The City of Lazarus, a once promising town in the middle of Hawthorne County, is the reason why many travelers have avoided Central Alabama altogether. The aftermath of the wrongdoings at the dreaded Hawthorne County Whiskey House has cast Lazarus into a never-ending downward spiral. Initially, when it was suspected that the whiskey house was cursed, LPD Detective Brock Taylor lost his life in a valiant effort to try and end it. As violence and bloodshed ensued, the transgressions from the...

It is no mystery that Lazarus, Alabama, truly needs Jesus. But with what went down at the whiskey house last spring, one would never hesitate to ask the question, Why would Jesus even consider coming to Lazarus … period? Lazarus Police Department and Hawthorne County Sheriff's Office had their hands full with the cataclysm at the Hawthorne County Whiskey House. After having to deal with false prophets and violent death, a serious toll was taken on the Lazarus authorities and leadership. So...

Jesus once saved Lazarus, but some wonder if the City of Lazarus is beyond saving. This historic Bible Belt homestead located in Hawthorne County, Alabama has a population of 45,000 and is nationally renowned for its fine whiskey. Lazarus, a lively city that was once a resting spot for the Buffalo Soldiers, has a lot of heritage, history, and religion. Maybe too much of each.The Hawthorne County Whiskey Stop, the city's most profitable tourist attraction, gets thousands of customer...