“We were just stupid enough or crazy enough to think we could actually do it,” says Gary Jones, president of the Alabama Theatre Organ Society. “We knew we had to do it.” To most of us, the Alabama Theater is a masterpiece of Moorish design, velvet seats, and a massive stage. It is where we […]

The U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer said only minutes remained before he reached the point of no return. Kevin Olmstead of Fairhope, a veteran angler and fishing guide for more than 20 years, had been in the water in Mississippi Sound for 10 hours after being dumped overboard by a wave as he tried to […]

The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery, known to locals as “The Kelly,” recently announced its partnership with the Smoot Harris family and City of Wetumpka to offer a premier wildlife arts festival in downtown Wetumpka this fall.

Leanna Rae lives in a place that is overwhelmed by darkness, and being a follower of Christ there is not easy.

An American flag that has flown over the U.S. Capitol has begun a 44-day journey across the country from Washington, D.C., to Birmingham for “The Team RWB Old Glory Relay to The World Games 2022 presented by Airbus.” During the relay, thousands of military veterans will have a chance to carry the same American flag […]

The stories of eight heroes soared in Montgomery Tuesday at the Air Command and Staff College’s Gathering of Eagles (GOE) program. The Gathering of Eagles Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization that supports the GOE program with a mission to “Honor Heritage, Serve Community and Forge Futures.” It provides scholarships to youths in and around Alabama’s River Region to attend programs […]

Walk around any pop-up farmer stand or permanent site like the Montgomery Curb Market, and you’ll see the full bounty of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and other plants that Alabama farmers grow. But look closer, and you’ll also find state farmers who raise meat—generally beef, pork, and chicken but also lamb, turkey, and other livestock. Where […]

I thought of it a few days ago when the Southern Baptist Convention determined to move their 2023 annual meeting from Charlotte to New Orleans. It reminded me about the time William got so distraught over the SBC meeting in Las Vegas—the “Sin City” of the West. My wife and I used to attend the […]

The open road: a temptress that calls to every soul eager to explore. In Alabama, few things top a spring drive through the countryside. Dense forest highways spill into a coastline of creamy white sands. When the moment calls and the horizon beckons, adventure can be found on one of these scenic routes along the […]

Chef Sedesh Boodram is from Trinidad and Tobago. He trained in France and has worked with some of the most celebrated chefs in the world. And he’s decided that Birmingham is home. For his first solo concept, The Anvil Pub & Grill in Hoover’s Village at Lee Branch, Boodram drew from his life experiences and love of […]

In 2021, travelers spent over $3.7 billion while visiting the 16 counties of the North Alabama region, representing a 42.8% increase over 2020, according to a report recently released by the Alabama Tourism Department (ATD). The report, “Alabama Tourism Industry Economic Impact 2021”, was conducted for the ATD using a model created by Dr. Keivan […]

Memorial Day weekend not only marks the unofficial beginning of summer but has anglers who love Alabama’s coastal waters excited for the start of red snapper season. Alabama state waters and federal waters will open to private and state-licensed charter vessel anglers for red snapper harvest this Friday, May 27, according to the Alabama Department of […]

"Lisa" and "Dot" are two North American Otters ready to celebrate World Otter day at the Montgomery Zoo in Alabama.

Over the last 40 years Bob Baumhower has grown his Aloha Hospitality group into a successful chain of 14 restaurants in Alabama.

The baby formula shortage has reached crisis level in recent weeks. While the issue is finally being addressed on a national level, it could take months for shelves to be restocked. For some families, however, that might not be soon enough. Carrie Fleming of Pell City gave birth to her daughter, Lennix, at the end […]

I’ve met many famous people throughout my career – presidents, movie stars, authors, Miss Americas, singers, athletes, politicians and more. Some have been impressive, others not so much. Some have had great personalities and seemed genuine, while others were as fake as the thick makeup they wore. Some celebrities are genuine to the core – […]

Twelve teams from Halcyon Elementary School participated in the inaugural School Pitch competition – “If It Is To Be … It Begins With Me!”

Omar Young grew up loving his mother’s cakes. He never thought he would be in the business of making them.

Fasting doesn’t have to be about food. The idea is that we give up something of value for a period of time, and that we seek God.

Alabama students with special needs enjoyed the thrill of fishing at the annual Exceptional Anglers event at Oak Mountain State Park.

As part of its campaign to educate the public about the need to keep Alabama’s biorich watersheds free of litter that could pose threats to marine life, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) has installed in Mobile County the first of several wildlife sculptures to be placed at state welcome centers. The “Help Keep Our Waters […]

Reggie White, a fifth-grade teacher at Booker T. Washington in Birmingham, is the 2022-23 Alabama Teacher of the Year.

A storied history, rich culture and fertile soil are not the only features of the Alabama Black Belt to be celebrated. The Black Belt is also an important economic driver in our state’s outdoor recreation industry.

Alabama's Rocket City is the best place to live in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report.