The music of the late singer-songwriter John Prine will be recreated on Friday, September 19 at a historic location – the restored Ritz Theater on the courthouse square in Talladega. While John Prine is gone, his music lives on. Prine is not as well-known as some other singers and songwriters, but he has a large The post The Alabama Troubadours: Tribute to John Prine to be held at Talladega’s historic Ritz Theater on September 19 appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

The U.S. Navy says there is an “urgent” need to build and repair the ships and submarines needed for national security and global power projection, and Alabama figures prominently in those plans. From the shipyards and manufacturers that dot the coastline to suppliers, machine shops, additive manufacturers and designers found in all parts of Alabama, an effort The post Alabama plays key role in Maritime Industrial Base; officials see greater growth ahead appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

The Fort Payne Police Department and the FBI are investigating a robbery that occurred at the PNC Bank in downtown Fort Payne on Tuesday morning, September 9. According to Fort Payne Police, the incident took place around 9:20 a.m. at the branch located at 200 Gault Avenue North. Police said a white male entered the The post Kentucky man arrested in connection with Fort Payne bank robbery appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

I bet that at some point in your life you went through an existential crisis. A period where you pondered the question: Why am I here? Ancient philosophers from Socrates to Camus struggled with this question. Even Jesus tried to wrestle this one to the ground. American singer/songwriters from Johnny Cash to Bob Dylan often The post Tom Greene: Our passion speaks in whispers appeared first on Yellowhammer News.