Laurie Dhue discusses the state of Mental Health in Alabama and the progress made after COVID with the lady in charge: Kim Boswell, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Mental Health. In the first episode, Laurie and Commissioner Boswell get personal. Throughout the episode, you will hear Commissioner open up about her own story and […]

Ready to boost your home’s value? Start with a little prep work. A well-prepared home can make a big difference in the appraisal process. A home appraisal is a professional evaluation of a property’s fair market value. It is an essential step for various real estate transactions like buying, selling, or refinancing. While an inspection evaluates […]

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 […]

The iconic Tuscaloosa tailor and clothing brand Christopher Mobley teamed up with Alabama Basketball and head coach Nate Oats to release the latest line of Crimson Tide-inspired apparel, now known as the ‘Blue Collar Basketball’ collection. The design features the staple of the program, a Tide hard hat logo along with an actual blue collar […]

As the summer comes to an end, Alabama’s real estate market is showing promising growth – and that growth doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. According to Alabama REALTORS® July 2024 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report, home sales reached 6,136 in July, up 0.9% from last year and a significant 13.1% from […]

In what looks like an absolute dream scenario for any Alabama Crimson Tide fan, a couple last month shared footage to their social media platforms of their wedding day, featuring a reception in Bryant-Denny Stadium:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by TRAVEL CONTENT CREATORS + WEDDING PLANNING (@somethingnewwed) Jimmy and […]

As the summer comes to an end, Alabama’s real estate market is showing promising growth – and that growth doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. According to Alabama REALTORS® July 2024 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report, home sales reached 6,136 in July, up 0.9% from last year and a significant 13.1% from […]

You truly do never know what you’re going to see in the great state of Alabama. Weather and overall state icon James Spann proved that once again on Monday morning when he shared an absolutely wild photo from Northeast Alabama in Collinsville depicting a real kangaroo seen on the side of Country Road 83. What […]

We believe that Alabama is the Soul of the South. Found within our state lines are gifted human beings who cultivate their craft from home, creating the best of our nation’s culture. These are people who love our land, grow our food, create our art, curate our spaces, take care of our people, feed us […]

Alabama’s beaches are one of the biggest attractions to tourists in the entire state. Officials from Baldwin County say that over a third of Alabama’s tourism earnings came from their beaches at roughly 35% total share of state profit from tourism and travel related costs. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism President and CEO Beth […]

Adventure is a way of life in DeKalb County, Alabama. Everyone knows it’s a place where you keep your feet on the ground while your hands get to work. Whether climbing, hunting, fishing, hiking, off-roading, mountain biking, or zip-lining, there’s no shortage of fun for an adventurous spirit.  It’s an outdoorsman’s (and outdoorswoman’s) paradise. DeKalb […]

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 […]

Get ready to support Alabama farmers and celebrate all things local with Sweet Grown Alabama Day, this Saturday, July 13th.  Each summer the event is hosted by Sweet Grown Alabama, a nonprofit foundation that seeks to enhance marketing opportunities for Alabama farmers by connecting retailers and consumers to Alabama-grown foods and other agricultural products. Farmers […]

June 25 on the calendar marks National Catfish Day, a designation that originated in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan to promote the importance of farm-raised catfish in the American diet. According to the Orange Beach, Alabama website, catfish farming dates back to the 1960s and found its roots in the South due to warm climate […]

A group of recent high school graduates from Sulphur Springs, Texas were on-hand to witness the Florida shark attack which left a Mountain Brook girl missing a hand and a leg. The teens helped to pull Lulu Gribbin out of the water when it became clear that help was needed. They discussed their account, what […]

One of the South’s most popular beverages has moved up the list of biggest soda brands in the United States, according to a report from trade publication Beverage Digest. While Coke is still (and likely always will) hold down the No. 1 spot, Dr. Pepper has caught up to Pepsi’s market share as the second-most […]

An airline that is geared for man’s best friend is taking flight starting this week. “BARK Air” is a first-of-its-kind, revolutionary way for your dog to take a flight and not be crammed in a kennel or cargo hold. Each ticket purchased includes one human as well, but the plane layouts are “dog-centric” with an […]

Wil Drake knows hamburgers top to bottom. Not only are burgers the most popular savory on the menu of his multistate business, Hero Doughnuts and Buns, the Homewood resident also is a former butcher. If there’s anyone you want to turn to for advice on throwing a burger bash on Memorial Day weekend (or any other […]

Every year, tourists travel to the Yellowhammer State to get a look at the Cahaba lilies in Bibb County along the Cahaba River. Squarely now in springtime, the flowers are beginning to bloom and were documented by Patrick Stewart Photography. Take a look at some of the images that were captured of one of the […]

The Uptown District of Birmingham was recently named a “Neighborhood to Watch” by Forbes Magazine. The publication said that the district has experienced over $1 billion in recent investments. “These assets are critical to Birmingham’s tourism industry and its ability to attract major concerts and events for our city,” David Fleming, CEO at REV Birmingham, […]

The University of Alabama National Alumni Association announced Crimson Tide fans located in the state of Florida will now be able to don an official, iconic license plate from the Sunshine State. The national alumni association shouted out its Florida chapter for its continued and relentless effort in getting these plates to Florida. Specifically, both […]

The mom who nourished and nurtured you deserves something extra special on Mother’s Day. Thank her by treating her to an upscale brunch on May 12. Whether it’s Gulf seafood, made-to-order omelets and crepes, or special sweets mom will find her favorite foods at one of these premium Mother’s Day brunch events around Alabama. But […]

Childhood is for dreaming — for pretend magic potions, princess fairy dresses, and dragons in enchanted castles. But even with all of the wishes in the world, many children struggle with their “happily ever after.” Enter Storybook Farm – a peaceful, 51-acre farm in Opelika, whose mission is to “give childhoods back to children” through […]