Nestled in the heart of the Homewood suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, Samford University feels like a welcoming home away from home—a place where faith, learning and genuine connections come together […]

Trailblazers in Alabama turn long miles and hard climbs into life-changing experiences for children through Make-A-Wish.

So often, the spring season is associated with “spring cleaning,” a time where we deep clean homes, spruce up our landscaping, and refresh our decor. However, we often forget that our body and mind could use a TLC, too.

Five Alabama shopping districts have earned national recognition after being named among the most “envied” retail destinations in the country, according to a new ranking from financial media company MarketBeat.

As dress codes disappear, one Alabama tie maker argues that what we wear still says something about how much we value the people around us.

Just off bustling Valleydale Road in Hoover sits Equip, a nonprofit that serves as a community, school, and workplace for adults living with disabilities.

The wait is over — Little Betty Sea Bar is now open. The newest concept from Revival Restaurant Group officially welcomed guests on March 10, 2026, in Mountain Brook, Alabama.

Gulf State Park stretches across more than 6,000 acres, extending right across the street from the shoreline I’d spent years claiming as my happy place. Turns out, I’d been robbing myself of a part of the coast that would bring me more joy than I ever expected.  

Long before the name appeared in Madison, the “Donut Dollies” were a familiar sight to American troops stationed in war zones. During World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam […]

As always, this week is full of unique and lively events for Alabamians with interests of all kinds.

In Alabama, honey isn’t just a pantry staple—it’s a product deeply tied to the state’s farms, wildflowers, and of course, its people.

Craftsmanship, heritage and entrepreneurship took center stage in the recent episode of Afield with Christiana Roussel, featuring Luke Kolbie — founder of Kingfisher Leatherworks, Avontuur, and CEO of Russell Moccasin. […]

Cullman is ready to celebrate its agricultural heritage as the 87th annual Alabama Strawberry Festival returns to Depot Park and the Festhalle Farmers Market on April 24–25. Officially recognized by […]

As a student of language, I love learning the “untranslatable” words when I travel. These are words that don’t have direct correlation with a word in English, and to me, […]

As spring peeks just around the corner, the calendar for Alabamians is anything but quiet. This week’s event lineup proves there’s no shortage of ways to gather, celebrate, and explore […]

There is something about spring in Alabama that almost feels sacred. It’s soft pink and white azaleas in bloom, and Easter dresses pressed and ready. It’s patio dinners that stretch […]

Samford University has been working on some major renovation and expansion projects to help the school make an even bigger impact in the 21st century.  One of the priorities of […]

On a quiet Alabama morning, before emails and meetings begin to pull at the day, Tom Adams finds clarity in the field. Quail hunting has been part of Tom’s life […]

Before the chants, before the speeches, before history was written into law, the Civil Rights Movement was sung. Music moved through churches, jail cells, and city streets, carrying grief, faith, […]

Winter in Alabama has a way of keeping us guessing. Just when the afternoons start to feel like spring, another cold snap rolls through and reminds us March hasn’t quite […]

One of the most underrated aspects of Alabama is the state’s remarkable capacity for ecotourism. Ranking fourth in the nation for biodiversity — and first among states east of the […]