A new chapter in Auburn’s culinary story begins today as Olivine, the city’s newest rooftop restaurant and cocktail lounge, opens atop the AC Hotel Auburn. The concept brings together the warmth of Alabama hospitality and the vibrant coastal flavors of Southern Europe. The space feels elevated without being pretentious, and certainly hosts the charm that […]

Birmingham’s music history has never looked quite like this. This month, Sealegs Press releases A History of Birmingham Rock & Roll, a hardback art book featuring every piece from Craig Legg’s legendary 350-painting exhibition—a project that stunned the city when it debuted at East Village Arts in 2023. The original show was the kind of […]

STARBASE Maxwell, a War Department hands-on, youth science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics outreach program at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, is educating thousands of local students each year through immersive, inquiry-based learning. The program bridges the gap between military and civilian communities while opening doors to technical careers that support both national defense and […]

If turkeys could talk, two Alabama turkeys might describe Friday morning as the luckiest day of their lives. Instead of ending up on a festive turkey platter, the two broad-breasted birds stood on the lawn of the Governor’s Mansion and received something every Alabama Thanksgiving turkey can only dream of — a full pardon. Governor […]

Rickwood Caverns State Park is once again preparing to turn its underground passageways into a festive spectacle as “Wonderland Under Warrior” returns for the 2025 holiday season. Now in its ninth year, the popular event invites families to walk through a cave system filled with holiday lights, themed rooms and Christmas characters. “This is the […]

Tuscaloosa has found a creative way to spread Christmas cheer while helping residents clear overdue parking tickets. The Tuscaloosa Municipal Court is turning $19 overtime parking fines into gifts for local children through a holiday partnership with Toys for Tots. The effort supports struggling families, boosts local retailers, and could serve as a model for […]

A Dadeville woman has been arrested after Tallapoosa County deputies discovered more than 90 cats living in dangerous and neglected conditions. The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office responded earlier this week to a call about abandoned animals on Centerport Road. When deputies arrived, they found 92 cats that investigators say had no access to food, water, […]

Earl Lewis taught two generations of Sylacauga young folks not only sports but also character. He had been a linchpin of area sports for so long that few still alive can remember when the Earl Lewis era started – in the 1950s. Lewis died Sunday at age 87 after an extended illness. His visitation will […]

Alabama State Parks has opened nominations for the 10th annual Eagle Awards, a statewide program that celebrates volunteers, partners, and public leaders who help support and enhance the state’s parks. Nominations are open through Jan. 3, 2026. Winners will be recognized during Eagle Awareness Weekend at Lake Guntersville State Park on Jan. 31, 2026. Anyone […]

A veteran Alabama journalist who covered the state’s biggest business news for decades is being remembered by friends and colleagues for his far-reaching influence in the media industry and economic development. Jerry Underwood, who was 65 when he died on Nov. 2, was a former reporter and business editor at The Birmingham News, where he […]

One of Alabama’s Thanksgiving holiday traditions is back, and this year, the state is inviting the public to help write the next chapter. Governor Kay Ivey has opened voting for the 77th Annual Alabama Turkey Pardoning, calling on Alabamians to choose the names of the two birds who will take part in the ceremony. To […]

The Great Northern Lights – aurora borealis – are normally seen only in high latitudes, think Canada and a dozen northern states. Tuesday night was not normal. A strong geomagnetic storm generated aurora in lower latitudes, including Alabama all the way to the Gulf Coast. It was a God-given light show on Veterans Day. Alabama […]

Church of the Highlands, Alabama’s largest congregation, is continuing its growth with a major expansion to the state’s Gulf Coast. According to AL.com, the church scheduled a land dedication ceremony in Daphne to celebrate plans for a new permanent campus serving the Eastern Shore region. The event was held at the corner of DISC Drive […]

For nearly 30 years, Colonel David Etheredge served in the skies as part of the Alabama Air National Guard. A Birmingham-based pilot and former Commander of the 117th Maintenance Group, Etheredge led more than 300 airmen responsible for maintaining and flying KC-135R refueling aircraft that supported missions around the world. Today, he lives in Birmingham […]

In honor of Veterans Day, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is recognizing two remarkable Alabama veterans whose service and continued contributions reflect the best of the state’s patriotic spirit: America’s oldest living U.S. Marine, Roy Drinkard of Cullman, and Army Master Sergeant Harvey Mathis of Enterprise. “I like to think that my state of Alabama is […]

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) is helping sound the alarm over the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Palmer cosponsored a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives last week condemning the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria and supporting President Donald J. Trump’s announcement to officially designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. “The […]

Long before the rest of the country began setting aside a day to honor all who served, it was Birmingham that first carried the torch. What started here nearly eight decades ago as a simple idea from one veteran has grown into the nation’s oldest and among the largest Veterans Day parades — a moving […]

Alabama was represented in the National Veterans Day Parade by the Cullman High School Bearcat Band. The Sunday afternoon parade in the nation’s capital proceeded past sites and symbols of the nation’s history while playing patriotic marches. Video of the Cullman High School Band in the Veterans’ parade below: The Bearcat band has also performed […]

Veterans have given much to our country, and Regions Bank associates understand the importance of not just recognizing that sacrifice but finding meaningful ways to serve those who have selflessly served us. The bank’s support for veterans and active duty military is demonstrated in several ways: from offering targeted financial guidance and education to creating employment opportunities […]

Quilts are warm. Quilts are comfortable. Quilts tell a story, spark memories and stand as works of art. But perhaps the greatest function a quilt can have is to bring peace and comfort to those who defend this nation. That’s the belief behind Quilts of Valor, an organization that started with a mother wanting to […]

As the United States nears its 250th year of freedom, Alabama is pausing to honor the men and women whose courage has preserved it. Governor Kay Ivey has officially proclaimed November 5–11, 2025, as Veterans Week across the state, recognizing more than 400,000 veterans who call Alabama home. “Our veterans represent the very best of […]

Many people don’t realize how closely the work in the Poarch Creek Indians Tribal Historic Preservation Department (THPD) ties into who we are as Poarch Creek people. Their mission goes beyond preserving artifacts or old buildings; it’s about protecting our identity, reinforcing our sovereignty, and ensuring our story continues to be told by us. Did […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) danced his way to the lectern in front of a packed Neville Arena crowd on Wednesday night at Turning Point USA’s “This is the Turning Point Tour” stop at Auburn University. “I think I’ve been here before,” Tuberville opened, drawing laughs from the rows of Auburn students seated in front […]

Central High School in Phenix City, Alabama has produced a number of student leaders at the University of Alabama, both on and off the football field. One of them died Thursday. It was All-American linebacker Woodrow Lowe. He passed away at his home in Collierville, Tennessee at age 71. Lowe played college football for the […]