This Alabama town was just named one of the South’s best places to retire

Retiring in Alabama has long appealed to those looking for a slower pace of life, lower living costs and easy access to the outdoors. Now, one Alabama community is earning national recognition for offering all three.

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Birmingham Restaurant Week returns with 10 days of local flavor and culinary discovery

This summer, Birmingham Restaurant Week returns to celebrate the local restaurants, food trucks, bars and hospitality workers who continue to shape the city’s culinary identity.

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Farming oysters, finding peace: inside Bayou La Batre’s Point aux Pins

A visit to Point aux Pins reveals the both the grit and beauty behind Alabama’s oyster industry.

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New Huntsville art exhibition brings Andy Warhol’s world to Alabama

The Huntsville Museum of Art will host WARHOL: film, fashion, photography, a major exhibition featuring more than 150 works by Andy Warhol.

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Finding home in Montgomery: discovering the city through three local restaurants

A newcomer discovers the flavors, stories, and welcoming tables that make Montgomery’s food scene worth exploring.

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How Alabama’s Lamont Landers went from viral videos to the Grand Ole Opry

To many, musician Lamont Landers seemed to appear out of nowhere. One viral video led to another, then television appearances and record deals, and before long, the Decatur native was […]

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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

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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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