Having the skills to perform a new, in-demand job, can be life-changing. For people coming out of prison, the transformation can be even more remarkable. That’s the belief behind a program at Alabama’s Ingram State Technical College in Deatsville. Inmates coming out of prison in the state work with ISTC instructors to earn certifications in […]

Alabama is marking its 200th birthday this year and a group of artists in the state are celebrating with a showing that runs through the end of this month. Beverly McNeil, owner of Beverly McNeil Gallery in Birmingham, wanted to showcase Alabama artists as the state celebrates the bicentennial.

Siluria Brewing Company was built in a renovated post office and has delivered on a promise of good beer and an inviting atmosphere for locals and visitors. Just a few turns off Interstate 65 in Alabaster, Siluria Brewing has established itself as a part of the community since it opened in November 2018. Danny and Tammy […]

Sunrise Baking Company (Hoover) The Maker: Millie Drum Millie Drum’s family is like others who grew up on classic desserts but have moved to a healthier diet. Drum always had a knack for baking but had to make adjustments as she and her family wanted a balance of good and good for you. “We’ve tried to eat […]

Forgotten Ways Farm (Gadsden) The Maker: Amber Bennett Amber Bennett thought she was just buying a few goats. Little did she know she was starting down a path to a new business. “I thought I was just going to get two or three goats to have milk for our family and it just kind of grew […]

Cale Sellers knows Birmingham owes its existence to geology – the stuff beneath the dirt needed to produce steel – and Birmingham District Brewing Company pays homage to that rich history. No, there isn’t dirt or coal in the beer, but Sellers hopes the brewery’s blue-collar approach to producing it is appreciated in each sip. Sellers and […]

After finding her vibe as a metalsmith, Anne Moore creates simple and clean jewelry for everyday use. She started making beaded pieces for family and friends but wanted to start adding metal elements. That’s when she started taking metalsmith classes. “I can pretty much tell who my client is when they walk into my booth,” […]

With hunting season in full effect, there are many hunters waiting for the perfect opportunity to take their shot. The state’s deer hunting season started in October with bow-and-arrow season, followed by firearm season in mid-November. Deer season ends Feb. 10 in Alabama. For officials, the season is an ongoing focus on both safety and […]

When a stray dog wandered onto the property at Alabama Power’s Plant Greene County a dozen years ago, workers there had no idea how she would end up touching them all. They also had no idea the dog was pregnant. The latter became apparent when she had five puppies a few days later. The former has […]

What the Exceptional Foundation carolers may lack in perfect pitch and rhythm they more than make up for with enthusiasm and sheer joy. The result is exactly what is intended: delivering the Christmas spirit to businesses around Birmingham.

Brewing beer in a college town known for tailgating, fraternity parties and celebrating national championships may seem like a no-brainer. That’s what concerned Bo Hicks and Elliot Roberts. “We had the idea one day that somebody might start a brewery that didn’t particularly care about the community and just wanted to capitalize on the university […]

John Serda was fascinated with brewing beer even before he could legally drink it. “Serda Brewing has been in my brain since I was probably 17 years old,” said Serda, the founder and CEO of Serda Brewing Co. in Mobile. “It’s been a long time in the making.” While he couldn’t buy the finished product until he […]