Carolina Panthers quarterback and Auburn legend Cam Newton is known for his Superman celebration. However, it was Panthers rookie linebacker Christian Miller, who played his college football at the University of Alabama, who became Superman to Northport’s Jaden Elijah Smith, who passed away earlier this month after a long battle with cancer. A Christmas-day report […]

NASA will honor the first-ever class of astronaut candidates to graduate under the Artemis program next month at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, and there is one graduate that has a strong tie to the Yellowhammer State. After completing more than two years of basic training, 11 NASA and two Canadian Space Agency candidates […]

The man piloting an air ambulance has died after crashing his helicopter at the Headland Airport on Wednesday. According to WTVY, the man piloting the aircraft was 61-year-old Douglass Davis. He and his two crew members were returning from a canceled flight in the Florida Panhandle. There were no patients on board. The two crew […]

There is still time this year to change the life of an Alabama student seeking a better education. A contribution to one of the state’s Scholarship Granting Organizations will help fund the dreams of these deserving children who want nothing more than to attend a school where they can excel. Make your contribution before December […]

Six Alabama law enforcement officers have been shot and killed in 2019. State statistics show that’s the highest number in a year dating back to 1987. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says five of the six slain officers were killed with stolen guns.

It’s been another milestone year for Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, which reached the 5 million mark for vehicle and engine production since its $2.6 billion Talladega County plant opened nearly 20 years ago. Total output for 2019 alone is estimated at 351,708 minivans, SUVs and pickups, along with the V-6 engines that power them, according […]

While the bustle of the holiday shopping season is in full force, members of the Alabama Power Service Organization (APSO) Southern Division chapters joined in the shopping spirit, but not for themselves or family members. Instead, they spent time over the past two weeks buying and wrapping presents for children and families in need across […]

There are as many traditions for the Holidays as there are those who observe it. For the Hooper family, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. My Jewish friends celebrate Hanukkah which commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. There are however common threads for everyone. This is a […]

In her 2019 Christmas video to the people of Alabama, Governor Kay Ivey celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The video opens with Ivey reciting Luke 2:11-14. She then says, “On this joyous day, we celebrate the birth of our Savior. The gift of Jesus is everlasting, and the gift He gave us so long […]

In a poignant Christmas video, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) encouraged Alabamians to remember the true reason for Christmas: celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Aderholt’s video starts with a rendition of “The First Noel” playing as imagery outlining the nativity is shown. Nearly one-minute in, Aderholt appears and delivers his annual Christmas message.

The first chapter of John’s gospel tells us “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” It often seems as if we live in a dark world, doesn’t it? Evil lurks all around us and too often bad things happen to good people. Falsehoods are accepted above truth and reality […]

Earlier this holiday season, the happy voices of the Arc of Tuscaloosa County choir rang out at the Alabama Power Western Division Office, ushering in the holidays for Karen Burklew and many of her co-workers. The choir, known as the Sounds of Joy, performed its annual holiday concert for employees on Dec. 11 in the […]

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year, and it is easy to get caught up in all the responsibilities that come along with it. These obligations can be quick to distract us from the true meaning behind the Christmas season. With everything happening across our country and around the world, […]

Dr. Alvin J. Williams asked graduates at the University of South Alabama to find a “personal North Star” to guide their lives. “Your time here at South has provided a solid foundation, some core values, some sense of ethical purpose and some rich relationships, and along the way some periods of recalibration and reflection,” Williams, […]

Secretary of State John Merrill has returned from Israel, and in a Monday release he reflected on his productive trip. Merrill last week was a part of a bipartisan delegation of American secretaries of state that visited Jerusalem to discuss cybersecurity policies and best practices for business services and election administration. The trip, which was […]

There is still time this year to change the life of an Alabama student seeking a better education. A contribution to one of the state’s Scholarship Granting Organizations will help fund the dreams of these deserving children who want nothing more than to attend a school where they can excel. Make your contribution before December […]

After five years of successful operation, Birmingham’s Zyp bike-share program is winding down as leaders gear up to provide new transportation options for the central city in the coming year. REV Birmingham, an economic development and revitalization nonprofit focused on creating vibrant commercial districts, launched Zyp in 2015 with a five-year commitment from partners and sponsors. The […]

Different people pronounce the name of the nut differently, but the deliciousness of the pecans at Superior Pecans & Gifts in Eufaula is something all can agree on. Whether it’s the main ingredient in a holiday pie or a highlight on the frosting of a red velvet cake, pecans truly shine during this time of year. Of […]

Welcome back to your weekly dose of grace. Are you feeling overwhelmed today? Overworked? Undervalued? Do you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders and no one is there to lighten the load? Are you staring at your calendar and realizing that if you try to fit one more thing in […]

Ascend Performance Materials announced today that it has finalized plans for a $175 million project to expand production capacity at its Decatur manufacturing facility and construct energy cogeneration units at the site. The project will add 10 high-end manufacturing jobs to Houston-based Ascend’s Alabama workforce, which exceeds 400 people. The cogeneration units will reduce emissions […]

Elmer Harris, Alabama businessman, philanthropist and former CEO of Alabama Power, died Dec. 23. Harris joined the Alabama Power in 1958 as an engineering co-op student at Auburn University. Following graduation, he spent 10 years in Alabama Power’s Southern Division in various engineering positions, while continuing his education and serving in the U.S. Air Force […]

A CNN chyron at 10:31 a.m. on Monday: https://twitter.com/jeff_poor/status/1209162787294994432 Fake. News. Let’s be honest, U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) is done. He is not winning reelection. Recent polling gives him a chance if Roy Moore or State Representative Arnold Mooney (R-Indian Springs) somehow become the nominee, but that isn’t happening.

On Monday, North Alabama minor league baseball team the Rocket City Trash Pandas announced the team passed the $2 million mark in merchandise sales Friday. The soon-to-be Los Angeles Angels AA affiliate accomplished the feat in just over 13 months, and nearly four months before playing any baseball. According to a release, the team began […]

USA Today is looking to name its Readers’ Choice Best Small Airport of 2020, and your vote could help put Huntsville International Airport over the top. A panel of experts picked the top 20 small airports in the United States to contend for this honor. Members of the public are currently voting on their favorite out […]