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Former Birmingham Promise student learns from, bonds with mentor during Alabama Power internship

Anthony Cook - September 26, 2021

When he landed an internship at Alabama Power, Jarvis Prewitt had a two-fold mission – to have his skills and work ethic become assets to...

Alabama small towns: Greensboro

Amber Sutton - September 26, 2021

Alabama has many small towns that are great places to explore on a weekend trip – and Greensboro is certainly on that list. That’s because...

Alabama woodcutter’s art caught NFL star Derrick Henry’s eye on Twitter

Bob Blalock - September 26, 2021

Nick Garrett spent a recent weekend using his scroll saw to craft a wood 3D jersey of All-Pro NFL running back Derrick Henry, one of his...

Breast cancer survivor Martha Avila-Adame aims high in Great Alabama 650 race

Donna Cope - September 25, 2021

Kayaking 650 miles on Alabama’s rambling rivers and rushing white waters isn’t for the fainthearted. But the difficult journey – billed as “one of the...

Grants support habitat restoration in Alabama

Alabama News Center - September 25, 2021

Two recently awarded grants will help support habitat protection and restoration along two important Alabama rivers. The Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Program will provide conservation...

Samford University to name field in honor of Bobby Bowden

Alabama News Center - September 25, 2021

Samford University will honor one of its greatest football names on Sept. 25, dedicating the field in F. Page Seibert Stadium for the late Bobby Bowden. Best...

Alabama’s largest Hispanic Heritage Festival set for this weekend

Staff Report - September 24, 2021

Alabama's largest Hispanic Heritage Festival is set to take place this weekend. Linn Park in downtown Birmingham will host Fiesta BHAM on Saturday from...

Former Trump administration official Cliff Sims back in the music business

Staff Report - September 21, 2021

Cliff Sims, former Trump administration official and founder of Yellowhammer News, has returned to his roots in the music business with the release of...

Hop aboard new Historic Red Ore Express walking tour for a trip into Birmingham’s industrial past

Carla Davis - September 19, 2021

Birmingham’s iconic landmarks – the John Hand, Brown-Marx, Woodward and Empire buildings – are dwarfed by skyscrapers in cities such as New York and Chicago. But when they were constructed...

This city’s growth is a pattern for Alabama

Dennis Washington - September 19, 2021

The people in Valley, Alabama, have a lot of reasons to smile. “I’m very proud of how far we’ve come,” said Valley Mayor Leonard Riley. “I’m...

Birmingham Sailing Club Regatta to raises funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Donna Cope - September 18, 2021

When 25 sailboats take to the waters of beautiful Logan Martin Lake on Saturday, Sept. 18, they’ll be “sailing with a purpose.” While members of the Birmingham Sailing...

Kendra Scott gives back to Children’s of Alabama in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Yellowhammer News - September 17, 2021

Kendra Scott is offering two unique ways to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Alabama. Custom necklaces designed by four special "guests of honor" from...

Kids to Love announces thrill-filled Regions Center fundraiser in downtown Huntsville

Dylan Smith - September 15, 2021

There will be no shortage of adrenaline at the fourth annual Kids to Love fundraiser this weekend at the Regions Center in downtown Huntsville. More...

Listen: Serial entrepreneur has a heart for helping the broken in spirit

Matt Wilson - September 14, 2021

Kirk Driskell knows the struggles of addiction firsthand. He overcame the bondage, and now he wants to help other men do the same. His ministry,...

Alabama’s sea lab needs your help

Dennis Washington - September 13, 2021

A fundraising effort is underway to support plans to renovate, modernize and expand a key portion of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL), Alabama’s primary marine...

Alabama’s Brandon A. McCall to make Broadway debut as star of ‘Lion King’

Alec Harvey - September 12, 2021

The last time Brandon A. McCall was on stage as Simba in “The Lion King” was Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in South Bend, Indiana,...

Alabamians support communities and businesses recovering from Hurricane Ida

Shirley Jackson - September 11, 2021

Cleanup continues after Hurricane Ida struck the Louisiana coastline with Category 4 winds that left parts of the state with a lack of water,...

Watch: State Sen. Price discusses near-death experience with COVID-19 — ‘I know that God had a plan, and that’s why that I’m here’

Jeff Poor - September 11, 2021

Last year, State Sen. Randy Price (R-Opelika) had a significant COVID-19 scare that threatened his life and resulted in a long-term hospital stay. Price has...

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