon. That’s right. When Artemis I — the most ambitious space mission […]

With nearly $8 million in federal transit money, the University of Alabama will replace a quarter of its transit system buses with electric buses, reducing emissions and further positioning UA and the region as a hub for the electric vehicle ecosystem. The $10 million project, which includes $2 million in matching funds from UA, involves installing electric […]

Alabama is full of scenic views and gorgeous landscapes, regardless of what part of the state you are in, but a small-town wonder in Winston County offers nature lovers an awe-inspiring sight that’s likely more than 2 million years in the making. Natural Bridge Park is home to a sandstone and iron ore bridge that spans […]

Birmingham and Alabama were focal points of America’s civil rights movement. Commemorating the roles the city and state played is the focus of the latest in a series of new additions serving travelers at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM). Officially opened with a ceremony on Aug. 24, the Civil Rights Trail Market features items celebrating the […]

Auburn University’s hospitality management program takes a great leap forward this month with the opening of the Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center, where undergraduate and graduate students will combine hands-on experience with traditional classroom training. The 140,000 square-foot facility includes a luxury hotel and spa, a restaurant, coffee roastery, brewery, and a food hall. […]

Walking through the gates of the Birmingham Zoo, guests journey through immersive exhibits featuring 550 animals from six continents and installations that resemble Asia, Africa, South America and more. How is this possible? The zoo is able to create educational opportunities and lifelong memories for its guests through the support of the community and state. General […]

Birmingham’s pivotal and turbulent role in the civil rights movement is well documented and studied throughout the U.S. and around the world. Launched in 2020, the Beth El Civil Rights Experience is a multimedia project exploring Birmingham’s civil rights history through the lens of the Jewish community and building connections to foster ongoing acts of tikkun […]

Have you ever wondered what the President of a University does on a daily basis? Well, we have the inside scoop of typical day-in-the-life of University of Alabama president Dr. Stuart R. Bell. You may be wondering; does he wake up to a full pot of coffee like the rest of us? How many crimson […]

It was a fearful time in 2006 when a number of rural churches were burned in Alabama. I remember a deacon’s meeting in which we discussed whether we ought to take night shifts at our church to protect our property. One of our deacons dismissed the idea: “We’d probably end up shooting each other,” he […]

For young children, hospitals with their noises, alarms and constant bustling of people can be intimidating. For Serenity Lane, hospitals became her second home when she was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 4. She spent more than two-and-a-half years in and out of the Children’s of Mississippi Hospital. Almost 15 years after beating leukemia […]

A new exhibition titled “Andy Yoder: Overboard,” featuring more than 250 sculptural sneakers — constructed from recycled packing from well-known brands such as Lego, Barbie, Apple and even Auburn University — will be on view at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art from Tuesday, Aug. 23, through Sunday, April 1, 2023. Yoder, a […]

For DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, fulfilling the duties of his job of protecting the citizenry extends to providing opportunities for inmates to become rehabilitated through spiritual growth. Shortly after assuming office in 2019, Welden embarked on a new initiative that he believed could bring about transformational change in the lives of inmates. Welden and […]

The Montgomery Zoo Animal Care team recently announced the birth of one female and six male Capybara pups. In a release, the zoo announced the names of the fury additions. Picking two culturally popular themes, zoo staff decided on using names from recent Disney film “Encanto” and the “Star Wars” series. The pups were born […]

Sixty years after the release of the film adaptation of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” a new exhibit at the Gadsden Museum of Art examines the character of Atticus Finch in an exploration of the complexities of hero worship and human relations. The exhibit, running through Aug. 26, was developed by Tyler Jones, Fen Kennedy, Todd Slaughter and Melissa Yes. […]

What is it about Alabama biscuits? The best—airy and light—are a quintessentially Southern food that is equally at home in a diner or inside a temple to haute cooking. We’re talking all-American biscuits, the bready cousin to the unleavened, hard, flat and often sweet English-style biscuit that we’re more likely to call a cookie. Leavened […]

GUNTERSVILLE — Lake Guntersville was featured on the most recent season of “Facing Waves”, a travel paddling show on Bally Sports Southeast. The episode was carried locally on Aug. 6, 7, 9 and 12. Condensed versions can be seen on PaddleTV on YouTube. The show was sponsored in part by Marshall County Tourism & Sports, promoting Lake Guntersville […]

It was one of the worst blunders of all time when Major John Armstrong said, “Baltimore’s the thing.” Armstrong was Secretary of War under President James Madison during a momentous time— the War of 1812. It was actually 1814 when the British fleet threatened the Eastern Seaboard. Many feared for the security of the U.S. […]

A good crab cake is a combination of great ingredients, a perfect ratio of crab meat and proven technique. That could be why the Crab Cakes at Evangeline’s in Tuscaloosa are so delicious. Executive Chef Elliot Webb began working at Evangeline’s as a dishwasher when he was 15 and he estimates he’s made at least 1,000 Evangeline’s […]

Students in Walker County will now have the opportunity to gain greater experience in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers, thanks to a new partnership announced by Bevill State Community College. Bevill State officials today unveiled the STEM22 program, supported by the Alabama Power Foundation and the Walker Area Community Foundation. The program is directed toward students at Walker […]

Legendary University of Alabama quarterback Joe Namath recently announced his intentions to auction off one of his iconic 1970s fur coat. Upon getting wind of the auction, PETA decided to pen a letter to the national championship-winning signal caller to inquire about obtaining the coat themselves. Rather than selling it at auction, the animal rights […]

If you were diagnosed with a terminal illness, what would you change about your life? Jim Foster was faced with this situation and chose to make a dramatic change after a doctor told him he only had 10-15 years to live. After many years of living his life as a musician, Jim made the decision […]

For nearly 70 years, the United Way of East Central Alabama (UWECA) has been serving the community, supporting a range of programs and services that have helped improve the quality of life for individuals and families across the region. And yet, for all the organization experienced during those decades, the COVID-19 pandemic was like nothing that came […]