As the end of the year approaches, it’s a good time to look back at 2021. In doing so, we’re taking a look at the stories you responded to the most and one that we felt you should have noticed more.

In a state filled with bright lights shining in their communities, these are the Alabama Bright Lights our readers found most illuminating.

Clotilda Descendants Association is an Alabama Bright Light shining on a dark history

Darron Patterson of the Clotilda Descendants Association is an Alabama Bright Light from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.

PACE is an Alabama Bright Light shining in Lee County

Audrey Marshall of People of Action for Community Enrichment is an Alabama Bright Light from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.

Main Street Ministries is an Alabama Bright Light for Winston County’s hungry

Main Street Ministries is an Alabama Bright Light helping those in need from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.

Micah Melnick is an Alabama Bright Light with the BigHouse Foundation

Micah Melnick of BigHouse Foundation is an Alabama Bright Light from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.

Abbeville Boys & Girls Club director inspires children to be the change

Grant puts modern learning tools in hands of kids at Abbeville Boys & Girls Club from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.

Editor’s choice: Shellie Layne is an Alabama Bright Light empowering women

Shellie Layne is an Alabama Bright Light repairing homes and restoring lives from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.