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 category winner. Biography Chef Jacobi Williams, hailing from Scottsboro, Alabama, has woven a culinary narrative deeply rooted in his Alabama-wide upbringing. As a child, Williams’ […]

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 the leftovers to the trash, consider transforming them into new, delicious meals.  One idea for repurposing those leftovers comes from Andrea Snyder, co-owner of Urban […]

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 the holiday season for many Birmingham residents, as many have grown up witnessing the impressive display since childhood. The 30-story tower annually features designs 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 research. “Like many, I was initially drawn to the engineering field by the machines and devices we use every day,” says Alexander. “As a young […]

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 to serve them to start 2025, you might need to think ahead. The state’s last two seasonal pop-up farmers markets that remain open, Pepper Place […]

Many Alabamians immediately think of springtime as the optimum gardening season—and yet, cooler weather gardening holds many untapped possibilities for home gardeners. Many may consider fall and winter as seasons to wind down—but according to many gardening experts, it could be the perfect season to dig in. “Fall is the ideal time for planting in […]

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 and their families continue producing the highest quality products while keeping your dollars close to home,” says Aisling Walding, Assistant Director for Sweet Grown Alabama. […]

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 son was diagnosed with autism. Quickly, Dawn started searching for the best support for her son and later began traveling to Colorado in pursuit of […]

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 category winners. Biography The founders and principles of BLACKSHOP, Cassandra Kellogg and Zane Morgan, have been designing and making alongside one another for over a […]

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.

The best-laid plans often crumble. But it’s okay. Sometimes the deck is stacked against you; the stars are misaligned; the recipe is just wrong. So it was for me the Christmas that I decided to build a gingerbread house. Note, I did not write decorate. I was above buying one of the already put-together gingerbread […]

It’s a crisp fall evening at Cerulean Park in WaterColor, Florida, and guests have gathered under the tent’s twinkling lights to sip and savor wines from over a dozen vineyards and wineries. The event: the 8th Annual Harvest Wine and Food Festival, hosted by The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF).  Known as one of […]

Gift-giving is a vital part of the holidays in the South, and there is an unspoken art that separates the masterful gift-givers from the gifting lightweights. Our Gift Guide for the Modern Southern Belle is a collection of fifteen must-haves that are carefully curated to impress even the most stylish of southern it-girls.   All […]

Nominated by Natasha McCrary of 1818 Farms, Kaylee & Seth Hubert were honored at our 2024 Soul of the South Awards as our Farming & Agriculture category winners. Biography For Seth and Kaylee Hubert, farming is in their blood. Seth’s great-great grandfather emigrated to Madison County from Bavaria, Germany, settling there with his family and […]

Finding the perfect gift for the southern gentleman on your list is no simple feat. Sifting through the typical go-tos can seem repetitive and unimpressive. Luckily, we have put together a curated Gift Guide for the Modern Southern Gentleman that is sure to deliver this holiday season. Our top picks are ideal for both the […]

Experience the rich culture of the Poarch Creek Indians at their 52nd annual Pow Wow this Thanksgiving, November 28 and 29, 2024 in Atmore, AL. This 2-day homecoming event will highlight the Tribe’s rich cultural heritage and is one of its most unique and enduring Thanksgiving traditions. The event is full of family-friendly activities for […]

Research shows that about 1 in 8 U.S. women – 13% – will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.  While the lifetime risk of getting breast cancer is much lower for men (1 in 833), it often goes undiagnosed much longer because of a lack of awareness. It is crucial for […]

Creating stunning, minimalist works using Alabama clay, coffee, and other locally sourced elements, artist Heather Heston of Heston Studio sets herself apart as one of the state’s most inspiring up-and-coming artists. With an eye for producing pieces that mimic the Southern landscape that surrounds her, Heather’s works are meant to evoke a sense of calm […]

As we honor Native American History Month this November, the Poarch Creek Indians are proud to spotlight our ongoing efforts to preserve the environment through recycling and conservation. Our connection to the land runs deep—our ancestors have lived on and around this land for hundreds of years, using it not only for survival but for […]

Dr. Jenny Oakes Sobera, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Village Dermatology, has been a driving force behind the practice’s remarkable growth since its founding in 2008. What began as a small team has blossomed into a leading practice, now serving over 73,000 patients across four locations in Alabama. As Village Dermatology marks its 16th anniversary, […]

Nominated by The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, Jared Knox was honored at our 2024 Soul of the South Awards as our Artists & Makers category winner. Biography Jared Knox is an Atlanta-based artist with a passion for the outdoors. His goal in creating is to celebrate the magnificence of nature, and more importantly,  […]