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Former UAB baseball player baptizes minor league teammate on field

Charles Vaughan -
Nashville Sounds minor league Brewer Hicklen, a Huntsville native and UAB alumnus, made history on Saturday by baptizing teammate Wes Clarke after the Sounds'...

Governor Ivey declares July 13 ‘Sweet Grown Alabama Day’

Michael Brauner -
Governor Kay Ivey issued a proclamation declaring this upcoming Saturday July 13, 2024 as "Sweet Grown Alabama Day" to celebrate Alabama producers, retailers, farmers...

‘Dadgum it!’ Ronny Massey was the Coach’s Coach

Jimmy Wigfield -
The late Ronny Massey wasn’t the founding father of Citronelle High School football, nor that of Saraland, Leroy, Grissom or Thomasville, nor even of...

A legacy of gratitude: Sen. Luther Strange shares his UAB Surgery story

Emme Stewart -
From childhood, Sen. Luther J. Strange knew he was in good hands with the care he received from UAB’s surgeons. Emergency Surgery at Children’s Hospital While...

Hank Williams 101st birthday to be celebrated with concert from devoted country music artists

Austen Shipley -
Country music legend Hank Williams' 101st birthday is quickly approaching. The Hank Williams Museum announced Monday that on September 14 it will host a concert...

A dog named ‘Saban’ is winning over America after kind interaction with FedEx driver goes viral

Austen Shipley -
A doorbell cam captured a sweet moment shared between a Labrador named "Saban" and a FedEx delivery man. According to the owner, the dog often...

2024 Guntersville Hydro-Fest makes big splash, draws over 20,000

Austen Shipley -
The 2024 Guntersville Hydro-fest drew a large crowd hoping to see some of the world's fastest boats in action and attendees were not disappointed. HydroFest...

The forgotten history of Kowaliga, the town beneath Lake Martin

Jack Echols -
If you’ve been to Lake Martin, Alabama, you have probably visited the beautiful Kowaliga area. Whether to eat, boat around, or visit the marina,...

Celebrate and honor Independence Day at one of the gatherings across Alabama

John Merrill -
July 4, 2026, will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the most pivotal moment in our nation’s history....

Tom Green: What happened to patriotism in America?

Tom Greene -
Remember when Americans only argued about baseball or who had the best hot dogs—Chicago or New York? Those were the salad days. Photo by Tom...

Alabama’s legacy of leadership in mental health treatment revived with opening of Bryce Hospital Museum

Austen Shipley -
In 1861, Bryce Hospital was first opened in Tuscaloosa to help humanely treat those with mental disorders. 150 years later, the hospital closed down...

Lynyrd Skynyrd hit ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ released 50 years ago today

Michael Brauner -
Lynyrd Skynyrd's iconic smash hit 'Sweet Home Alabama' turns 50 today. The all-time jam still, which was originally meant as a response to Neil Young's...

Tuscaloosa animal shelter seeking foster families for healthy dogs amid temporary closure due to outbreak

Michael Brauner -
Tuscaloosa's Metro Animal Shelter announced over the weekend that they will be closing their doors for the next two weeks due to a canine...

Sweet Trails Alabama shares Statewide Trails Plan with public

Sweet Trails Alabama -
Sweet Trails Alabama is a collaborative initiative to create Alabama’s first statewide trail plan through efforts on state, regional, and local levels. The Public Draft...

Bill Greason to throw out first pitch at Rickwood Field game at age 99

Charles Vaughan -
Rev. Bill Greason, the oldest living Negro League player and a former member of the Birmingham Black Barons and St. Louis Cardinals, will throw...

Blue Angels, Nate Oats among those showing support to shark attack victim from Alabama

Michael Brauner -
Over the weekend, two teenagers in Florida were injured in a shark attack, one of them critically and still receiving medical care. Mountain Brook,...

After their fast action helped save shark bite victims, stories of courageous medics, bystanders emerge

Michael Brauner -
Over the weekend, two teenagers were injured, one of them critically, in a shark attack in Florida. If it were not for the heroic...

The ultimate guide to enjoying Alabama’s peach season

Eric Velasco -
Two things signal the unofficial start of summer in Alabama, the arrival of hot sticky days and the appearance of the first Chilton County...

Jacksonville State University marching band travels to France for D-Day parade performance

Austen Shipley -
Jacksonville State University's marching band is in France to take part in events marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The Marching Southerners, as the band...

Alabama WWII veterans revisit Normandy for 80th anniversary of D-Day

Austen Shipley -
As the 80th anniversary of the storming of Normandy on D-Day approaches, three North Alabamians who served in World War II flew back to...

Regions Foundation, Bessemer community leaders unveil breakthrough in affordable housing ‘one block at a time’

Grayson Everett -
On Wednesday, community leaders and residents lined up around the block of three new modern homes in Bessemer's Northside neighborhood to witness a milestone...

Alabama Truckers, Cattlemen, Ag Commissioner join forces to support Texas cattle farmers after wildfires ravage over 1.5 million acres

Austen Shipley -
Recent wildfires in Texas have significantly decreased the essential food supply of hay needed to sustain the state's livestock population. The series of fires...

Tuscaloosa student selected for elite U.S. Navy summer flight academy

Michael Brauner -
A high school student in Tuscaloosa is receiving a very high honor this summer. Maureen York, a student at Northridge High School, was hand-picked as...

Gadsden offering pedal boat rentals for Coosa River experience this summer

Austen Shipley -
The City of Gadsden has announced that it is providing a new form of recreation on the Coosa River this summer. Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford...
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