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Birmingham has a way of producing people who build things with intention. Tommy Mayfield is one of them. In February 2026, he launched something he believes the sports drink industry has been missing for a long time — a hydration product with nothing to hide.

Nuke Hydration

Clean by design: how NU/KE Hydration is building something different in Birmingham

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May 31, 2026

There’s something powerful about seeing history not as a distant artifact, but as something still breathing through a community today. That’s the feeling behind a new exhibit at the Poarch […]

Poarch Creek Indians artifact

Inside the Poarch Creek Indians’ new exhibit on Native Southern art and culture

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May 29, 2026

Whether you are looking for a weekend road trip, a new local tradition or simply an excuse to spend some time outside, this week’s lineup of events offers a little something for everyone.

Rodeo

SoulGrown Roundup: this week across Alabama (June 1-6)

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May 29, 2026

With summer just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy everything happening across Alabama this week.

Lantern Festival

SoulGrown Roundup: this week across Alabama (May 25-31)

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May 22, 2026

Alabama native Ella Langley is continuing her meteoric rise in country music.

Ella Langley

Ella Langley Makes ACM History for Alabama

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May 19, 2026

In the pages of Secret Birmingham, author Cherith Glover Fluker invites readers on an exploration of a city rich in untold stories, vibrant culture, and a legacy that merits both recognition and appreciation.

Cherith Fluker

A conversation with Secret Birmingham’s Cherith Glover Fluker

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May 18, 2026

Memorial Day weekend is arriving with all the fanfare of an Alabama summer kickoff, and this week’s lineup is bringing a little bit of everything along with it.

Decatur hot air balloons

SoulGrown Roundup: this week across Alabama (May 17-24)

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May 15, 2026

Grab your friends, your appetite, or your sunhat and enjoy all that Alabama has to offer this week.

Birmingham Taco Fest

SoulGrown Roundup: this week across Alabama (May 11th-17th)

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May 8, 2026

In the town of Courtland, time often slides backward before crawling forward again, tracing the line between what remains and what is slowly returning.

Courtland AL

Courtland looks skyward: a town’s deep history and its renewed effort to build the future

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May 6, 2026

Mother’s Day weekend has a way of sneaking up—but luckily, Alabama already has the plans covered. Across the state, you’ll find everything from blooming rose shows and charming tea parties to waterfront festivals and live music under the lights.

Mom and Me Tea

SoulGrown Roundup: this week across Alabama

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May 1, 2026

Alabama, with its rolling Appalachian foothills, deep canyons, ancient forests, and Gulf Coast wetlands, is a walker’s paradise. The Yellowhammer State features hundreds of miles of trails across its state […]

Cheaha State Park

Our favorite Alabama walking trails for health and wellness

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April 30, 2026

From the coastal waters of Bayou La Batre to downtown Birmingham and up to Albertville, this week’s lineup covers a little bit of everything.

Hot Air Balloon Festival

SoulGrown Roundup: Alabama Events This Week (Early May 2026)

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April 24, 2026

Pepper Place in Bloom brings together Pepper Place and FLOWER Magazine for a district-wide celebration of flowers, textiles, and interior design.

Kravet design

Pepper Place in Bloom: a day of design, florals, and inspiration

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April 23, 2026

A new exhibition at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum traces how a quiet Alabama town became a recording epicenter, shaping generations of artists.

Studio A

Where the river sings: Muscle Shoals and the sound that crossed every line

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April 21, 2026

What began as one family’s response to a diagnosis has, over three decades, grown into one of Alabama’s most impactful engines for breast cancer research.

Bruce Sokol and. Dr. Dutta

How BCRFA Changed Breast Cancer Research in Alabama

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April 20, 2026

As we started pulling together events from across the state this week, one thing became clear—there’s no shortage of things to do. No matter where you are in Alabama, there’s […]

AL Strawberry Festival

SoulGrown Roundup: Alabama Weekly Events Roundup (April 24-26, 2026)

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April 17, 2026

In a town of about 150 people, nearly 1,000 visitors will gather this April for a weekend that turns a quiet place into one of Alabama’s most vibrant cultural gatherings.

Rob McDaniel and Roscoe Hall

Rob McDaniel and Roscoe Hall bring new flavor to Old 280 Boogie

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April 16, 2026

The Young Supporters Board (YSB) of the UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is hosting the third annual Palate & Palette, a one-of-a-kind event celebrating the best of Birmingham’s local talent in food, art, and music.

Palate and Palette

Palate & Palette 2026: Birmingham’s top talent supporting cancer research

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April 3, 2026

A Greek tradition with ceremonial crimson eggs enriches a family’s Easter celebrations.

Pappas Easter table

A movable feast: celebrating Easter at the Pappas home

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April 2, 2026

Mark your calendars, because it’s almost time for you to Get In The Loop! The streets of downtown Dothan are about to pulse with rhythm, color, and creativity.

The Loop Music & Art Festival

Get In The Loop: Dothan’s 5th Annual Loop Music & Art Festival returns this April

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April 2, 2026

Looking for a way to spend a Saturday afternoon downtown? The Pizitz Food Hall is bringing live music back to its courtyard this spring with a new outdoor concert series. […]

Pizitz courtyard

The Pizitz Food Hall launches outdoor spring concert series

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April 1, 2026