It’s the end of a family story in downtown Montgomery, but it’s not the end of the restaurant. Chris’ Famous Hot Dogs on Montgomery’s historic Dexter Avenue has been sold to a new family. For its entire 108-year existence, it has been owned and operated by the Katechis family. Mrs. Angia Katechis announced Saturday that […]

An Alabama high school senior is using his talent on the football field to make a difference for families facing one of life’s toughest challenges. Rob Ashworth, a senior at The Montgomery Academy, serves as the kicker for the school’s football team. Inspired by his grandmother’s battle with dementia, Rob decided to turn each extra […]

There’s a side of motherhood that most people never see. One that doesn’t begin with baby showers or nursery colors, but with blood tests, injections, and whispered prayers in sterile  rooms. It’s where hope and heartbreak sit side by side, and where faith becomes more than a  word. It becomes a lifeline. My husband and […]

Lee Edwards, president of Edwards Chevrolet, has been nominated for the 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year award — one of the automotive industry’s most prestigious honors. The nomination was announced on Wednesday by TIME. Edwards is one of 47 nominees nationwide and will be recognized during the 109th annual National Automobile Dealers Association Show […]

A long chapter in the history of Fairhope, Alabama closed Tuesday. Retired Mayor James P. Nix died at age 88. He took with him the story of over a quarter century, a vital part of Fairhope. Nix had served as Mayor of Fairhope for 28 years, from 1972 to 2000. He served through the turn […]

The last time a U.S. President played the lead role in a major release of international hostages was January 1981. President Ronald Reagan was in office. By his position and firmness as President-elect, the holders of the American hostages in Lebanon knew they needed to release their captives as soon as the Reagan administration took […]

With five soaring floors of motorcycles as the backdrop, SoulGrown Alabama’s third annual “Soul of the South” awards filled the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham on Thursday night.  As tradition, the ceremony celebrated Alabamians whose work, grit, and generosity are reshaping the state’s creative economy. The setting was fitting: Barber is home to the […]

The sounds of ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ will be heard Saturday along Highway 280 just outside of Sylacauga. The free concert would not be free if it featured the real Lynyrd Skynyrd band. They charge a pretty penny and earn every penny. Instead, you will hear the top-rated Skynryd tribute band “Symple Man Revival,” and for […]

Alabama’s Republican congressional delegation is lauding the agreement between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza. Israel began it’s war against the terrorists in Gaza after over 1,200 people brutally killed by Hamas in Israel on October 7th, 2023. “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off […]

In Alabama, hundreds of young people face adulthood each year without the stability of a permanent home. For many foster youth, the day they “age out” of care marks not a new beginning but an uncertain future — one filled with obstacles few 19-year-olds are equipped to face alone. Erica Hardesty has made it her […]

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have announced a breakthrough treatment that slows the progression of Huntington’s disease by 75%, a first in the fight against this devastating disorder. The new gene therapy, known as AMT-130, is part of a small clinical trial led in collaboration with uniQure. Seven of the 17 […]

Members of the Alabama House Military & Veterans Affairs Committee were joined by representatives from the Alabama Departments of Veterans Affairs and Mental Health last Tuesday as they visited the historic Tuskegee Campus of the Central Alabama VA Health Care System. More than just a formal informational tour, the was prompted by a recent conversation […]

In Huntsville, blind children from 31 states and eight countries ran NASA-style missions last week. More than 140 students representing 31 states and several countries, including Belgium, Costa Rica, Canada, Israel, Liberia, Australia, Romania, and the Menominee Nation of Wisconsin, gathered in Huntsville to participate in Space Camp for Visually Impaired Students (SCIVIS), according to a […]

An overwhelming majority of Alabamians still consider their faith in God to be at the center of their daily lives, according to new findings from the Pew Research Center’s 2023–2024 Religious Landscape Study. The nationwide survey, released in September 2025, offers one of the most comprehensive portraits of religious identity and practice across the United […]

The Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce is bringing back one of its most beloved gatherings this fall. On Sunday, October 19th, from 4:00–8:00 p.m., Crestline Village will once again transform into a lively dining destination for the second annual Harvest on Hoyt. Presented by Finch Fine Wines, the event brings neighbors together for a seasonal evening of food and […]

For the first time in 10 years, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band will return to Florence as part of its National Concert Tour. The band will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at Norton Auditorium at the University of North Alabama. The Marine Band has carried its cross-country concert tradition […]

Thousands of Alabama folks heading to Panama City have pulled off at Dobbs Barbeque in Dothan for over a century. Now, they will have to find a new food stop that does not have the history and atmosphere of Dobbs Famous Bar-B-Que. The famous eatery at the southern intersection of Ross Clarke Circle and highway […]

Homecoming week in Cleburne County brought more than school spirit this year — it also left the Heflin Police Department wrapped up in fun. Officers arrived at their station Thursday morning to find the building and grounds covered in long strands of toilet paper, a familiar sight in the community during homecoming celebrations. Rather than […]

After 14 years in Cullman, Rock the South is heading to the River City. Peachtree Entertainment announced today the popular annual summer music tradition will debut next year at The Fields at Decatur. The three-day festival will be June 11-13. “In 2026, we’re taking it to the next level,” said Nathan Baugh, CEO of Peachtree […]

In 1985, a quiet but revolutionary movement began in Huntsville that would change the way the world responds to child abuse. Forty years later, that movement has become a global model for healing and justice. What began as a single center offering a compassionate, coordinated response to child abuse has grown into an internationally recognized […]

A new professional men’s choral group debuts tomorrow, Friday, October 3. ‘Southern Echos Chorale’ is an independent men’s chorale ensemble, an all-Alabama all-men’s group. Their first gig is a big one – the largest Catholic church in the state of Alabama – the Cathedral-Basilica of Immaculate Conception. It is located at 2 Claiborne Street across […]

For more than six decades, Alabama has recognized October as Beef Month — a celebration honoring the state’s beef cattle industry and the hardworking families behind it. “Each October, we have the opportunity to celebrate Alabama’s cattle industry and the hardworking families who bring beef to the table,” said Erin Beasley, executive vice president of […]

One of North Alabama’s largest and most anticipated events takes over downtown Cullman. the first weekend in October in celebration of the town’s German beginnings. Now in its 43rd  year, the Cullman Oktoberfest is a three-day event offering all things German including a biergarten, lively music, cultural displays and delicious German cuisine. Recognized as one […]

The fourth annual Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival (WEWA) features a unique way for arts enthusiasts to enjoy the work of notable wildlife artists. Five artists – Dirk Walker, Jared Knox, Vaughan Spanjer, Sue Key and Bucky Bowles – will participate in live painting during the free festival, set for Saturday, Oct. 25, in downtown Wetumpka. The festival is […]