Thanksgiving

Two Alabama mayors are continuing their annual tradition of an Iron Bowl wager to benefit local charities. State football rivals Auburn University and The University of Alabama face off at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday.

The traditional Thanksgiving Week college basketball tournament lineup is getting a twist this year. Entering the fray is the Players Era Festival. The event in Las Vegas, which tips off Tuesday, includes the likes of sixth-ranked Houston, No. 9 Alabama and No. 15 Texas A&M.

Did the Pilgrims have pets? Apparently they brought dogs with them to the new world! BUT - that doesn't mean they should share in our rich Thanksgiving food!

Alabamians are being offered support and resources for mental health as winter moves in and days grow shorter, and the temperatures drop. Seasonal affective disorder symptoms start in the late fall or early winter and go away during the spring and summer.

November and Thanksgiving go hand in hand. Usually included in the holiday dinner spread are dressing and/or stuffing, multiple other side dishes, cranberry sauce, some sort of pie... and most of the time, a turkey centerpiece. Two feathered friends of Alabama were given a new lease on life from Gov. Kay Ivey.

Alabamians are predicted to open their wallets and bank accounts for $18.5 billion in holiday spending this year, according to the Alabama Retail Association. State economy experts suggest getting orders in as early as possible to give plenty of time for shipping, with an emphasis on shopping local.

The University of North Alabama (UNA) Marching Band, the Marching Pride of North Alabama, is being selected to represent the State of Alabama and perform in the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®. This will mark the first Parade appearance by the UNA Marching Band.

Alabamians traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday might experience more traffic than usual this year. AAA reports this weekend to be the third busiest Thanksgiving holiday travel period of all time. The 2023 ranking follows only 2005 and 2019, respectively.

While the food we eat on Thanksgiving may be delicious, it also may be high-calorie and high-fat - things your pet doesn't really need - a taste or two is okay but not a whole meal for your furry friend!

Alabama healthcare providers are looking to make sure tomorrow Thanksgiving is a healthy occasion. The point is to stay safe from COVID-19 and the flu as you visit family and friends.