Alabama’s Fitness Courts offer free workouts in parks across the state

Through a partnership between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and the National Fitness Campaign, free outdoor Fitness Courts are bringing accessible workout opportunities to communities across the state.

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October 22, 2026
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Little Red Print Shop

Meet the Birmingham artist behind The Little Red Print Shop

Birmingham artist Jessica Leitch turns her love of printmaking into a growing collection of colorful, locally inspired art, now available at her first brick-and-mortar shop at Pepper Place.

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October 22, 2026
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Gee's Bend

The Black Belt Maker’s Trail invites visitors to get creative in Alabama’s Black Belt

From indigo dyeing and Gee’s Bend quilting to found-object art and Southern biscuit making, a collection of creative experiences offers an intimate way to explore the people, traditions, and creativity of the Black Belt.

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October 22, 2026
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Six ways to spend Halloween around Birmingham

From pumpkin patches and trick-or-treat trails to costume contests and late-night music, here’s where to celebrate spooky season around the Magic City.

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October 22, 2026
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True Vintage Guitar

How Birmingham’s John Shults built a business around rare vintage guitars

At True Vintage Guitar, John Shults turns a lifelong fascination with vintage instruments into a business preserving their history and connecting rare guitars with the musicians who treasure them.

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October 22, 2026
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1925 photo

Roll Tide: the origins of Alabama’s most famous two words

How a muddy 1907 football game, a student-written fight song, and a century of winning turned two words into one of college football’s most recognizable traditions.

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October 22, 2026
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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 Art and Design, where she was given the opportunity to start developing her design dreams. Before long, her work ethic was rewarded when she landed […]

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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 for the property’s future. “I’d seen pictures, but getting into the building and looking around, I thought, ‘OK, this can be done. We can do […]

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A local’s guide to the ultimate Birmingham pastry crawl

Last Call croissants

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 this was a self-assigned mission, but who could blame me? Birmingham boasts a wide selection of world-class bakeries, many of which deserve more recognition than […]

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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, which has grown exponentially over the past decade, brought together thousands of spectators eager to participate in the bead-catching and MoonPie tossing. Featuring an impressive […]

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