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Holiday Cocktail Roundup: 7 festive cocktails to try around Birmingham

The month of December calls for a special celebration – time to celebrate what the past year held, and look forward to the newness that 2026 will bring. It’s also […]

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An Alabama florist’s journey to the White House

As we talk, Tammy West of Glow Floral Event Design is doing what she does best: decorating a Christmas tree. This is the second attempt of the day (the first tree […]

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SoulGrown Stays: Jubilee Suites Boutique B&B

When you arrive at Jubilee Suites on the Eastern shore of Mobile Bay, you feel it immediately: a sense of being welcomed. Dana and Jim Maloney have filled the inn […]

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A Winter Wonderland Comes to Life at Cullman Christkindlmarkt

As winter settles over North Alabama, Cullman transforms into a place where Christmas comes to life. Each year, this small Southern town of just 20,000 people transforms with remarkable intention […]

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Little Bird captures the heart of Southern hospitality

For many of us, meals carry memory—from family recipes passed down through generations, to dishes we expect at every gathering. For Chef Bill Briand, that feeling became the inspiration for […]

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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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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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