There is only one piece of Renaissance art in Sylacauga – and maybe all of Alabama. Watch to find out how it got there:

The natural beauty of Pursell Farms is striking to anyone who visits. For owner David Pursell, there is one part of the property that is particularly special. Watch to enjoy the breathtaking view from that spot and hear David explain what makes it so unique:

As part of Yellowhammer’s Legacy Series, we sat down with Pursell Farms co-founder and CEO David Pursell. He shared with us the remarkable history behind his family’s business and the land he now calls home. Along the way, we heard some fascinating stories. Listen to David Pursell explain how world-famous actor and Alabama native Jim […]

Sara Franklin’s world turned upside down on the night of Aug. 25, 2018, when she experienced her first seizure. Now she has turned what began as a scary experience into an opportunity to help others facing similar situations. “My husband woke in the middle of the night to find me convulsing, and I wasn’t responding. […]

Invariably, whenever someone mentions Back Forty Beer Company at the Sloss Docks in Birmingham the talk turns to food. That’s because an award-winning chef with a fine dining background helms this open kitchen (next to the open brewing production) and is turning out dishes that are delicious and inventive, seasonal and locally sourced and perhaps more than you’d expect. […]

Bats across the state of Alabama will soon have new digs thanks to Alabama Power Service Organization (APSO) volunteers. APSO chapters spent part of last week building and painting bat houses that will be installed in wooded areas. Some will also go up near Alabama Power lakes and rivers. The work was part of Southern Company’s Week of Service. “We […]

Downtown Birmingham serves as the backdrop for the latest action thriller. Familiar sites around the city can be seen in the first trailer for “Line of Duty.” The film stars Aaron Eckhart (“The Dark Knight”) as officer Frank Penny, who goes on a rogue mission to find the chief of police’s abducted daughter. After killing the police’s only […]

When it came to building a new stadium in the city, the proposition for Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin was simple: “Either we’re going to do it or we’re not.” After decades of talk in the Magic City about a new stadium, Woodfin said he had had enough. “The stadium is not just a stadium. It’s […]

The Semper Fi Community Task Force of North Alabama on Wednesday will kick off the 13th annual Heroes’ Week. The week will run November 6-12.

In the early morning hours of June 29, 2014, Philip Lutzenkirchen was gone -- and after making a series of bad decisions, at that.

The Yellowhammer Legacy Series tells the stories of the people and places that make Alabama beautiful. Join us throughout the year in exploring different parts of the state to discover lasting contributions to Alabama’s extraordinary culture. Take a sneak peek at what you will see in the first edition of the series:

Montgomery's Romay Davis celebrated her 100th birthday in style this week. She was treated to an epic birthday bash by her employer -- Southeastern Grocers.

"I think everybody loves this state," Jimmy Rane concluded. "I love Alabama, and I want to see it win every time."

Mark Ingram and his wife, Chelsea, spent Saturday in Tuscaloosa as the Crimson Tide's 2009 national championship team was honored. However, their trip...

Brand Leege knew well before he graduated high school what he planned to do the rest of his life. “I used to laugh in high school when the teacher would ask me what I wanted to do when I got out of school. I told them, ‘I got a job. I know what I’m going […]

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is the latest can’t-miss television star. A&E’s most-watched series, “Live PD,” will begin this week airing episodes on Friday and Saturday nights from 8 p.m. to midnight featuring Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Filming started Monday.

It’s an idea that we Evangelicals like because we usually hear it discussed in the vein of protecting our particular right to express and live out a Christian worldview. But do we really know what our constitutional right to religious liberty is rooted in, and what protecting it for the long haul will require of […]

"First and foremost, I want to honor Christ with the way I talk and my actions," Forristall said. "So, that's who I'm defined by..."

“I don’t think anybody is just placed on this earth to do whatever they want to do and not think about consequences... you are here for a reason.”

You could spend an entire lifetime paddling across Alabama’s 132,000 miles of water from the Tennessee River to the Gulf of Mexico and the thousands of lakes, rivers and streams in between. Two organizations have partnered to help educate young people just starting that journey. The 4-H RiverKids Program teaches children ages 9-18 basic paddling skills, water […]

Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) believes restoring a sense of community in our society should be one of this nation’s overarching priorities moving forward, with faith guiding the process. Palmer outlined that view and others recently when he sat down with Matt Wilson on his Living Life on Purpose podcast.

James Brewer doesn’t subscribe to the philosophy that “bigger is better.” The president of Alabama Tiny Homes in Warrior knows that you can create a lot in a small space. There is an art to balancing the latest amenities and conveniences with the economization of space.

The path of life isn’t easy for everyone. But the lens in which one views their circumstances is all important. For Carla Youngblood, keeping a positive perspective helped her beat a deadly, triple-negative breast cancer nearly four years ago. A professional comedienne, Youngblood releases her 174-page book, “Cancer Ain’t Funny! Laugh Anyway …,” on Oct. 20.

Republican Rep. Gary Palmer (AL-6) introduced on Friday Res. 640, a resolution condemning the global persecution of Christians. According to a press release, the resolution “recognizes that Christians are the most persecuted religious group in the world and condemns systemic persecution for faith-related reasons.” The resolution also “calls on the U.S. State Department to prioritize […]