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Pray First. Read Genesis 29:15-30. Jacob left home for Paddan Aram to find a wife among his kinsmen. He left as one who deceived to get what he wanted, always […]

Water for the Soul: Perseverance and Praise

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May 4, 2025

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to plan a day trip, and Alabama is home to a number of incredible cities boasting the best in food, drink, culture, and entertainment. […]

How to spend a memorable Mother’s Day in Montgomery

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May 2, 2025

Over the last several years, Pepper Place has become one of Birmingham’s top destinations for shopping and dining. While thousands frequent the Market at Pepper Place, there are many exciting […]

Pepper Place promises a Spring Bazaar that is sure to surprise

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April 30, 2025

Since 1972, the Alabama Craft Guild has been a driving force behind preserving traditional craftsmanship across the state. It started with a vision: Lowell Vann, then Head of the Art […]

How the Alabama Craft Guild is preserving generations of tradition

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April 28, 2025

Gee’s Bend Airing of the Quilts Festival Awareness Tour The Airing of the Quilts tour will stop in Mobile to celebrate the artistry and history of the Gee’s Bend quilters. […]

Can’t Miss Alabama: Experience the best in quilts, art and food

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April 25, 2025

The Magic City Art Connection (MCAC), Birmingham’s long-running spring arts festival, returns for its 42nd year from April 25 to 27, 2024. Set against the striking backdrop of Sloss Furnaces, […]

Magic City Art Connection marks 42 years of inspiring creativity in Birmingham

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April 18, 2025

Do you know a retailer in the Yellowhammer State who has demonstrated commitment to their communities, customers, and employees? If so, the Alabama Retail Association wants you to consider nominating […]

Honor Alabama’s best with a 2025 Retailer of the Year nomination

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April 16, 2025

Whether you enjoy it as a crunchy topping for yogurt, paired with milk for breakfast or as a grab-and-go snack, this granola is the perfect way to fuel your body […]

This simple granola recipe is perfect for spring in the South

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April 14, 2025

In the digital age, information spreads quickly, and as more studies and information gain attention online, the cultural shift toward clean eating continues. Clean eating has many definitions, but the […]

A local’s guide to clean eating in Birmingham

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April 10, 2025

There is nothing better than a beautiful spring weekend spent along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, and the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival is the perfect excuse to book […]

The countdown to the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival has begun

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April 9, 2025

As we move into 2025 and with the landscape of Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery rapidly evolving, we sat down with Birmingham’s premier Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Blake Raggio, to gain […]

Beyond Aesthetic Trends: A Facial Plastic Surgeon’s Perspective

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April 4, 2025

On Wednesday nights for the past 20 years, musicians have gathered in local pubs in and around Opelika, Alabama to play traditional Irish music. Surely some barroom philosophy, late-night romance, […]

A Frenchman Walked into an Alabama Bar: The Rise of the Gaulway Ramblers

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April 2, 2025

With awareness of the link between alcohol and adverse health effects becoming more widespread, the world of mocktails is expanding rapidly. What began as a way to make a simple […]

Alabama-inspired mocktail recipes for a lighter swap this spring

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March 31, 2025

The Jefferson County Commission last week approved the $13.5 million sale of Hallmark Farm, the iconic estate in Warrior visible from I-65. The deal closed on Friday. The 567-acre site will be […]

Inside the multi-million dollar sale of Alabama’s iconic Hallmark Farm

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March 27, 2025

The hectic work day is winding down and the last task on your list has been checked off. There’s a beautiful sunset out of your window, and you’ve just sat […]

A local’s guide to Alabama’s most beloved independent bookstores

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March 26, 2025

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