If you pick up any book by USA TODAY bestselling author Lauren K. Denton and read a chapter, you’ll quickly see her love and appreciation for the beauty of Alabama. All of her novels are set in Alabama, with many featuring her hometown of Mobile. Growing up, Denton often found herself at Page & Palette, […]

Tucked away on the second floor of a historic Forest Park home is a bright and welcoming yoga studio that seeks to provide students with mindful instruction and inner awareness. Kind Roots Yoga is a space “created for magical humans,” and the goal was, and is, to create an environment where both new and skilled […]

A profound deficit requires an extraordinary solution. The deficit: according to Mental Health America’s “2022 State of Mental Health In America,” Alabama ranked 50th out of 51 states and US territories in access to mental healthcare. So, what’s the solution? Longleaf Recovery and Wellness, parent company of the renown Birmingham Recovery Center, is expanding its […]

In March of 1931, nine Black youth traveled on a Southern Railway train headed for Memphis, Tennessee. Crossing into Alabama, a vicious fight broke out between Blacks and whites who had hopped the train. After decidedly on the less fortunate side of the excursion, the whites got off of the train and shortly after filed […]

Rock The South has become one of the nation’s most anticipated annual festivals. Affectionately known as the “Biggest Party in the South,” thousands will flock to Cullman, Alabama to experience Pepsi® ‘s Rock The South 2024 festival. The three-day festival will take place from Thursday, July 18th through Saturday, July 20th. “Crafting the lineup for […]

Thousands of Alabamians gathered in the fall of 2021 for the wildly successful Rock The South festival, and it has been a highly anticipated event ever since. In an exciting development, the producers of the Rock The South festival have just announced their most recent venture, Rock The Country – a festival for the people. […]

A launch is scheduled for the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, but it won’t include a countdown or engine thrust or separations. Launch, a decades-old 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to strengthen the North Alabama region through entrepreneurship, land use, and workforce initiatives, is offering entrepreneurs in North Alabama a chance to turn their business dreams into […]

They say the fastest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. But I’ve found that works both ways. For your love this Valentine’s Day put together food gifts of Alabama-made products, such as the award-winning soft goat cheese that Belle Chevre has made in Elkmont since 1986. Or take a couples’ cooking class […]

This Valentine’s, it’s all about you! Prepare to be swept away in a love fest unlike any other as we journey into the enchanting realm of self-love with a twist that sparkles like never before – jewelry that truly celebrates your essence. Discover the art of self-cherishment with a special Valentine’s gift to yourself. From […]

The University of Alabama’s new Catherine and Pettus Randall Welcome Center was unveiled earlier this month featuring a state-of-the-art attraction that visitors can’t stop talking about: the Roll Tide Room. UA President Stuart R. Bell said, “The Randall Welcome Center illustrates the rich history of The University of Alabama, our unwavering commitment to student success […]

When someone’s passion turns into a business, that passion acts as an intrinsic motivator to grow, endure, and produce only the best, high-quality products. That’s what happened when Marina Caycedo decided to transform her passion for beauty and skincare into a business that aims to help women look and feel their best. Caycedo founded MyRainBerry […]

At the start of class, a group of adults pick up ballet barres and move them to the center of the dance studio. They begin stretching on the floor, some with their hair in neat ballet buns and leotards, others in workout leggings and t-shirts. The class represents a group of people from all walks […]

When given the keys to someone’s vision, few are able to execute flawlessly. For interior designer Whitney Brown, this skill comes naturally. In 2017, Brown worked on a residential remodel in Homewood with the talented Tyler Franklin of Franklin Homebuilding. The pair found a synergy on the project and the result was incredible. After a […]

An exciting new project will be completed soon in Troy, Alabama. The Conecuh Ridge Distillery, which will produce Clyde May’s Whiskey, was designed by the talented team at Luckett & Farley and will be a new experience unlike any other in the Southeast. We had the opportunity to speak with Dana Zausch, the project’s Distillery […]

Newcomers join some familiar names on the list of Alabama-based semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards, considered the nation’s most prestigious accolades for chefs, restaurants, beverage programs, and even food journalists. Announced January 24, the Alabama nominees include a six-time Beard semifinalist facing off with a “Top Chef” winner, a lauded chef from Mobile, […]

The James Beard Foundation has announced the semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards. One of the talented chefs is Kelsey Barnard Clark of Dothan, Alabama. She shared her excitement earlier today in a heartfelt post. “There are hardly times where words leave me & tears flow. Winning Top Chef was number one. Being nominated […]

I love honey. I used to quickly follow that statement with another declaration: I hate bees. But that’s not accurate. I never hated bees; I feared them. And, like many fears, mine was rooted in the unknown. I knew plenty about bees. How important they are to our ecosystems. The differences between a worker and […]

When people think of popular filming locations, they don’t usually think of Alabama. They gravitate toward states like New York or California. Atlanta, Georgia usually makes the top of the list as the most popular Southern state in which to film. However, as one of the most geographically diverse states in the country, Alabama is […]

I am EARTH. The “I” in East Alabama Rural Innovation & Training Hub’s acronym is conspicuously missing, but it is the crux of their purpose. Notice in the logo the “I” is championed as the centerpiece intentionally. EARTH can only be as successful as the individuals within its workforce development programs—much like a community can […]

Brewton, a small South Alabama town with a population of just over 5,000 people, is the home of Drexell & Honeybee’s — a restaurant that operates solely on donations, charging customers no price for their meals. The founders of the unique restaurant, Fred and Lisa McMillan, were featured on NBC’s “TODAY” Show to share their […]

In 1834, James Mallory moved his family from Virginia to Alpine, Alabama. For over forty years, the family used the land for farming, adopting innovative techniques to see stronger crops. A man of detail and discipline, Mallory kept a daily journal of his experience on the land for 35 years. The journal, entitled “Fear God […]