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Where did Mardi Gras start in the US? You may think it’s New Orleans, but it’s not

March 5, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Ahjané Forbes In the United States, Mardi Gras is an event that is very much celebrated in some southern cities. French for Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras is always on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. This year it will […]

‘The Daily Show’ correspondent coming to Alabama

February 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Matt Wake Josh Johnson is the newest correspondent on “The Daily Show,” but he was already a rising comedy talent. Johnson began writing for the popular Comedy Central news satire show in 2018. He previously wrote […]

Discover Alabama’s most adorable Mardi Gras parade where the dogs steal the show

February 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

By John Sharp The Mystic Mutts of Revelry, one of the few all-canine parades during the Mardi Gras season in coastal Alabama, drew more than 300 participants this year. It is the largest fundraiser of the […]

Legendary Songstress Roberta Flack Passes Away at 88

February 26, 2025 Bouldin 0

by Derrick Lane The Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose legendary vocal and musical style brought us hits like “Killing Me Softly”, “Where is the Love” and “The Closer I Get to You”, has passed away. She […]

‘What is a woman’ bill now law: ‘In Alabama, we believe there are 2 genders,’ Gov. Ivey says

February 19, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Mike Cason Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law a bill defining sex as determined at birth, legislation that opponents say is discriminatory toward transgender people. “If the Good Lord made you a boy, you’re a […]

Asking Eric: Sister upset about sibling meeting ex’s new girlfriend

February 19, 2025 Bouldin 0

By R. Eric Thomas Dear Eric: My sister is going through a divorce after 40 years of marriage. It has been a long time coming during which time I have seen her often berate her husband in […]

Demolition about to begin on old Huntsville city hall; park plans revealed

February 19, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Scott Turner Demolition of the old Huntsville City Hall is about to start. “In a couple of days and over the next couple of weeks you’ll be able to see that building coming down,” City […]

Rare portraits reveal the humanity of the slaves who revolted on the Amistad

February 12, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Howard Koplowitz On the night of July 1, 1839, 53 enslaved Africans revolted aboard the slaving schooner La Amistad – Spanish for “Friendship” – while they were being shipped to a plantation in Puerto Príncipe, Cuba. […]

‘Bridgerton’ writer among Alabama ties to NAACP Image Award nominations

February 12, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Lawrence Specker The list of nominees for the 2025 NAACP Image Awards includes several works or creators with ties to Alabama, including a writer who contributed to the hit Netflix series “Bridgerton.” The NAACP unveiled the list of […]

Albertville anti-ICE protest ‘deeply concerning,’ Alabama official says: ‘A game of dangerous rhetoric’

February 5, 2025 Bouldin 0

By Howard Koplowitz The demonstration against President Trump’s immigration crackdown Wednesday night on the streets of downtown Albertville was “deeply concerning,” the dean of Alabama’s congressional delegation said Thursday. “While I respect the right to peaceful […]