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101 years ago today in Alabama: Federal raid shakes Mobile’s prohibition-era power structure

On November 13, 1923 - 101 years ago today - federal agents armed with search warrants swept across Mobile, Alabama and arrested 117 individuals,...

One Day at a Time: Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter – Progress is being made through legislation (Episode 5)

If you’re curious about where government funding is being spent to combat drug addiction and the mental health crisis in Alabama, this episode is...

Governor Ivey asking public to vote on names for the 76th Annual Turkey Pardoning

One of Alabama's longest-running holiday traditions is back for another year. The annual Turkey Pardoning which originally began in 1949, allows for the clemency...

Poarch Creek Indians releasing educational blog series, hosting annual Pow Wow event in celebration of Native American Heritage Month

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is inviting the public to the group's annual Thanksgiving Pow Wow and releasing a special educational blog series...

Can’t Miss Alabama: Kick off the weekend with Veterans Day celebrations, entertainment

National Veterans Day Parade The nation’s oldest Veterans Day parade will be held Monday, Nov. 11, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The 77th National...

State Rep. Paschal: Honoring our heroes with awareness is a thoughtful way to observe Veterans Day

As we approach Veterans Day this Monday, we are reminded of the profound sacrifices made by millions of men and women who have served...

One Day at a Time: Attorney General Steve Marshall – The State of Addiction in Alabama (Episode 4)

In this episode of One Day at a Time, Laurie sits down with Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall to hear about the state of...

DeKalb County educator shares Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope Program at national forum

DeKalb County educator and University of West Alabama adjunct professor Dr. Brandon Renfroe spoke at the recent National Forum to Advance Rural Education, held...

Daughter of Alabama, Caroleene Dobson’s journey from farmland to the fight for U.S. Congress

When the United States Supreme Court handed down its 5-4 opinion on Allen v. Milligan last summer, ruling that Alabama’s congressional map was likely...

Georgia-Alabama Land Trust and Alabama Power install bat houses at Weaver Cave Preserve

The Weaver Cave Preserve in Anniston now boasts seven new artificial bat roosts, courtesy of a partnership between the Georgia-Alabama Land Trust and Alabama Power and funded by the U.S. Fish...

First tribal citizen to become Chief of the Poarch Creek Tribal Police Department

In a historic moment for the Poarch Creek Indians, Chris Rutherford, a Tribal Citizen, has been appointed as the new Chief of the Poarch...

Ghost of the Alabama Capitol? 112 years after murder, haunting legend lives on

On October 31, 1912 -- 112 years ago today -- murder was committed inside the Alabama Capitol Building after a Bibb County man named...

Alabama okra plant grows to record-breaking height in competition for world record

Terry and Candace Stevens of Mobile never thought that a small springtime planting project would put them on the brink of a world record....

Alabama law enforcement makes dream come true for 12-year-old boy battling cancer

The Birmingham Police Department hosted a swearing-in ceremony last week for its newest honorary deputy chief – a determined, 12-year-old boy battling terminal cancer. Officials...

Meet the family who traveled all of Alabama over six years – one county at a time

The Roberts family from Pike Road in Montgomery County has completed a six-year adventure visiting Alabama from border to border, making memories all along...

One Day at a Time: Colin Harris – Finding Purpose in Recovery (Episode 3)

In this episode of "One Day at a Time" by Yellowhammer News, host Laurie Dhue interviews Colin Harris, CEO of Longleaf Recovery & Wellness,...

Mobile veterans honored as Veteran of the Year, Patriot of the Year

homas G “Tom” Claxton and retired Marine Corps Sergeant Major Bryan B. Battaglia were recognized as Mobile Bay Area Veteran and Patriot of the...

Auburn University engineering alumnus makes $10 million scholarship pledge to his alma mater

An Auburn University alumnus has made a $10 million pledge that will provide an estimated more than 300 scholarships to Auburn Engineering students during...

Cancer survivor Hannah Adams elected 2024 Homecoming Queen at The University of Alabama

It’s a long way from a battle with cancer at age 5 to Homecoming Queen at the University of Alabama. That is the journey...

Rob McDaniel, Owner and Executive Chef of Helen, on his latest locally-inspired dish

The newest dish at Helen, the lauded Southern grill in downtown Birmingham, embodies chef-owner Rob McDaniel’s dedication to serving the best seasonal ingredients he can...

Later, gator! Take a stroll through Summerdale, Alabama’s Alligator Alley

For the past two decades, the alligator population in Baldwin County has been steadily growing. Eighteen miles north of Gulf Shores, Wes Moore’s 160-acre...

Lulu Gribbin makes triumphant return to ocean, just four months after shark attack

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...

Auburn student wins statewide ALFA discussion meet, other finalists hail from DeKalb, Escambia, Tallapoosa Counties

Nine college students competed in the Alabama Farmers Federation’s inaugural statewide Collegiate Discussion Meet Oct. 18 in Opelika. The event hosted by the Federation State...

Doing More Today: A fresh perspective on work

Reading a work email. Navigating corridors between meetings. Walking to and from your vehicle. Most of us give little thought to these basic building...