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As the only federally recognized Native American Tribe in Alabama, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians are preparing to celebrate their history with their annual Pow Wow, as part of Native […]

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians

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November 1, 2023

While Jose Medina Camacho was growing up, a prime sign of fall was the ubiquitous pot of Calabaza en Tacha – candied pumpkin – on his mother’s, grandmothers’, or aunts’ […]

The Birmingham bar serving up nostalgia for Dia de los Muertos

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October 30, 2023

Two incredible Alabama small businesses have come together to offer something unique for the upcoming holiday season. Anna Brakefield of Red Land Cotton and Natasha McCrary of 1818 Farms have partnered to launch their new limited-edition Bedtime and […]

The story behind Red Land Cotton and 1818 Farms’ exciting collaboration

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October 28, 2023

I spent much of my childhood hung up on where I lived, or rather, trying to explain to others exactly where I resided. My house was situated in an undefined […]

More Than ‘What is Left’: A rumination on the myths, realities, and surprises of rural Alabama

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October 27, 2023

We recently had the opportunity to speak with Johnny Grimes, one of the key players in a major upcoming renovation for the Magic City music scene. Grimes shared with us […]

Renovation and Revival: Well-known Birmingham music venue to undergo major renovations

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October 26, 2023

The second annual Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival (WEWA) features a fun-filled day designed to celebrate wildlife art and the Great Outdoors. Presented by the Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, known to locals […]

Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival offers fun-filled day of activities

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October 24, 2023

Soul of the South Awards 2023 Winners We believe that Alabama is the Soul of the South. Found within our state lines are gifted human beings who cultivate their craft […]

Meet Our 2023 Soul of the South Awards Winners

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October 23, 2023

Bucky Bowles is an acclaimed wildlife and sporting artist living outside of Columbus, Georgia whose work is currently featured in the “Art Gone Wild’ exhibit at the Kelly Fitzpatrick Center […]

Artist Bucky Bowles to be featured at Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival

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October 20, 2023

“People should hunt to connect with nature.” -Justin Grider, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources With more than 1.3 million acres of public hunting land, Alabama is known for […]

Alabama newcomers learn to hunt with heart through Adult Mentored Hunting Program

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October 16, 2023

Over the years, The Shoals has gained an incredible reputation within Alabama and beyond as a Southern musical hub that has fostered the talents of some of the country’s greatest […]

An Artful Lifestyle in The Shoals: Embracing the Inspiring Spirit of a Creative Community

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October 13, 2023

Ninety years ago, the Civilian Conservation Corps sprang to New Deal life. From 1933-1942, the CCC created a long-lasting impact on Alabama. Around 66,000 young men (White and Black, working […]

Hidden Histories: Five Alabama historic sites with stories to tell

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October 9, 2023

The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery, known to locals as “The Kelly,” has worked together with the Smoot Harris family and the City of Wetumpka to offer their second annual premier […]

Alabama’s premier wildlife festival to take place in Wetumpka next month

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October 9, 2023

The Airing of the Quilts Festival will be taking place in Gee’s Bend this weekend and attendees will come from throughout the Southeast to enjoy the festival. See below from […]

Gee’s Bend Airing of the Quilts Festival

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October 6, 2023

That fast-food chain with the excitable, deep-voiced pitch man has nothing on these fall festivals in Alabama. WE have the meats – in this case shrimp, barbecued chicken, smoked pork, […]

6 Alabama fall food festivals that you won’t want to miss

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October 4, 2023

The Alabama Retail Association this year honored 12 retail businesses with operations in 13 Alabama cities as Retailers of the Year. Together, these businesses employ more than 360 at 19 […]

Alabama Retail Association announces 2023 Retailers of the Year

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October 3, 2023

Explore and celebrate the natural world this fall with festivals around Alabama honoring honey, homegrown mushrooms, and hominy grits. Butterbeans and peanuts also get in on the act with their […]

Alabama Festivals: Honoring honey, homegrown mushrooms, and hominy grits

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October 2, 2023

According to a recent press release by Ingram and Associates, a new neighborhood is coming to historic Highland Park: “With vertical construction quickly taking shape, the Highland Park neighborhood in […]

Maiden Heights: The luxury homes bringing new life to historic Highland Park

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September 29, 2023

This summer, Druid City Makerspace opened up in Temerson Square, creating a community for those passionate about arts and crafts. The space provides many different machines to hone in on […]

Druid City Makerspace: Making space for Tuscaloosa’s local creatives

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September 29, 2023

Recently, it was announced that The Alabama Power Foundation will be accepting applications for this year’s Gateway grants. According to Alabama News Center, “The Gateway program supports economic development and […]

New opportunity uplifts Alabama’s small businesses and supports state tourism

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September 28, 2023

Jeanie Edwards has found her niche as a wildlife artist and premier gallerist in Highlands, NC, but her love for art is deeply rooted in Alabama, where she grew up […]

Artist and Wetumpka native Jeanie Edwards returns to hometown for Wildlife Arts Festival

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September 28, 2023

  Sweet Trails Alabama, in conjunction with the Singing River Trail and Jacksonville State University, will be taking a statewide public tour from October 2-6, 2023. The purpose of the […]

Sweet Trails Alabama announces statewide Swing Around the State Tour

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September 26, 2023