This month, Brady and Anna Peek of Limestone County were named Alabama’s 2023 Outstanding Young Farm Family. For earning that honor, the Peeks will receive nearly $80,000 in prizes along with statewide and national exposure in a feature on “Simply Southern TV.” “Brady and Anna are such a cute couple. They support each other’s dreams, […]

The pieces have been coming together for Auburn’s food scene over the last dozen years, as visionary chefs put down deep roots and the talent pool widens from the university’s brand-new culinary and hospitality education and training center. Chef-driven restaurants Acre (2013), The Depot (2015), and Lucy’s (2018) have earned national and regional attention for […]

Tuscaloosa is branded as the town where legends are made. And, especially to Crimson Tide football fans of a certain age, few figures are more fabled than Paul William “Bear” Bryant. Born during football season (Sept. 11, 1913), he played end for the University of Alabama, including on the 1934 national championship team. He was […]

Late-summer celebrations of food and drink in Alabama showcase beer, wine, barbecue, seafood, steaks, and sweet potatoes. It’s the start of a busy festival season across the state and here are gastronomic gatherings set for September. (Crush Wine and Food Festival/Facebook) St. William Seafood Festival (Sept. 1-2) Guntersville The Labor Day tradition, a fundraiser for […]

A common thread ran through creative quilts, blankets, pillows and wreaths on display at the Mobile Convention Center recently — Alabama’s agricultural diversity. The Alabama Farmers Federation Women’s Leadership Division sponsored the farm-inspired sewing and decorating contests, held during the annual Farm & Land Expo. “It always amazes me what our ladies can do,” said […]

Nick Saban, a Tuscaloosa resident since 2007, has reportedly found a new destination to relax, unwind and, of course, scheme for his next big win.  According to the Palm Beach Post, Saban purchased a beachfront home on Jupiter Island, Fla., this spring for $17.5 million. Agents who sold the property used the word “stunning” to […]

With a recent renaissance, North Alabama's ongoing transformation bears a striking resemblance to Nashville’s path to recognition and record rates of tourism.

Sweet Grown Alabama is a beloved non-profit that works to promote Alabama farmers by connecting both consumers and retailers to foods and agricultural products produced within the state. Saturday is Sweet Grown Alabama Day, dedicated to promoting the amazing work local farmers are doing in our state. Locals are encouraged to celebrate all things locally grown […]

The hot July summer is the perfect time to get creative with cocktails. Our partners at SoulGrown have put together three patriotic cocktails for you to enjoy this summer.

Every year on June 14, the country comes together to honor the symbol of our history, unity and freedom – the American flag. The tradition marks the day in 1777 when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States.  The original resolution states, “Resolved, That the […]

Well-known Alabama-based designer Ashley Gilbreath recently released her debut book titled The Joy of Home.

Gov. Kay Ivey made it official: The Yellowhammer Cookie is Alabama’s official state cookie. In a signing ceremony, Montgomery fourth-grader and recipe creator Mary Claire Cook brought a batch of the cookies to Ivey in her office. The blend of mainstay Alabama ingredients – peanuts and pecans, two crops that have historical and agricultural significance […]

Alabama continues to climb lists as one of the most popular places to move. In a time when the cost of living soars, the Yellowhammer Sate is offering a refreshing change with low property tax rates, historic levels of employment, and ever-increasing affordability. On top of that, the 21 state parks and serene coastal and […]

Memorial Day weekend unofficially marks the start of grilling season, a summer of eating flame-kissed meat and veggies. For many, the vegetables will be grown nearby and purchased via one of the Yellowhammer State’s numerous farmers markets or local Community Supported Agriculture bundles. The meat on the grill also can be a local product. Small […]

The 28th Drive-Out Breast Cancer Golf Tournament, hosted at the Old Overton Club in Vestavia Hills, was a major success in raising funds for breast cancer research within the Yellowhammer State. The event which was hosted by the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama, generated over $125,000.

In the American quest to find an ideal retirement haven, seniors often find themselves moving south. A finance podcast from the Wall Street Journal says, increasingly, not as far south as Florida – but Alabama. The rising cost of living and booming house prices in the Sunshine State have led many seniors to consider Alabama’s […]

Hoover has what it takes to build the next state-of-the-art skate park as skateboarding is on the rise in Huntsville and downtown Birmingham.

Alabama boasts a number of interesting and unique Airbnbs throughout the state, and we have put together a list of three must-visit spots.

Blue Spring, a natural spring in Blount County formed hundreds of years ago produces some of the most nutritionally dense water in Alabama.

In a commitment to help prevent childhood obesity, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is urging schools to apply for its Be Healthy School Grant Program. For the 2023-2024 school year, Blue Cross will make available $300,000 and award grants up to $10,000 to 30 schools across the state that enroll students in grades […]

Lying on a luxury queen-sized bed within a tent, one thought comes to my mind: ‘Can I get those cicadas to sing a show tune?’

There’s no doubt the Yellowhammer State has the spirit when it comes to high school sports. Now, schools, athletes and even staff can compete for Varsity Brands’ School Spirit Awards. Every year, Varsity Brands recognizes schools and organizations that positively impact pride and community spirit in America’s high schools. “The employees of Varsity Brands are […]

Prioritizing land stewardship with some 4,000 acres of pasture for beef cattle and 1,500 acres of row crops, Haynes Farm of Cullman County was named Alabama’s 2023 Farm of Distinction. The Darrel and Lydia Haynes were honored at last week’s annual Farm-City Awards Luncheon and Program in Birmingham. They will represent Alabama during the Sunbelt […]

They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and when it comes to breakfast, that certainly seems to be the case.