Faith and Culture — Page 88

Superior Pecans is an Alabama Maker shelling out Wiregrass goodness

Different people pronounce the name of the nut differently, but the deliciousness of the pecans at Superior Pecans & Gifts in Eufaula is something all can agree on. Whether it’s the main ingredient in a holiday pie or a highlight on the frosting of a red velvet cake, pecans truly shine during this time of year. Of […]

The out-of-state Freedom from Religion Foundation is attacking yet another Alabama school, and Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-01) is fighting back.

The North Pole is closer than you think. In the heart of Hoover, Santa, his elves and his workshop take center stage at Patti and Steve Knain’s home...

Located in downtown Opelika, Oliver Henry Candle Company makes soy-blend wax candles with amazing fragrances that will surely leave a lasting impression.

Christ, Christmas and counseling

We call it “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many, it simply is not. Those who suffer from depression or anxiety often struggle more during the holiday season than at any other time of the year. The loss of loved ones seems magnified when we are faced with the rituals of the […]

Auburn’s rich history and architectural structures are worth celebrating. “No Place Like Home: An Architectural Study of Auburn, Alabama” is a record of the first 150 years of buildings that have helped make Auburn into the place it is today. The book looks at rooflines, windows, doors and different styles of bricks. But it also goes […]

Mobile APSO gives gifts to children, seniors

The Mobile Division Chapter of the Alabama Power Service Organization (APSO) has stepped in for Santa in Bayou La Batre this holiday season. APSO members are making Christmas brighter by providing gifts for Vietnamese-American seniors and children living in the community. “There is a large Vietnamese-American population in Bayou La Batre, and many of the people are fishermen,” said […]

Whether you live far away or down the street from Mom and Dad, there’s nothing that creates the warm feelings of the holidays quite like a taste of home. Alabama-made food and beverages have long been popular Christmas gifts. And these days, tried and true favorites share shelf space with newer flavors. “Alabama’s makers are […]

Raytheon and Disabled American Veterans Charity are joining forces to bring a very Merry Christmas to four Huntsville-area families of...

The Blooming Birmingham initiative is, in many ways, a community saying thanks.

"The storm had just destroyed the homes of several families, taken two lives, and critically injured others, but this Bible remained unharmed."

It’s the most wonderful time of the year at the Hassinger Daniels Mansion Bed and Breakfast (B&B) and Cobb Lane B&B in Birmingham. Guests and passersby who venture into the Magic City’s only B&Bs are greeted with glorious bursts of holiday color. The gracious old homes, which date to 1898 and are on the National Register of Historic Places, pay tribute […]

From the roads to the skies, the products created by the skilled hands of Alabama workers are in high demand in markets around the world. But the state’s automotive, aerospace and other manufacturing industries don’t have the corner on craftsmanship. In communities across the Tennessee Valley down to the Gulf Coast, there are painters, forgers, […]

"You've just got to keep your faith," Jalen Hurts said. "Trust God. Know your why. Know why you do what you do. Keep faith and keep moving forward.

The words “red clay” evoke images of the South. Whether you’ve played in it, been stuck in it or just fancied it while driving down some Alabama backroad, it fits in here like sweet tea and barbecue. So, when John Corbin and Kerry McGinnis set out to open a brewery in downtown Opelika a few […]

On the steps of the Alabama State Capitol on Saturday, elected officials, dignitaries and hundreds of members of the public gathered as one to celebrate...

"Alabama Bicentennial: The Stories of Our People" looks back on the state's past 200 years, hearing from some of its most memorable voices in the process.

Alabama’s ‘white gold’ draws worldwide interest

Ruth Beaumont Cook’s latest book started 10 years ago as a brochure request from Sylacauga‘s B.B. Comer Memorial Library in advance of the city’s first marble festival. “They asked me to put together a brochure about the history of the marble,” Cook said. “It was overwhelmingly successful, so the next year they asked to me write a book.”

As seen in a video posted on Twitter, people lined the streets of Enterprise on Friday to welcome home Navy Ensign Joshua Kaleb Watson.

Christmas came a little early for several Alabama shoppers with layaway purchases at the Walmart in Anniston.

Congressman Robert Aderholt has released a video highlighting the amazing contributions Alabamians have made to culture and entertainment across the world.

A study conducted by CenturyLink has determined that Alabamians really love Christmas.

Regions Bank on Wednesday honored one of its Alabama associates in a major way for going above and beyond to better the lives of the company's customers.

Although Dr. Kevin Chance has tickled the ivories on concert stages around the world, including at the famed Carnegie Hall in New York City, he said his greatest satisfaction comes from watching his students grow into successful, confident performers. “One of my greatest memories is the first time I had a student perform their first solo recital,” […]