Alabama Department of Youth Services

A Birmingham-based nonprofit is calling all barbecue aficionados and grilling enthusiasts. Growing Kings is hosting its annual King of the Grill barbecue competition on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. in Avondale. The competition will be located right outside the organization’s office on 41st Street South.

State lawmakers have approved an $85 million increase for Alabama’s prison system in an effort to comply with a federal court order to improve mental…

A dozen advocacy groups across Alabama have joined together to form a coalition to address statewide issues that affect the future of young Alabama…