2020 was a challenging year for the tourism and hospitality industry. As a result of the pandemic, travel came to a near halt, jobs were either lost or put at risk and tourism revenue plummeted. As the pandemic lets loose on its grip and the public returns to dining out, traveling and becoming more active, […]

Did a book written more than 70 years ago by American space pioneer Dr. Wernher von Braun predict that a man called Elon would lead a 10-man government of Mars colonies? This story may not have received much attention except that billionaire Elon Musk is stepping out and being very public about his desire to […]

2020 was a challenging year for the tourism and hospitality industry. As a result of the pandemic, travel came to a near halt, jobs were either lost or put at risk and tourism revenue plummeted. As the pandemic lets loose on its grip and the public returns to dining out, traveling and becoming more active, […]

Miller Mobley has been all over the world. As a photographer, he’s met some of Hollywood’s biggest stars including Tom Hanks, Robert DeNiro, George Clooney, and Nicole Kidman. He’s taken portraits of icons Dolly Parton, Anthony Bourdain, and Taylor Swift, and he even shot the cover for Michelle Obama’s memoir “Becoming.” But after years of […]

In Alabama, there is no shortage of quaint small towns that are home to unique shops, scenic nature and tons of charm – and anyone who has been to Wedowee knows it’s one of ’em. Located next to beautiful Lake Wedowee, it’s a town that offers its residents and visitors a little bit of everything […]

For Lisa Teggert and Laurye Brunson, the welcome sign at the door of their home is more than a tagline. It’s a daily mission statement anchored in years of personal pain. “When one door closes, ours opens,” says Teggert. “Our house is filled with anybody who needs help.” Door to Serenity offers help to the […]

It’s hard to slap a label on Helen, the downtown Birmingham restaurant owned by repeat James Beard Award semifinalist Rob McDaniel and his wife, Emily. “It’s hard to say what it is, because Helen doesn’t really fit any category,” says McDaniel, who was the executive chef at the acclaimed SpringHouse restaurant near Lake Martin for […]

Things are very challenging in the land down under. Australia has changed dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the freedom they have enjoyed has been stripped away. In this episode, Andrew Cadman talks about the issues the people there have been facing and how he has responded with divine favor, and wisdom from the Lord, […]

Some of the biggest acts in music history have strolled down the halls of the Von Braun Center in downtown Huntsville. That venue has served as the location for most of Huntsville’s major events since the doors were opened in 1975. The VBC offers multiple venues for presenting cultural, educational, entertainment, conventions as well as […]

The Bonnie Plants Foundation, a garden and greenspace educational-oriented nonprofit, is gifting Auburn University with a $1.2 million donation for the establishment of a two-acre Children’s Garden and Pollinator Garden for the university’s 16-acre Transformation Garden project. According to a release, the donation will support the Children’s Garden’s development. The garden will serve as an […]

Growing up, Sahani food truck owner David Kimani had a dream of building a business. Early during the pandemic, Kimani and his family had the opportunity to purchase a food truck. After about a year of planning, they finally opened for business in May 2021, serving up authentic Kenyan dishes within Birmingham’s vibrant food scene. “It started […]

When Rebecca Denson and her husband, Clint, launched Sachai Tea Co., the idea of improving their community, and the world, were key components of their business plan. The same is true for Chris Sims and his partners at CAVU, a virtual career- and business-development company. The like-minded companies are among the first in Alabama to seek and […]

The upcoming year will mark a new milestone in Jones Valley Teaching Farm’s growth, as its $8 million upgrade fully comes on line with a new educational center and other improvements designed to enhance the nonprofit’s overall mission of providing nutritious food to people who need it most. Come spring, newly built and fully accessible […]

With new developments popping up all over town, business in Birmingham is booming. Ultra-modern lofts and cozy city condominiums are continuously adding to the skyline. And with the number of restaurants, bars, and retail shops growing by the day, there are more than enough ways to spend the day. One of the latest is Mercantile on […]

Neatly tucked onto four manicured acres – away from the hustle and bustle – a beautiful home on the shores of Alabama Power‘s Weiss Lake radiates all the joy of the holiday season. Janet and Randy Tucker’s place in Centre is all the more inviting at this most special time of the year. Massive double doors […]

The Duchess, Birmingham’s most whimsical and charmingly over-the-top food truck, was a vehicle (literally) for bigger things. The perfect ambassador for lots of tasty British dishes, the popularity of The Duchess and Little London Kitchen led directly to the creation of a neighborhood pub — unlike any other in town — that aims to be […]

Alabama NewsCenter is closing out Birmingham’s 150th birthday with a sonic bang, delving deep into the musical history of the Magic City. Rebecca Luker Rebecca Luker (1961-2020) was born in Birmingham and grew up in Helena. She sang in the choir at First Baptist Church of Alabaster and played in the Thompson High School Marching […]

Trevor Moultrie is like most teens. He’s active in football and track at Hewitt-Trussville High School. He eats all the time and is constantly outgrowing his clothes. He’s learning to drive so he can get his license next year. Being normal as a teen is welcomed given where Moultrie was as a baby. He was diagnosed […]

Tim Jones worked for decades as a videographer and photojournalist at television stations in Huntsville, Birmingham and Mobile. A burly man, Jones could haul heavy equipment and work long, hard hours helping capture news and gather information for Alabamians. That’s not the picture of Tim Jones these days. Cascading health problems led to the diagnosis […]

In 1989, Erskine Hawkins, Sun Ra and The Temptations all played at Birmingham’s inaugural City Stages music festival. Tickets that year were $3 per day and $1 for children. Beyond the great admission price, it was a Golden Oldies day for music in Birmingham. The orchestras of Hawkins and Ra, combined with the headlining Temptations, […]

E.O. Wilson, a Birmingham native and former Harvard University biologist and Pulitzer Prize winner whose study of ants and human behavior made him one of the world’s most influential scientists and prompted his calls for action to protect millions of species on the planet, has died. He was 92. Wilson, a University of Alabama (UA) […]

New Year’s resolutions originated over 4,000 years ago with the ancient Babylonians. They had the first documented New Year’s celebrations. During Akitu, a vast 12-day religious festival, in mid-March, the Babylonians crowned a new king and/or re-committed their allegiance to the existing king. Their celebration included making promises to “the gods” to return anything they […]

With Alabama’s abundant waterways, hunters sometimes can only access their hunting land via some type of boat or vessel. That goes not only for waterfowl hunters but for deer and small game as well. When the weather is cold and the water temperature is low, using personal flotation devices (PFDs) is crucial for safety should […]

It may seem counterintuitive to folks who live up north and out west, but Southerners believe the best way to ensure a bounty of luck and money through the coming year is to start it off with a humble meal. A pot of greens and their potlikker, a little seasoning pork, a mess of field […]