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Whether it is canoeing on the Cahaba River or making a run down the rapids in a kayak on the Mulberry Fork in Blount County, the state of Alabama is a paddlers paradise.
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Did you see the smoke coming from Oak Mountain State Park (OMSP) right off I-65 yesterday? Don’t worry, the park was not in danger. In fact, it was a “good fire.”
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Don’t you love it when a new blog by a respected scientist makes an announcement that makes you proud to live in Alabama.
Earlier this week, according to the first post in his new blog, Birmingham-Southern College professor Dr. Scot Duncan revealed that he had crunched the numbers and — drumroll please…
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One of the last two private inholdings of land within the Sipsey Wilderness of Bankhead National Forest is now officially protected, according to an announcement by the USDA Forest Service and The Conservation Fund.
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100 miles. I’ve got to admit, before I started writing this article about ultra trail running, that’s all I could think about. Superhuman people in our community who can run on a trail for 24 hours at a distance that equals a trek from Birmingham to Huntsville.That’s what ultra trail running is…right?
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Dreaming of a spring getaway? Well, get to packing. From chasing waterfalls to exploring historic downtown districts, these 7 spots across Alabama, Florida and Mississippi offer everything in between with plenty of Covid-safe ways to enjoy your spring travels. Plus, three winners will be chosen to win the ultimate spring travel pack that totals $2000+ in gift cards, free stays and more.
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For the third consecutive year a bill that would legalize medical marijuana passed the Alabama State Senate.
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Alabama Congresswoman Terri Sewell’s father Coach Andrew Anthony Sewell had a saying:
Continue reading “How 2 legendary high school coaches impacted students, community, civil rights and Alabama’s future”“Anything worth doing is worth doing your best.”
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Raise your hand if 2020 challenged you. Yeah, us, too. Luckily, a year after everything shut down, Momentum is inviting Alabama women to join them for their largest virtual event ever. Focus 2021 is a 1.5-hour online conference happening March 31 from 11AM-12:30PM. Sign up today to reserve your spot.
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Well, it looks like the Alabama legislature has taken a step to make beer runs to the local grocery store obsolete. Just kidding.
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From one of the oldest riverfront hotels in the Southeast to an exciting Mardi Gras themed pop-up bar and celebration, here’s what’s new in the state of Alabama.
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The World Games 2022 has added three new competition venues in Birmingham.
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C Spire, a privately-owned telecommunications and technology company with offices in Alabama, announced plans to invest $1 billion over the next three years to accelerate the deployment of all-fiber Gigabit broadband internet in Alabama and Mississippi.
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Auburn University means business. Their Harbert College of Business has been making major moves and people have taken notice. Let’s take a look at how their online programs have ranked among the nation’s best according to a U.S. News & World Report annual survey.
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Every February we celebrate Black History Month—a time to reflect, celebrate and honor the achievements of African Americans. What was originally “Negro History Week,” turned into a month-long celebration of Black history because DUH! Black is beautiful, courageous, inspiring and so many other adjectives that I don’t have room to list. Before I start bragging about my heritage, here’s how you can observe the month in Birmingham and around Alabama.
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