The recent slaying of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and known for his Christian testimony and conservative viewpoints shared at universities across the U.S. and the world, has deeply impacted Americans of all ages. His death has inspired renewed calls for an end to violent rhetoric and a return to messages of faith, […]

Lieutenant Colonel George E. Hardy has died at the age of 100. He was the youngest of the original Tuskegee Airmen, enlisting at age 17. He was the last living combat pilot of the Airmen. He served his country in three wars – World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Hardy trained in Tuskegee at the […]

Of the myriads of happy human emotions, from contentment to gratitude, there is one that is consistently underrated: hope. Considering some recent events, we could all use a little more hope in our lives. A new study from the University of Missouri is shaking up our understanding of hope. Far from being just wishful thinking, […]

Governor Kay Ivey is spotlighting some of her favorite destinations across the state this fall through the “Alabama Favorites” series, encouraging residents and visitors alike to explore the history, culture, and beauty of Alabama. Among her highlighted picks is Gee’s Bend, where visitors can ride the ferry, meet the community’s legendary quiltmakers, and enjoy local […]

Three Auburn University students attended the memorial service for Charlie Kirk earlier this week with support from State Sen. Jay Hovey (R-Auburn). Kirk, 31, was assassinated on September 10 at Utah Valley University in a brutal act of political violence aimed at silencing him. After the Auburn Turning Point USA chapter’s executive board members contacted […]

Alabama and America have lost a Patriot and historian. Tom Walker, the visionary, founder and longtime operator of American Village in Montevallo, died on Thursday. Walker was a member of the United States Semisesquintennial Commission, the national 250th anniversary celebration for July 4, 2026. His contribution and influence will continue in his absence. Walker never strayed […]

WIRED named conservative activist and commentator CJ Pearson to its 2025 list of “22 Very Online Upstarts Changing the Face of Politics” this week. The annual feature highlights young influencers, creators, and insiders who are reshaping political communication in the digital era. Pearson, 23, attended the University of Alabama until his junior year before focusing […]

A 14-year-old from Enterprise has been named the winner of the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association’s (ALBBAA) 2025 Road Trip Photo Contest. Enterprise High School freshman Lucas Garrard said he heard about the contest from local TV stations in the Dothan area and decided to take part. “I saw two of her teammates walking toward […]

As summer winds down, the folks at McGee Farm are preparing for the arrival of fall. Each year, McGee Farm welcomes thousands of visitors to its Florence pumpkin patch to celebrate fall and all its glory.   From September 27 through October 31, McGee Farm will be open daily, inviting the public to a fun-filled pumpkin-picking experience and on-farm activities. […]

Good food knows no boundaries or state lines, and Alabama’s dining scene is once again proving it can compete on the national stage. The New York Times has named Bayonet, a Birmingham seafood restaurant, to its Restaurant List 2025 of the “50 Best Places in America Right Now.” This yearly list shines a light on […]

The Sardis community is grieving the loss of 15-year-old Branson Peppers, a sophomore at Sardis High School, who was killed in a tragic ATV accident on Saturday, September 13. Peppers, a receiver and safety for the Sardis Lions, was riding his four-wheeler around 2 p.m. when it collided head-on with a car. In a Facebook […]

Remember the name – Brenden Bartholomew. Football fans will likely hear the name again – and again – as the 2025 Alabama high school football season progresses. And they may hear it again in the playoffs. And again during recruiting by the colleges. And at the college level – who knows? At Friday night’s high […]

Alabama’s two Democrats in Washington, U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) and Shomari Figures (D-Mobile) joined 58 House Democrats in voting against Speaker Mike Johnson’s resolution honoring the “life and legacy” of conservative political activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated at an event at Utah Valley University last week. In a […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide has seen some huge performances this season from star wide receiver Germie Bernard. Saturday was no different, as he scored two first-half touchdowns to jump-start the offense. Bernard, who has enjoyed a breakout season and has been the team’s top wide receiver, has been open during his time at Alabama about […]

Alabama teenager Lulu Gribbin, who survived a life-changing shark attack in 2024, appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America on Wednesday with her family to share her story, now over a year after she was attacked by a shark off Seacrest Beach in Walton County, Florida last June. Gribbin, now 15, sat down with co-anchor Michael […]

Hundreds of University of Alabama students and political figures filled Two Dimes, Tuscaloosa’s newest event venue on the Strip, for a Wednesday evening memorial to conservative political activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated at an event at Utah Valley University last week. The memorial was led by a handful of […]

Founder and Chairman of the Board of Great Southern Wood Preserving, Jimmy Rane, announced today that 34-year veteran of the company, Mark Callender, will be elevated to President and Chief Executive Officer. Rane will maintain his role as board chairman while Callender takes over the company’s day-to-day operational leadership. “Our leadership team has known for […]

Margot Shaw has spent her career turning a passion for flowers, design, and lifestyle into a platform that inspires, educates, and uplifts. As Editor-in-Chief of Flower Magazine, she has created a publication that celebrates not only flowers but also the artistry, spaces, and stories that surround them. With a readership of over a quarter-million across […]

Betsy Holloway has spent her career demonstrating that true leadership blends strategic vision, purposeful service, and a commitment to nurturing others. As Vice President for Advancement and Marketing at Samford University, Holloway leads all philanthropic, branding, and marketing initiatives across the institution. She oversees fundraising, corporate partnerships, charitable foundations, annual giving, and capital development, while […]

It’s a long way from the Outback of Australia to the Wiregrass of Alabama. That is the life journey so far of Amanda Shenton. She was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia and came to the U.S. in 2013.  She bought a tiny camper and went on her own tour of her new country. An unguided […]

When Staci Brown Brooks reflects on her career, the word that rises most often is service. Service to her community, her state, and the organizations she has been entrusted to lead. Her path, spanning journalism and corporate leadership, reflects a career grounded in purpose, collaboration, and a deep commitment to giving back. Today, as vice […]

An investigation byYellowhammer News today uncovered the City of Opelika has removed Mallory Hagan’s name from the city’s official welcome signs. The overnight change came after a petition to remove official town signs honoring Hagan had been signed onto by nearly 1,000 residents. The signs were initially put up to honor her winning the Miss […]

Caroleene Dobson has always believed in the power of roots. Raised on her family’s fifth-generation cattle farm in Monroe County, she grew up in a small town where neighbors looked out for one another and hard work was a way of life.  Those early experiences instilled resilience, humility, and a sense of responsibility—values that would […]