Chicken sandwich and fries

How Waldo’s Chicken & Beer became a delicious success story

In a Southern food landscape overflowing with chicken joints, Waldo’s Chicken & Beer has broken through the noise and built a steady following. Behind the fast-growing brand is founder Mark […]

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Kady with wine bottles

The perfect holiday wine pairings with Golden Age Wine

It’s December, and that means it’s time to gather around the table for a holiday meal—and perhaps sip on something delicious. With so many components to seasonal feasting, choosing wines […]

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The Grand Hall

A grand tradition: Christmas magic returns to The Grand Hotel

At The Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Alabama, traditions are enthusiastically celebrated year-round. Each day, the resort honors the military with a lobby procession ending in the firing of a […]

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SoulGrown Gift Guide 2025

Every year, SoulGrown sets out to create a gift guide that feels personal and curated: one rooted in craftsmanship, purpose, and the joy of finding something that truly fits the […]

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Black Belt prairie

Bringing the prairie back: Alabama begins a landmark restoration of the Black Belt

State leaders, conservation partners, and landowners gathered Nov. 6 at The Ridge in Greene County to launch a major effort to restore one of Alabama’s most endangered landscapes — the […]

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Holly Swafford

A new chapter at SoulGrown: meet the Editor, Holly Swafford

I am excited to introduce to you all our newly named Editor, Holly Swafford. Over the last two years Holly has worked with the SoulGrown team as a contributor. Her […]

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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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