State Governor set to light Capitol Christmas Tree, symbolizing peace and unity Governor Kay Ivey is set to illuminate the Capitol Christmas Tree this evening in a ceremony themed “Every Light a Prayer for Peace.” StaffDecember 1, 2023
State Rickwood Caverns celebrates holiday season with “Wonderland Under Warrior” Wonderland Under Warrior began Saturday, Nov. 18, and runs through Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. StaffNovember 21, 2023
Local news Montgomery council overrides mayor, bans all flags and Christmas decorations A "neutrality resolution" will prevent the city from supporting charitable causes, flying various non-governmental flags and displaying Christmas decorations. Josh MoonNovember 8, 2023
State Bama in a Box boosts Alabama small businesses Bama in a Box was launched during the pandemic as a way to give consumers exposure to quality-made products. StaffNovember 22, 2022
Opinion Opinion | A story of a Christmas present and the hope of the New Year I still hold the same ideology: Some folks need prison; others need help. Walt MerrellDecember 29, 2021
Opinion Opinion | The failure of the Pilgrims’ first Christmas On December 25, 1621, exactly 400 years ago, William Bradford, the governor of the Plymouth Colony, prohibited the celebration of Christmas. Will SellersDecember 20, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Catching Frank Capra’s Christmas vision The strain of populism so ingrained in the lives of Americans is perfectly reflected in Capra’s films. Will SellersNovember 30, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Are we about to see another surge? It’s up to us We’re in the cusp of either taming the plague or giving it a fifth life. Joey KennedyNovember 14, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Don’t treat this like a normal Christmas "This Christmas, please think twice about gatherings with people who aren’t in your home." Joey KennedyDecember 25, 2020
News The history of Christmas Banks, schools, courthouses and other government buildings will be closed today. Brandon MoseleyDecember 25, 2020