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Your guide to this year’s Alabama peach season

Baskets of peaches now appearing at local farm markets and stands herald the arrival of Alabama’s favorite fruit. Between now and late August, state...

Aaron Johnson: ‘Tis the graduation season

It is graduation season. Social media is saturated with photos of new graduates from every institution of learning. Some of these graduates have so many...

‘Tremendous loss:’ Pastor Reeder remembered

Calling the death of Rev. Harry Reeder III a "tremendous loss," Bruce Stallings, executive pastor of Briarwood Presbyterian Church broke the news to the...

Psychology graduate traces connections in Africatown documentary

Tiffany Pogue describes her life as a journey and her education as a process that pulls her in different directions. She’s an artist and a...

Alabama-based brand lands Banana Republic collaboration

Banana Republic has maintained its status as a household brand name for decades. Well-known for its classic, timeless styles and fits, the brand serves...

Reflections: Who will second the motion?

Brig. Gen. Henry Martyn Robert was born in South Carolina and moved with his family to Ohio when his father couldn’t countenance slavery in...

Alabama’s Domestique Coffee: Reinventing the coffee experience

It’s been a great year so far for Nathan and Michael Pocus, the Birmingham brothers and founders of Domestique, a decade-old coffee-roasting company with...

Homewood Gourmet’s new location sparks excitement among locals

It’s a new day at Homewood Gourmet, which has moved to a new home in the heart of Homewood after 26 years wedged into...

Aaron Johnson: The face of the homeless

For a full year of my life, I had the privilege of being on the ministry team at First United Methodist Church in Guntersville,...

Mass exodus: United Methodist churches disaffiliating

Last week, the hemorrhaging of churches from the United Methodist Church (UMC) continued in drastic fashion. In Montgomery, the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the UMC...

Martina McBride headlines Huntsville Classic concert

HUNTSVILLE -- Multiple Grammy nominee Martina McBride will headline this year's Huntsville Classic concert. This year's event is 7 p.m. May 20 at the Orion...

Spring Sipping: An Alabama craft beer guide

Once upon a time, life was simple for craft beer drinkers. They basically needed to distinguish pale ales from IPAs, with bonus points for...

The 3 most unique Airbnbs in Alabama

The advent of the Airbnb concept has redefined travel for many. Previously, travel could be experienced in a very limited number of ways—hotels, resorts,...

Reflections: Watch my six

Hers was the voice of a generation, and this year marks the 40th year of her passing. Karen Carpenter left us much too soon on...

5 of Alabama’s most beautiful places

It’s no secret that Alabama is full of beautiful places. Whether you’re visiting the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in its north, the gorgeous, white...

Aaron Johnson: Remember Mom

Sometime in the early ‘90s Mother’s Day fell on May 10. That sounds like a rather mundane fact that can be verified by looking...

Car breakdown doesn’t detour graduation, thanks to Faulkner

One recent Faulkner grad student did not have the graduation day that he expected. Jay Tunstill, who was set to receive his MBA, left his...

USA Today: Mobile No. 2 summer vacation spot

When spots for summer vacations come to mind many people don't think of Mobile, Ala., as a top destination. However, according to USA Today,...

Jesse’s opens on the Bay

The owners and chef behind the Magnolia Springs landmark Jesse’s Restaurant are dropping anchor at Fort Morgan with a new casual fine dining concept. Every table...

The Alabama angel: how one cancer patient is fulfilling wishes of others

Joseph Thompson was an average 22-year-old college graduate. He enjoyed hanging out with friends on the weekend, going to work, attending music concerts and...

Biscuits for Brunch: Mother’s Day falls on National Buttermilk Biscuit Day

May 14 marks the confluence of two major events on our calendars. It’s Mother’s Day and National Buttermilk Biscuit Day. Don’t get nervous wondering to...

Reflections: Chinks in the armor

Comedian Jerry Lewis remarked that his greatest wedding present was a home movie of the ceremony. “When things get tough in the marriage,” he...

Cam Newton to headline Leaders & Legends dinner

Former Auburn and NFL quarterback Cam Newton will be the keynote speaker at this year's Leaders & Legends Dinner to benefit the Boys &...

4 Alabama music festivals you won’t want to miss this spring and summer

Festival season is in full swing, and Alabama has an exciting few months ahead. From electronic to country music, the Yellowhammer state has something...