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As you plan your travels to the Gulf Coast this summer, consider making a meaningful stop at the Poarch Creek Indians Museum and Welcome Center in Atmore, Alabama. Located just […]

Discover a Deeper Experience at the Poarch Creek Indians Museum and Welcome Center This Summer

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July 1, 2025

Thomas Rhett and Jason Isbell in concert Enjoy back-to-back concerts this weekend with Thomas Rhett: Better In Boots Tour and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. Rhett will perform Friday, June 27, and Isbell […]

Can’t Miss Alabama: Coca-Cola Amphitheater welcomes Thomas Rhett, Jason Isbell

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June 26, 2025

In recent years, the South has seen incredible individuals across industries take their rightful place among the region’s top talent. Adrianne Bugg and Brandeis Short of Pillar & Peacock bring […]

Meet the interior design duo reimagining Southern living

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June 25, 2025

Mobile and Montgomery are earning national attention for how they manage city budgets, according to a new report by WalletHub ranking the best- and worst-run cities in America. The financial website analyzed the efficiency […]

Two Alabama cities have been ranked among best-run in the country

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June 23, 2025

A museum, a memorial, and a monument visually document the country’s history of racial injustice.  The trio of sites in Montgomery are known as Legacy Sites, comprised of The Legacy […]

The Legacy Sites: A look into the stories that shaped the South

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June 19, 2025

There is nothing more satisfying than a Southern seafood dish in summer. While there are traditions and thoughtful takes on familiar favorites, few satisfy while staying light. We have put […]

3 clean and coastal Southern seafood recipes for summer

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June 18, 2025

Tucked along the fields of North Alabama, La Famiglia Vineyards and Winery is more than a vineyard, it’s a living tribute to family, tradition, and the art of growing something lasting. The […]

La Famiglia: An Alabama vineyard rooted in heritage

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June 17, 2025

There’s an art to Southern culture that must be experienced to be appreciated. From spending slow mornings smelling the sweet fragrance of fresh produce cooked into a family favorite dish […]

The Clubhouse Fairhope: A new generation of Southern gatherings

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June 16, 2025

For Lauren Duesing of LA Free Film, photography means more than capturing memorable moments; it’s a calling. Her earliest memories live on within candid snapshots taken on film. The film […]

LA Free Film: Meet the visual storyteller using her gift for good

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June 14, 2025

Alabama is not a state that is historically synonymous with tech and innovation. That’s changing—rapidly—as Sloss Tech stirs the heart of a hidden hub. The event has brought thousands from […]

From Steel to Startups: How Sloss Tech is transforming Alabama’s image

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June 11, 2025

Through Chisel & Wood, Zach Burandt is bringing both an impeccable eye and impressive talent for creating timeless furniture to Alabama. In his woodworking studio near Lake Martin, Zach carefully […]

Meet the talented Alabama woodworker behind Chisel & Wood

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June 9, 2025

Alabaster CityFest Alabaster CityFest is set for Saturday, June 7, with Parmalee, Maddie and Tae, Five for Fighting and Eric Essix. Click here for the complete list of performances. The festival includes […]

Can’t Miss Alabama: Alabaster CityFest, Steel City Smooth Jazz Fest, Festa Italiana

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June 5, 2025

Tyler Braden has gotten busy being successful. While his star continues to ascend with recent hits like Devil You Know and More Than A Prayer, Braden’s journey to success has […]

Man on Fire: Musician Tyler Braden heats up on the charts

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June 4, 2025

For Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, giving back to the community is at the heart of their mission—to strengthen the health, well-being, and quality of life for individuals […]

The Caring Foundation: Three decades of giving back to Alabama

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June 3, 2025

Pray First. Read Genesis 32:22-32.  Have you ever watched a professional wrestling match? Those guys pummel one another; body slamming, pounding the other guy with a folding chair, throwing their […]

Water for the Soul: Wrestling With God

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June 1, 2025

Davis Architects has been an instrumental part of 113 years of Alabama architecture, and their next chapter is another to be celebrated. The talented Courtney Pittman, AIA, has just been […]

Meet the first female president of Alabama’s oldest architecture firm

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May 29, 2025

The Regions Tradition Golf Tournament is more than a showcase of international golf talent–it’s a celebration of the people and businesses that make up Alabama communities. As one of the […]

Regions Tradition serves up local flavors for golf enthusiasts

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May 28, 2025

A time-honored tradition returns to Huntsville for the 20th year. Featuring some of the best local artists and sweet summer sounds, the Concerts in the Park series is back next […]

The 20th anniversary lineup of Huntsville’s Concerts in the Park has arrived

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May 27, 2025

The University Club at The University of Alabama has reopened with a fresh new look and a renewed focus on building community around the dinner table. Following extensive renovations, the […]

The University Club Debuts One-of-a-Kind Local Dining Experience

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May 25, 2025

Sydney Gray, a senior at Fairhope High School, has once again claimed national recognition for her musical talent. On May 15, the National Alliance for Musical Theatre and the National […]

Fairhope’s Sydney Gray makes history with back-to-back national songwriting wins

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May 22, 2025

Alabama boasts an impressive number of local breweries that have gained proud patrons in cities across the state. While many of these breweries craft brews that bring crowds from across […]

Meet Alabama’s newest beer rooted in community and conservation

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May 21, 2025