Alabama, the "Heart of Dixie," is a state steeped in Southern history, natural beauty and vibrant culture. Its largest cities range from bustling economic hubs to charming towns with rich traditions.

A writer at Southern Living this week may have started a war between Alabama and Mississippi with the bold suggestion that Florence, Miss.’s Pleasin’ Country Pleasin’ Sausage ‘is better than Conecuh’ -- at least in the opinion of Mississippians.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin criticized Donald Trump’s executive order targeting DEI during an appearance on CNN.

Alabama remains extremely cold on Wednesday. Morning lows will drop to the teens, but highs will briefly climb above freezing under sunny skies. Any snow that accumulates will be slow to melt. Areas in south Alabama may continue to see hazardous travel conditions as temperatures drop back below freezing Wednesday night.

The Alabama African American Civil Rights Heritage Sites Consortium hosted a two-day event to teach and empower communities to continue sharing the stories from the civil rights movement.

An Alabama inmate set to die next month is asking to be sent back to a Michigan prison. The state doesn't want him back.

Lawyers for an Alabama death row inmate set to be killed in the state's first execution of 2025 are arguing that he actually belongs in the custody of another state.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT) — Two chefs from Alabama have been named semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Award. Chef and owner of Acre in Auburn David Bancroft and Arwen Rice, a chef at Red or White in Mobile, were named semifinalists for the “Best Chef: South” category.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Share BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Breastfeeding women in Alabama will be excused from jury duty, the state’s ...

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Leon Marlaire, one of the "Rocket Eight," the 1955-56 Alabama men's basketball unit that became SEC champions with an unblemished conference record, passed away on Thursday morning.

Construction is ongoing, and the Coca-Cola Amphitheater should be ready for the public in June 2025, according to organizers. The outdoor venue is expected to have 9,380-seats, a $46 million price tag and a debut season of up to 20 concerts.