Aside from Independence Day, no other holiday is as profoundly American as Thanksgiving. With its historical roots in the first English settlers to these lands and their Native America counterparts, it’s even older than our republic. Days of thanksgiving were a regular occurrence during colonial times, usually called for by the church to encourage parishioners […]

What Aniah Blanchard brought to this world will never be forgotten by her cross town rivals. Now it will never be forgotten by any of us.

MOBILE — The USS Alabama has firmly cemented its place as one of the state’s most iconic symbols from its spot at Battleship Memorial Park on the eastern side of the Mobile River. The South Dakota class battleship has been an attraction for visitors to Coastal Alabama since 1965. However, it took a statewide effort […]

Alabama Public Television is producing a series of videos titled “Alabama Legacy Moments” that offer a quick history of the people, places and stories that have defined Alabama. Done in conjunction with the ongoing bicentennial celebration of the state that concludes in December 2019, the short pieces should inspire you to learn more about the […]

In his first interview since injuring his right hip, Bama star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa once again gave his testimony to a national television audience.

Galu & Diane Tagovailoa: "We have total faith in God’s plan for Tua, and we know his plan is never wrong. God’s grace, mercy, love and faithfulness...

The book editors at Amazon.com identified “Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee” as the best nonfiction book published in 2019. The book is from first-time author Casey Cep. The first seven stops on Cep’s book tour were in various Alabama locations. Goodreads.com describes “Furious Hours” as: “The stunning story of […]

He will go down as one of the greatest quarterbacks in Alabama Crimson Tide football history, yet he came and went in a flash. A long weekend has reminded us how fleeting joy can be — after all, “2nd and 26” was just 20 months ago. Yet, it seems that Tua Tagovailoa would be around […]

University of Alabama star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is now set to have hip surgery on Monday, with “a full recovery” still projected. Dr. Lyle Cain, the Crimson Tide’s team orthopedic surgeon from Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Clinic at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham, released a statement Sunday evening with the update. “For the past […]

n 1983, in the basement of First Presbyterian Church in downtown Birmingham, a group of humanitarians began to take in homeless women and children. Now two blocks away, First Light Women’s Shelter offers emergency shelter for homeless women and families 24 hours a day. It also offers individualized case management, group sessions, life skills, movie and art therapy, and […]

Angels are among us, in the form of volunteers. Such is the case at Children’s of Alabama, where more than 50 “elves” from across Greater Birmingham met on Nov. 10, busily running to and fro to decorate Christmas trees on the hospital’s mezzanine and first floor. It’s all for the annual Children’s of Alabama tree display, […]

“Everybody reacts to trauma differently,” said Zack Aggen. He reacts by helping. Aggen knows a lot about trauma. As a U.S. Army medic during two combat tours in Iraq, he saw terrible wounds, heard horrifying screams of pain and worked desperately to save the lives of the fellow soldiers who had become, in his word, […]

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Former University of Alabama star quarterback Jalen Hurts continues to be an exemplary role model. This past weekend, Hurts' current team hosted...

A social media post about an Alabama veteran wearing an oxygen mask while walking down a road may help connect the man to his estranged son.

Like soldiers at attention, battalions of white markers stretch out across the fields in perfect formation. Below them are soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen. They are compatriots linked by more than common soil. Some died in service; many others survived the decades before finally falling to old age. All sacrificed. Alabama has four cemeteries dedicated […]

It’s an honor to serve, and every year the men and women who answer that call are honored for their service to their country. The Birmingham Business Journal (BBJ) recently recognized military veterans who have made an impact both in their military careers as well as their business careers. These Veterans of Influence include CEOs, […]

Driving into Waverly, Alabama – population 185, give or take – harkens to a slower, simpler time, with its tiny post office and historic homes along the main thoroughfare that’s still a two-lane street (thankfully, U.S. Highway 280 was routed around the town). Careful, or you’ll drive right by the Waverly Local, the Southern-cuisine eatery opened […]

Raeshaun Jones’ (’18, BA, Psychology) gap year was supposed to be a much-needed break from rigorous academic work. But, after hearing about the unique research opportunities being conducted at the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s (UAH) Psychology Department, Jones made a spur-of-the-moment decision to enroll in the academic program rather than setting off for gap year […]

A triple play in baseball is rare and sure to be replayed on ESPN. While they won’t make SportsCenter highlights, just as rare are the triple-qualified journeymen who work at the Washington County Cogeneration power plant 40 miles north of Mobile – the first in Alabama Power history to be qualified simultaneously as mechanics, electrical and instrumentation employees and […]

The University of Alabama Department of Athletics has partnered with KultureCity to make Bryant-Denny Stadium sensory inclusive. This new initiative will promote a more accessible and positive experience for guests and fans with sensory needs at the stadium. “Obtaining this certification is something that was very important to us,” said Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne. “We want all of […]

On Saturday, the sky above Pensacola will be filled with loud jets streaking by. Thousands of people are expected to attend the culmination of the 2019 demonstration season for the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. After countless shows across the United States, this one is special. Not only does it mark the end of the season, […]

David Pursell’s family business has undergone significant transformation over the years. It began as a fertilizer company started by his great-grandfather in the early 20th-century and now stands as the premier golf and vacation destination in the state of Alabama. One thing has remained constant for the Pursell family, and that is the land they […]

Galu Tagovailoa reaffirmed his faith just a few days ago by taking part in the Church of the Highlands' "I Have Decided To Follow Jesus" series.