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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 […]

The vision behind one of Smith Lake’s most stunning homes

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January 30, 2024

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 & […]

The story behind the Troy distillery honoring Clyde May’s legacy

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January 28, 2024

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 […]

Meet Alabama’s 2024 James Beard Semifinalists

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January 24, 2024

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 […]

4 Alabama chefs announced as James Beard Awards Semifinalists

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January 24, 2024

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 […]

Alabama Things Worth Knowing: Zizi’s Bee Company

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January 23, 2024

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 […]

Alabama filming locations behind your favorite shows and movies

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January 20, 2024

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 Am EARTH: How individuals will bring revival to East Alabama

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January 18, 2024

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 […]

Alabama’s Drexell & Honeybee’s is keeping Dr. King’s legacy of service alive

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January 15, 2024

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. […]

Selwood Farm: The story behind Alabama’s first hunting preserve

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January 13, 2024

When the 2024 edition of the Birdsong Farmers Market begins January 13, Andrew Kesterson will pile his Belle Meadows Farms stand with just-picked baby carrots and leafy greens grown near […]

8 Alabama farmers markets to enjoy during winter

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January 11, 2024

Few places in the world hold men’s health and skincare in such high regard as South Korea. Seoul is a wellness haven known as the “Skincare Capital of the World.” […]

Connecting Worlds: How Seoul Inspired the South’s First Skincare Line for Outdoorsmen

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January 8, 2024

One of Alabama’s most popular local parks holds a history that few of its thousands of visitors may know about. See below from Red Mountain Park about their fascinating history […]

How a historic mining town became one of Alabama’s favorite parks

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January 7, 2024

Whether it’s a stunning bouquet of dahlias, a spread of farmstead cheeses, or small-batch skincare, Stone Hollow Farmstead is well-known across the state and beyond for its quality products. The […]

5 must-have wellness products from Stone Hollow Farmstead

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January 4, 2024

Mike J Rosato was a man of legend to those who knew him best. Born in Ensley in 1941, Mike J was known for his genuine spirit and kind demeanor. […]

The deep Alabama legacy behind successful racehorse Mike J

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January 1, 2024

In honor of the holiday, we are stepping back in time to take a look at how Alabamians celebrated Christmas around the state in the early and mid-1900s. Downtown Birmingham […]

Vintage photos of Alabama cities at Christmastime in the 1900s

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December 24, 2023

I’ve always been in awe of makers. It started with the admiration I had for my grandaddy John, an engineer who devoted his retirement years to his backyard shop in […]

Alabama Things Worth Knowing: Southern Makers

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December 23, 2023

Alabama Houses recently shared the fascinating history behind the Mobile property known as the Murray Forbes Smith House: This house was completed in 1851 for Murray Forbes Smith, and his […]

This historic Alabama home inspired HBO’s The Gilded Age

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December 22, 2023

The triumphant feeling of crossing a finish line does not know the boundary of age. For many, running provides the perfect opportunity to experience this feeling – even kids. From […]

Little Feet, Big Strides: How BCBSAL Kids Marathon Inspires a Lifetime of Healthy Habits

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December 21, 2023

The beloved collectibles store What’s on 2nd has been an unmissable stop for Alabama treasure hunters for nearly two decades. When you walk through the door, you’re immediately enchanted by […]

What’s on 2nd: The legacy of Birmingham’s most fascinating shop

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December 20, 2023

One of the most important landmarks in Mobile is the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. Thousands of visitors come to learn about the battleship’s incredible history and USS Alabama Battleship […]

The history behind Mobile’s USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

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December 19, 2023

Gift-giving can be challenging and stressful, but it can also be an art and an incredible message of love, sentimentality, and storytelling. So while the numbers from sales and the […]

How the beauty of Alabama inspired the creation of Mudtown Pottery

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December 15, 2023