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.

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 […]

We’ve all been there. Air travel delays are not a foreign concept to anyone. But, according Places to Travel and data taken from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), of almost two million flights, one Alabama airport is among the worst in the nation when it comes to length of flight delays. On the top […]

Nick Saban’s foundation in Tuscaloosa, Nick’s Kids, has done some incredible things over the years. But the latest might just be a favorite of Crimson Tide fans. After the devastating tornado havoc on April 27th, 2011, Nick and Terry Saban pledged to sponsor Habitat for Humanity home for every national championship won by the school, […]

A Hoover real estate duo has been chosen to be a part of a new nationally televised HGTV show. "The American Dream" is set to feature HBH Realtors Jordan Masaeid-Hosey and her fellow colleague James Savelle.

Iconic Tuscaloosa clothing store Christopher Mobley is releasing a brand new line of gear for Crimson Tide fans in a collaboration with high-end brand, Peter Millar. The collection, which features Alabama’s extremely popular “Block A” logo adds the words ‘Final Four’ on the white banner at the bottom: It’s not the beginning. It’s not the […]

Alabama residents who have been clamoring for a Wawa will not have to wait any longer. The gas station convenience store giant that doubles as a deli has opened its first location in the state of Alabama, with the Fairhope store opening its doors on Thursday. Have you ever been to a Wawa, or had […]

Alabama’s Gulf Coast has a ton to offer, from beaches to near constant warm weather to Mardi Gras. But one Baldwin County town has been ranked by Southern Living as the most beautiful coastal town throughout all of the South and all the way up to Maryland. Fairhope, situated right on Mobile Bay, encompasses all […]

According to a release, Longleaf Recovery & Wellness, a primary mental health outpatient facility in Hoover, officially opened on Tuesday, April 2, with a ribbon-cutting and open house. The event featured Alabama Department of Mental Health Commissioner Kim Boswell and Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato. “It is such a privilege to partner with this group to […]

Springtime is prime time for festivals celebrating Alabama food and drink. Whether it’s Middle Eastern food, Southern barbecue, or good old gumbo, you won’t leave hungry. There are gatherings to enjoy chocolate, grits, wings, tacos, and even poke salat. Quench your thirst with margaritas, beer, wine, and mimosas. You’ll find something to tickle your tastebuds […]

Beyoncé is probably one of the top five famous people on the planet. But despite her fame, she is no stranger to our Yellowhammer State. In her new song released just this week to YouTube, “Ameriican Requiem?, Beyoncé mentions her familiarity with Gadsden, Ala., in a lyric. “Looka there, looka in my hand The grandbaby […]

Mobile appears to be facing conflicting desires as the debate on how to treat public marijuana offenses continues. Earlier this month, Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch announced ‘Operation Up in Smoke‘ to make it clear to residents and visitors of the port city that smoking marijuana is an arrestable offense — and officers will be […]

Facebook user Pat Stewart shared some unbelievable imagery of a massive group of bald eagles descending upon flooded field to have a buffet of fish: Stewart described the scene as over thirty bald eagles which descended to receding water in a flooded field. While the massive group of beautiful birds was over 300 yards away […]

For the first time since the Civil War, the population of Madison County, Alabama is bigger than that of Mobile County’s across the state, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This vaults Madison County into the No. 2 spot in population and drops Mobile into the No. 3 spot among the state’s 67 counties. Despite […]

Downtown OWA in Foley, Alabama has opened up some new venues that will attract visitors to Baldwin County and the Gulf Coast. The water park at OWA, Tropic Falls, is opening for spring hours seven days a week before summer hours begin in May. Tropic Falls has added two new attractions which opened this past week, […]

Alabama Gulf Seafood has opened registration for its ninth annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off. Teams will participate in the two-day event May 5-6 with the winner receiving the state title, a $2,500 cash prize and the opportunity to represent the state on a national stage in late summer. “As we approach our ninth year of ASCO, […]

The winter edition of Birmingham Restaurant Week (BRW) presented by Spire will begin on Thursday, February 22nd and go through Sunday, March 3rd. Over 50 locally-owned restaurants, food trucks, and bars will participate. The event will bring customers the opportunity to indulge in multiple course meals at a prix-fixe price throughout the course of the […]

Mobile, Alabama prides itself on being the original home of Mardi Gras, with the first dated celebration going back over 300 years to 1703. Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras Day, is the culmination of weeks of parades, balls, celebrations, and everything in between. For Mobilians, it is a sacred season of the year which they […]

Tuscaloosa’s restaurant scene has been evolving and three recent additions have locals excited to try something new. Meet Tuscaloosa’s newest restaurants. (Brown’s Corner Tuscaloosa/Facebook) BROWN’S CORNER 2325 University Blvd Suite 3 Brown’s Corner, owned by Half Shell Oyster House, is located on their second floor. The speakeasy-inspired lounge is both a restaurant and bar featuring […]

If red is the color of Valentine’s Day, chocolate is its flavor. Chocolate is the gift of choice that symbolizes love on the day dedicated to lovers. In the United States alone, people spend more than $2.5 billion on chocolates on or before Feb. 14, industry analysts say. That includes more than 38 million heart-shaped […]

The Landing at Parker Creek on Lake Martin, famous for its full-service kitchen and bars built from shipping containers, announced that they are going to soon be opening a second location, according to Lake Martin Life.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Lake Martin, AL (@lakemartinlife) The owner of the […]