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Troy University to host ‘Beyond a War’ premiere event to salute veterans and university partners

Troy University proudly invites the public to the U.S. premiere of the documentary “Beyond A War,” a special event showcasing the transformative power of...

Auburn University ranks No. 1 for happiest students in the nation

Auburn University, in the “Loveliest Village on the Plains,” is also home to the happiest students in the nation, according to The Princeton Review’s...

Alabama Athletics, UAPD to host Tuscaloosa 9/11 stair climb at Coleman Coliseum

The University of Alabama athletic department along with the UA Police Department are hosting the Tuscaloosa 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in Coleman Coliseum on...

Alabama Fall Festival Guide: Oktoberfest Celebrations Around the State

Strike up the oompah band and break out the lederhosen. It’s time to tap into the world’s best beer party, Oktoberfest. Originating in Munich, the...

Can’t Miss Alabama: Inaugural Bham Foodie Fest to take place this weekend

Bham Foodie Fest Get ready for a culinary experience like no other as the inaugural Bham Foodie Fest takes over historic Sloss Furnaces Saturday, Sept....

State heritage cooking contest winners from Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, Lee Counties spotlight splendid fruit salads

Laughter, cheer and the sweet smell of fresh fruit floated through the Alabama Farmers Federation home office Sept. 5 during the organization’s annual Heritage...

Live Locally: Alabama League of Municipalities launches new campaign to promote quality of life, civic engagement

The Alabama League of Municipalities launched a new initiative aimed at promoting quality-of-life and civic engagement on a local level. Live Locally Alabama will...

Mountain Gateway pastors imprisoned in Nicaragua finally released – ‘This is the day we have prayed and believed God for’

Thirteen individuals with ties to Mountain Gateway, a Texas-based Christian missionary organization, were arrested and imprisoned in December of 2023 by the Nicaraguan government. President...

Toni Eberhart: Entrepreneurship in North Alabama is taking great strides

Huntsville’s economy – and, therefore, much of North Alabama – has long been tied to federal government institutions, especially major facilities of the US...

How Alabama native Kate Lloyd found beauty in her breast cancer journey

Every breast cancer survivor has his or her own unique story—from the complexities of diagnosis and treatment to the mental and physical toll that...

Steve Flowers: Labor was dominant in post-war Alabama

As we prepare for Labor Day this coming Monday, it reminds me how labor union laden Alabama was during the immediate post World War...

Hyundai donates school supplies to students in Selma

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and its team members have donated more than $8,000 worth of school supplies and uniforms to students in the...

Barbara Pierce Bush to headline Women’s Foundation of Alabama’s event in Birmingham

The Women’s Foundation of Alabama will host its signature event, Unleashed, on September 26 at Red Mountain Theatre, featuring Barbara Pierce Bush as the...

Speaker Ledbetter shares journey from Sand Mountain to the Statehouse with Fred Hunter

Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter recently joined renowned broadcaster and storyteller Fred Hunter for a detailed discussion on his DeKalb County beginnings...

New Chick-fil-A location opens in Auburn

A new Chick-fil-A has officially opened in Auburn as of Tuesday. The popular fast-food chain announced that the restaurant will offer drive-thru, carry-out, and Mobile...

Tuscaloosa animal shelter announces re-opening after temporary closure

Tuscaloosa’s Metro Animal Shelter is re-opening after announcing roughly two months ago that it would have to close temporarily due to a canine distemper...

Selma mourns loss of 16-year-old football player after fatal injury

The community of Selma is grieving the loss of Morgan Academy student-athlete Caden Tellier, a 16-year-old high school football player, who passed away on...

Reflections: Lessons from ‘divided’ families and the modern church

I talked with her lately and she told me, good-naturedly, about her “divided” family. “I’m Episcopalian, and I married a Pentecostal,” she said. There’s nothing wrong...

Tailgate Barbecue Guide: Where to pick up the best game day barbecue in Alabama

Tailgating is as beloved as barbecue in the South, which is why the two make perfect companions any time fans throughout the Yellowhammer State...

Jimmy Rane welcomed to America250 commission – ‘Alabama represents the strength and resilience that defines America’

Alabama businessman and philanthropist Jimmy Rane is being formally welcomed to the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, the entity tasked with planning commemorations and celebrations for...

Sen. Katie Britt promotes early literacy in NICU reading session at Children’s of Alabama and UAB Hospital

As part of the 2024 NICU Bookworms Day, U.S. Senator Katie Britt visited Children's of Alabama and the UAB Hospital on Monday to read...

Gary Palmer backs ‘Lulu’s Law’ with companion bill to enhance beach safety measures

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) introduced companion legislation to a bill originally brought forward in July by U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), Lulu's Law,...

Katie Britt celebrates Taco Casa’s 50th anniversary in Tuscaloosa

U.S. Senator Katie Britt stopped by one of her favorite local restaurants in Tuscaloosa over the weekend to celebrate the regional chain's 50th year...

Annual pilgrimage to Montgomery proves Hank Williams continues to win new fans 101 years after his birth

Country music fans from across the nation and even some foreign countries will gather in Montgomery on September 14 to pay tribute to the...