In 2015, Tamika Bright had worked at the University of Alabama at Birmingham for just one week before a tragic incident changed her life. In an attempt to put out an accidental grease fire at her home, Bright received third-degree burns to the right side of her body, leaving her badly injured. While her job as an […]

The scene at the Blue Gill Restaurant in Baldwin County provided hope that Alabama is returning to some sort of normalcy after a long period of COVID-19 restrictions. The Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) Gulf Coast Wild Game Cook-Off, the first in two years, attracted a crowd to the venue on the Causeway to taste a […]

Wednesday kicked off the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association's (ALBBAA) 10th annual Big Buck Photo Contest.

The mountaintop chalets at Lake Guntersville State Park have long reigned as one of the park’s top attractions, even though they hadn’t undergone a major facelift in more than 20 years.

Huntsville's The Orion Amphitheater earlier this week announced that it will hold its opening celebration on the weekend of May 13, 2022, during which the venue will play host to landmark music event, The First Waltz.

Gov. Kay Ivey earlier this week issued a formal proclamation launching the second annual "Thank Alabama Teachers Week."

This holiday season is expected to inspire simple comforts. Here are six trends to have your home merry and bright in no time.

At Drexell & Honeybee’s restaurant in Brewton, the scratch-cooked food it serves does not carry a price tag. No bill is presented at the end. You pay what you can in cash (the restaurant doesn’t have a card reader either). Or pay nothing at all. Nobody knows, because the tin contribution box is behind a curtain, and […]

Auburn University’s bald eagle Spirit has flown alongside the school’s official golden eagles—designated War Eagles—since her first stadium flight in 2002.

As we look ahead to December, six holiday trends have emerged that will help you have your home merry and bright in no time.

After receiving care for 275 days at UAB's Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (RNICU), Curtis Means was discharged from the hospital. Six months later, he was officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's most premature infant to survive.

Embrace simple comforts with these six trends that will have your home merry and bright just in time for the holidays.

Embrace Alabama Kids steps in to help those who need extra love and guidance become adults who know they matter.

Rock the South will return to Cullman, Alabama August 5-6, 2022 as the South's biggest party is set to feature its most star-studded lineup to date.

Alabama Power volunteers are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Alabama Power Service Organization (APSO) and its mission of supporting communities by taking on 30 projects across the state during the 30 days of November. “For 30 years, the Alabama Power Service Organization has helped meet the needs of Alabamians by supporting nonprofits and community organizations […]

If you’ve always wanted to visit a small, sleepy fishing village, Alabama's Bayou La Batre is the place to go.

A growing alumni base and committed supporters has led to the most successful fundraising year in University of South Alabama history.

Hoover’s Moss Rock Festival is throwing an extra special Sweet 16 bash for the city’s beloved nature and art festival. This year’s festival, held Nov. 6-7, will continue its tradition of introducing festivalgoers to a bevy of talented local and regional artists. A new venue, the Hoover Met Complex, will host more than 150 artists, as well […]

Millbrook may fit the traditional definition of a bedroom community. But don’t be fooled; this Alabama city is wide awake.

Joy Smith made a name for herself with her creamy cheesecakes, but her new café offers plenty of savory treats, too.

Ginny has found an effective method of sharing her faith without getting thrown out of situations that most people would.

Peak time for Fall color in north Alabama is here so make your plans to see all the reds, oranges, and yellows while you can!

When Marc Parker received a call last year from a bone marrow registry that a 6-year-old boy needed a lifesaving bone marrow transplant – and Parker was a perfect match – he knew immediately he was ready to donate. Parker is an engineer based in Birmingham with Alabama Power’s parent company, Southern Company. He was inspired to […]

West Alabama executives spent a recent fine, fall day volunteering for Habitat for Humanity Tuscaloosa’s annual CEO Build, an initiative that brings together business leaders to build a Habitat home for a deserving family. Business leaders from more than 25 area companies participated in this year’s build, which was led by Mercedes-Benz U.S. International CEO and President Michael Göbel. […]