Brooklyn in Coneuh County, Ala., became a ghost town when transportation advances such as highways and railroads led to a decrease in the reliance on the nearby Sepulga River to transport cotton.

LOS ANGELES — Carrying a tall wooden cross on his shoulder, Pastor John Shaver walked down the street where his church had ...

Step back into the 1800s in this Alabama town filled with fascinating historical buildings, charming streets, and delicious ...

In the South, we grew to like Sunday mornings. The churches were open even for sinners of a Catholic persuasion. I was a hungry lad, putting miles underneath my wheels. The picnic tables at the backs ...

A long wooden bar fronts 52 beer taps ... and not just for the money. The old church's congregation had dwindled to about 30, and while the building's bones were solid, it hadn't been well ...

Tucked away in Alabama sits the state's former capital city and most famous ghost town brimming with mysteries, unique sites, ...

Here's a look at seven egg hunts coming up soon: The Alabama Panhellenic ... The free event is for children 12 years old and younger. Parents should bring one bag, basket or bucket per child ...

mused Mitri Raheb, a Lutheran Palestinian pastor who is president of Dar Al-Kalima University and ... Israeli authorities had knocked down a wooden church her family had built.

The former U.S. president and secretary of state said Francis' pontificate was “extraordinary,” recalling his endeavor “to ...

Greenville presents a picture-perfect vision of small-town Alabama, with a main street that curves gently past historic ...

Selma isn’t just a place to visit – it’s a place to witness, to listen, and to understand a pivotal piece of American history ...