Tortugas Homemade Pizza has been recognized by Food Network as serving the best pizza in Alabama, earning a spot in the network’s “50 States of Pizza Slices” feature. Food Network spotlighted the restaurant’s Chicago-style stuffed pizza, a specialty that has defined Tortugas since its opening in 1999. Founded by Carlos and Carol Vizcaino, who moved The post Food Network named this Birmingham restaurant as Alabama’s top pizza slice appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

Two Army civilian professionals and a contractor who provide information technology support at Fort Rucker found themselves at the right place at the right time to help save a life in the local community Aug. 15. David E. Gardner II and John. J. Perez, both Army civilian IT specialists, and Michael V. Henderson, a contractor who works as a The post Lifesaving lunch break: Army civilians, contractor help save life in Alabama appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

Exciting things are happening in Northport. Just days after the ribbon-cutting for the new River Run Park, city leaders announced that the HBCU Athletic Conference has chosen the complex to host its baseball and softball championship tournaments in 2026, 2027, and 2028. The HBCUAC, formed last year as a restructured version of the Gulf Coast The post Northport lands HBCU championships at new River Run Park appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

Buckmasters, the renowned outdoors organization that started in Montgomery, is celebrating milestones that include the 30th Buckmasters Expo, founder and CEO Jackie Bushman’s 70th birthday this fall and the organization’s 40th birthday in January. The 30th Expo at the Montgomery Convention Center attracted massive crowds for its three-day run last weekend. Not only did plenty of Alabamians enjoy the The post David Rainer: Buckmasters celebrating numerous milestones appeared first on Yellowhammer News.