Alabama high school football coach and Hall of Famer Jimmy Perry died at age 68 on January 10 following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Governor Kay Ivey honors Huntsville's Rodney Smith Jr. during her final State of the State Address for his impactful service.

One of Birmingham’s very own — Christy Swaid — broke a Guinness World Record. Jet ski champion, stuntwoman and entrepreneur, Christy Swaid was already extremely impressive, but now she can add a new record to her resume. Swaid was recently entered into the Guinness World Records as the oldest person to backward somersault on a […]

The Clyde May’s whiskey company recently opened a distillery, gift shop, and tasting room in Troy with much public fanfare.

Alabama-based Longleaf Recovery & Wellness won approval for Longleaf Lodge, a new residential substance use treatment center in Shelby County.

Two men from Hoover with very different pasts on the same dangerous road, one who lived inside a major illegal bookmaking operation and another who beat gambling addiction decades ago, are putting their names and their stories behind a new non-profit aimed at a singular message: Odds cannot be beaten, but lives can be rebuilt. […]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was joined by an Alabama pastor to plan about defending America and nd the world against radical Islamists.

As is my custom for the past 21 years, my year end column illuminates Alabama political luminaries that passed away last year.

A colleague accosted me in the Monday morning pastors meeting after Bob and Kay joined our church the day before. He told me he’d invested many hours in marital counseling leading to their recommitment, and he was disturbed to hear they’d presented themselves for membership in our church. He believed I’d “courted” and persuaded them […]

Students from the Northeast continue to flock to the South in record numbers.

As the new year begins, many Alabamians are reflecting on how they might make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. For some families, that leads to foster care and adoption.

A huge number of Alabamians do not make New Year’s resolutions. They need to take a look at this one. It’s different from any resolutions they may have seen, and it can be difference-making.

The annual graveside wreath-laying and memorial service that marks the 73rd anniversary of Hank Williams’ death will be at Montgomery’s Oakwood Cemetery Annex on January 1.

One Alabama foodie is making it his mission to show the world that the best hamburgers are still made in the United States of America.

It’s a long way from Homewood to Hollywood. That’s essentially the trip that the Homewood, Alabama High School Patriots Band is making.

Experience a unique New Year’s Eve at the Birmingham Zoo with a cougar-themed celebration and fun for the whole family.

Mobile matriarch Cecilia Zoghby has died at age 90.

Kick off 2026 by enjoying some of Alabama’s most scenic views by participating in a First Day Hike at an Alabama State Park.

Economic indicators are stabilizing, and industry experts are watching consumer trends as Alabama looks toward its 2026 housing market.

Musician Jerry ‘Jigger’ Bridges' star was unveiled earlier this month in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, cementing his legacy for years to come.

As families across Alabama gather for Christmas, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) delivered his annual holiday message.

From large-scale drive-thru extravaganzas to underground holiday displays, Alabama offers a wide variety of Christmas light experiences each season. Here are some of the best Christmas light shows in Alabama: Best drive-thru Christmas light shows Lights of Noel — Birmingham Racecourse Lights of Noel is billed as Alabama’s largest drive-through animated Christmas light show, featuring millions […]

Well, here is my story of growing one of Alabama’s early Christmas tree farms — the Zeigler Christmas Tree Farm outside of Sylacauga.

Alabama has shaped generations of Southern music. When it comes to Christmas songs that actually mention the state by name, there are a few.