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Ashford Downtown Redevelopment Authority is making a bright future with a nod to the past
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Alabama NewsCenter is highlighting stories from the Alabama Power Foundation‘s annual report. Each story spotlights an organization or initiative the foundation...
Volunteers in Mobile working to save cemetery full of veterans from decades of neglect
A cemetery full of American military veterans was gradually overtaken by plants and other wildlife in the first part of the century, but a group...
Anti-police activists need help after a day of protesting; Hoover PD officers save the day
The world has a sense of irony, indeed.
On Thursday night, Hoover City Administrator Allan Rice shared a quick story of something that happened earlier...
Renowned Alabama philanthropist Joann Bashinsky establishes scholarships at Miles College
Joann Bashinsky, affectionately known around Alabama as "Mama B," has established a scholarship fund at Miles College, the HBCU located in Fairfield.
WVTM reported this...
Regions Bank supports Birmingham-area healthcare workers
Regions Bank on Wednesday announced that its annual "Share the Good" program will benefit healthcare workers in metropolitan Birmingham who are heroically helping Alabama...
Two publications rate Auburn as the best university in Alabama
Online collegiate resource "Niche" has rated Auburn the best university in Alabama, while the magazine "Money" has named Auburn as the best value in...
Courthouse named in honor of slain Sheriff ‘Big John’ Williams — ‘One of the greatest men to ever live in Lowndes County’
Lowndes County Sheriff John "Big John" Williams was fatally shot in the line of duty less than a year ago while responding to a call...
Full Moon BBQ to open first Huntsville location, creating 70 jobs
Alabama-based Full Moon Bar-B-Que and Ajlo Foods recently announced the restaurant will be expanding into the Rocket City for the first time later this...
‘It’s our time’: Birmingham teen launches ‘Shape the Culture’ to focus on good work of nation’s youths
A national movement in protest of racial injustice is providing a timely launch of a digital platform that aims to highlight the positive work...
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind smashes barriers for students, adult workers
A young student who is blind grins from atop a horse, feeling for the first time an entirely new rhythm. Elsewhere on the campus...
President of Samford University announces plan to retire in 2021
Dr. Andrew Westmoreland, who has served as president of Samford University since 2006, announced on Friday his plans to retire effective June 30, 2021.
Westmoreland...
Montgomery sanitation workers spot fallen man, jump into action
The City of Montgomery on Thursday shared a touching story of three public employees helping a fellow Alabamian in serious need.
In a tweet, the...
Viral ‘Can’t Touch This’ principal wants to compete on ‘Dancing with the Stars’
A principal’s parody of an MC Hammer video emphasizing COVID-19 guidelines has captured the heart of America and much of the world over the past three...
Children’s of Alabama doctor offers tips for keeping kids safe during pandemic
Although it’s no picnic, wearing a face mask gets easier.
That’s Elizabeth Perkins’ message to kids who have not yet started back to school. After...
Breast cancer research is the target for Alabama Bow-Up archery event
Hitting the bull’s-eye is never so satisfying as when the arrow’s aim is to defeat breast cancer.
So said Beth Bradner of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of...
Huntsville police officers collect school supplies for local students in need
The Huntsville Police Department continues to go above and beyond in serving its local community in North Alabama.
WAAY this week reported that Huntsville PD...
Alabama’s Sidewalk Film Festival goes to the drive-in this year, thanks to COVID-19
Chloe Cook knew as early as February that something might be up.
As executive director of Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema and a member of the national...
Alabama church members start ‘Jesus 2020’ campaign; People nationwide ordering signs
What started as an idea between friends at a small church in rural Montgomery County has turned into a viral movement uplifting thousands across...
Jalen Hurts gets a matching backpack for his ‘little biggest fan’
The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly been "blown away" by rookie Jalen Hurts thus far on the practice field, but Hurts continues to shine even...
Alabama pastor pens book of practical advice for ‘passing-along’ Christian faith
Alabama pastor and teacher George Shamblin has authored a new book, "The Relay," which provides Christians with practical advice for sharing their faith and...
Alabama program helps students SAIL into new school year
As schools in Alabama are starting this fall, Summer Adventures in Learning (SAIL) has wrapped up a successful summer of virtual and in-person learning for students...
Fried catfish at Stagecoach Café one of 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama
The Stagecoach Café in Stockton takes its name from the fact that it used to be on the stagecoach line.
People aren’t traveling by stagecoach anymore, but...
UAB students receive aid to offset COVID-19 expenses
Before the pandemic, University of Alabama in Birmingham graduate student Aubrey Mallory was in Orlando, Florida for a semester interning at Walt Disney World. She...
At Jones Valley Teaching Farm, food is the foundation for academic growth
Jones Valley Teaching Farm (JVTF) is a Birmingham-based non-profit that builds vibrant, student-centered teaching farms that provide an environment for young people to learn,...