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Faith and Culture

PMI U.S. to support GivingTuesday in Alabama and honor veterans nationwide

Staff Report -
Philip Morris International's U.S. affiliates, including Swedish Match (PMI U.S.), have announced their GivingTuesday Community Leadership initiative to support the communities where they operate,...

Regions Center lights up Birmingham skyline with iconic Christmas display

Austen Shipley -
The Regions Center in Birmingham is once again bringing holiday cheer to The Magic City on a grand scale. Each year, the 30-story tower...

Apex Roofing & Restoration donates $75,000 to the Jimmie Hale Mission

Staff Report -
Birmingham-headquartered roofing contractor, Apex Roofing & Restoration, has announced a charitable donation of $75,000 to the Jimmie Hale Mission. This contribution underscores Apex’s commitment...

Lulu Gribbin reunites with air medical crew who helped save her life after shark attack

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Okaloosa MedFlight’s emergency air medical crew was thrilled to reunite with former patient Lulu Gribbin, a 15-year-old shark attack survivor who has defied the...

Small Business Saturday giving shoppers across the state opportunity to invest in their communities

Austen Shipley -
Alabama's small business community is continuing its trend of massive growth with over 449,000 small businesses now calling the state home. That number represents...

Holiday in Huntsville: The Nutcracker, Christmas fairs, and more

256 Today -
‘Tis the season for glittering lights, festive melodies and sugar plum fairies. Huntsville offers a celebration for every tradition— from watching ballerinas in The...

Thanksgiving’s unsung heroes: Alabama Power celebrates those who keep the lights on during the holidays

Anthony Cook -
The Operations organization at Alabama Power includes all the people responsible for moving electricity from the generation plants to homes and businesses, and today...

Origins of Thanksgiving in the Heart of Dixie and state’s complicated relationship with holiday explained

Austen Shipley -
With Thanksgiving upon us, Alabamians may be interested to know when the holiday was first officially celebrated in the Yellowhammer State and its history...

A look at Alabama Governors pardoning turkeys over the years

The Art of Alabama Politics -
This story originally appeared in The Art of Alabama Politics, an outlet dedicated to the the wild, weird, and wonderful history of Alabama politics. An assortment...

America’s first Thanksgiving proclamation

Yaffee -
It is late September, the year is 1777. The Congress of the states who recently declared independence from the British is meeting in a town...

Second annual Golden Wish Joy Drive

Bonita Wilborn -
In 2023, a six-year-old girl named Memphis Howton made an impact in Jackson County with her special birthday wish. This all happened because this...

Apple or Pumpkin? Alabama’s pie of choice for Turkey Day revealed

Austen Shipley -
With Thanksgiving nearly here, Alabamians across the state are excited for good food and good company. From fried turkey and stuffing to cranberry sauce...

WATCH: A magical look at Cullman Christkindlmarkt – a cherished holiday tradition returns

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The City of Cullman has once again transformed Depot Park into its annual Christkindlmarkt, bringing the magic of Germany's historic Christmas markets to the...

UA raised over 430,000 pounds of food for Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Drive

Jennifer Brady -
University of Alabama students raised 431,120 pounds of food during the annual Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive providing meals to West Alabamians struggling...

Sen. Tuberville: Every day is Veterans Day

Sen. Tommy Tuberville -
Our nation’s veterans deserve to be celebrated every day. They have bravely put their lives on the line so that Americans can walk freely. In...

Birmingham’s biggest holiday tradition gets a festive new celebration at Regions Center on Friday

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A beloved Birmingham holiday tradition will shine brighter than ever this year as Regions Bank hosts its first official building lighting ceremony. The event,...

Hannah Adams’ journey from childhood cancer to UA Homecoming Queen

Riley McArdle -
With a comfortable 13-0 halftime lead over the Missouri Tigers, the tens of thousands of Crimson Tide fans packed into Bryant-Denny Stadium on October...

Team USA goes undefeated during international wheelchair rugby invitational in Birmingham

Alabama News Center -
Lakeshore Foundation welcomed developmental teams from USA Wheelchair Rugby, Wheelchair Rugby Canada and Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby Nov. 7-9 to compete in the USA Developmental Wheelchair Rugby Invitational. Athletes traveled...

Celebrate holiday season by visiting ‘Wonderland Under Warrior’ at Rickwood Caverns State Park

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Rickwood Caverns State Park’s signature cave system transforms into an immersive winter wonderland known as “Wonderland Under Warrior” during the holiday season, and it’s...

2024 Operation Iron Ruck brings awareness to veteran suicides

Bryant Welbourne -
As The University of Alabama and Auburn University football programs prepare to meet on Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium, a group of student veterans...

Step back in time with a walk through Bethlehem in Rainsville, Alabama

Sherri Blevins -
The holiday season is upon us. Thanksgiving is next week, and stores are already filled with turkeys, Christmas decorations, and Black Friday deals. Broadway Baptist...

One Day at a Time: Laurie Dhue – ‘There is hope’

Yellowhammer News -
In this episode of One Day at a Time, host Laurie Dhue tells her own story of recovery. After nearly 18 years of sobriety,...

Auburn developer destroys bald eagles’ nest – local officials seek federal investigation

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On Saturday, Auburn residents awoke to heartbreaking news: Efforts to preserve the nest of two iconic bald eagles, affectionately nicknamed Jim and Pam, had...

Alabama entrepreneurs brew $500,000 deal on Shark Tank

Sherri Blevins -
You may have heard the saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Two Alabama entrepreneurs decided to make tea instead and were rewarded...
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