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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 Saturday, June 28. Both concerts will be at the new Coca-Cola Amphitheater on the site of the former Carraway Hospital in Birmingham. Rhett, a country […]

Can’t Miss Alabama: Coca-Cola Amphitheater Concerts

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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 an eye for beauty and excellence to interior design projects that are impeccably imagined and flawlessly executed. We had the exciting opportunity to speak with […]

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 of local leadership in 148 of the nation’s largest cities by comparing the quality of public services against per-capita spending. The result: a ranking highlighting […]

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 Museum, The National Memorial for Peace and Justice, and Freedom Monument Sculpture Park.  The Legacy Museum acts as the heart of the three sites, and […]

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 together three clean and coastal Southern seafood recipes to try this summer.   Shrimp & Cucumber Summer Salad Ingredients: 1 pound peeled and deveined cooked […]

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 name means “the family,” and for owners Tom Fitzgerald and Bev Massa, it’s the heart of everything they do. Fitzgerald and Massa come from Italian […]

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 to summer nights spent setting tables for supper, there is something unmistakable about simple Southern moments. It is the comfort that comes with these experiences […]

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 camera, an ever-present fixture of her younger years, is something that she gravitated toward from the start. “I grew up with my parents always having […]

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 in and out of state to hear from top talent and thought leaders, such as technology entrepreneur and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, CEO, author, speaker, […]

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 crafts pieces that serve as meaningful extensions of a home. The result of a journey of self-discovery and self-realization, Chisel & Wood is a standout […]

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 a car show, vendors and KidsFest. Admission to all musical acts is free. For updates and more information, visit alabastercityfest.com. The festival will take place on the grounds […]

Can’t Miss Alabama: 3 Festivals to Attend

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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 been more calm than chaos. The 31-year-old singer executed a plan to get in the right position to succeed. Of course, no plan for success […]

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 and families across the state. The Caring Foundation (TCF) is the charitable giving arm of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. It is dedicated […]

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 rival over the ropes, out of the ring, and onto the concrete floor. But is all this actually real? Well, it’s certainly a real talented […]

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 named president of the historic firm. For Pittman, this honor is deeply personal. She pulls from an early memory to illustrate the impact: “At my […]

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 most anticipated events on the PGA TOUR Champions calendar, the tournament brings thousands of fans to the greater Birmingham area each year. And while 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 week. Arts Huntsville and the Huntsville Parks and Recreation are joining for the 20th anniversary of bringing free, live music to the heart of downtown. […]

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 University Club now welcomes diners with Southern-inspired menus and farm-to-table cuisine in an elegantly reimagined setting. Open to the general public – not just alumni […]

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 Endowment for the Arts announced Gray as the 2025 National Winner of the Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students. This marks her second […]

Fairhope’s Sydney Gray Makes Songwriting History

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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 their respective communities, there is one newcomer with its sights set on statewide recognition. Alabama Beer Company hopes to offer all Alabamians a lager to […]

Meet Alabama’s newest beer rooted in community and conservation

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May 21, 2025

Located in the heart of Decatur, Alabama, the Cook Museum of Natural Science is more than a museum—it’s a place of discovery, curiosity, and inspiration. Designed to spark a passion for the natural world in visitors of all ages, the museum is especially impactful in how it engages young learners through hands-on experiences, immersive exhibits, […]

The story behind the North Alabama museum bringing nature to life

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May 13, 2025