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Sunday Reflections: The sound of silence
Simon and Garfunkel recorded “The Sound Of Silence” in 1964, later popularized in the 1967 film, “The Graduate.” Simon explained that he retreated to...
‘Light Up Sloss’ celebrates Birmingham’s history, present and future
Sloss Furnaces has been one of Birmingham’s most visible landmarks for generations. Situated along First Avenue North, immediately east of downtown, the towering furnaces and...
Where to see fireworks and celebrate the Fourth of July in Alabama
Fourth of July weekend is here. While you’re making arrangements for a full-blown backyard barbecue—complete with juicy burgers and even juicier watermelon—it’s also a...
Shark category returns for 89th Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
At the request of anglers and spectators, the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR) will again have a shark category for the 89th annual...
Listen: Author shares how to detox from distractions
In a world that is constantly bombarding us with noise, it is extremely important to find ways to remain focused on the things that...
New Alabama skateboard park wows enthusiasts as part of City Walk BHAM
For 20 years, Go Skateboarding Day, on June 21, has been a time for enthusiasts to recognize (and play hooky from normal obligations) to hit...
Sunday Reflections: Prepare to meet God
It was a last minute and very fluid situation when our son determined to make a job-related move to Denver. He flew and asked...
Go fossil hunting in Alabama at Union Chapel Mine
She was only five years old when she tentatively toddled over to the paleontologist to show him her dinner-plate sized find. He leaned in...
Lakepoint State Park opens off-road vehicle course
Lakepoint State Park, located on the banks of the 45,000-acre Lake Eufaula, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week to open its newest attraction for...
Gov. Kay Ivey: When the world was a mess, Alabama showed plain common sense — Our tourists are proof positive of that
When the world was a mess, Alabama showed plain common sense. Our tourists are proof positive of that.
Over the last two years, tourists and...
Auburn University puts 82-million-year-old dinosaur egg, discovered in west Alabama, on public display
Thanks to a newly unveiled museum exhibit, visitors to Auburn University can travel back in time 82 million years.
Millions of years ago, a fragile dinosaur egg...
This Alabama nonprofit is leading the way in animal therapy
They say dogs are a man’s best friend, but a Birmingham-based nonprofit is proving that they can also be much more than that. Animal-assisted...
It’s Automatic: Alabama chef Adam Evans wins coveted James Beard Award
The road to reserving a table at Birmingham’s popular Automatic Seafood & Oysters restaurant just got “bumpier.”
Chef Adam Evans on Monday night won a coveted James Beard...
Sunday Reflections: Don’t stop praying
Included in the lists of great speakers of the 20th century are Franklin Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan, Martin Luther King and Adolph Hitler.
The latter addition...
Alabama Music Makers: The Burnells ready release of new album
Music can be cathartic.
Mark Kelly has been a writer and a journalist in Birmingham for decades. He works at Alabama Power and is a regular contributor...
University of Alabama Online rolls out new tuition grant to help military students
To help make higher education more accessible for active-duty military members, University of Alabama Online is launching a new grant that will help cover tuition costs.
The UA...
Alabama author revises book about overcoming tough times
“Tough times” is a phrase that is both relative and universal.
What constitutes tough times for one may be different for another, but if you’ve...
Alabama soldier, athlete to represent America in The World Games
When Alabama National Guard Pfc. Elioenai Campos enters the coliseum in July, it will be the culmination of 26 years’ worth of literal blood, sweat and...
Listen: A New Mexico pastor shares his journey from atheism to faith in Jesus
Daniel Kolson is a businessman who has pursued and achieved success at the highest levels. He bought into the thought that if you have...
Birmingham Zoo reveals new electric train
If you have ever visited the Birmingham Zoo, you know that one of the unique features is the train ride that winds around the...
Beth Chapman: State parks – jewels of nature
When 77% of voting Alabamians passed a statewide amendment to improve our 21 state parks, they did us a favor. Of the $85-million bond...
Renew Our Rivers spring cleanups help prepare Alabama lakes for summer fun
After two years of limited activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Alabama Power’s Renew Our Rivers (ROR) program has kicked into high gear again in 2022, with...
Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama raises nearly $300,000 in spring events
Whether at a grill or at a poker table – or with a bow or golf club – more than 1,700 people lent their...
Sunday Reflections: How far away is Jerusalem?
I met her at a conference where we were assigned to the same table. She was bubbling with excitement about her church.
“It’s changed my...