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Student-powered produce stand opens at Birmingham’s Woodlawn High School

People living in east Birmingham now have a new place to buy fresh fruits and vegetables: their nearby high school. The Farm Stand opened Thursday...

ESPN’s Greg McElroy, Laura Rutledge lift spirits during visit to Children’s of Alabama

Lindy Hydrick was looking forward to a rare lazy Sunday, a chance to recharge, when she got the call every parent fears. “My mom called,”...

South Alabama graduates first class of PASSAGE USA

Everyone wants to be valued and contribute to society in some way, and graduates of the inaugural class of the University of South Alabama's PASSAGE...

Introducing Birthday Stories from Facebook — including free doughnuts

Facebook wants to help you celebrate your birthday and the special birthdays of your loved ones in more creative, meaningful ways. Over time, Facebook's platform...

Group to host unique country music concert in Birmingham to benefit veterans

An upcoming event benefiting veterans will take a unique approach to telling their stories through country music with the help of some of the...

Birmingham event raises $600,000 to help provide clean water worldwide

The generosity of Alabamians showed in a major way this past weekend. On Saturday, Birmingham's Railroad Park hosted the 10th annual Workout for Water event,...

Watch: Alabama high school coach takes time to teach life lessons – ‘Manly Monday’

One coach from Athens High School has gone viral after turning the nuisance of a flat tire into an opportunity to teach his players...

Five Alabama companies recognized for excellence in hiring veterans

Five Alabama companies have received awards for the 2018 Hire Vets Medallion Program, which recognizes a company or organization’s commitment to veteran hiring, retention and...

Birmingham student accepts $300,000 full ride to Yale — ‘You have to thank God’

Ramsay High School senior Jillian Jolly has dreamed of attending Yale University since she was in kindergarten, and now this 18-year-old Alabama student's hard...

‘Disgrace’: To Kill A Mockingbird ‘snubbed’ by Tony Awards

Fans of Aaron Sorkin's Broadway production of To Kill A Mockingbird are in shock after the record-breaking play was not nominated for the "Best...

Sister Schubert awarded Lifetime Service Award by Yellowhammer Multimedia

MOUNTAIN BROOK -- During Yellowhammer Multimedia's packed second annual Women of Impact recognition ceremony on Monday, Patricia "Sister Schubert" Barnes was honored with the...

Alabama town featured in national Mercedes-Benz TV ad

Mercedes-Benz is showcasing a small Baldwin County town in an advertisement that began running on national television in recent days. In the company's 30-second ad...

Birmingham neighborhood president named United Way corporate volunteer of the year

The United Way of Central Alabama recently named Thomasine "TC" Jackson as the 2019 recipient of its Corporate Volunteer of the Year. Jackson serves as...

State Rep. Warren on religion, gambling: Even Jesus might have gone out in the street ‘and started shooting some craps’

During an interview broadcasted on APTV's "Capitol Journal," State Rep. Pebblin Warren (D-Tuskegee) offered her views on morality and religion as it pertained to...

Big Spoon Creamery dips deep into Birmingham community

The small-batch, artisanal ice cream at Big Spoon Creamery is every bit as awesome as people say. It’s deliciously inventive with quality ingredients: goat cheese with strawberry-hibiscus...

One man’s life-altering event leads to Sylacauga ministry, hope for others halfway around the world

Micah McElveen greets visitors walking through the door of his organization’s Sylacauga office with an uncommon enthusiasm. Most can appreciate someone who enjoys what...

Alabama Power hosts iCan Girls Engineering Conference

Teen girls think chemical engineering is a world away, but, actually, it’s as close as their lips. Making lip gloss with household items like honey...

South Alabama woman donates kidney to complete stranger (VIDEO)

Alabama's people are truly one of a kind, and the story of Baldwin County's Michelle Tesch is just the latest example of Yellowhammer State...

Remembering everything: Auburn University staffer’s autobiographical memory ability may help in fight against Alzheimer’s

Markie Pasternak remembers the first day she realized her special ability had a name. And before we get too far ahead of ourselves, let’s make...

Coffee shop could be link to Alabama town’s past and its future

Coffee has been known to revive those who can’t function until they get that first sip in the morning. But can it help revive...

Awareness is not acceptance: Alabama nonprofit fights for autism inclusivity

Dr. Julian Maha said his path to creating KultureCity began as he found himself coming to terms with his son’s autism diagnosis. “Sometimes, in order to find...

Alabama high school students get accelerated learning at Barber Motorsports Park

Cars were racing fast and furious at the Barber Motorsports Park April 4 – even before the IndyCar drivers started practice. It was the annual Education Event, where...

Egg drop contest at Vulcan makes science fun

How do you drop an egg from a perch more than 100 feet high without breaking it? Hundreds of students from around the Birmingham area...

Birmingham District Brewing Co. is an Alabama Maker giving a stout nod to history

Cale Sellers knows Birmingham owes its existence to geology – the stuff beneath the dirt needed to produce steel – and Birmingham District Brewing Company pays...