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APSO, United Way of Central Alabama campaign hold book drive for Better Basics
As part of this year’s campaign supporting the United Way of Central Alabama, the Alabama Power Service Organization (APSO) hosted a book drive benefiting United Way partner...
Bart Starr, Jr.: Celebrating the people of Alabama this Christmas season
As 2020 comes to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on challenges that were unimaginable just twelve months ago. Yet during the Christmas season,...
Alabama music legend Randy Owen named honorary co-chair of World Games 2022 Birmingham
The man who proudly sang “My Home’s In Alabama” will be front and center in promoting the largest sporting event the state has ever...
United Way of Central Alabama raises $36M for 2020 campaign
The United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) this week announced that its 2020 campaign raised a total of $36 million, which was a record-breaking $1.5...
Saints, Pelicans owner pays off layaways at Birmingham Walmart
New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson recently paid off all layaways at a Birmingham Walmart location in celebration of the Christmas season.
The...
Huntsville-based Dynetics gives back to the community this Christmas season
Dynetics is continuing many company volunteerism and philanthropic traditions this holiday season, even during the unique challenges of 2020.
A wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos,...
Permanent conservation project announced for Baldwin County’s Fort Blakeley Battlefield
The Conservation Fund, American Battlefield Trust and the University of South Alabama (USA) this week announced a new project to protect approximately 60 acres...
Alabama Power’s Ephraim Stockdale lauded as outstanding leader by Alabama Communities of Excellence
Alabama Power’s Ephraim Stockdale has been recognized as a “shining star” by Alabama Communities of Excellence (ACE) for his leadership in community development.
The nonprofit presented Stockdale...
South Alabama organization teaching kids how to improve environment
A nonprofit organization in Mobile County is teaching kids valuable life skills while helping the environment.
Groundwork Mobile County (GMC) recently completed its first Green Team...
Birmingham’s Brother Bryan Mission expanding with building purchase
Brother Bryan Mission of Birmingham has completed the second-largest purchase in its 80-year history, paying $340,000 for a neighboring building in an effort to soon...
Sidewalk to bring 2021 Sundance Film Festival to Alabama audiences
The Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema in downtown Birmingham and the Sidewalk Film Festival announced that they are participating in the 2021 digital Sundance Film Festival....
The Hummingbird Way apt name for Mobile restaurant of former chef to Alabama governors
When the former state of Alabama executive chef Jim Smith was thinking up a name for his new Mobile restaurant that opened in January...
Hobson City has historic distinction as Alabama’s first official Black town
Hobson City in Calhoun County isn’t much different from many Alabama small towns. But its founding and history make it unique.
The state’s first incorporated Black...
‘Christmas isn’t canceled’: Birmingham to present virtual ’12 Days of Christmas’
While the City of Birmingham's traditional Christmas parade will not be held this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, celebrations of the holiday will...
Cherishable Items: Consider Alabama art as a holiday gift
You may be struggling with finding that “perfect” gift this holiday season. It just might be art from a local artist.
Not only are you...
APSO members make Christmas stockings for babies born in December at St. Vincent’s Hospital
Newborns at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham will receive an extra blessing during December: a hand-sewn Christmas stocking to help welcome them to the...
HBO documentary premiering Wednesday takes on attempted murder trial of snake handling Alabama preacher
A documentary premiering Wednesday covers the 1992 trial of Glenn Summerford, a snake-handling preacher from Jackson County, Alabama, and his trial for attempting to...
Alexander Shunnarah launches third annual ‘Season of Giving’
Birmingham-based Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys has launched its third annual "Shunnarah’s Season of Giving" to give back to those in need this Christmas season.
The...
Protective Life gives back to construction workers bringing Birmingham stadium to life
Protective Life Corporation got into the Christmas spirit early this year, as evidenced by a recent example of the company's altruism.
The Monday before Thanksgiving,...
Alabama Power employees brighten holidays with food donation to Revival Center pantry
Sometimes a blessing comes in the nick of time.
That was the case for Build a Bridge Community Pantry in Vincent four days before Thanksgiving....
Firehouse Community Arts Center launching in Avondale
Thirteen-year-old Eric Wallace knew, as surely as he needed to breathe, that he needed to make music. He knew that he had to make...
How one woman’s resilience through ovarian cancer treatment motivates others
When watching Debby Davis mow her lawn, cook big meals and go to work, it would be tough for anyone to tell the 67-year-old...
Ivey lights official state Christmas tree – ‘Merry Christmas to each of you’
MONTGOMERY - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Friday took part in the traditional annual lighting of the official State of Alabama Christmas Tree located...
WWII vet finishes fight with COVID-19, turns 104 the next day
A World War II veteran in Alabama was released from the hospital this week after a battle with the coronavirus. He turned 104 years...