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All good things must come to an end and this weekend is the finale for a great thing. The final Alabama 100 Series tournament of the year launches Saturday at Ingalls Harbor on Wheeler Lake. The Angler of the Year will be crowned to bring the season to an exciting conclusion while anglers will be […]

Just in time for fall, award-winning OWA Parks and Resort in coastal Alabama has announced an eclectic lineup of musical performances sure to please attendees of all ages.

The fascinating history of Alabama music legend Hank Williams

Few people in the South would offer a questioning look when asked if they knew of local music legend Hank Williams. Impressively, his music and legacy have lasted throughout the ages and are still known to younger generations of Southerners today. But, where did it all begin and how is he connected to Lake Martin? […]

A new Netflix documentary detailing the forbidden relationship between the assistant director of operations at the Lauderdale County Detention Center, Vicky White, and inmate Casey White is set to be released on September 25.

Strike up the oompah band and break out the lederhosen. It’s time to tap into the world’s best beer party, Oktoberfest. Originating in Munich, the two-week celebration has become one of Germany’s greatest exports, celebrated worldwide in festivals filled with beer and sausages. The funny thing is, very little of Oktoberfest is observed in the […]

Bham Foodie Fest Get ready for a culinary experience like no other as the inaugural Bham Foodie Fest takes over historic Sloss Furnaces Saturday, Sept. 7, from noon to 6 p.m. The festival will showcase an artisan market, libations, live DJ, roller skating and yard games. In addition to food, drinks and entertainment, the festival […]

After over thirty legendary years on air, The Rick and Bubba Show will be concluding its broadcasts by the end of 2024. While both hosts have said that they will remain in the broadcasting business, Rick Burgess has announced that he will continue his career in radio through his new talk show, The Rick Burgess Show.

Sweet Tater Festival If you love sweet potatoes, you will want to be in Cullman for the Sweet Tater Festival Sept 1-2 at Smith Lake Park. Holiday festivities will be filled with live entertainment, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors and sweet taters. On Labor Day, the festival will have a car show from 9 […]

Tailgating is as beloved as barbecue in the South, which is why the two make perfect companions any time fans throughout the Yellowhammer State warm-up for college football home games. But while many tailgaters set up their own smokers, grills, and griddles to cook the ritual pregame meal (or two), some fans are content to […]

Talk show legend Bill 'Bubba' Bussey of the iconic "Rick and Bubba Show" is returning to a place of personal significance once the program ends later this year.

It seems music magic has been repeatedly made in Alabama’s Muscle Shoals, but there is one nearby story that does not often get told: the story of the man who made Elvis Presley. According to the Encylopedia of Alabama, on January 5, 1923, Samuel Cornelius Phillips was born as one of eight children to two […]

Today, only about 330 drive-ins still exist nationwide, and fortunately more than a handful of them are in Alabama. These outdoor cinema venues offer a memorable experience the whole family can enjoy. Find a location below and plan your perfect night beneath the stars. Blue Moon Drive-In Theater On U.S. Highway 43 between Winfield and […]

ATMORE, AL: The City of Atmore and Main Street Atmore are thrilled to announce that American Idol runner-up Will Moseley will perform live during Main Street Atmore’s ‘First Thursday’ event on August 1 from 7–9 p.m.

A four-day celebration of Birmingham’s rich history of cuisine and culture returns this fall with some of the city’s top chefs and cooks, from food icon Frank Stitt to the Greek restaurateurs who had fed the city throughout its history. Early-bird tickets go on sale July 10 for the second annual FOOD+Culture Festival, highlighting the […]

A young boy from Montgomery, Alabama recieved the coveted "Golden Buzzer" on Tuesday night's airing of NBC's America's Got Talent. Reid Wilson, 14, recieved the honor from judge Howie Mandel after he sang Lesley Gore’s “You Don’t Own Me."

Country music legend Hank Williams' 101st birthday is quickly approaching and a celebratory concert, along with a graveside memorial service and wreath laying ceremony has been planned to mark the occasion.

Sweet Trails Alabama is a collaborative initiative to create Alabama’s first statewide trail plan through efforts on state, regional, and local levels. The Public Draft of the Sweet Trails Alabama (Statewide Trails) Plan has recently been released. The plan, to be completed this summer, will identify a trail network spanning a large portion of the state. […]

Rock the Country, a music festival with stops all over the South, is coming to Mobile June 21-22. As a limited time promotional, the festival is offering general admission single day passes for $50 plus fees when customers enter the code, "SUMMER" while purchasing a ticket.

Ground was officially broken last week on a new amphitheater for Birmingham at an event with city leaders and development partners excited for the vision to become a reality. On track to host its opening act about one year from now, the amphitheater will be the anchor for The Star Uptown, a mixed-use development on […]

The June Jam XVIII music festival hosted by legendary country group “Alabama” drew thousands of fans from across the nation to Fort Payne on Saturday, but it also attracted a decidedly more influential and political set of attendees, as well. Many politicos have noted the rising political influence of the north Alabama region of the […]

The new highly anticipated Birmingham Amphitheater hasn't even been built yet but the Magic City is already buzzing with excitement over the new venue.

Star-studded June Jam 2024 lineup finalized

June Jam, the annual charity benefit concert hosted by the band Alabama, has announced perhaps its most star-studded lineup ever. The Fort Payne natives will be joined on stage by Grammy-winning country group Shenandoah, former American Idol winner Taylor Hicks, “God Bless the U.S.A.” singer Lee Greenwood, and Old Dominion, the reigning Academy of Country […]

The arrest numbers from the annual Hangout Fest in Gulf Shores, Alabama have been released and it looks like police were busy during the three day music festival.

The wait is over. South Star, Huntsville's newest music mega-fest, has released its much anticipated set list.  Many of the performers attending are household names.