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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...
Aaron Johnson: Exuberance lost
I honestly don’t remember the last time I was ecstatic over anything.
Maybe life has a way of sucking the exuberance out of the little...
Reflections: Let me tell you about my surgery
I’ve always heard it said that we seniors have several distinguishing traits, including talking about our surgeries. I used to roll my eyes in...
The Anvil continues to impress following national television debut
Take a trip around the world at The Anvil Pub, where the oft-changing menu travels to Great Britain, India, the Caribbean, Asia, the Middle...
24 Hours in Fairhope: A day trip to Alabama’s charming bayside town
Fairhope is one of Alabama’s most charming towns. Situated along Mobile Bay, the city is a fabulous destination for Alabama locals to spend a...
Aaron Johnson: Houdini, Elmer, and a DUI
I think the problem with our nation right now has something to do with gas cans.
Neither my 1961 Chevy Apache 10 nor my 1985...
“SpongeBob” actor Troy Serena learned all his moves at UAB
Troy Serena had never taken a single acting, dance or voice lesson when he visited the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Theatre as a high...
3 fresh ways to give Alabama flowers this Mother’s Day
A single flower can be worth a thousand words.
Whether a first date rose or a Mother's Day bouquet, flowers are a great way to...
Reflections: The church of the open door
The church should always have open doors, but I’ve had two battles over this.
In one church we replaced the heat and air conditioning system,...
Snake, Rattle and Role: USA student finds niche in reptile research
On hot summer nights in West Texas, with her eyes wide and heart racing, Grace Coppinger learned how to capture rattlesnakes.
She joined Dr. Jason...
Join the 28th annual Drive-Out Breast Cancer Golf Tournament
Golfers, it's time to swing into action for a great cause! The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) is gearing up for the...
6 places to find the perfect charcuterie board in Alabama
Colorful and intricately designed boards filled with thinly cut meats, cheese chunks, bread, nuts, olives, fruits, preserves, and other accompaniments are now common on...
Aaron Johnson: Simply the best
How many businesses do you know of that have occupied the same location and provided the same service for over 80 years?
This week, Amberson’s...
Alabama Power workers restored power in Selma amid own troubles
With severe storms brewing across Alabama Jan. 12, Alabama Power Distribution Specialist Reid Buster was listening to weather reports on the radio as he drove...
Alabama’s ultimate spring and summer produce buying guide
Spring is in the air and the excitement is building around incorporating fresh produce into our seasonal recipes. There is one key element necessary...