While United Launch Alliance (ULA) CEO Tory Bruno now sits at the summit of the space industry, spearheading the manufacturing juggernaut that makes rockets in Decatur, his journey began a half-century ago with one thing: a child’s dream. In an interview with Fox News on Monday, Bruno discussed the path he took to get to […]

Martha Moon Kracke remembers them as a bunch of friends having fun painting what they saw while roaming the rural countryside around Lake Jordan. But those men and women were actually shaping history and would become leaders of the Southeastern art world. It has been 71 years since Kracke traveled with her dad, Florala self-taught artist […]

Like many children, Eugenie Sellier’s mom warned her to eat the food on her plate because there were kids in the world who were starving. And like most kids, she knew that meant she better finish her dinner. Growing up in Pass Christian, on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Sellier realized there were people who went […]

If you see an unusual number of cars on Highway 14 in Autaugaville in July, especially several with out-of-state plates, there’s a good chance they’re headed to The Sunflower Field. “There was a lady that come yesterday from Tampa, Florida,” said Todd Sheridan, owner of The Sunflower Field. “She said, ‘I’ve read so much about it, […]

Sunrise Baking Company (Hoover) The Maker: Millie Drum Millie Drum’s family is like others who grew up on classic desserts but have moved to a healthier diet. Drum always had a knack for baking but had to make adjustments as she and her family wanted a balance of good and good for you. “We’ve tried to eat […]

By Cierra Juett Good Roots are being planted in Jasper. The historic downtown is being revitalized and beautified with the help of new trees, as part of plans to attract new businesses and people to the area. Over the years, Jasper’s downtown business district suffered a downturn as businesses relocated to the surrounding highways. In […]

Finding a way to reach children with emotional, intellectual and physical disabilities requires a special talent, as each individual child responds differently to different methods. But few approaches are as fascinating as the equine-assisted therapies offered by Storybook Farm.

Growing up near Tampa, Florida, Matt Edwards spent most of his time either on the baseball diamond or at the family-friendly pub his coach owned and operated. “It was just the place to go. We went on Friday nights and after games. It was just a place to hang out, play cards, throw darts and […]

Gibson Distilling Inc. (Headland) The Makers: Lloyd and Kay Keel Gibson Distilling in Headland is out to make drinking Alabama-made whiskey not only tasty and fun, but downright patriotic. The distilling company recently released its latest offering – an unaged corn whiskey made with red, white and blue corn – just in time for the […]

Harry Stewart, a Tuskegee Airman who served in WWII, was born on Independence Day 95-years ago. As he celebrates the birth of both himself and our nation, he says that despite America’s past and present imperfections, he would re-enlist today if he could. In an op-ed for The Wall Street Journal, Stewart explained that he […]

As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day on Thursday and over a long weekend, those in north Alabama can experience a special exhibit at the Huntsville Museum of Art. Entitled “We the People: Alabama’s Defining Documents,” the exhibition was specially curated and designed by staff from the Alabama Department of Archives and History. The […]

The inspirational story of one son’s belated Father’s Day gift to his Alabama dad is gaining national adoration. CBS “This Morning” on Tuesday reported on Diantae Thomas, 25, moving his dad, Lester, to tears. A video explained that Lester’s truck had broken down, so his son saved up money for months to buy him a used Ford […]

Outsiders might not understand the culture or way of life in rural Alabama. However, a new video is showing why Alabamians should be proud of its small towns and everything that comes along with living in one. This Is Alabama on Friday released a video presented by Alfa Insurance entitled, “An Ode to Alabama Small […]

One Yellowhammer State native and alumnus of the University of Alabama has set an amazing example of patriotism for his fellow Americans this Independence Day. Jalen Drummond, who was born and raised in Randolph County and previously interned for Congressman Mike Rogers (AL-03), the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and former Senator Luther Strange (R-AL), […]

Cotton crops in parts of Alabama were destroyed by hail on Thursday, however one Cherokee County farmer says faith will help local farmers move forward undeterred. ABC 33/40 reported that “golf ball sized hail” devastated some cotton crops in the northeast portion of the Yellowhammer State, and the totality of the damage is still being […]

It’s easy to think of Automatic Seafood & Oysters as a singular kind of place: It looks and feels like nothing else in Birmingham, and the menu is filled with adventurous approaches to familiar (and perhaps unfamiliar) foods. But what really makes it special are a few important partnerships: between local and regional suppliers and the kitchen, […]

Donna O’Connor was working late one night at Alabama Power’s Western Division headquarters in Tuscaloosa and noticed that Vickie Edwards, one of the building’s cleaning crew, was distraught. “We could tell she was visibly upset, so we all went to the hallway where she started telling us her story, not for us to feel sorry for […]

Wild Honey Flower Truck is a florist that can put the pedal to the metal. Or is that petal? Or maybe even peddle? Actually, all three apply. The baby blue 1963 Ford pickup truck is a pop-up florist able to travel to farmers markets, street festivals and any number of corporate events and public gatherings.

Ford Motor Company has shut down Chatom Ford’s Independence Day deal, although the dealership has already instituted a replacement. After news went viral that the Washington County car dealership was including a Bible, 12-gauge shotgun and an American flag for every new, certified pre-owned or pre-owned vehicle purchased through July 31, Ford reportedly stepped in, seemingly not […]

Jason Henley of Chilton County was recently named one of three finalists in the Overdrive-Red Eye Radio Trucker Talent Search, an annual contest that highlights talented truck drivers across America who love to sing. Henley, a truck driver for Indigo Fluids, lives in Jemison. The biography information he submitted to the competition said he has been trucking […]

A Tuscaloosa tow truck operator who bravely rescued a baby from a burning car last July has been awarded the Carnegie Hero Medal. According to the Tuscaloosa News, André Harris was one of 18 recipients of the prestigious honor, which is given to civilians who risk their lives while saving or attempting to save the lives […]

The Irondale Police Department has gone viral after turning a bizarre call into a music video, remixing the popular song “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X. Posted on Tuesday, the video was captioned, “What do you do when you respond to a call about loose goats? You make a video!” The viral sensation already […]

Republican Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-01) on Tuesday delivered an impassioned defense of religious freedom, calling out efforts by congressional Democrats to strip the God-given, constitutional right away from Americans. Byrne’s remarks came during a House Committee on Education and Labor hearing regarding an attempt by Democrats to weaken the Religious Freedom and Restoration Act (RFRA). […]

Car dealerships pride themselves on coming up with new incentives to attract customers, and one dealership in Washington County is turning to some of Alabama’s core values for a creative — and patriotic — offering. According to WKRG, Chatom Ford recently posted on Facebook that the dealership is including a Bible, 12-gauge shotgun and an […]