From Chicago to Montgomery: Connecting the North and South
The civilrightsmen were many. hit it out as hatchets with velvet on. - Gwendolyn Brooks featured in Ebony Magazine (Aug. 1971) Last spring, I...
Understanding Alabama’s Stand Your Ground Law
Alabama's "Stand Your Ground" law has received a lot of attention, particularly in 2024, as public discussions around self-defense laws heats up. This law,...
Legendary Cold War ocean liner starts voyage to Alabama to become world’s largest artificial...
Legendary ocean liner the S.S. United States will begin its journey down to Mobile this week before heading to Florida to become the world's...
Do you know these songs about Alabama? Take our quiz!
So you think you know the many, many songs written about or referencing Alabama?. Sure, we all grew up singing along to Lynyrd Skynyrd's...
Humane Society of Elmore County Pet of the Week – Ricki
Ricki is a female Shepherd/Border Collie type mix, one year old, 41 lbs. She came in with three other dogs as strays, so we...
Voters decided 12 education-related ballot measures on Nov. 5, rejecting three measures that would...
Voters decided on 12 education-related ballot measures—the most in 18 years—on Nov. 5. The ballot measures covered various education-related topics, including school choice programs,...
Alabama GOP picks up 40 seats in general election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party saw a strong performance last week in the general election, picking up 40 seats across the state,...
Lake Purdy hits lowest water level since January amid Alabama drought
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) - Growing drought concerns across Alabama as water levels in the Birmingham area are impacted. According to the Birmingham Water Works...
Gov. Ivey champions $1.7 billion in new rural investments
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - According to a new report, Alabama's rural counties saw more than $1.7 billion in new capital investment in 2023, resulting in...
Paschal: Honor veterans through awareness
As we mark Veterans Day this Monday, we are reminded of the profound sacrifices made by millions of men and women who have served...
