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It’s the 20th anniversary of the Old 280 Boogie, which might be the most unlikely music festival held twice a year in the tiny town of Waverly, Alabama. This year’s […]

The Old 280 Boogie is celebrating its 20th anniversary this weekend

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April 13, 2021

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Alabama chef Roscoe Hall talks Top Chef ahead of his season premiere

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March 29, 2021

When it comes to lighthouses, Alabama isn’t exactly the Northeast, where around 150 of the country’s 1,000 lighthouses reside. Nor are we Michigan, where 115 lighthouses stand along the Great […]

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Learn the history behind Alabama’s 136-year-old Middle Bay Lighthouse

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March 27, 2021

There are few things as awe-inspiring as the warm glow of golden hour on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. With gorgeous scenery at every turn, from blue-green waves crashing against white-sand shores […]

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Make your own art at Coastal Arts Center in Orange Beach

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March 17, 2021

Justin Hill, a fourth-generation farmer, found sweet success when he turned his bee-keeping hobby into the Eastaboga Bee Company in 2009. Now his bees’ honey is sold to many of […]

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6 questions with Justin Hill from Eastaboga Bee Company

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March 14, 2021

If you’re feeling like you could use a little bit of luck this year, don’t fret! Alabama has you covered with several ways to safely celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all […]

8 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Alabama This Year

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March 11, 2021

For anyone who’s ever experienced a lost bag when traveling, here’s a comforting stat: Only 0.03 percent of checked luggage ends up unclaimed. But what happens to that remaining 0.03 […]

10 Weird and Wonderful Things You Can Find at Alabama’s Unclaimed Baggage

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March 6, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded through 2020 and live shows were cancelled left and right, the music industry took a hit. With tours delayed and stay-at-home orders in place, many […]

10 albums from Alabama artists you probably didn’t realize were released in 2020

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March 3, 2021

It all started with compost. When Connor Knapp decided to give up a job in Antarctica to move home to Huntsville, he launched a business with his family to sell […]

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How a Huntsville family grew a compost company into a national tea retailer

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February 13, 2021

While many associate Mardi Gras with the revelry and debauchery of New Orleans’ Bourbon Street, the holiday actually began right here in Alabama. Mardi Gras was first celebrated in 1703 […]

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5 ways to safely celebrate Mardi Gras in Mobile this year

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February 13, 2021

It’s officially Carnival season — the period of time after epiphany (January 6) and before Lent (starts Ash Wednesday) — which means Mardi Gras celebrations are beginning to kick off. […]

Where to get locally made king cakes in Alabama

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January 31, 2021

New year, new you, right? Well, at least that’s what they say. You don’t need to do anything drastic, but if you’re looking to get back in a fitness routine […]

Get fit at these 13 unique workout studios in Alabama

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January 27, 2021

Drexell & Honeybee’s, a donation-based restaurant in Brewton, is holding a fundraiser to be able to continue providing meals to those in need. Musician Maxamiliano Nelson wrote a song called […]

Fundraiser for donation-based Alabama restaurant helps provide meals to those in need

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January 27, 2021

Ringing in the New Year in fun and unique ways is a tradition for many places in Alabama. Several embrace their history, heritage, and quirky attributes through ball drops and […]

Five unique ways Alabama celebrates New Year’s Eve

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December 29, 2020

At a new art exhibit in Decatur, you’ll see art made from discarded items — including thread spools, pill bottles, tin cans, bird nests, and more — arranged in a […]

Alabama artist and TV star debuts art exhibit in Decatur

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November 5, 2020