Olivia Rodrigo’s Surprise Gift Helped an Alabama Student Reach Graduation
A University of Alabama graduate says Olivia Rodrigo quietly paid the $5,000 left on her final semester bill after seeing a TikTok about her struggle to finish college as a…
Column: A Tomboy Childhood Spent Outdoors, Before Screens Filled Every Pocket
A personal column reflecting on a tomboy childhood spent around horse stables, motorcycles and ball fields, long before screens filled every pocket.
Thomasville High Band Picks ’90s Boy Band Theme for 2026
The Thomasville High Mighty Tiger Marching Band will perform a 1990s boy band tribute for its 2026 halftime show, featuring Backstreet Boys hits and an NSYNC finale.
Anna Meitzler Wins Jackson Forestry Festival Logo Contest
Anna Meitzler won the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce's logo design contest for the 44th annual Forestry Festival, set for Nov. 7 in downtown Jackson.
Gulf Shores Sandcastle Ritual Inspires Memoir by Charles Chumley
Longtime Gulf Shores visitor Charles Chumley turned his daily sandcastle-building ritual into a 44-chapter memoir, with all author royalties donated to Family Promise.
Lucy Buffett Recalls Brother Jimmy’s Advice — From Key West to His Final Words
Lucy Buffett shared stories of her brother Jimmy at Mobile's GulfChat, from his advice to move to Key West to the job that led to Hollywood, and his final words…
Thomasville Streaming Fundraiser Raises $3,300 for Local Theaters
Sawyer Knight's weeklong streaming fundraiser has raised more than $3,300 for two theater programs, with Thomasville Mayor Sheldon Day taking a pie to the face for the cause.
Coastal Arts Center Wraps an ‘Epic’ Summer of Kids’ Camps
The Coastal Arts Center hosted an 'epic' summer of camps for children, featuring glass blowing, sculpting and painting, with fall CASA registration now open.
Alabama Humanities Alliance Unveils Statewide Exhibits and Events
The Alabama Humanities Alliance announced a statewide slate of Smithsonian exhibits, music tributes and grant opportunities running from Atmore to Foley.
Crews Make Progress on Daphne’s Bayfront Park Amphitheater, Still on Track for Spring 2027 Opening
Construction continues on Daphne's $16 million Bayfront Park amphitheater, funded by offshore oil and gas lease money, with city officials confirming the project remains on track for a spring 2027…