Faith and Culture

A nutty scent fills the sunlit back room of an old schoolhouse, right outside Greensboro’s downtown. It’s the commercial kitchen of Abadir’s and all is quiet...

In the immediate aftermath of a snakebite, a natural question is “Will I die?” The answer is, very likely, no, even if the snake is...

If a high note breaks your beer glass, it’s not the alcohol singing—it’s Opera Shots. Far from the stodgy image of the large woman...

The four finalists at the recent 7th annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off at The Lodge at Gulf State Park gave the five esteemed judges a...

The Rev. Bill Greason fought on Iwo Jima as a Montford Marine during World War II. After the war, he became an ace starter for...

It used to be said that we had more Baptists than kudzu in Alabama. Now there are a few less since I bade farewell...

When Lindsey Christina walks the grounds at Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, she often finds “little pieces of art” that have escaped notice or simply been forgotten. “I...

“We were just stupid enough or crazy enough to think we could actually do it,” says Gary Jones, president of the Alabama Theatre Organ...

The U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer said only minutes remained before he reached the point of no return. Kevin Olmstead of Fairhope, a veteran...

The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery, known to locals as “The Kelly,” recently announced its partnership with the Smoot Harris family and City of Wetumpka...

Leanna Rae lives in a place that is overwhelmed by darkness, and being a follower of Christ there is not easy. She has decided...

An American flag that has flown over the U.S. Capitol has begun a 44-day journey across the country from Washington, D.C., to Birmingham for...

The stories of eight heroes soared in Montgomery Tuesday at the Air Command and Staff College’s Gathering of Eagles (GOE) program. The Gathering of Eagles Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization...

Walk around any pop-up farmer stand or permanent site like the Montgomery Curb Market, and you’ll see the full bounty of fruits, vegetables, herbs,...

I thought of it a few days ago when the Southern Baptist Convention determined to move their 2023 annual meeting from Charlotte to New...

The open road: a temptress that calls to every soul eager to explore. In Alabama, few things top a spring drive through the countryside....

Chef Sedesh Boodram is from Trinidad and Tobago. He trained in France and has worked with some of the most celebrated chefs in the...

In 2021, travelers spent over $3.7 billion while visiting the 16 counties of the North Alabama region, representing a 42.8% increase over 2020, according...

Memorial Day weekend not only marks the unofficial beginning of summer but has anglers who love Alabama’s coastal waters excited for the start of...

Two North American Otters are ready to celebrate World Otter day in Alabama. "Lisa" and "Dot" are a mother/daughter duo who reside at the Montgomery...

Over the last 40 years, former University of Alabama football star Bob Baumhower has grown his Aloha Hospitality group into a successful chain of...

The baby formula shortage has reached crisis level in recent weeks. While the issue is finally being addressed on a national level, it could...

I’ve met many famous people throughout my career - presidents, movie stars, authors, Miss Americas, singers, athletes, politicians and more. Some have been impressive,...

A group of Montgomery public school students recently stepped up to pitch their innovative ideas, with some real money on the table to make...