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terry dunn Alabama News
Former PSC Commissioner Terry Dunn dies at 64

Terry Dunn, former Alabama Public Service Commissioner, died Monday en route to a hospital in Gadsden at age 64 following a health decline.

baldwin county culinary Alabama News
Baldwin County’s high school culinary students show off for teachers, political officials

On Friday, the student chefs, servers and restaurant managers of tomorrow feted their school system leaders and government officials with a complete brunch at a morning meeting.

Dewanna Bonner Auburn Alabama News
Auburn women’s basketball retires jersey of DeWanna Bonner, all-time leading scorer

On Sunday, Auburn retired the #24 jersey of DeWanna Bonner.

warren herlong Alabama News
Mobile attorney, property rights advocate Warren Herlong dies at 75

Now, property owners will have to find another attorney to be their "land man."  Herlong died on January 10 at age 75.

S&T Consulting Alabama News
Two Alabama pageant alums now coach winning contestants

It will take you a while to read the impressive list of winners coached by S&T Consulting.

Mobile Big Band Alabama News
Valentine dinner/dance at USS Alabama Battleship Park February 9

The closest thing the state has to an official Valentine’s event is on Friday, February 9 at the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park.

Frank Bama Alabama News
See all episodes of Jimmy Buffett as Alabama pilot ‘Frank Bama’ on 'Hawaii Five-0'

Most fans know about Jimmy Buffett’s musical career as a singer and songwriter. Fewer know of his success as a book writer, a novelist and a semi-autobiographical writer.

Tony Ardovino Alabama News
Long-time radio voice in Montgomery, Birmingham goes silent: 'Jay St. John,' 'Jay Michaels,' Tony Ardovino dies

You would not likely know the name Tony Ardovino. But if you’ve listened to radio in the greater Montgomery or Birmingham markets, you would know the voice.

Shelley Fabares Alabama News
Shelley Fabares, movie girlfriend of Hank Williams, Jr. turns 80

Hank Williams, Jr. got married on September 9, 2023, in a quiet family ceremony in Banks near Troy. His spouse Brandi is a bit younger than he, but they’re not saying how much.

michael gillion Alabama News
Mobile attorney, Democratic leader Michael Gillion dies at 77

Mike Gillion died on Tuesday at his home in Mobile.

Kelly Fitzpatrick’s 1942 Elmore County landscape. Alabama News
Free program Thursday on founder of Dixie Art Colony, Kelly Fitzpatrick, in Wetumpka

Art appreciators are holding a free history program about John Kelly Fitzpatrick, one of the founders of Dixie Art Colony.

Counting Crows Alabama News
Free Mardi Gras concert on February 3, Senior Bowl night: Counting Crows

Mobile and the surrounding area have two huge annual events coming up – the Reese’s Senior Bowl and Mardi Gras season. Newly added is a free concert

Winter storm lights Alabama News
Aurora Bora Bama? Strange winter storm lights in Alabama night skies

Thousands in Alabama thought they were seeing auroras when they saw something similar Monday night. And they are likely to be seen again Tuesday night.

wheel of fortune stock photo Alabama News
Watch party for Baldwin County contestant on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Friday: You're Invited

On Friday, Jill Yawn of Baldwin County’s Eastern Shore will compete on the nationally televised game show "Wheel of Fortune."

The Levys of Monticello Alabama News
Jewish Film Festival in South Alabama to be held January 16, 18, 21

One avenue to study Jewish heritage and recent history is the Jewish Film Festival in Mobile and Baldwin Counties.

Alabama State Capitol Alabama News
Capitol Tunes: Free music concerts in Montgomery each Thursday in February, March

Free musical concerts will be held in Alabama’s Gordon Persons Building and the state capitol building each Thursday in February and March.

Montgomery region radio voice George Landry and wife, Elaine. Alabama News
Montgomery region radio legend George Landry dies at 93: 'The Big Band Man'

Landry, a historian of big band music and of Montgomery radio, died on January 12 at age 93.

Helen Keller, Anne Sullivan portrayed. Alabama News
New opera ‘TOUCH’ about Helen Keller premiering in Birmingham January 19, 21

Helen Keller is the subject of an opera, "TOUCH, and its first-ever showing will be in Birmingham on January 19 and 21.

Palmer, Wilkins, McFeeters Alabama News
AL-6 congressional candidates face off in Vestavia on Saturday

Alabama’s sixth congressional district has a three-way race for Congress, and all three will face off in a forum on Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Vestavia Hills Library, “The Library in the Forest.”

Winter Jam 2023. Alabama News
Winter Jam 2024: 40-city Christian music tour starts in Alabama on Friday

"Winter Jam 2024," the largest Christian music annual tour, will perform in 40 U.S. cities. Kickoff is in Mobile for well-known contemporary Christian music acts and a message.

Laundry man Alabama News
Book review: ‘Laundry Man,’ by Mobile’s David J. Cooper; Novel spans four generations of a Southern family

Mobile business leader David J. Cooper has been successful in the stevedoring business and in the restaurant business, which he tellingly calls “the hospitality business.”

Mobile attorney Desi Tobias, nephew William Wagner. Alabama News
Alabama attorney Desi Tobias celebrates at CFP championship with nephew, Michigan long snapper

Desi Tobias may have been the only Alabama graduate posing with a Michigan player after the Wolverines won the national championship.

University Club rendering Alabama News
Tuscaloosa’s University Club to open new chapter in 2024

The University Club has been closed since the COVID pandemic of 2020, three years sitting unused. Now, it is undergoing a $17 million makeover.

Caroleene Dobson Alabama News
Caroleene Dobson earns ALFA endorsement for Congress in AL-2

The ALFA endorsement went to political newcomer Caroleene Dobson, raised on a family farm, now a lawyer in Montgomery and mother of two daughters.

Asa Carter Alabama News
The double life of Alabama writer, Asa Carter

Asa Carter was always a writer, but what he wrote about and the theme of his work changed so dramatically that few in Alabama knew it was the same writer. Almost no one knew.

Eclipse Alabama News
Total solar eclipse not visible in Alabama April 8; Nearby states to travel for viewing

It hasn’t happened in seven years, and it is a sight to behold. A total eclipse of the sun will occur on April 8.

Vaping, vape, e-cigarette Alabama News
Jim Zeigler: Tough steps needed on illegal vapes, e-cigarettes

Most Americans and all news media are aware of the invasion of the United States at our southern border. There is a second invasion that is not on many radar screens. It is an attack on America’s youth by foreigners, mostly Red Chinese.

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