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What Alabama women will be wearing this spring

There is something about spring in Alabama that almost feels sacred. It’s soft pink and white azaleas in bloom, and Easter dresses pressed and ready. It’s patio dinners that stretch […]

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Tucana Tiki Bar: Birmingham’s tropical escape

At Tucana Tiki Bar, owner and bar director Nicky Vann Tisdale has created a space designed for pure escapism. As soon as you walk past the tiki torches, you quickly […]

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Samford Brick

The Samford Blend: recreating the iconic brick color

Samford University has been working on some major renovation and expansion projects to help the school make an even bigger impact in the 21st century.  One of the priorities of […]

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Alabama public art spotlight: Dothan peanuts and Tuscaloosa monsters

Public art can have that special “house into a home” effect on a place, and Alabama towns are no different. Like personal decor, a community’s art often reflects their personality […]

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Lessons from the Alabama outdoors: how quail hunting shapes leadership

On a quiet Alabama morning, before emails and meetings begin to pull at the day, Tom Adams finds clarity in the field. Quail hunting has been part of Tom’s life […]

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The sound of the Civil Rights Movement in Alabama

Before the chants, before the speeches, before history was written into law, the Civil Rights Movement was sung. Music moved through churches, jail cells, and city streets, carrying grief, faith, […]

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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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