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Famed ‘Swamper’ personal music collection to go on sale
Hundreds of vinyl albums from the personal collection of the late Jimmy Johnson, Muscle Shoals Sound Studio co-founder and Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section founding...
Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama unites with 20 businesses to raise funds for research
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) is partnering with more than 20 businesses to support lifesaving,...
Ivey orders flags lowered to half-staff for fallen Sheffield Police officer
On Saturday, the Sheffield Police Department announced Sgt. Nick Risner, one of two officers shot while on duty a day earlier, had died from...
Newly expanded Legacy Museum in Montgomery explores more deeply the legacy of slavery
The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) has opened the doors to its newly expanded Legacy Museum in Montgomery with free admission and special gifts for visitors through Oct. 3....
La Nueva Michoacana is making Mexican-style frozen treats in Alabama
There’s a cool, sweet spot on the global culinary crossroads that is the Green Springs Highway, which ties together portions of Birmingham and Homewood....
How to spend a day in the mountain town of Mentone, Alabama
If you thought you’d have to leave Alabama to get a cozy mountain town experience, think again. Nestled in the woodlands of Lookout Mountain,...
Record shattered in Great Alabama 650 paddle race
With almost perfect weather and water conditions, Paul Cox and Joe Mann shattered the record for the Great Alabama 650 (AL650) paddling race that...
Teresa ‘Tee’ Croyle awarded lifetime service award
Behind every thriving service-oriented organization is one person that can be credited as being the integral key to its foundational success and the backbone...
Former Birmingham Promise student learns from, bonds with mentor during Alabama Power internship
When he landed an internship at Alabama Power, Jarvis Prewitt had a two-fold mission – to have his skills and work ethic become assets to...
Alabama small towns: Greensboro
Alabama has many small towns that are great places to explore on a weekend trip – and Greensboro is certainly on that list.
That’s because...
Alabama woodcutter’s art caught NFL star Derrick Henry’s eye on Twitter
Nick Garrett spent a recent weekend using his scroll saw to craft a wood 3D jersey of All-Pro NFL running back Derrick Henry, one of his...
Breast cancer survivor Martha Avila-Adame aims high in Great Alabama 650 race
Kayaking 650 miles on Alabama’s rambling rivers and rushing white waters isn’t for the fainthearted.
But the difficult journey – billed as “one of the...
Grants support habitat restoration in Alabama
Two recently awarded grants will help support habitat protection and restoration along two important Alabama rivers.
The Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Program will provide conservation...
Samford University to name field in honor of Bobby Bowden
Samford University will honor one of its greatest football names on Sept. 25, dedicating the field in F. Page Seibert Stadium for the late Bobby Bowden.
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Alabama’s largest Hispanic Heritage Festival set for this weekend
Alabama's largest Hispanic Heritage Festival is set to take place this weekend. Linn Park in downtown Birmingham will host Fiesta BHAM on Saturday from...
Former Trump administration official Cliff Sims back in the music business
Cliff Sims, former Trump administration official and founder of Yellowhammer News, has returned to his roots in the music business with the release of...
Hop aboard new Historic Red Ore Express walking tour for a trip into Birmingham’s industrial past
Birmingham’s iconic landmarks – the John Hand, Brown-Marx, Woodward and Empire buildings – are dwarfed by skyscrapers in cities such as New York and Chicago. But when they were constructed...
This city’s growth is a pattern for Alabama
The people in Valley, Alabama, have a lot of reasons to smile.
“I’m very proud of how far we’ve come,” said Valley Mayor Leonard Riley. “I’m...
Birmingham Sailing Club Regatta to raises funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
When 25 sailboats take to the waters of beautiful Logan Martin Lake on Saturday, Sept. 18, they’ll be “sailing with a purpose.”
While members of the Birmingham Sailing...
Kendra Scott gives back to Children’s of Alabama in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Kendra Scott is offering two unique ways to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Alabama.
Custom necklaces designed by four special "guests of honor" from...
Kids to Love announces thrill-filled Regions Center fundraiser in downtown Huntsville
There will be no shortage of adrenaline at the fourth annual Kids to Love fundraiser this weekend at the Regions Center in downtown Huntsville.
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Listen: Serial entrepreneur has a heart for helping the broken in spirit
Kirk Driskell knows the struggles of addiction firsthand. He overcame the bondage, and now he wants to help other men do the same.
His ministry,...
Alabama’s sea lab needs your help
A fundraising effort is underway to support plans to renovate, modernize and expand a key portion of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL), Alabama’s primary marine...
Alabama’s Brandon A. McCall to make Broadway debut as star of ‘Lion King’
The last time Brandon A. McCall was on stage as Simba in “The Lion King” was Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in South Bend, Indiana,...