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Chip Brown Alabama News
Is that seafood coming from overseas? State Rep. Brown bill would require labeling

State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger's Island) has pre-filed legislation to support Alabama’s commercial seafood industry by requiring restaurants and grocery stores to disclose the country of origin for seafood products they sell.

blind boys of alabama Alabama News
Premiere of Blind Boys of Alabama PBS movie: Free on Thursday at Birmingham’s Alabama Theatre

The next signal event in Alabama uplifting the disabled is the premiere of the new PBS film, “A Symphony Celebration: The Blind Boys of Alabama.” This first viewing will be at the historic Alabama Theatre in downtown Birmingham on Thursday, at 7 p.m.

Dr Bob Shipp Alabama News
Remembering Dr. Bob Shipp: Credited with restoring red snapper season

The work of Dr.  Robert L. Shipp was largely responsible for getting the red snapper fishing season back to normalcy.

john blanchard Alabama News
Trump endorses John Blanchard for Alabama Republican National Committeeman to be elected at Feb. 10 ALGOP meeting

Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Montgomery businessman John Blanchard in a race for Republican National Committeeman of Alabama.

kellyanne conway algop Alabama News
Former Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway to keynote ALGOP dinner February 9

A colorful and outspoken Republican mouthpiece, Kellyanne Conway, will keynote the twice-annual dinner in Birmingham on Friday, February 9.

karen knotts Alabama News
Barney Fife comes to Alabama: Don Knotts' daughter to perform tribute on February 3 — 'Tied Up in Knotts'

The one-actor show stars Karen Knotts, Don’s daughter. She performs the tribute to her famous father right here in Alabama on Saturday, February 3.

Nodine Alabama News
Fmr Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine hospitalized in Pensacola after street fall

Former Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine is recovering from neck and head injuries at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola.

Will Kimbrough, Mac McAnally, Jimmy Buffett. Photo: Lawrence Specker Alabama News
First performance of Coral Reefer Band since Jimmy Buffett death set for May 11 in Gadsden

It’s the first featured appearance of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band since the singer’s death on September 1, 2023.

Alabama Public Service Commissioner Terry Dunn Alabama News
Services set for former PSC Commissioner Terry Dunn in Gadsden

Services are set for Thursday for former Public Service (PSC) Commissioner Terry Dunn. He died on January 22 in Gadsden at age 64.

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.

dexter scott king Alabama News
Dexter Scott King, son of Martin Luther King, Jr., dies of cancer at 62

Dexter Scott King died Monday of prostate cancer at his home in Malibu, Calif. He was 62.

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.

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