Christmas

Governor Ivey lights Alabama Capitol Christmas tree Friday

The 38-foot Alabama Capitol Christmas tree, decorated with 40,000 lights, will be illuminated Friday under the theme “Every Light a Prayer for Peace.”

December 5, 2025

Governor visits ALDOT workers as Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony is set

Gov. Kay Ivey personally checked in with ALDOT crews responsible for transforming the front steps of the State Capitol for the annual Christmas tree lighting.

December 4, 2025

Rickwood Caverns transforms into “Wonderland Under Warrior” for holidays

For the ninth straight year, the cave will become a walkable extravaganza known as “Wonderland Under Warrior."

November 21, 2025

Opinion

Where the Christmas message is most needed

Gov. Kay Ivey offered a heartfelt Christmas message of love and caring. There's one place in the state that needs it most.

Josh Moon

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December 24, 2024

Gov. Kay Ivey shares Christmas message with Alabamians

Ivey encouraged gratitude and the spirit of giving during this sacred season.

December 24, 2024

Opinion

Living the true meaning of the season

As Charles Dickens wrote in A Christmas Carol, “I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”

Bill Britt

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December 23, 2024

Opinion

Humanity’s hope at Christmas

Humanity in all its wonderful contradictions will prevail, but only when we see ourselves as the positive, valuable assets we are.

Will Sellers

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December 23, 2024

ALDOT encourages motorists to plan ahead for holiday travel

Between Dec. 21 and Jan. 1, AAA expects more than 119 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home.

December 20, 2024

Opinion

Santa Claus: The unchecked threat to Christmas

If this sounds extreme, just remember: absurdity is in the eye of the beholder.

Bill Britt

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December 16, 2024