News
SNAP abuse is going to be addressed nationwide; the people who support every terrible thing are mad
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (109+ words) When State Senator Arthur Orr made a Facebook post about food stamp/EBT card abuse, Alabama Political Reporter's Josh Moon took to his page to rant about how cruel it is to keep welfare users from buying $55 boxes of chocolate....
Aderholt shares Christmas message with Alabama families: ‘We celebrate the birth of Christ’
5+ hour, 26+ min ago (147+ words) As families across Alabama gather for Christmas, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) delivered his annual holiday message with a reminder that, as Christians, the season is ultimately about the birth of Jesus Christ, and the life-changing hope we still share from…...
Alabama’s best Christmas light shows
9+ hour, 3+ min ago (239+ words) From large-scale drive-thru extravaganzas to underground holiday displays, Alabama offers a wide variety of Christmas light experiences each season. Here are some of the best Christmas light shows in Alabama: Lights of Noel" Birmingham Racecourse Winter Wonderland at Sportsman Lake…...
Jim Zeigler: Alabama family Christmas tree farm
9+ hour, 9+ min ago (616+ words) Many folks think that Christmas trees cannot be grown in Alabama, that it takes the mountains of Tennessee, North Carolina and Northern Georgia. Well, here is my story of growing one of Alabama's early Christmas tree farms " the Zeigler Christmas…...
Beloved Alabama teacher’s final wish fulfilled: Sumter County bed program exceeds its goals
9+ hour, 28+ min ago (489+ words) A quiet promise made within a family has grown into something much bigger for children across Sumter County. What began as an extension of an effort to support students facing food insecurity has now delivered a different kind of comfort:…...
Alabama’s Christmas soundtrack: Two songs about the Yellowhammer State to listen to today
9+ hour, 44+ min ago (217+ words) Alabama has shaped generations of Southern music, but when it comes to Christmas songs that actually mention the Yellowhammer State by name, the list is surprisingly short. But what Alabama's Christmas soundtrack lacks in variety, it makes up for in…...
Ric, Chloé Mayers donate $1 million to Tuscaloosa Academy: ‘If you’re blessed, it’s your obligation to be a blessing to others’
10+ hour, 14+ min ago (552+ words) A major philanthropic gift is helping drive momentum behind Tuscaloosa Academy's Building Excellence Capital Campaign, courtesy of Chlo" and Ric Mayers. Tuscaloosa Academy's Building Excellence campaign aims to address longstanding facility limitations by constructing a modern athletic center that can…...
Alabama Democrats are totally alive; Epstein Files drama; West Alabama Corridor; and more on Alabama Politics This Week …
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (62+ words) Can President Donald Trump sell his economic message? Will Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth enter the U.S. Senate race? Was AJ McCarron up 30+ points? Why did he drop out? Why didn't Trump just ignore Rob Reiner's death? All this and more on…...
Fairhope earns spot on HGTV’s list of best small towns for Christmas
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (384+ words) Fairhope has earned national recognition as one of the best small towns in the country to visit for Christmas. HGTV put Fairhope, Alabama, on the list of 50 small towns, highlighting the city's signature holiday traditions, coastal charm and festive atmosphere…...
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore: The enduring hope of Christmas
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (523+ words) At Christmas, Americans across this great nation slow down just a little. We gather with our families, we bow our heads in prayer, and we remember what truly matters." Scripture tells us, "For unto you is born this day in…...