July 21, 2023

What's Happening in Alabama

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Alabama Life And Culture

Tony Bennett dead at 96: ‘I just like to make people feel good’

His devotion to classic American songs and creating new standards such as “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” graced a decadeslong career.

By The Associated Press

Alabama Life And Culture

Alabama’s best doughnuts: Here’s what we missed

We asked, you answered. Readers tell us who has the best doughnuts in Alabama.

By Michelle Matthews | mmatthews@al.com

Alabama Life And Culture

Dear Abby: Divorced dad doesn’t know what to do with 14-year-old who won’t go to school

Also: How do we get our 85-year-old mother to talk with us about end of life care?

By Abigail Van Buren

Alabama Life And Culture

Lana Del Rey spotted working in Alabama Waffle House: ‘She was super lovely’

The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter has popped up in Birmingham and Florence this week.

By Ben Flanagan | bflanagan@al.com

Alabama Life And Culture

Alabama actor set to play young Michael Jackson on Broadway tour

The 10-time Tony Award-nominated play will begin touring in August.

By Cody D. Short | cshort@al.com

Alabama Life And Culture

Vanna White signs ‘partial’ Wheel of Fortune deal, but it could get ugly

TMZ reports that Sony is “not receptive to her demands.”

By Mark Heim | mheim@al.com

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