Alabama is well known for a number of geographic traits, from the rolling foothills of Appalachia to the lakes winding throughout the state, and, of course, its famous white sand […]

  Alabama is home to cities and counties that utilize their resources to support and uplift their communities, and Decatur Morgan County is no different. They are known for their […]

Alabama is home to incredible architectural talent. With amazing residential architects throughout the state, many of Alabama’s neighborhoods are full of marvels of taste and style. While it is difficult to […]

Juneteenth has a rich historical significance. The Smithsonian Institute give insight into the historical legacy of the national holiday. “On ‘Freedom’s Eve,’ or the eve of January 1, 1863, the […]

Alabama’s state parks, greenways, historical trails, riverwalks, and hundreds of thousands of other acres ready to enjoy will soon be connected by a common thread: Sweet Trails Alabama. These spots […]

Mid-June normally is high time for blueberries in the Yellowhammer State, peaking with the annual Alabama Blueberry Festival in Brewton, set this year for Saturday, June 17. The rabbiteye variety—native […]

The roots of Appalachia run deep in the life of Nick Saban. He praises the region’s service-oriented spirit as one that uplifts the richness of its culture. Saban said there […]

Mastering the ratio of excitement to exercise, a contender in the workout space has arisen in the South. Battle Republic is a Birmingham-based boxing-inspired gym that is shaking up the […]

The University of Alabama continues to invest in a legacy of home-grown talent, providing youth programs beginning at the age of four. Parents can find information about all summer programs […]

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Alabama announced earlier last month that it was awarded more than $27 million of $265 million in transformational habitat restoration and coastal resilience funding from […]

Through an enormous greenway initiative, the Singing River Trail continues to blaze a path that will eventually connect the towns in North Alabama with over 200 miles of outdoor trail […]

One of the biggest hot air balloon events in the southeast, the annual Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic, is returning at the end of this month. On Memorial Day […]

It’s a new day at Homewood Gourmet, which has moved to a new home in the heart of Homewood after 26 years wedged into a narrow storefront at a nearby […]

It’s been a great year so far for Nathan and Michael Pocus, the Birmingham brothers and founders of Domestique, a decade-old coffee-roasting company with a growing roster of cafes and […]

Beauty is a highly subjective concept that is constantly being reshaped and reworked over time. With certain beauty standards and ideals seeming to find themselves in nearly all aspects of modern society, many have tired and shifted their focus away from rigid concepts of what makes one beautiful, instead opting for a focus on inner beauty and how one feels versus how one is perceived.

“That can’t be true,” a young girl from Cullman insists. The year is 1957 and her mother has just told her of the latest band of optimists that have come […]

Festival season is in full swing, and Alabama has an exciting few months ahead. From electronic to country music, the Yellowhammer state has something to offer everyone. We have put […]

  Oak Mountain State Park is the largest state park in Alabama and offers over 11,000 acres. Oak Mountain is home to “more than 100 miles of trails, an 18-hole […]

If you’ve ever asked yourself “How do they do that” after devouring a slice of Ashley Mac’s signature strawberry cake, Ashley McMakin’s new cookbook is for you. Ashley Mac’s Kitchen […]

It’s here! The entire Alabama family has the opportunity to come together and lift up the next generation of legends. The University of Alabama explains Bama Blitz as “an inspiring […]

  For years, a giant sign reading “It’s nice to have you in Birmingham” greets people crossing the Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard bridge toward downtown. A distinctive landmark, the mural […]