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Faith and Culture
Wiggins receives Alabama Farmers Federation’s highest award – ‘a deep thinker and a man of even deeper faith’
As an extreme local drought, debilitating interest rates, and declining commodity prices hit farms across Alabama in the early 1980's, Ricky Wiggins found himself...
Historic Decatur Christmas Tour of Homes: The history behind one of Alabama’s favorite traditions
An area praised for its charming historical architecture, Decatur is a lovely Northern Alabama city with a bevy of traditions and celebrations during the holiday season.
The...
SoulGrown: EARTH’s site has a deep-rooted history in East Alabama economy
From rubble will rise EARTH. The East Alabama Rural Innovation & Training Hub (EARTH), which will be constructed on the historic Avondale Mills site, will offer...
A Birmingham tradition: Regions lights up tower for Christmas season
Every year at midnight on Thanksgiving Day, the Christmas season begins. Every city has its own holiday traditions that make the Christmas season special.
Birmingham...
Aaron Johnson: We cut the Christmas Tree today
We cut our Christmas tree today.
Denise, my bride of 41 years, and I made our annual pilgrimage to the Springfields' Christmas Tree farm....
America’s first Thanksgiving proclamation
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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...
51 years of tradition: Poarch Band of Creek Indians to host annual Thanksgiving Pow Wow
Keeping with a tradition that goes all the way back to 1971, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians will celebrate their 51st Annual Pow...
Alabama Supreme Court to review Dothan’s Harvest Church lawsuit as UMC disaffiliation continues
The Alabama Supreme Court has agreed to consider an ongoing legal dispute involving the Harvest Church in Dothan, Alabama.
Harvest Church, one of Dothan’s largest...
The lifesaving power of friendship among men
Author Tom Greene recently wrote about a hidden issue in society, encouraging men to make and maintain friendships.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
Alabama A&M’s marching band to lead Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
When the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade steps off next week, the Alabama A&M Marching Maroon and White will be front and center.
Literally.
The AAMU marching...
Honoring heroes year-round: Alabama Power’s unwavering commitment to veterans
Alabama Power is committed to supporting veterans, valuing their sacrifices on Veterans Day and beyond.
The company’s dedication extends throughout the year, with programs and initiatives...
Soul of the South alive and well at SoulGrown awards show
The Soul of the South was on full display last week.
SoulGrown, a publication on the forefront of the culture, beauty and ingenuity of Alabama...
Aaron Johnson: The Great One
I finished my master’s degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 1987. In 2003, I finished my doctorate in education from the same....
Alabama Power volunteers remove graffiti at Noccalula Falls Park
Alabama Power Service Organization volunteers assisted in cleaning up Noccalula Falls Park by clearing trash and erasing graffiti from rock formations.
Teaming up with the...
Justice Mitchell featured in ‘Daniel Dilemma’ series taught by Pastor Hodges
Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell was featured in an episode of “The Daniel Dilemma” taught by Pastor Chris Hodges of Church of the...
Aaron Johnson: What’s in the well?
My grandfather had a dug well beside his home with a concrete pipe fitted vertically atop. On top of the concrete pipe, that was...
Aaron Johnson: Camp Comer and paying debts
High atop Lookout Mountain, above Fort Payne, cradled in hardwoods, hides Camp Comer.
Most of her alumni just call her “Comer.” She isn’t visible from...
Aaron Johnson: Finding your influence
Several years ago, my organization was in search of a key leader. We appointed a search team and commissioned them to find the right...
Brain surgery to Bassmaster victory: Montevallo angler’s remarkable journey
University of Montevallo bass fishing angler Easton Fothergill won the Bassmaster College Bracket competition Monday afternoon and will now compete against the best professional...
Aaron Johnson: The old fashioned way
Every small town had one.
In my hometown of Boaz, it was the Dipsy Dip. In Albertville, it was Frank’s Variety store. In Sardis, it...
Jalen Milroe: ‘I can always lean on my Lord and Savior’
After a gritty win to Ole Miss on Saturday, Jalen Milroe shared where he credited the win – and where he received the strength...
Automatic Seafood and Belle Meadow Farm: The relationship between chef and farmer
As the James Beard Award-winning chef/owner of Automatic Seafood and Oysters restaurant, Adam Evans is fussy about the quality of the fish he serves, down to...
Tuberville meets with Alabama pastors, talks need for community
Sen. Tommy Tuberville met with Alabama pastors in Washington this week to discuss the future of the country and in particular its youth.
"It was...
Church of the Highlands opens Huntsville ‘portable’ location
Church of the Highlands has launched its second location in the Huntsville area.
With a campus building is under construction on Whitesburg Drive in South...