(Video Above: Dr. Kirby Bland talks about the improvements in breast cancer survival) By Donna Cope “You have breast cancer,” is the heart-dropping statement many women dread hearing, and rightly so: One in eight women will be diagnosed with this disease during her lifetime. Thanks to new treatments and continuing research, the medical field continues […]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Amy Bishop has publicly apologized for the first time since she opened fire on a University of Alabama-Huntsville faculty meeting five years ago, killing three colleagues. In 2010, the denial of Bishop’s tenure sparked the shootings. Bishop opened fire with a 9 mm pistol during a department meeting on Feb. 12, 2010. Professors […]

BESSEMER, Ala. – An Alabama State Trooper was hailed a “hero” by a woman who witnessed him buying a meal for a homeless man. The act of kindness moved her to then share a photo of the cop’s act to social media, with the image quickly going viral. Alabama resident Jenny Reed was sitting in […]

(Video above: The 3rd theatrical trailer for the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens) Huntsville, Ala. — Millions of Americans waited impatiently for halftime of the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles game Monday night to catch the first view of the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the seventh installment in the pop-culture classic. In less […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama had the second highest increase in high school graduation rates last year, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Education. Alabama’s graduation rate was 86.3 percent for the 2013-14 school year, up from 80 percent for the 2012-13 school year. Alabama’s 6.3 percentage point increase comes second only to the […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A pro-gambling non-profit is calling the legalization of gaming in Alabama a “no brainer” fix for state budget problems, but not all Alabamians are bought in. The Alabama Jobs Foundation (AJF), a non-profit created during this year’s regular session of Alabama’s state legislature, promotes gaming in the Yellowhammer State, saying it is the answer to budgetary problems experienced […]

Woodlawn was the ninth highest grossing film at the Box Office this past weekend, but it received the highest fan reviews of any new release, signaling it could be well positioned for a sustained run in theaters. The film, which was set and filmed in Birmingham, has thus far received 92% positive fan reviews on […]

Need a pick-me-up this Monday? An Alabamian’s Craigslist posting for giving away goats and potatoes may just brighten your day. Hi, I have a couple hundred POTATOS and 4 goats looking for a farm. 2 of the goats are blind and death so they usually don’t respond when you call for them. I will usually call […]

(Video above: Rick and Bubba interview the Woodlawn star and director) Woodlawn star Caleb Castille and director Andy Erwin joined Rick and Bubba in studio this week to promote the movie’s release and discuss how powerful films can be in spreading the Christian message. Andy Erwin and his brother John have had back-to-back successful releases […]

(Video Above: Urban Ministry gives compassion for today and wholeness for tomorrow) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The folks at Urban Ministry in Birmingham, Alabama, fill their days helping low-income persons in Central Alabama find help for both their physical and spiritual needs. This weekend Urban Ministry is hosting the 7th Annual “Mo’ Greens” event to help raise awareness and […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama’s seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate is 6.0%, down 0.2 percent from the previous month, according to numbers released by the Alabama Department of Labor on Friday. Every county in the state saw its jobless rate tick down. “We are extremely pleased to see a decrease in our unemployment rate this month,” […]

Thursday on Marie Claire, Alabamian Jessica Garrison shared her story of being harassed and libeled by a notorious liberal blogger. “My saga started in July 2013,” she wrote. “A friend texted me, asking, “Do you know this guy, Roger Shuler?” I didn’t, but quickly learned he was the political blogger behind the website Legal Schnauzer and […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Having a workout routine can be difficult to balance with work, family, travel and other time commitments. But for SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, his workouts at Alabama-based Iron Tribe Fitness are a staple of his schedule. Iron Tribe Fitness is “more than a fitness gym; we are a tribe of athletes that […]

(Video Above: Former University of Alabama star Marcell Dareus busses in 400 people from Birmingham to watch him take on the Tennessee Titans.) By Alabama NewsCenter Staff Knowing that he won’t play an NFL game in his home city of Birmingham, former University of Alabama football star Marcell Dareus decided to bring Birmingham to his […]

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — During a guest lecture at Harvard University on Wednesday, Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) took aim at Dodd-Frank, the sweeping — many conservatives would say onerous — regulatory reform package passed by Democrats in response to the so-called “Great Recession.” “I am leading an effort to address a number of concerns identified during […]

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Legislature’s laws requiring abortion clinics to be held to the same standard as other medical facilities may be in trouble if the  American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) gets its way. In July the ACLU filed a lawsuit against the state of Alabama’s health officer to keep Tuscaloosa’s only abortion clinic, the West […]

(Video above: Students from all over Northwest Alabama participated in a robotics competition “game day.” ) MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. – It was game day in Alabama Saturday, but not only the kind you might think, when Northwest Alabama hosted the BEST Robotics Competition Game Day. “Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology,” or BEST, is a robotics competition that […]

LAKE MARTIN, Ala. – A new study shows the most Instagrammed locations over the U.S., and while the Grand Canyon, Empire State Building, and the Vegas strip seem like obvious answers in other states, Alabama’s Lake Martin was named the most photographed location in the Yellowhammer State. Types of Instagram locations as well as state-specific popular […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Thousands of Alabamians will visit the state’s first Trader Joe’s location Tuesday on its opening day, celebrating the grocery store that has become somewhat of an icon for foodies across the country. Hip and health-conscious alike, Trader Joe’s tropical vibe and wholesome products at lower prices than the competition have made the […]

JASPER, Ala. — Yokohama, Japan-based Yorozu Corp., a global Tier 1 automotive supplier, plans to invest more than $100 million to build an advanced metal stamping facility in Alabama, creating 300 jobs in Jasper and adding momentum to the state’s growing auto manufacturing sector. The Yorozu Automotive Alabama Inc. (YAA) facility will be located on […]

AUBURN, Ala. – J&M Bookstore was nominated by the public and selected to be in the nation’s Top 10 UPS Football Town Business Landmarks. According to the UPS contest website, the nominees for these business landmarks are “small businesses that transform themselves to handle massive demand and make game day even more special year after […]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Andrew Ziroli and Patricia Forrest knew soon after they got engaged that they didn’t Pinterest-perfect pictures to celebrate their upcoming nuptials. So, to have a little fun, they went to a thrift store, bought some cheesy retro duds, and posed with photographer Vic Vergara. Soon a friend convinced them to upload the hilarious photos to […]

By Freddy Padilla There is a new way to learn about the birds and the bees in Alabama. From “An Original DUCKumentary” showing in its theater to a giant beehive among its many hands-on exhibits, the NaturePlex is creating plenty of buzz after its recent grand opening. “This is a dream that we have been […]

PRATTVILLE, Ala. — Football injuries don’t just stop a play, they can end a life. In 2014, five players passed away from injuries they received while playing the game, and 36 have died since 2005. With more than 1.1 million young athletes playing football in the United States, those numbers are relatively small. But the […]