Nominated by Chef Adam Evans and Suzanne Humphries of Automatic Seafood & Oysters, Jacobi Williams was honored at our 2024 Soul of the South Awards as our Food & Beverage […]

The holiday festivities are over and you’re faced with a kitchen full of leftovers. You’re tired of the same plate of turkey and dressing. Before you send the rest of […]

Every holiday season, year after year, The Regions Center in Birmingham brings festive cheer to The Magic City on a grand scale.  The tower’s light display marks the beginning of […]

Brodie Alexander, a first-generation student at The University of Alabama, was drawn to the school’s college of engineering because of a unique offering—the combination of computer engineering and underwater robotics […]

Every Southerner knows collards and its kin are the official vegetable of a proper and propitious New Year’s Day meal. Alabama farmers grow some mean greens, but if you want […]

Many Alabamians immediately think of springtime as the optimum gardening season—and yet, cooler weather gardening holds many untapped possibilities for home gardeners. Many may consider fall and winter as seasons […]

This holiday season, the perfect gift you’re searching for may be just out your door. Alabama-grown gifts are the perfect way to support your local community. “Buying locally helps farmers […]

From its inception, Birmingham’s Birch Tree Day Spa has been so much more than meets the eye. It all began when Dawn received disheartening news. At five years old, her […]

Nominated by Louis Nequette of Nequette Architecture & Design, Cassandra Kellogg & Zane Morgan were honored at our 2024 Soul of the South Awards as our Architecture & Interior Design […]

Before you spend a single cent, take inventory of what you already have on hand, including stockpiled gift bags and wrapping paper, as well as any gifts you may have bought ahead of time throughout the year – and don’t leave home without your list and spending limits.

The best-laid plans often crumble. But it’s okay. Sometimes the deck is stacked against you; the stars are misaligned; the recipe is just wrong. So it was for me the […]

It’s a crisp fall evening at Cerulean Park in WaterColor, Florida, and guests have gathered under the tent’s twinkling lights to sip and savor wines from over a dozen vineyards […]

Gift-giving is a vital part of the holidays in the South, and there is an unspoken art that separates the masterful gift-givers from the gifting lightweights. Our Gift Guide for […]

Nominated by Natasha McCrary of 1818 Farms, Kaylee & Seth Hubert were honored at our 2024 Soul of the South Awards as our Farming & Agriculture category winners. Biography For […]

Finding the perfect gift for the southern gentleman on your list is no simple feat. Sifting through the typical go-tos can seem repetitive and unimpressive. Luckily, we have put together […]

Experience the rich culture of the Poarch Creek Indians at their 52nd annual Pow Wow this Thanksgiving, November 28 and 29, 2024 in Atmore, AL. This 2-day homecoming event will […]

Research shows that about 1 in 8 U.S. women – 13% – will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.  While the lifetime risk of getting breast […]

Creating stunning, minimalist works using Alabama clay, coffee, and other locally sourced elements, artist Heather Heston of Heston Studio sets herself apart as one of the state’s most inspiring up-and-coming […]

As we honor Native American History Month this November, the Poarch Creek Indians are proud to spotlight our ongoing efforts to preserve the environment through recycling and conservation. Our connection […]

Dr. Jenny Oakes Sobera, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Village Dermatology, has been a driving force behind the practice’s remarkable growth since its founding in 2008. What began as a […]

Nominated by The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, Jared Knox was honored at our 2024 Soul of the South Awards as our Artists & Makers category winner. Biography Jared […]