Considering it’s the Year of Alabama Food, the third annual Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival (WEWA) is amping up its flavor game as it again celebrates the beauty of wildlife and […]

Sharon Valverde has researched moose in Alaska, elk in New Mexico, and mule deer in Texas. However, nothing in her extensive experience in deer ecology and management prepared the University […]

Small Magic, a leading nonprofit dedicated to maximizing early literacy and school readiness for Birmingham’s youngest children, is excited to announce its annual Storytime fundraising event. Following the incredible success […]

Designer, humanitarian, entrepreneur, author, and mother of five, India Hicks is traveling the world, from London and Milan to New York City, Texas, DC, and soon, Mentone, Alabama, for a […]

Few people in the South would offer a questioning look when asked if they knew of local music legend Hank Williams. Impressively, his music and legacy have lasted throughout the […]

As mayors of the cities of Dothan and Fairhope as well as serving as president and vice president of the Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM), we, Mark Saliba and Sherry […]

Strike up the oompah band and break out the lederhosen. It’s time to tap into the world’s best beer party, Oktoberfest. Originating in Munich, the two-week celebration has become one […]

In a world where it’s increasingly difficult to distinguish the authentic from the manufactured, we’re drawn to experiences that feel genuine, moments that allow us to slow down and fully […]

Bike sharing is back—and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has made it easier than ever to explore three major Alabama cities by bike. The Blue Bikes bike share […]

Every breast cancer survivor has his or her own unique story—from the complexities of diagnosis and treatment to the mental and physical toll that the journey takes. However, there is […]

The Yellowhammer State’s cultural and culinary diversity is showcased in food festivals throughout the fall, with some also offering tours of ornate churches built by congregations that started settling here […]

I’ve fished in salt water, fighting swells on a deep-sea charter and closer to shore, trolling behind a bay boat. I’ve angled for finned friends in fresh water, watching from […]

As American cities go, Birmingham, Alabama, is a relative new arrival. Founded in 1871 where two railroad lines crossed, with access to rich mineral deposits, the hamlet bloomed seemingly overnight. […]

It had been my great-grandmother’s grocery store. She lived in the back room. Later, Daddy re-opened it.  My family’s Village Mercantile was the gathering place for our Jernigan, Alabama, community. […]

John Michael Pierce was a Vestavia native who loved everything about life. John Michael was diagnosed with esophageal cancer at the age of 24, however, he used his illness to […]

A few times a generation, Alabama is gifted with some of the country’s best and brightest. These figures, making a name for themselves in their given industry, give the state […]

We believe that Alabama is the Soul of the South. Found within our state lines are gifted human beings who cultivate their craft from home, creating the best of our […]

The story that started it all for Alabama artist Hannah Morris begins as a sudden and heartbreaking tragedy. Three years ago, Morris witnessed the drowning death of her best friend’s […]

It seems music magic has been repeatedly made in Alabama’s Muscle Shoals, but there is one nearby story that does not often get told: the story of the man who […]

When picturing The Alamite Hotel in downtown Tuscaloosa, one of the first things that comes to mind is the eye-catching artwork found throughout the space, from the lobby to the […]

Regions’ history is one marked by collaboration with a focus on customers.  “Despite all the advancements in technology, banking, at its core, is still a people business,” explains Christian White, […]