A Tuscaloosa mainstay is going to be getting a fresh new upgrade according to an announcement from The University of Alabama. Hilton, Capstone Hotel LTD and Jackson Hospitality Services have revealed that the Hotel Capstone — which has stood since the 1980s on Paul W Bryant Drive — is going to be converted into a The post Tuscaloosa’s iconic Hotel Capstone to convert into Graduate by Hilton appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

For Mobile native Bryant Thomas, stepping onto the “American Idol” stage meant more than an audition. The singer-songwriter, who built an online following while remaining unseen on camera, finally revealed himself during his Nashville audition, earning a golden ticket to Hollywood and proposing to his girlfriend moments later in a segment that quickly drew attention The post Mobile native earns golden ticket on ‘American Idol,’ surprises girlfriend with proposal appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

The Athens State University Board of Trustees has approved naming the Alabama Center for the Arts’ Performing Arts building the Arthur Orr Performing Arts Center, following approval by the Alabama Community College System. State Sen. Arthur Orr, (R-Decatur), has played a role in the development and expansion of the Alabama Center for the Arts, including The post Athens State Board approves naming of Arthur Orr Performing Arts Center appeared first on Yellowhammer News.

The biggest games in sports always bring out all the biggest stars, and this was certainly the case in Miami for the national title game between the hometown Miami Hurricanes and the eventual champion Indiana Hoosiers. As it turns out, President Trump was in the crowd, and he got to take in some of the The post LOOK: Saban and Trump take in national title game from Miami appeared first on Yellowhammer News.