Culture

For Immediate Release Huntsville, AL (June 10, 2024) – Arts Huntsville, due to overwhelming public demand, is pleased to announce the expansion of the “Second Saturday” City Hall public art tours. “The public response to our […]

By Rick Karle Oakwood is delighted to announce that President Dr. Leslie N. Pollard will be honored with the esteemed Dr. Dorothy C. Yancy Vanguard Award at Wiley University. This accolade is presented by the […]

By Rick Karle “People always tell me I’m a self-taught artist. I tell them I’m a God-taught artist.” — Steve Skipper He sits in the art studio in his Roebuck, Alabama, basement. The studio brings him […]

By John Sharp When the onset of the pandemic began in 2020, state and local officials touted a beach vacation as a safer alternative with plenty of social distancing, sun and surf for a family looking […]

By Savannah Tryens-Fernandes When a tornado hit Selma last January, Tamicka Newberry and her husband didn’t just lose their home, she said. They also lost the strong sense of community they shared with their neighbors. “To […]

Alabama Baptist One important way believers connect with God is through reading the Bible, but individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can face challenges connecting with the written word, including God’s word. Fortunately, those […]

By Joe Songer Tucked away along U.S. 31 between Vinemont and Cullman is a park that offers spectacular beauty, waterfalls and a sweet hiking destination. Hurricane Creek Park is a true hidden gem in north Alabama. […]

By Mary Colurso Three smart and talented kids were cooking like skillful speed demons on Monday’s episode of “MasterChef Junior,” competing in the Season 9 grand finale. Tensions were running high on the FOX reality series, but so were […]

By John Sharp Alabama’s Black Belt region that encompasses 23 counties through the central and southern portions of the state has long been maligned by tales of poverty, environmental hazards, limited economic opportunities and health care. […]

By Sarah Whites-Koditschek A renowned Alabama barbecue restaurant has won part of the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest in Memphis this weekend, outperforming competitors for first place in the pork shoulder category. Big Bob Gibson’s BBQ in Decatur […]