Coosa River

Coosa Riverkeeper: Keeping Alabama’s waterways wild

“This is my home river, so my drinking water the majority of my life [has come] from this river,” shares Justinn Overton, Executive Director of Coosa Riverkeeper.  That lifelong connection […]

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Where Tradition Meets Celebration: The National Peanut Festival

As summer fades and the first cool winds of fall sweep through Dothan, Alabama, something familiar starts to take shape. It’s the smell of roasted peanuts drifting through the air, […]

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2 bottles of wine behind a charcuterie assortment of meats. A big unopened wheel of cheese sits to the right of the collection.

Carving a legacy: the story of The Son of a Butcher

On a bustling Saturday morning, just around the corner from The Market at Pepper Place, shoppers drift in and out under the striped awning of The Son of a Butcher. […]

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Recipe: Sweet Southern Harvest Bowl

Sweet Southern Harvest Bowl Roasted Sweet Potato & Kale Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette This Sweet Southern Harvest bowl is full of nutritious ingredients with heart-healthy fats and fiber. You […]

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Chef Chris Melville is committed to community at Dyron’s Lowcountry

It’s midday, and the kitchen at Dyron’s Lowcountry is buzzing with movement. The front doors won’t open for guests for another four hours, but the preparations are set in motion […]

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ANNOUNCING: 2025 Soul of the South Winners nominated by Alabama greats

Alabama’s third annual Soul of the South Awards, hosted by SoulGrown celebrates a new wave of talent making our sate proud in 11 categories.

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Coosa Riverkeeper: Keeping Alabama’s waterways wild

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Where Tradition Meets Celebration: The National Peanut Festival

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Recipe: Pumpkin Curry Bisque

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A man and woman stand at a bar during a lively indoor event with string lights hanging overhead. The man, wearing a plaid shirt and cap, reaches for a drink while the woman smiles at the camera holding a cup. Multiple cocktails and bottles are displayed on the counter, and other guests can be seen in the background.

Six Southern Makers to Discover at Birmingham’s MADE SOUTH Market

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Behind the menu: Alabama women in food and beverage

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Karen Williams stands behind Mark Williams, smiling and resting her hand on his shoulder as they pose in a bright living room. Mark is seated on a leather chair, and behind them are a lamp, decorative shelf, and potted plant.”

A conversation with the Blue Feather Candle Company team

Holly Swafford

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Acclaimed Alabama designer Heidi Elnora launches fun and fearless new brand

Alabama-based designer Heidi Elnora is no stranger to excitement. Her awe-inspiring background paints a clear picture of her passion and enthusiasm for life. Her story began at Savannah College of […]

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The rebirth of Pat Dye’s Crooked Oaks in Notasulga, Alabama, is underway

The first time N.L. Hart drove through the gate at Crooked Oaks, past stands of Japanese maples, a tranquil pond and a wide-open, big-sky horse pasture, her mind raced with ideas […]

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A local’s guide to the ultimate Birmingham pastry crawl

It’s a chilly and overcast morning in the Magic City, and I’m on a mission to find the best pastry in Birmingham. I will be the first to admit that […]

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An inside look at Dothan’s 10th annual Mardi Gras parade

The city of Dothan witnessed a vibrant celebration on Saturday, March 1, as the Krewe of Kolosse (KOK) hosted its landmark 10th annual Mardi Gras Parade. This highly anticipated event, […]

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