Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey’s Alabama-filmed movie finally comes home this week

Filmed across central Alabama in 2023, the Matthew McConaughey-led film finally arrives in theaters this week.

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A Tuscaloosa homecoming: Miriam McClung’s elephants find a new home at the Graduate Hotel

Decades after studying art in Tuscaloosa, Miriam McClung is bringing her early sketches back to the University of Alabama.

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Randy Owen

A new Randy Owen documentary will explore the musician’s life, music, and legacy

The new film traces Owen’s journey from a DeKalb County farm boy to one of country music’s most recognizable voices.

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How Alabama Chanin is keeping the art of hand sewing alive

In Florence, a fashion brand is preserving traditional sewing techniques while rethinking what sustainable fashion can look like.

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Why black bear sightings are increasing across Alabama—and where they’re headed next

A wildlife biologist explains why the state’s growing number of bear sightings is a sign of a healthy, natural dispersal pattern, not cause for concern.

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SoulGrown Roundup: events across Alabama this week (Aug. 9-16)

From concerts and festivals to outdoor adventures and local markets, here’s what’s happening across Alabama this week.

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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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