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Music lovers in Birmingham are in for a treat this year as the city’s entertainment venues prepare to host an impressive lineup of concerts. With the grand opening of the […]

Birmingham’s concert scene heats up with exciting lineup for 2025

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March 18, 2025

Birmingham-based vocalist Kathleen Farrar Buccleugh has performed classical music on stages across the country and around the world. The soprano has wowed audiences across Alabama, New York, and Vermont. She’s […]

Birmingham-based opera singer poised to impress in one-woman show

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March 14, 2025

As spring arrives in Alabama, so does an exciting lineup of music festivals that celebrate the state’s diverse music scene. Whether you enjoy blues, country, bluegrass, or rock, these festivals […]

3 unforgettable music festivals coming to Alabama this spring

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March 13, 2025

TechBirmingham just announced the launch of its first-ever Southeast regional pitch competition. The new competition, set to take place in downtown Birmingham, is designed to spur regional business growth and […]

TechBirmingham announces first-ever Southeast regional pitch competition

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March 10, 2025

In exciting news, the city of Birmingham is set to welcome its first-ever country music festival this fall. The 1st annual Iron Hills Country Music Festival will be held at […]

1st Annual Iron Hills Country Music Festival amplifies Alabama artists

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March 5, 2025

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, […]

An inside look at Dothan’s 10th annual Mardi Gras parade

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March 4, 2025

The Wilcox Historical Society’s annual Tour of Homes will feature appearances by Luke and Julie Montagu, the 12th Earl and Countess of Sandwich. This 2025 Tour of Homes, set for March 21-22 […]

British aristocracy highlights 2025 Wilcox Historical Society’s Tour of Homes

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February 27, 2025

Overlooking the Alabama River in Montgomery, the Equal Justice Initiative’s Freedom Monument Sculpture Park stands as a powerful tribute to the millions of Black people who endured slavery in America.  […]

This Montgomery monument is redefining the way we experience history

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February 26, 2025

When picturing The Alamite Hotel in downtown Tuscaloosa, one of the first things that comes to mind is the eye-catching artwork found throughout the space, from the lobby to the […]

Art at The Alamite: Local artist Kristin Blakeney on her featured work

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February 24, 2025

What may come as a shock to those outside of the distinct world of Alabama restaurants, bars, and coffee shops, has come as welcome news to locals. Four Alabama coffee […]

Meet the Alabama coffee shops that just ranked among the best in the world

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February 20, 2025

In a small Alabama town of 5,000, something incredible has been happening over the last 50 years. Big Oak Ranch‘s story begins in the early ‘70s with a pivotal decision […]

Big Oak Ranch: How an Alabama ranch has saved the lives of thousands

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February 13, 2025

It is more than common to walk around historic sites and monuments and marvel at their importance and impact. What is less common is driving through small-town Alabama and recognizing […]

St. Florian, Alabama: Inside a fourth-generation family’s home restoration

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February 12, 2025

Nominated by The Pollies, Thad Saajid was honored at our 2024 Soul of the South Awards as our Music & Entertainment category winner. Biography In a place known for bringing […]

Soul of the South Award Winner Profile: Thad Saajid

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February 10, 2025

The Alabama League of Municipalities’ (ALM) “Live Locally Alabama” campaign seeks to highlight the crucial role that local government plays in creating healthy and vibrant communities across the state’s 465 […]

“Live Locally Alabama” showcases South Alabama communities’ unique attractions

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February 4, 2025

Nominated by Cynthia Crutchfield of Innovate Alabama, T.C. McLemore was honored at our 2024 Soul of the South Awards as our Innovation & Entrepreneurship category winner. Biography Following my undergraduate […]

Soul of the South Award Winner Profile: T.C. McLemore

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January 27, 2025

In 1933, John Kelly Fitzpatrick co-founded the Dixie Art Colony with Sallie B. Carmichael and her daughter Warree Carmichael LeBron. John Kelly Fitzpatrick of Elmore dedicated his life to the arts.  […]

Celebrating a legacy of art in Wetumpka, Alabama

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January 20, 2025

For those of us born and raised in Alabama, we share memories from childhood of finding small spaces across the state that seemed to hold a certain magic—a garden in […]

The Town of Spectre: The cinematic history behind the hidden Alabama island

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January 16, 2025

Nominated by Melanie Bridgeforth of the Women’s Foundation of Alabama, Leah Davis was honored at our 2024 Soul of the South Awards as our Humanitarianism & Philanthropy category winner. Biography […]

Soul of the South Award Winner Profile: Leah Davis

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January 13, 2025

Beginning a new year offers an opportunity to reflect on the past and set meaningful intentions for the future, and one of the most impactful resolutions you can make is […]

How to make engaging in your community a priority in 2025

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January 10, 2025

As far as February days in Fairhope are concerned, it was an intolerably cold one. Weaving in and out of the small shops around town, I was desperately eager to […]

Page & Palette: Exploring the beloved Fairhope bookstore

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January 8, 2025

Good Towns is a regular feature of Doing More Today, highlighting the people and places that make communities unique. Our latest Good Town story ties into college football season – […]

Auburn, Alabama: Where old-world charm meets modern convenience

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January 2, 2025