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10 uniquely Alabama museums worth a visit
Looking to take a little road trip somewhere? There are plenty of Alabama museums that’d make the perfect destination. In fact, there are so many one-of-a-kind museums unique to Alabama throughout the state, and sometimes, that can make it hard to decide which one to visit. Whether you’re interested in Alabama’s role in music, movies, space, architecture, art, history and so much more, there’s a museum likely dedicated to it.
Community colleges, unusual homicide, news quiz: Down in Alabama
Welcome back. It’s getaway day. It’s also couple of food-related national days of note:. It’s National Cuban Sandwich Day. That’s noteworthy because just this week we mentioned Vestavia Hills’ Kool Korner Sandwiches and how its Cuban is so popular on Yelp. It’s also National Sponge...
Country music singer reveals wife’s cancer diagnosis
Country music star Sundance Head took to social media this week to announce his wife, Misty, has been diagnosed with cancer. “I haven’t posted anything about this because I wasn’t sure how my wife felt about it and I didn’t want to overstep,” Hand wrote. “After speaking to her she told me it was ok. She is brave. Misty had been told that she had cancer on her face and needed to be removed fore it became an issue.”
Dear Abby: I’m crushing on my husband’s best friend
DEAR ABBY: I have a wonderful husband and four beautiful kids. But lately I’ve started crushing on his best friend, and I sometimes fantasize about him. I love my husband with all my heart, and I’m truly happy with our marriage. How can I rid myself of these...
Previewing Auburn football's safeties for the 2024 season
Auburn’s safety room is one of the few spots on defense where there’s a real competition for a starting role. After losing starting safeties Jaylin Simpson and Zion Puckett from last season, the Tigers had to start relatively fresh going into 2024. One of those spots seems set...
New Huntsville rec center will bring more space for fast-growing sport
The Rocket City may soon look more like Pickleball City. An $18.5 million agreement authorized Thursday by the Huntsville City Council moves the John Hunt Park Recreation Center a step closer to reality, with plans calling for 25 lighted and covered outdoor pickleball courts – over 50% more than an earlier iteration of the design.
Industrial park coming to Baldwin County in wake of Port of Mobile growth
Gulf Corporation, a Dallas-based real estate firm, broke ground on a new industrial park in Loxley Wednesday, in tandem with the Port of Mobile’s continued growth. “The close proximity to 1-10 and the centralized location in Baldwin County between Mobile and Pensacola will attract quality tenants that will provide good, high-paying jobs for the citizens of not only Baldwin County but of the entire Southwest region of Alabama,” Baldwin County Commission Chair Billie Jo Underwood said in a news release. “These types of good, stable jobs will help increase the quality of life of the citizens of Baldwin County and help us continue to ensure a stable local and regional economy.”
Miss Manners: I think I’m old enough to wear makeup!
DEAR MISS MANNERS: As a 12-year-old, I wear makeup, but my grandfather thinks differently: He thinks the appropriate age to start wearing makeup is 16. I think that is just preposterous! What do you think?. GENTLE READER: That it is up to the guardians with whom you live. If that...
Two new Jimmy Buffett-inspired bobbleheads announced; will raise money for singer’s foundation
Earlier this year, a special-edition Margaritaville bobblehead proved to be a hot item, selling out its first production run. Now two more of the collectibles have been announced, with a portion of sales again going to Jimmy Buffett’s Singing for Change Foundation. The Margaritaville Parrot bobblehead released in April...
Jaylen Waddle offers Alabama-related explanation for the new Tua Tagovailoa
Observations of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa at the Miami Dolphins’ training camp have prompted stories such the one headlined “This Tua Tagovailoa has more swag, more confidence and more assertiveness with Dolphins” in the Palm Beach Post. Miami wide receiver Jaylen Waddle said the biggest improvement for Tagovailoa...
Miss Manners: The difference between being loving and PDA
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I will soon be attending my 50th law school reunion. I expect that, at least once, I will be in the company of a certain married couple, as both people were law school classmates of mine. This couple “adores” each other, very publicly. They exchange loving glances,...
Dear Annie: Standing up to in-laws
Dear Annie: I feel your advice didn’t go far enough when responding to “Am I Wrong,” the man whose father-in-law is constantly making jabs at him about his kids’ religious training and other matters. He was ready to divorce his wife over the FIL’s mistreatment. You...
Miss Manners: Taking phone calls during family events
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Fifteen minutes after arriving at an informal family get-together at someone’s home, a relative took a phone call. She stepped out of the room where everyone was gathered and could be heard down the hall talking for the next 45 minutes. This kind of thing seems...
Asking Eric: Response from reader to previous question
Dear Eric: This is in response to the letter from “News Blues” (June 14). I thought your advice was wonderful. Once upon a time, I was News Blues’ perpetually negative father, and I didn’t realize I was doing it. It took me many years (and hard conscious work) to change my position. Now I take my time before I speak, and I think about what I am going to say. I look for the positive in the situation and remark upon that.
Asking Eric: Being honest about son’s fatal alcoholism
Dear Eric: My only son passed away six months ago. I told everyone that his death was due to heart problems when it was actually due to the effects of long-term alcoholism. He was 35 and a highly successful lawyer in New York City, as well as being a philanthropist.
Asking Eric: Friend ghosted after big monetary gift
Dear Eric: I am a 33-year-old male on the autism spectrum. I have a friend, “Katie,” who has been a big part of my life for the last few years. I have been a mentor and friend for her three little boys, and she, in return, has been a good friend to me.
Dear Annie: Taking care of an elderly neighbor
Dear Annie: I have a neighbor who is 90 years old. Her only caregiver was her adult son, who just died last week after a long struggle with opioid addiction. Since then, I and another neighbor have been checking on her several times a day, as she needs a lot of care.
See all the scores from Thursday's Alabama HS football games
The 2024 high school football season in Alabama started Thursday night with some key games across the state. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Thompson offense stymied, defense shines in overtime loss to Georgia’s Grayson
Despite giving up over 300 yards of total offense, it was the final two yards that cost Thompson in a 15-14 overtime loss to Grayson, Ga. Joel Bradford, who scored the only touchdown of the first half to end the game’s first drive, ran for a two-point conversion to give the Rams the victory.
Gainesville (Ga.) uses 2nd-half surge to beat Moody
Moody’s defense stymied Gainesville (Ga.)’s offense in the first half of Thursday’s season opener at Bill Morris Stadium. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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