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This Alabama bakery is icing on the cake for a relationship between mother and son
Omar Young grew up loving his mother’s cakes. He never thought he would be in the business of making them.
“I got into baking by...
Sunday Reflections: What did you give up for Lent?
Though I love the classic oldies of my college days, I have, in recent months, enjoyed listening to podcasts. Everybody seems to have ambition...
Exceptional Anglers’ host “Gone Fishin’ Not Just Wishin’’ event
Alabama students with special needs enjoyed the thrill of fishing at the annual Exceptional Anglers event, “Gone Fishin’ Not Just Wishin’,” at Oak Mountain State...
ADEM’s new sea turtle sculpture is part of a campaign to keep Alabama’s watersheds free of litter
As part of its campaign to educate the public about the need to keep Alabama’s biorich watersheds free of litter that could pose threats...
Alabama Teacher of the Year lives ‘to see the sparkle go off in my students’ eyes’
Reggie White had to travel across the country, to San Jose, California, to realize he wanted to be a teacher.
White, who grew up in...
Black Belt’s hunting and fishing impact celebrated
A storied history, rich culture and fertile soil are not the only features of the Alabama Black Belt to be celebrated. The Black Belt...
Huntsville ranked nation’s No. 1 place to live by U.S. News & World Report
Alabama's Rocket City is the best place to live in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Huntsville notched the top spot...
10-year-old Selma native wins Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association’s 2022 Big Gobbler Photo Contest
Last week, 10-year-old Owen Rouse was named the winner of the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association’s 2022 Big Gobbler Photo Contest.
Owen traveled with his...
Sunday Reflections: The offense of the gospel
When I was a boy preacher, I heard affirmations from congregants such as, “Preacher, you really stepped on my toes today!” This remark meant...
George Wallace Jr.: 50th anniversary of Wallace assassination attempt offers opportunity for reflection
Fifty years ago, on May 15, 1972, I was a student at the University of Alabama and in my Tuscaloosa apartment when a “Special...
Alabama actress Cece Kelly stars in ‘Family Camp’ movie
Cece Kelly knew from an early age that she wanted to make a go of acting as a career. She has the Virginia Samford Theatre and director...
Follow a professional food forager into Alabama’s woods
Hiking deep into the Alabama woods, the foragers spot orange trumpet-shape mushrooms growing from the damp forest floor near several trees.
After confirming the fungi...
Free Fishing Day is June 11
On Saturday, June 11, 2022, Alabamians and out-of-state visitors alike will have the opportunity to fish for free in most public waters including both...
Amazon CEO David Clark urges Auburn graduates to be bold and brave in commencement speech
Amazon CEO David Clark this past weekend gave the keynote speech at the spring commencement for his alma mater, Auburn University.
During the speech, he...
29-year-old Courtney Hancock named CEO of SoulGrown – the lifestyle brand making Alabama proud
After serving on the Yellowhammer Multimedia team for just under a year, Birmingham resident Courtney Hancock has been named CEO of SoulGrown, Alabama's premier...
Sunday Reflections: Don’t act like a preacher
It happened twice lately, and on the same day, when I was innocently identified as a preacher.
I walked into a funeral home and the...
‘Gear Up Your Career’ event at Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama drives students to job and training opportunities
Automotive manufacturing is one of Alabama’s most important industries, and inspiring Alabama students for careers in the field is an ongoing mission.
Last week, more...
UAB receives $100,000 grant to study cognitive effects of COVID-19 in older adults
UAB School of Nursing Associate Professor Pariya Wheeler has been awarded a two-year, $100,000 grant to study the neuropsychological impact of COVID-19 in older adults.
It is one of UAB’s first...
Officials cut ribbon on Moon River Canoe Launch and parking area in Irondale
Way back in the 1930s, the Moon River gas station, roadhouse and dance hall in eastern Jefferson County was a good-time gathering place for...
University of Alabama alumnus pilots space mission
A graduate of the University of Alabama is aboard the International Space Station (ISS) about 250 miles above the Earth after successfully piloting a SpaceX craft.
In his first flight to...
North America’s largest set of cave art discovered in Alabama’s Appalachian Plateau
A nearly 1,000-year-old collection of cave drawings is secretly embedded within North Alabama's mountain range along the foothills of lower Appalachia.
While researchers are keeping...
Justice Will Sellers: Hi five!
May is an interesting month for our neighbors to the South. This year, Mexico commemorates the 200th anniversary of the coronation of Emperor Agustín...
Alabama native Lionel Richie to headline World Games closing ceremonies
The World Games announced that legendary R&B and pop singer Lionel Richie, a Tuskegee native, was added to its lineup of entertainment for the...
Listen: Washington businessman encounters Jesus and wants others to do the same
Chuck Yarbro, Jr. has experienced things he never thought possible. A Christian for many years, He had never truly encountered the Lord as he...