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More than 4,500 miles from Alabama, a chance encounter revealed the enduring reach of Southern hospitality.

Alaskan wilderness and mountains

Meet the Alabama couple sharing Southern hospitality in the Alaska wilderness

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July 28, 2026

As every Alabamian knows, summers hit hard in this state. Think 90-plus degrees with humidity that makes the air feel like a warm, wet blanket. Yet for generations, Alabamians have […]

The ultimate guide to staying cool during an Alabama summer

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July 23, 2026

Retiring in Alabama has long appealed to those looking for a slower pace of life, lower living costs and easy access to the outdoors. Now, one Alabama community is earning national recognition for offering all three.

This Alabama town was just named one of the South’s best places to retire

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July 22, 2026

A visit to Point aux Pins reveals the both the grit and beauty behind Alabama’s oyster industry.

Point aux Pins oysters

Farming oysters, finding peace: inside Bayou La Batre’s Point aux Pins

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July 21, 2026

What makes a restaurant unforgettable? The food, certainly; but more often, it’s the people. The ones who greet you at the door, who work tirelessly on prep in the kitchen, […]

Chef in kitchen

Mary Fehr’s new exhibit celebrates the people behind Birmingham’s restaurants

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July 9, 2026

As families across Alabama begin checking off back-to-school shopping lists, Full Moon Bar-B-Que is once again inviting the community to help make the start of the school year a little brighter for children in need.

Full Moon Bar-B-Que is giving away 500 backpacks to Alabama students

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July 8, 2026

ShopWell creates meaningful employment opportunities that help survivors of human trafficking build confidence, develop job skills, and move toward lasting independence.

ShopWell products

More than a store, this Springville shop is creating new beginnings for survivors

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July 8, 2026

A reflection on the makers, growers, and creatives who show us what to carry forward as America approaches its 250th birthday.

Gee's Bend quilts on a fence

As America turns 250, we look to artists for what to carry forward

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July 3, 2026

With roots in classic Americana and a nod to a summer due date, this nursery is filled with vintage-inspired pieces and heirloom touches that create a warm, welcoming space for a baby boy.

Americana nursery

Inside a Fourth of July-inspired nursery filled with timeless Americana charm

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July 2, 2026

The Samford freshman, opera singer, and pageant titleholder is using her platform to bring the power of music therapy to special-needs students across Alabama and beyond.

Ali Mims

Ali Mims: Samford’s Miss Alabama Teen and nonprofit pioneer

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July 1, 2026

Watch the sky light up from Walt’s on the Roof, where elevated small plates, refreshing cocktails, and panoramic views transform a holiday tradition.

Walt's on the Roof

This Auburn fireworks experience is the ultimate Fourth of July upgrade

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June 30, 2026

In honor of America’s 250th birthday, this week’s SoulGrown Roundup is dedicated to celebrating the red, white, and blue.

Women holding American flags

SoulGrown Roundup: America celebrates 250 years

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June 26, 2026

Part visual journal, part cultural archive, An Alabama Song traces the people, places, and memories that shape Alabama’s musical identity.

Tara Stallworth Lee

Tara Stallworth Lee explores Alabama’s musical legacy in new book

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June 24, 2026

Consider your summer bucket list handled with these family-friendly Alabama destinations worth the drive.

Family-friendly summer activities in Alabama: 25 places to explore with kids

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June 23, 2026

Last weekend, The Malone Society hosted their 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Highland Park in Birmingham, continuing a tradition that has grown from a simple idea between friends into one of the more meaningful fundraising events in The University of Alabama alumni community.

How The Malone Society is opening doors for the next generation

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June 17, 2026

Black panthers don’t exist in Alabama—so why does everyone keep seeing one?

black panther

Alabama legends & tall tales: the mystery behind Alabama’s black panther sightings

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June 16, 2026

Set along Wheeler Lake in Rogersville, Alabama, this three-bedroom cottage feels less like a departure and more like a return to the familiar.

River's Edge Cottage

River’s Edge Cottage: classic charm meets modern comfort

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June 15, 2026

If you’re hoping to make a few sweet memories this season, there are plenty of places across Alabama where you can grab a bucket and head into the blueberry rows.

Blueberries

A bucket, a summer morning, and blueberry season in Alabama

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June 8, 2026

Zephyr Barber has become known for its relaxed atmosphere, intentional design, and commitment to making every customer feel welcome. But long before Kellen Mataafa opened the Birmingham shop, he was simply a college student looking for community, purpose, and a place to belong.

Zephyr

How a California native built one of Birmingham’s most intentional barber shops

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June 5, 2026

Through Bitty’s Living Kitchen, Kimberly McNair Brock’s plant-based food and wellness company, she has spent years turning grief into purpose and food into medicine.

Kimberly McNair Brock

Healing through food: how Bitty’s Living Kitchen was built through legacy, loss, and love

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May 27, 2026

An afternoon of local food, line dancing, community gathering, and fundraising among the crops is returning to downtown Birmingham this weekend as Jones Valley Teaching Farm hosts its second annual Gather fundraiser on Saturday, May 30th.

Jones Valley Teaching Farm

Gather returns to Jones Valley Teaching Farm this weekend

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May 26, 2026