Hoover Historical Society Annual Open House set for April 26
The historic Hale-Joseph House in Hoover will be the site for the Hoover Historical Society’s Annual Open House on Sunday, April 26.... Read More
Hale County Library to host open mic night for Poetry Month
The Hale County Library will host a free open mic event on Saturday, April 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the... Read More
Sumac to host lecture on Alabama’s feedsack quilt history April 30
On Thursday, April 30th at 5:00, Sumac Cottage and Black Belt Workshop welcome historian Sarah Bliss Wright for her presentation, “Alabama Cotton... Read More
Grant program seeks local legends, ghost stories for roadside markers
Communities with a folktale, ghost story, or local legend to preserve may be able to get it recognized with a roadside marker... Read More
Josephine Lee
Josephine Lee, 67, of Marion, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2026. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April... Read More
Don Ed Tucker
Don Ed Tucker walked through the gates of heaven on April 16, 2026. After five years living life in a wheelchair, he... Read More
Pleasant Grove motorcyclist killed in interstate hit-and-run
Jefferson County authorities have released the name of a 64-year-old motorcyclist killed in a hit-and-run collision on a Birmingham interstate. The Jefferson... Read More
A chat with David Cohen, owner, Whole Scoop Ice Cream Shop
Patrons leave The Whole Scoop Ice Cream Shop filled with delicious ice cream and lots of smiles. Kids all day long; this... Read More
15th Annual Bob Sykes BBQ & BLUES Festival set for April 25
Marion meets ADEM deadline; Uniontown fails to respond on $8.3M infrastructure funding The City of Marion has met a critical state deadline... Read More
Drought, wildfires persist across Alabama as fire alert enters second week
Wildfire conditions across Alabama show no signs of easing, as the state enters a second week under a Fire Alert issued by... Read More