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Urban Ministry tackles West End community needs
A visit to Urban Ministry proves to be equally eventful and heartwarming.
It’s lunchtime and the cafeteria is packed. The aroma of home-cooked meats and fresh vegetables...
Three siblings share cancer diagnosis caused by rare genetic mutation
At first glance, Kevin, Kiala and Keaira Perkins may seem like typical 17-, 14- and 11-year-old children, respectively. But, after getting to know them,...
Alabama couple grow produce delivery service from the ground up
With summer in full swing, it’s the prime season for fresh fruits and vegetables. But who wants to get up at dawn on Saturday...
Horseshoe Farm in Greensboro helping strengthen community, improve quality of life
Project Horseshoe Farm in Greensboro offers something for all ages.
The nonprofit, founded in 2007, provides housing, meals, transportation, community center programs and other services to...
Powerful video teases grand opening of Alabama sawmill — ‘American dreams begin with American jobs’
Governor Kay Ivey recently declared, "Alabama’s timber industry is at full throttle."
There is no greater evidence to support this statement than the upcoming August...
‘Heroes’: Huntsville man goes on nationwide lawn mowing tour dedicated to law enforcement
Alabama's Rodney Smith, Jr. has once again embarked on a 50-state lawn mowing tour, with this one honoring the "boys in blue."
The tour kicked...
University of Alabama named nation’s ‘most-Instagrammed’ campus
For those around the Yellowhammer State, it probably comes as no surprise that the University of Alabama's campus in Tuscaloosa is being celebrated nationally...
Report: Harvey Updyke back in legal crosshairs over infamous Toomer’s Oaks poisoning
Harvey Updyke, who in 2011 poisoned the historic Toomer’s Oaks at Auburn University, has been ordered back to court for his crime, according to...
South Alabama boys win Bassmaster Junior Championship
Two boys from Southwest Alabama on Sunday triumphantly returned to the Yellowhammer State after winning the Bassmaster Junior Championship.
According to Fox 10, Citronelle's Triton...
Ozark makes a splash with new community pool, commitment to swimming education for all its children
The following is the latest installment of the Alabama Power Foundation’s annual report, highlighting the people and groups spreading good across Alabama with the foundation’s...
Volunteers keep history alive in tiny Blountsville
Betty Alexander has lived all her 82 years in Blount County. But the history of her particular community goes back to way before she...
Sloss Tech is evidence of Birmingham’s vibrant innovation economy
Members of Birmingham’s startup community, innovation economy and tech-based companies gathered at Sloss Tech and made it emphatically clear that the tech ecosystem in...
Sensory garden gives students with diverse abilities a place to grow
Last year, the Early Learning Center (ELC) unveiled its first sensory room, giving students in its Preschool Autism Language and Social Skills program a calming space of...
Birmingham Zoo adopts new elephants, opens welcome center
Two new residents at the Birmingham Zoo recently made their debut for guests.
Male African elephants Luti and Gadze explored the zoo’s habitat for the first time...
Tuberville: ‘We’ve lost a lot of God in this country’ — ‘Country was built on God, family and education’
DECATUR -- On Thursday, former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville took to the shores of the Tennessee River to promote his campaign for...
Alabama man selling Bear Bryant’s last car
A Scottsboro man is selling University of Alabama football legend Paul "Bear" Bryant, Sr.'s last car -- a green 1972 Cadillac DeVille.
The Sand Mountain...
Lake Guntersville ranked nation’s second-best for fishing by Bassmaster
Lake Guntersville was recently ranked by Bassmaster as one of America's best lakes for fishing.
WAFF reported that the popular magazine ranked Lake Guntersville second...
Birmingham church sign: ‘A black vote for Trump is mental illness’
A Birmingham church that has previously made national headlines for controversial outdoor signage is at it again.
The sign outside New Era Baptist Church, led...
‘Sweet Grown Alabama’ launches to designate locally farmed products
Shoppers looking to buy local and support Alabama farmers will soon have a new way to identify Yellowhammer State-grown products thanks to the 'Sweet...
On this day in Alabama history: Selma Army Air Base became active
Aug. 4, 1940
What is now known as Craig Field Airport and Industrial Complex was initially known as Selma Army Air Base. The facility became...
Wildflower Café is a beauty of a mountaintop restaurant
Over the years, Wildflower Café has become a dining destination in Mentone, which is, of course, its own awesome destination atop Lookout Mountain.
Café owner Laura Catherine Moon...
On this day in Alabama history: Lee Petty raced his sons
Aug. 3, 1960
Lee Petty was an American stock car racing driver and one of NASCAR’s first superstars. He won the NASCAR Grand National Series...
There’s no debate: Slocomb has some of Alabama’s and the world’s best tomatoes
There’s an ongoing debate about the Slocomb tomato. Is it something in the soil or is it when they are picked that makes tomatoes...
Tuberville to ‘immediately’ introduce constitutional amendment protecting school prayer if elected
Former Auburn University head football coach Tommy Tuberville is defending a DeKalb County school's plan to hold a "back to school worship service" and...