The Alabama Farmers Federation’s most senior member has two years more maturity than the 103-year-old organization. That’s Mildred Lewis Cook, a Montgomery County Farmers Federation member who celebrated her 105th birthday in October. Mildred’s son, Bill Cook, said his mother has lived her life on the foundation of faith, family and farming. “She loves her […]

Dr. Joseph Lucas, President of and Psychiatrist with Grayson & Associates, sits down with Laurie Dhue to discuss what we are calling the new “F Word.” Everyone has heard about the Fentanyl epidemic but many don’t understand it fully. Learn more about Fentanyl and medical intervention for mental health disorders and substance abuse in this […]

The best-laid plans often crumble. But it’s okay. Sometimes, the deck is stacked against you; the stars are misaligned; the recipe is just wrong. So it was for me the Christmas that I decided to build a gingerbread house. Note, I did not write decorate. I was above buying one of the already put-together gingerbread […]

The holiday season is here: the temperatures are cooling, the lights and wreaths are going up, and the store shelves are stocked and ready for holiday buyers. Instead of last-minute rushing through the aisles, prepare your checklist – and your wallet – with these tips and tricks from our friends at Regions Bank. This is […]

Want to keep your hard-earned dollars in Alabama this holiday season? You can support your community and local farmers by giving those on your list a Sweet Grown Alabama gift box. Sweet Grown Alabama is the state’s nonprofit agricultural branding program. It promotes Alabama farms and farmers markets and urges support for restaurants that use locally […]

Nominated by Natasha McCrary of 1818 Farms, Kaylee & Seth Hubert were honored at our 2024 Soul of the South Awards as our Farming & Agriculture category winners. Biography For Seth and Kaylee Hubert, farming is in their blood. Seth’s great-great grandfather emigrated to Madison County from Bavaria, Germany, settling there with his family and […]

Local government serves as the foundation of Alabama’s economy– and investing in your local community can help lay the groundwork for the state’s prosperous future. Live Locally Alabama aims to focus on just that. The quality-of-life campaign, spearheaded by the Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) on behalf of local leaders, was developed to enhance the […]

The city of Huntsville will soon begin exploring possibilities for a parcel of downtown land that includes the Historic Huntsville Depot. EarlyWorks Museums recently chose to turn control of the 6½-acre depot complex back to the City. The complex also includes The Roundhouse Event Center at 398 Monroe St., though EarlyWorks is maintaining control of […]

Beer fans in Birmingham are getting a huge piece of news this week as Trim Tab Brewing has announced they have decided to sell and according to a report from Birmingham Now, Cahaba Brewing Company is in talks to purchase it. “We’ve got some exciting changes on the horizon and wanted to keep you in […]

In this episode of One Day at a Time, host Laurie Dhue tells her own story of recovery. After nearly 18 years of sobriety, she shares with our listeners the journey that led her to make change and the hope that it instilled in her for today. Available now on YouTube & Spotify ?️?

Well, it’s another U.S. News and World Report Top 10 ranking for the Rocket City. Last year, Huntsville was ranked the No. 2 Best Place to Live. This time, Huntsville comes in at No. 8 in the publication’s 2025 Best Places to Retire in the United States. This year’s rankings evaluated 150 top U.S. cities based on how […]

The city of Helena was awarded the first Healthy Alabama Community designation in the state of Alabama at the Alabama League of Municipalities’ 2024 Graduation and Awards Ceremonies at Perdido Beach Resort on October 30. The Healthy Alabama Communities program was developed in 2022 in partnership with Alabama Communities of Excellence, the Alabama Department of […]

Auburn University is celebrating Military Appreciation Week on campus and The Plains had a very special visitor in honor of the occasion. A Blackhawk helicopter landed on campus for students to see, something that was no doubt an incredible experience for all. You can see video published by Auburn’s social media team here:   View […]

Nominated by The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, Jared Knox was honored at our 2024 Soul of the South Awards as our Artists & Makers category winner. Biography Jared Knox is an Atlanta-based artist with a passion for the outdoors. His goal in creating is to celebrate the magnificence of nature, and more importantly, […]

The Iron City’s versatile food scene enjoys a nice bit of spicing up with the Cajun-inspired flavors of The Rougaroux restaurant in downtown Birmingham. Opened in 2017, the original location in Forest Park has become one of the city’s most iconic Cajun restaurants. When you first see the restaurant itself, you might find yourself a […]

Many people know Jim and Pam from the hit comedy series The Office. Still, another couple nicknamed Jim and Pam—this time, two American Bald Eagles—have captured the hearts of Auburn residents living near North College Street. The Auburn University E.W. Shell Fisheries Center is located in this area, where these majestic birds have established their home. […]

Nestled just over the mountain between Mountain Brook and Downtown Birmingham, The Station at Crestline Heights brings a fresh wave of luxurious living to Alabama’s largest city. Combining modern style with the timeless charm of neighboring communities like Crestline and Crestline Park, this new development offers residents top-tier amenities and convenient access to all three […]

Common Bond Brewery, located in the old Lowe’s Auto Body Shop on Bibb St in Montgomery, AL, is striving to be the #1 craft beer in the state of Alabama. Andrew McNally Before moving to Alabama, he was home-brewing his beers in his own Delaware garage. When he moved to the great state of Alabama, […]

“Man only has one life to live,” as the saying goes, and blessed is the man who lives it serving others. Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) honored one of those men today by naming its new state-of-the-art softball facility the Nathaniel Ledbetter Stadium. The name recognizes the efforts of Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter […]

Owner of the beloved Northport restaurant City Cafe, Joe Barger, has passed away at the age of 75 after weeks in hospice care according to a story from the Tuscaloosa News. The iconic establishment has been open in downtown Northport since 1931. Barger bought the restaurant in 1974 after a turbulent period during the 60s when […]

In this episode of “One Day at a Time” by Yellowhammer News, host Laurie Dhue interviews Colin Harris, CEO of Longleaf Recovery & Wellness, who shares his personal journey in recovery and his motivation for establishing recovery centers in Alabama. Harris, who has been sober for over six years, talks the transformative power of finding […]

Earlier this week, sixteen-year-old Lulu Gribbon of Mountain Brook accomplished a feat many people would not attempt. In June, Lulu survived a bull shark attack that left her as a double amputee. During her recovery period, Lulu persevered, anchored by her faith and supported by her family. She healed, returned to school, and even returned to […]

Prevention of drug use and mental illness can feel impossible for parents, caregivers, and professions. But in this episode, Laurie discusses how it’s possible with Deputy Director of the Addiction Prevention Coalition, Nichole Dawsey. Nichole and the APC mission is to begin at a young age by developing character skills and teaching kids the social […]

If there was a cheerleading squad for all things North Alabama, Tami Reist would be the leader. In a way, she already is, in her capacity as president and CEO of the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourism Association, which represents 16 counties in the northern half of the state and generates more than $4.3 billion in […]