If you’ve always wanted to visit a small, sleepy fishing village where most residents make a living from working on the water, Bayou La Batre (pronounced “BY-you-la-BAT-tree”) is the place to go. Located in the southernmost part of Mobile County, it’s worth the drive – especially if you’re already in the area at Bellingrath Gardens and Home in Theodore […]

A growing alumni base, combined with committed supporters willing to give, has led to the most successful fundraising year in University of South Alabama history. In all, 4,440 donors contributed $26,147,447 to the University supporting everything from scholarships for social justice to a new USA Health campus in Baldwin County to major endowments for the […]

Hoover’s Moss Rock Festival is throwing an extra special Sweet 16 bash for the city’s beloved nature and art festival. This year’s festival, held Nov. 6-7, will continue its tradition of introducing festivalgoers to a bevy of talented local and regional artists. A new venue, the Hoover Met Complex, will host more than 150 artists, as well […]

Millbrook may fit the traditional definition of a bedroom community. But don’t be fooled; this Alabama city is wide awake. “We’re seeing a tremendous number of people moving out of Montgomery and moving into here,” said Millbrook Mayor Al Kelley. “I learned early on that businesses need rooftops, and I made a decision a few years […]

Joy Smith made a name for herself with her creamy cheesecakes, but her new café offers plenty of savory treats, too. Smith is the chef-owner of Sorelle Café, tucked into Homewood’s close-knit Edgewood neighborhood. She opened her café in August, and the cozy and comfortable storefront on Broadway (where Lag’s Eatery used to be) is a […]

Ginny Victory goes into Corporations in northern California and empowers leaders to walk in the gifting God has given them. She uses Biblical standards in her sessions, whether it is in a classroom or a boardroom. Ginny has found an effective method of sharing her faith without getting thrown out of situations that most people […]

There’s a saying that says fall is a southerner’s gift for surviving summer. If that is indeed true, North Alabama’s fall gift is gorgeous, vibrant fall foliage, and North Alabama has many breathtaking spots to see some colorful scenery. Peak time for fall color in North Alabama is anywhere from the second week in October […]

When Marc Parker received a call last year from a bone marrow registry that a 6-year-old boy needed a lifesaving bone marrow transplant – and Parker was a perfect match – he knew immediately he was ready to donate. Parker is an engineer based in Birmingham with Alabama Power’s parent company, Southern Company. He was inspired to […]

West Alabama executives spent a recent fine, fall day volunteering for Habitat for Humanity Tuscaloosa’s annual CEO Build, an initiative that brings together business leaders to build a Habitat home for a deserving family. Business leaders from more than 25 area companies participated in this year’s build, which was led by Mercedes-Benz U.S. International CEO and President Michael Göbel. […]

This summer, folks from across the region flew to Greensboro for the 2021 Black Belt Birding Festival – a sold-out event that has organizers with Alabama Audubon already working to expand the festival in 2022. Indeed, the bigger event planned for next year follows what turned out to be an immensely successful 2021 festival for […]

The culture-rich city of Selma will play host to tourism industry professionals across the state for next week’s Alabama Tourism Department’s Welcome Center Retreat. The annual retreat serves as an educational experience for front-line visitor center employees who work at the eight state-owned welcome centers. Welcome center staff are exposed to Alabama’s tourism destinations and […]

Famous chefs, food writers, cookbook authors and others from across the country are gathering with some of Birmingham’s own nationally known, yet homegrown, culinary talent for a lively, informative and delicious weekend. And you’re invited, too. The International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) is holding its annual conference Oct. 22-24 at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Pepper Place Entertainment […]

Professionals from two of America’s most popular sports are getting together in Guntersville to do a little fishing, and more importantly, raise money to benefit youth. Pro anglers with Major League Fishing along with pros from Major League Baseball will test their skills on one of the top bass fishing lakes in the country on […]

Children’s of Alabama has enhanced its ability to help sick children get the care they need. The hospital’s Critical Care Transport team recently added a state-of-the-art helicopter, thanks to donations from Birmingham’s Monday Morning Quarterback Club. The Airbus H145 replaces the previous helicopter in use since 2012. Jason Peterson, director of Critical Care Transport, said the new […]

Milo’s Restaurant has stayed true to its roots over the 75 years since Milo and Bea Carlton opened the original on 31st Street North at 12th Avenue in Birmingham’s Norwood neighborhood. Yes, a few new items have appeared on the menu and the franchise has expanded outside the Magic City. But the basic burger is pretty […]

A missing child may be the most frightening situation a community can imagine, and sometimes it takes a seasoned tracker to yield a successful outcome. Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Conservation Enforcement Officer (CEO) Chris Hill found himself in just that scenario recently when a 3-year-old child was reported missing in Autauga County. Hill […]

The creation of four vivid murals painted by local artists was announced Thursday in a partnership between The World Games 2022 and Hibbett | City Gear. The murals will be on public display at various locations in Jefferson and Shelby Counties. “It’s the Right Time” is the theme of the legacy mural project, which is […]

Patriotism was on full display earlier this week as Huntsville’s Von Braun Center (VBC) played host to an All-Star tribute concert honoring the 40-year career of famed “God Bless the U.S.A.” singer Lee Greenwood. Celebrity chef Paula Deen, former Governor Mike Huckabee and a host of well-known music stars were on hand to pay tribute […]

Joe Newton is a business consultant in Dallas, Texas, who has a Kingdom mindset and loves people well. He had a transformation in his life, and he now endeavors to partner with God in all aspects of his life. In this episode, Joe talks about how reading the word of God changed his life and […]

The top prize for the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Best Fish Photo Contest’s beginners division was awarded to three-year-old Spur Knight of Valley Grande. For the Knight family, fishing is certainly a family affair. Chase Knight and his son Spur, accompanied by his older brother Gauge, age seven, were fishing at the Dallas County Public […]

A new book from the Birmingham Historical Society recounts the contributions of George B. Ward (1867-1940), one of the early mayors of the city whose passion for beauty and for creating “a living urban environment … healthy and happy to live in” had a lasting effect on the Magic City. “Birmingham: The City Beautiful, Compliments of G. […]

The historic iron-ore mine Ishkooda No. 13 has been excavated and is part of Birmingham’s Red Mountain Park experience. The mine dates back to 1873 and is now a great glimpse into the mining history that helped build the Magic City. Jeff Newman, co-founder of Underground Birmingham and a local mining expert, said the reopening of No. 13 is […]

After a small group of women at Mountain Chapel United Methodist Church in Birmingham hosted a baby shower for a struggling, single mom seven years ago, they recognized the need went far beyond one person. That simple shower led to the launch of Bundles of Hope, Birmingham’s only nonprofit diaper bank. “Some of the women in our group […]

A writer and radio producer with Alabama ties is among the latest recipients of a “genius grant” from the MacArthur Foundation. Daniel Alarcón, a native of Peru who grew up in Birmingham and graduated from Indian Springs School, is among the 25 people selected as a 2021 MacArthur Fellow. The honor comes with an unrestricted $625,000 stipend paid […]