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The Hartford Nationals are coming to Alabama this weekend
The Hartford Nationals, the largest and longest-running sport championships for athletes with a physical, visual and/or intellectual disability, is descending on Hoover, beginning Saturday.
Now in...
Aaron Johnson: Hometown pride
Wells is a dot on the map, located in the northeast corner of the state of Nevada. Wells is one of those towns that...
The ultimate guide to Southern barbecue sauce
Fourth of July and barbecue are soul mates. For many Alabamians, smoke-kissed ribs, pork shoulder, chicken, or beef brisket are as crucial to the...
Creative program helps girls grow stronger in Alabama’s Black Belt
Charmin Bates believes her calling is to help girls, like those in Alabama’s Black Belt region, learn to tap into their creativity and discover...
15 Alabama restaurants named among the world’s best to enjoy wine
Restaurants in Auburn, Birmingham, Fairhope, Huntsville, Montgomery, and Orange Beach are among the world’s best places to enjoy wine, the experts at Wine Spectator...
Reflections: The word of the Devil – tomorrow
It was May 8, and the radio DJ announced, “Today is Ricky Nelson’s birthday,” as he prepped Nelson’s song, “Travelin’ Man.”
Nelson was a TV...
Glamping expands to more Alabama State Parks
James Hansel recently surprised his wife, Joy, with a glamping trip to Wind Creek State Park on Lake Martin to celebrate the couple’s 47th wedding anniversary.
Joy...
Decatur Morgan County: 7 upcoming summer sporting events
Alabama is home to cities and counties that utilize their resources to support and uplift their communities, and Decatur Morgan County is no different.
They...
Aaron Johnson: Wonderful fear
This morning I am writing from a picnic table, sheltered by towering Ponderosa pines, from one of my favorite towns, Flagstaff, Ariz.
You might want...
Just bring it! Huntsville added to WWE live Supershow schedule
And Bang! Bang! Just like that, Huntsville is one of seven additional dates World Wrestling Entertainment is adding to its 2023 touring schedule.
Coming Aug....
Alabama’s Blue Ribbon Dairy: The perfect family field trip
Are your children already bored during their summer vacation from school? Want to find a fun way to exercise both their bodies and minds?
Blue...
Reflections: Shiny, happy Christians
It’s been a season of hard-charging faith documentaries, including “The Secrets of Hillsong” and “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets." Both saddened me.
I never...
Great American Seafood Cook-Off: Alabama’s top chefs
Be sure to order the Gulf seafood next time you dine at Voyagers restaurant at Perdido Beach Resort. Its executive chef, Brody Olive, is...
5 architects bringing aesthetic excellence to Alabama
Alabama is home to incredible architectural talent. With amazing residential architects throughout the state, many of Alabama’s neighborhoods are full of marvels of taste...
Aaron Johnson: Remember when?
The summer of 1963 was pivotal in the development of my psyche. That summer my grandfather, Henry, purchased a new Ford station wagon. It...
60 years later, University of Alabama integration still resonates
The successful integration of The University of Alabama that began on June 11, 1963, opened doors not only to two Black students, but for...
Beloved Birmingham staple celebrates 50 years of business
Fifty years is a mighty long time in the restaurant business. But 50 years in a single building for an even older establishment is...
Reflections: The messiah of Waco
The recent Netflix series on the 30th anniversary of the Waco, Texas, tragedy spurred my interest, and I found some new books at our...
5 U-pick blueberry farms across Alabama
Mid-June normally is high time for blueberries in the Yellowhammer State, peaking with the annual Alabama Blueberry Festival in Brewton, set this year for...
Alabama Brewpubs: What’s on tap for Father’s Day?
Beer was a common part of Father’s Day celebrations with my late dad. I wrote a beer newsletter at the time and brewed myself,...
Aaron Johnson: The barber shop
The building is about 15 feet wide and maybe twice as long. Mirrors line the side walls almost from front to back, with a...
UAB med student on a mission to make tattoo inks safe
There is an open secret among tattoo artists, dermatologists and the small group of researchers studying the effects of tattoo ink: Red ink causes...
Adventure lovers: Experience a weekend to remember at HydroFest
Taking place on June 24 & 25, the annual Guntersville Lake HydroFest offers two days of competitive racing as drivers compete for the Southern...
Nick Saban’s Appalachian roots span from Alabama to West Virginia
The roots of Appalachia run deep in the life of Nick Saban. He praises the region’s service-oriented spirit as one that uplifts the richness...