Andrea Tinker

The City of Tuscaloosa is set to receive the Audrey Nelson Award from the National Community Development Association for its role in developing affordable housing at Springer Estates. The award honors communities that showcase outstanding achievement in service to neighborhoods and their lower-income residents though a series of grants and funds.

The City of Huntsville has collaborated with local organizations to open warming centers throughout the community to assist in keeping residents safe during the freezing weather Alabama is experiencing.

Gov. Kay Ivey is opening applications for the Governor’s Office Summer Internship Program. College students have the opportunity to learn more about the executive branch of the government during the nine-week program period.

The U.S. Department of Commerce is awarding the Birmingham Biotechnology Hub a grant. Leaders say this will help the Magic City lead in drug, vaccine and diagnostics development. The funding is also meant to support artificial intelligence-led biotechnology to increase representation in clinical trials.

The City of Mobile is expanding parking choices for parade-goers during the 2025 Mardi Gras season. The new parking options will be located in the Mobile Alabama Cruise Terminal and are only available on parade days.

The 2025 Winter PaperWorks exhibition is now open in Auburn and will run until Feb. 21 at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. The showcase features two-dimensional and three-dimensional works created by student, professional and amateur artists.

The Camellia Music & Arts Festival, three day music festival celebrating music, art and Southern culture, is coming to the Rocket City for its inaugural year in late April. The festival will be held at the Orion Amphitheater and feature artists like Gucci Mane and Kehlani.

The University of North Alabama, the state's oldest public four-year institution, is commemorating is 195th anniversary. The occasion is being marked by school pride, opportunities for giving and other milestones across the campus.

A popular ballet as well as a beloved fairytale are being showcased in Alabama. The performances of Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty are being put on by the prestigious State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine in Mobile, Montgomery, Birmingham and Tuscaloosa.

The Alabama Crimson Tide is doing well in athletics so far this year. The football team is favored by 11.5 points against Auburn in the Iron Bowl, and both men’s and women’s basketball teams at UA are dominating as their season kicks off. However, those aren't the only sports The University of Alabama is known for.