Culture

By John Sharp Pam Paflas couldn’t help but to get emotional the first time she had seen the massive ocean liner since her parents took her on a vacation about 62 years ago. Paflas was 11, […]

By Erin Owen Huntsville’s thriving arts scene is a testament to the power of collaboration, vision and investment in cultural enrichment. The City of Huntsville plays a pivotal role in fostering this growth by providing outside […]

By Kelly Kazek In the unincorporated community of Toney in rural northwestern Madison County, you’ll find the remains of what was once a little whistle-stop town. The remnants, located about four miles from the Tennessee line, […]

By Lawrence Specker An Alabama man who charmed “American Idol” viewers nationwide in 2020 has died at age 32, according to family members. The death of Douglas Kiker was reported by deadline.com, Entertainment Tonight and other entertainment-industry media outlets. […]

By Heather Gann The Montgomery Bus Station, which houses the historic Freedom Rides Museum, was included in a list published Tuesday by the U.S. General Services Administration of more than 400 federal buildings and properties to […]

By Lawrence Specker Alabama’s newest public beach recently opened, providing access for swimmers, paddlers, anglers and a nautical-themed playground for children. Mobile’s reopening of Bayfront Park in Coden comes after a three-year closure and $9.5 million […]

Press Release Tom Pallardy & The OMG! Band will be playing on Friday, March 21st at The Rising Crust, 4136 Florence Blvd. from 8-11PM. Great menu, cold drinks and plenty of fun! Locate on highway […]

By Nirel Miller-Morrison, OUC Public Relations Intern and Photo credits: Cole A. Mattox Oakwood University Church (OUC) hosted its third annual Black Authors & Art Festival, celebrating black creativity and storytelling. This event provided a […]

Immediate Release HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Feb., 25, 2025)— On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, Village of Promise will host its  signature event, Speaker Series 2025. Speaker Series provides a stage for national thought  leaders to share their […]

By Amber Sutton Why was Academy Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie spotted in Montgomery this weekend? To get brunch with her daughter, of course. On Saturday, Jolie was in the capital city to attend the fourth annual Women […]