5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (378+ words) Alabama National Cemetery will hear the sound of live Taps every day throughout September as a Samford University professor leads a monthlong effort honoring the veterans buried there. Matt Burford, a Samford alumnus and adjunct professor, organized “30 Days of Real…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (301+ words) Tuscaloosa Oktoberfest returns Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, to Government Plaza from 8 a. m. to 4 p.m., following the 8 a.m. Oktoberfest 5K to benefit the American Cancer Society. The festival will be filled with German-inspired food, drinks, live music and family-friendly fun. The lineup of activities will run throughout…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (82+ words) Governor Kay Ivey announced that Alabama will soon feature specialty license plates honoring Dolly Parton, with proceeds benefiting the Imagination Library in the county where registered. The plates are expected to be available in 8 to 12 weeks, following sufficient pre-commitments. Governor…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (178+ words) FLORENCE, Wis. -- The Florence County Historical Society's annual raffle drawing will take place Friday at the museum, with a variety of locally made and donated prizes up for grabs. The raffle features an impressive collection of handmade and locally donated…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (347+ words) Following the death of Dolly Parton on Aug. 25 at the age of 80, Gov. Kay Ivey is remembering the “American treasure” for a legacy that extends far beyond her music and continues to reach thousands of Alabama children each month. Parton’s…...

2+ week, 12+ hour ago   (474+ words) One of North Alabama’s biggest fall traditions is getting even bigger this year, with Cullman Oktoberfest expanding to four days of German food, music and festivities in the heart of downtown. The 44th annual Cullman Oktoberfest returns Oct. 1-4, with Sunday activities…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (40+ words) The Decatur Police Department is teaming up with the Food Bank of North Alabama to help feed families in need. The Decatur Police Department is teaming up with the Food Bank of North Alabama to help feed families in need....

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (367+ words) The Florentine Ballroom buzzed with conservation and clinking glasses Thursday evening as Alabama’s 20 most influential women — and the people who loved them most — arrived for the 2026 Women of Impact Awards. It was a room full of women who lead — and…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (377+ words) Visit Tuscaloosa announced several staff promotions and a new hire as the tourism organization restructures leadership responsibilities and expands its marketing team. The changes include promotions for Josh Rivers and Alicia Richards, expanded duties for Jasmine Rainey and the hiring…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (266+ words) Tuscaloosa Sports And Tourism Office Visit Tuscaloosa is reorganizing its leadership team as it works to bring more sporting events, group tours and visitors to Tuscaloosa County. The changes include two employee promotions, additional duties for a current director and…...