If weather forecasts hold true, mid-January could bring prolonged, sub-freezing temperatures to Alabama. That could force heating units in homes and businesses to work longer and harder than normal, leading to some sticker shock when the power bill comes due. Alabama Power says it takes more electricity to heat a home than to cool it. Such […]

State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre) grew up minutes away from Alabama’s Chief Ladiga Trail, a winding paved trail that is steeped in history. The pathway is a celebration of the state’s natural beauty, and also happens to be one of the longest paved trails in the country. I was lucky to grow up right next […]

RAINSVILLE, ALA. – On Saturday, December 2nd, the Glow Foundation orchestrated a truly memorable Serve event in honor of the ladies from The Father’s House, a faith-based, 12-month residential rehabilitation and discipleship program for women facing life-controlling challenges. Numerous community members, businesses, and volunteers collaborated on the event, which culminated in a banquet at The […]

Adventure enthusiasts across Alabama are invited to lace up their hiking boots and make a difference by participating in the 2025 Make-A-Wish Alabama Trailblaze Challenge. This one-of-a-kind endurance hiking event, presented by America’s Thrift Stores, offers an incredible opportunity to test your limits while helping grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Registration for […]

4 unique ways to enjoy the holidays in your home

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 […]

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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 […]