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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.  […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 – […]

Nominated by Chef Adam Evans and Suzanne Humphries of Automatic Seafood & Oysters, Jacobi Williams was honored at our 2024 Soul of the South Awards as our Food & Beverage […]

The holiday festivities are over and you’re faced with a kitchen full of leftovers. You’re tired of the same plate of turkey and dressing. Before you send the rest of […]

Every holiday season, year after year, The Regions Center in Birmingham brings festive cheer to The Magic City on a grand scale.  The tower’s light display marks the beginning of […]

Brodie Alexander, a first-generation student at The University of Alabama, was drawn to the school’s college of engineering because of a unique offering—the combination of computer engineering and underwater robotics […]

Every Southerner knows collards and its kin are the official vegetable of a proper and propitious New Year’s Day meal. Alabama farmers grow some mean greens, but if you want […]

This holiday season, the perfect gift you’re searching for may be just out your door. Alabama-grown gifts are the perfect way to support your local community. “Buying locally helps farmers […]

From its inception, Birmingham’s Birch Tree Day Spa has been so much more than meets the eye. It all began when Dawn received disheartening news. At five years old, her […]

Nominated by Louis Nequette of Nequette Architecture & Design, Cassandra Kellogg & Zane Morgan were honored at our 2024 Soul of the South Awards as our Architecture & Interior Design […]

Before you spend a single cent, take inventory of what you already have on hand, including stockpiled gift bags and wrapping paper, as well as any gifts you may have bought ahead of time throughout the year – and don’t leave home without your list and spending limits.