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9+ hour, 27+ min ago  (812+ words) The widow of an Alabama airman killed when a U.S. refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq last week says her family's "world shattered" after learning he was aboard the doomed aircraft. "On March 12, our world shattered," his wife, Libby, wrote on…...

3+ hour, 8+ min ago  (467+ words) Alabama parents will soon see new options when shopping for baby essentials as Target's Baby Boutique arrives in three Alabama stores. The retailer is rolling out a redesigned baby department in select locations as part of a nationwide effort aimed…...

4+ hour, 8+ min ago  (458+ words) For decades, customers at Wintzell's Oyster House in Mobile have laughed at one of the restaurant's most famous wall signs: "Free oysters to any man 80 years old accompanied by his father." The offer, long treated as a humorous impossibility, finally…...

3+ min ago  (211+ words) DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Families skipping travel this spring break have several options for activities in and around the Dothan area, including free events, outdoor attractions, and nearby day trips. According to Visit Dothan, here are some upcoming events between March…...

6+ hour, 3+ min ago  (802+ words) Where I grew up, the term "hijacking" usually referred to the disappearance of a fresh load of moonshine on its way to market. Hijacking occurs when something, or even some process, is taken over without the consent and, at times,…...

6+ hour, 7+ min ago  (394+ words) A fan-favorite flavor from Tuscaloosa has officially made its way to downtown Birmingham. B'Ham Chicken at the Pizitz Food Hall is now exclusively serving the legendary Irish Gold sauce from Innisfree Irish Pub, bringing one of Alabama's most recognizable bar…...

7+ hour, 8+ min ago  (906+ words) The production of goods and services requires scarce inputs like labor and natural resources. Achieving prosperity in a world of scarcity requires careful use of inputs. What then should we think about people working to stop production? Industry leaders include…...

7+ hour, 8+ min ago  (729+ words) Madison "Donut Dollies" keep wartime tradition alive by serving local veterans'Yellowhammer News Long before the name appeared in Madison, the "Donut Dollies" were a familiar sight to American troops stationed in war zones. During World War I, World War II,…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (412+ words) Alabama basketball flopped in its first game of the SEC tournament, losing to Ole Miss Friday after a double-bye to begin the event. However, it will still be in the NCAA Tournament off the strength of its regular season efforts....

9+ hour, 29+ min ago  (499+ words) After opening the season with an impressive undefeated run, Alabama softball finally tasted defeat Saturday afternoon at Rhoads Stadium. The Crimson Tide dropped a 14-9 decision to Arkansas, evening the weekend series and setting up a decisive rubber match on Sunday…...