A packed Neville Arena fell into chants of “U-S-A” on Wednesday night as President Donald Trump called in live during Eric and Lara Trump’s conversation at Turning Point USA’s campus tour visit at Auburn University.  The spontaneous call came near the close of a program that affirmed the life and legacy of late TPUSA founder […]

A surprise guest at Turning Point USA’s campus tour in Neville Arena at Auburn University connected the night’s tribute to the late Charlie Kirk to Alabama’s leading role in America’s space future. The night included heartfelt and powerful testimony from U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, conservative host Benny Johnson, Eric and Lara Trump, as well as […]

As the government shutdown enters its 36th day and SNAP benefits remain on hold, many Alabamians are worried about where their next meal will come from. For those in Jasper, one favorite restaurant is stepping in to help feed children in the area. Alabama Stackers announced that children will eat free at its restaurant beginning […]

The old saying goes, “it takes a village to raise a child,” and Fort Payne has proven itself to be one generous village. That spirit was on full display Tuesday morning as city officials, community leaders, and volunteers gathered for the ribbon-cutting of a new playground at Kiwanis Field, located beside the Wills Valley Recreation […]

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is releasing $2 million in state emergency funds to eight food banks serving all 67 counties, her office reported on Tuesday afternoon. According to the governor’s office, this comes on the 4th day of the month, which is the first day some of the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients […]

The South is finally included in the prestigious Michelin Guide, recognizing the best restaurants in the world. The Alabama restaurants named in the Michelin Guide have brought new acclaim to the state. Many were in attendance as The Michelin Guide’s American South list was announced in Greenville, SC. SoulGrown’s own Holly Swafford was present at the ceremony to celebrate with […]

At The University of Alabama, Anna Grace Baker has distinguished herself as both a nursing student and a Crimsonette. Her days are long, filled with clinical rotations, classes, and hours of dance practice, yet she moves through them with focus and purpose. Balancing academics, athletics, and leadership, she has embraced every challenge as an opportunity […]

After placing second in back-to-back years, Huntsville Botanical Garden is hoping 2025 will be the year its beloved Galaxy of Lights shines the brightest. Voting opened Monday and continues through Dec. 1 at 11:59 a.m. EST. Supporters can vote once each day to help Huntsville’s Galaxy of Lights claim the No. 1 title in time […]

Halloween is a one-night-a-year thing, and it is play-acting. Instead of supernatural phenomenon, it is a giant costume party. Everyone knows it is a pretend fantasy. Alabama has another spooky thing, and it is year-round. Instead of people dressing up and pretending, it is people noticing what appears to happen in nature. Alabama is famous […]

Bryant-Denny Stadium has seen some huge events over the years as the host to the preeminent dynasty in college football, and those walls have seen one of the greatest runs of success in the history of the sport over the last couple of decades. It’s been many years since it hosted other events though, however […]

We are accustomed to Alabama being competitive nationally in college football and, in the last few years, in basketball. And we are used to being first in the alphabet. We can now add one more national number one for the state of Alabama, and it’s a vital arena. Alabama is now ranked #1 nationally in […]

Social media feeds are often dominated by sports debates, politics, and bad news. But on Sunday, the conversation went to worship in Tuscaloosa, as several Alabama Crimson Tide football players organized a powerful event called “Audience of One” at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The night drew thousands and quickly spread across social platforms as fans shared images […]

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Alabama legislative leaders are commending the Oversight Commission on Alabama Opioid Settlement Funds for its role in achieving a 30% reduction in drug overdoses statewide over the past year. Speaker of the House of Representatives Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) and President Pro Tempore of the Senate Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) praised the work of the commission, and […]

Jack Hawkins Jr., chancellor of Troy University and a decorated Vietnam veteran, has been named 2025 Patriot of the Year by the Mobile Bay Area Veterans Commission. Dr. Hawkins, a native of Mobile, served as a U.S. Marine Corps officer during the Vietnam War. He received the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and a citation […]

A Tuscaloosa florist will soon bring a touch of Alabama to one of the most famous holiday celebrations in the country. Tammy West, owner and creative director of Glow Floral Event Design, has been selected to assist in decorating the White House for Christmas 2025 — a once-in-a-lifetime honor for her and her assistant, Lacey […]

Carnival Cruise Line is bringing year-round cruises back to Mobile, announcing that Carnival Valor will homeport in the Gulf Coast city beginning in May 2027. The deployment marks the first time a ship of the Conquest class will operate from Mobile, expanding cruise capacity and vacation options for Alabama travelers. Carnival Valor will begin offering […]

Samford University was recently ranked in the 2026 list of “Best Christian Colleges in America” by school search platform Niche.com in their annual rankings of colleges and universities. According to Niche, the Best Christian Colleges ranking features “leading academic institutions that offer students an education and college experience rooted in Christian traditions and faith.” Samford […]

An Alabama community is coming together in prayer after Kimber Mills, an 18-year-old senior cheerleader at Cleveland High School, was critically injured during a shooting at a weekend bonfire in Jefferson County. Authorities say the shooting happened shortly after midnight Sunday at a wooded gathering spot known locally as “The Pit,” near Alabama 75 and […]

Alabama is mourning the loss of a Huntsville family after a tragic plane crash in Montana claimed the lives of a father and his two daughters. According to the Powell County Sheriff’s Office, the agency received a report of a possible downed aircraft at approximately 4:30 p.m. Friday in the Bob Marshall Wilderness of northern […]

The 2026 statewide election cycle already seems to be well upon us, and candidates are crisscrossing the state, making speeches, and amassing endorsements. Today’s campaigns are often boring and staid affairs that focus upon television ads, direct mail appeals, and incessant robocalls and text messages seeking votes, so we long for the days in the […]

When we think about pirates, we tend to think of the long ago and the far away — deep down in the Caribbean centuries ago. There was a popular fantasy movie series – ‘Pirates of the Caribbean.’ What about pirates on the Alabama Gulf Coast? Were there any? Where, and doing what? That will be […]

Governor Kay Ivey has introduced another Alabama family benefiting from the CHOOSE Act, the state’s education savings account program. Francisco and Itzel Carbonell of Birmingham have five children — Maria (8th grade), Anna (5th grade), Amalia (1st grade), Juan (K5), and baby Emma. Four of the children attend St. Rose Academy, where their education is […]

When you’re competing in the National Senior Games, it’s good to be Young.   Eric Young is a lead cable splicer and former lineman with Alabama Power in Mobile. Earlier this year, he was in Des Moines, Iowa, and instead of splicing cable, he was pumping iron.   Young brought home a gold medal in powerlifting from the […]