TJ Johnson on the Tennessee River

The man who paddled 652 miles down the Tennessee River

TJ Johnson’s 652-mile kayak journey down the Tennessee River revealed how the waterway connected communities across four states, reshaping his understanding of the river, its landscapes, and the people who call it home.

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Little Bird

Deep Roots Restaurant Group unveils custom Pinot Noir

A trip to Oregon wine country has officially made its way back to the Alabama Gulf Coast.

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Ella Langley

Alabama’s Ella Langley makes ACM history with record-breaking night

Alabama native Ella Langley is continuing her meteoric rise in country music.

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Cherith Fluker

A conversation with Secret Birmingham’s Cherith Glover Fluker

In the pages of Secret Birmingham, author Cherith Glover Fluker invites readers on an exploration of a city rich in untold stories, vibrant culture, and a legacy that merits both recognition and appreciation.

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Mason Currier

Mason Currier: the young birder who slowed down to see the world

A childhood fascination with an Eastern Bluebird led Samford freshman Mason Currier to break Alabama’s single-year birding record while discovering a deeper sense of purpose in conservation, community, and the natural world.

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Decatur hot air balloons

SoulGrown Roundup: this week across Alabama (May 17-24)

Memorial Day weekend is arriving with all the fanfare of an Alabama summer kickoff, and this week’s lineup is bringing a little bit of everything along with it.

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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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