3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (531+ words) Montgomery native Sarah Catherine Hook is moving from the luxury resort of “The White Lotus” to a fight for survival in her first major feature-film starring role. Hook has been tapped to star in “Crush,” a 20th Century Studios thriller that…...

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, 2+ day ago   (83+ words) On Wild Card, famous guests answer questions that we don't always talk about. Alabama Shakes lead singer Brittany Howard talks about a place that helped shape her. NPR does not offer or accept money for coverage or interviews. Anyone who…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (973+ words) NEW YORK — Alabama Shakes has returned with the band's first album in 11 years and it turns out that craft beer played a big part in the reunion. Not drinking it, exactly. Singer and guitarist Brittany Howard was chilling following her…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1742+ words) Duane Allman was just 24 years old when he died in a 1971 motorcycle accident at an intersection in Macon, Georgia. Although his life was cut tragically short, the Allman Brothers Band leader left behind an amazing musical legacy. Since then, Allman's…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (302+ words) Montgomery native Laurel Taylor has advanced in “America’s Got Talent” and will perform live on Tuesday, August 18. Taylor is part of the Country Trap duo ‘Butter & Grit’, along with guitarist Luke Michael. They will next perform on ‘AGT Live Shows…...

4+ week, 17+ hour ago   (567+ words) More than seven decades after his death, Hank Williams‘ music still draws fans to Montgomery to remember the Alabama native who became one of country music’s most enduring legends. The Hank Williams Museum will celebrate Williams’ 103rd birthday Sept. 12 with a…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (578+ words) This week, fans in Huntsville, Alabama can hear one of the year's most anticipated albums before most of the world. Singer/songwriter Phoebe Bridgers, one of indie-rock's biggest stars today, is promoting "Lost Weekend," Bridgers' first solo album in six…...