Mary Colurso

Alabama has one of Southern Living’s ‘best breakfast spots that aren’t Waffle House’ Fife's Restaurant in Birmingham earned kudos for its bologna biscuits, smoked sausage plate and more.

Fife's Restaurant in Birmingham is in the spotlight again, earning kudos for its bologna biscuits, smoked sausage plates and more.

Popular Birmingham bookstore doubling in space this coming spring The Crestwood store opened in December 2019.

Thank You Books deserves ALL the space. Good news for fans of this awesome bookstore in the Crestwood neighborhood of Birmingham! (Via William Thornton of AL.com)

10 iconic Alabama celebrities who are gone but not forgotten Bear Bryant, Jimmy Buffett, Harper Lee and Hank Williams are among the famous Alabama people we'd bring back if we could.

Alabama has loved and lost many celebrities over the years, and if we could bring back some of them — without any of the complications that haunt fans of horror stories — we definitely would. Here's our top 10.

Haunted houses in Alabama 2025: Dates, times, prices, attractions for 25 spooky spots Want to visit a haunted house in Alabama? Which ones are kid friendly? Here's what you need to know.

Alabama haunted houses are a trip, y'all. Did you know that Styx and Bones in Robertdale has a Casket Experience that closes you into a coffin for 3 minutes? 😱

Did Guy Fieri’s restaurant in Alabama Walmart take us to Flavortown? We tried it Alabama's first Chicken Guy! restaurant opened in September 2025, inside a Walmart in Gardendale.

Have you tried Guy Fieri's restaurant at the Walmart in Gardendale, Alabama? We checked it out. 🐔🍟🥤

Iconic ’90s rock band playing 3 shows in Alabama: ‘A record’s going to happen’ Cake has announced concerts in Tuscaloosa, Huntsville and Mobile in April 2026.

Cake returns to Alabama in 2026, and some new songs are likely to be on the setlist. (We still want to hear "The Distance," of course.) 🍰

Fall fairs and festivals in Alabama: 42 must-see events in 2025 Corndogs, carnival rides, craft beer and more can be found at events throughout the state.

Fall fairs and festivals in Alabama? Yes, please. 🎡🌭🎶🐐

Rock the South festival moving to a new city in Alabama: ‘Taking it to the next level’ The popular music festival is moving to a site called The Fields in Decatur in 2026, organizers said.

Alabama’s Rock the South festival is moving to Decatur in 2026. Dates for next year’s event are June 11-13.

Alabama restaurant ranked among nation’s top 100: ‘Best of our dining culture today’ Helen in Birmingham earned a spot on Resy's list of "excellent and cherished" eateries around the country.

More kudos for Helen, the Birmingham restaurant founded by Rob and Emily McDaniel. 🎉

Alabama singer gets 4-chair turn on ‘Voice’ with ‘beautiful’ audition: ‘Truly blessed’ Jazz McKenzie, a Birmingham native who lives in Huntsville, wowed the coaches on the NBC series with her cover of "What's Love Got to Do with It."

Look for Alabama's Jazz McKenzie on the Season 28 debut of "The Voice" tonight. Four-chair turn! (Yes, there's a preview video.) 🎉🎶🎤

Famous singer pops up at bar in Alabama: ‘Loves the vibes and the music’ Leon Bridges visited The Margaret Bar in downtown Birmingham, the night before his concert at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater.

Oh, you know, just hanging with Leon Bridges at The Margaret bar in Birmingham. 🎶🍹

Alabama singers thrill ‘America’s Got Talent’ judges in bid for finals: Did they make the cut? The Birmingham Youth & Young Adult Fellowship Choir performed Alicia Keys' "No One" in the semifinals of the NBC reality series.

The Birmingham Youth & Young Adult Fellowship Choir had a good run on "America's Got Talent." Making the semifinals is no small feat. 🎶📺

New country music festival canceled in Alabama: ‘We had to make the hard choice’ The Iron Hills Country Music Festival was set for Oct. 11-12 at Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham.

The Iron Hills Country Music Festival has been canceled at Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham.

Bama grad, social media influencer explains ‘insane’ way she became Miss New York 2025 Lauren Norris, who grew up in Wetumpka, replaced Cassie Donegan as Miss New York 2025. Donegan gave up the title to become Miss America.

Lauren Norris, a University of Alabama graduate, now wears a sparkling crown as Miss New York 2025. Here's how it happened. 👑✨

Alabama musician primed for Sphere shows with iconic country band: ‘A really big deal’ Chris Fryar, drummer of Zac Brown Band, will be the first musician from the state to play a full residency at the immersive venue in Las Vegas.

Alabama native Chris Fryar is playing the Sphere later this year with Zac Brown Band. Here’s our interview.

Miss Alabama 2025 could make history at Miss America: ‘Thank you for believing in me’ Emma Terry is vying for the Miss America crown, held by Abbie Stockard. If Terry wins, it will be the first time Alabama has two winners in a row.

Our interview with Miss Alabama 2025, Emma Terry, as she heads into the Miss America finals. Its a special year for the state, with a Miss America from Alabama handing over the national title, and another woman from Alabama in the running. 👑🌹🎉

‘Changed my life’: Alabama contestants defend ‘Biggest Loser’ in wake of new Netflix doc Olivia Ward and Hannah Curlee Young appeared on the reality series in 2011. They're former Mobile residents and University of Alabama graduates.

Have you seen the new "Biggest Loser" doc on Netflix? Here's what two former contestants from Alabama have to say about the reality show, the docuseries and more.

‘American Pie’ star’s movie filmed in Alabama gets world premiere: Here’s where to see it Seann William Scott's "Bad Man" was filmed in December 2023 and January 2024 in the greater Birmingham area.

Remember when Stifler filmed a movie in Alabama? We sure do. "Bad Man," starring Seann William Scott, will get its world premiere soon at the Sidewalk Film Festival in Birmingham.

Coca-Cola Amphitheater earns praise and common complaint: ‘Concessions are INSANELY expensive!’ The $46 million concert venue in Birmingham opened in June. Nearly 30 shows have been announced for the first season, and fans already have opinions.

Here's what concertgoers think about the Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham, 10 shows into the first season.

Alabama gets place of honor in 4 favorite songs (and our picks might surprise you) Spoiler alert: "Sweet Home Alabama" is not on this list.

Four powerful songs that mention Alabama in the lyrics, from Rosanne Cash, the Rolling Stones, John Prine and Shelby Lynne. Give 'em a listen. 🎶

Alabama man created fabulous cakes for celebrities. Now he gives them away for free Birmingham's Cliff Simon, an artist and former professor of scenic design, makes scrumptious desserts at home and gives them away via Facebook.

Cliff Simon is spreading joy in Birmingham, one cake at a time. 🍥🍰

Alabama movie star reveals she’s no expert in kitchen, despite ‘special pie’ that made her famous Octavia Spencer played a skillful (and devious) cook in "The Help." But on her new reality series, the actress admits she's no ace in the kitchen.

Will we see a "special pie" on Octavia Spencer's new reality series, "Family Recipe Showdown"? 💩 🥧

Alabama’s ‘banana pudding queen’ makes heavenly desserts: ‘This product is prayed over’ Bettina Morgan of Hoover adapted her grandmother's recipe and founded Pudding Amore Gourmet Banana Pudding in 2017.

The perfect banana pudding? As far as we're concerned, it's made by a small business owner in Alabama. Say hello to Bettina Morgan, founder of Pudding Amore Gourmet Banana Pudding.

Miss Alabama 2025: Emma Terry, Miss Hoover, wins the crown Terry, 22, from Leeds, is a UAB graduate who earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting.

Emma Terry of Leeds is the new Miss Alabama. She competed as Miss Hoover and was crowned by last year's winner, Abbie Stockard. Congrats! 🎉👑🌹

Matt Rife in Birmingham: What was it like to be at Coca-Cola Amphitheater’s first show? The viral comedian christened the new $46 million venue in Alabama, drawing an audience of about 9,300 people.

Matt Rife performed in Birmingham on Sunday, christening the Coca-Cola Amphitheater with its very first show. Here's our look at his performance and some thoughts on the new $46 million venue.

Iconic R&B stars reunite for new tour, celebrating huge ‘90s hit: ‘Full-circle moment’ Brandy and Monica have announced 24 dates for their "The Boy Is Mine" tour, including a show in Alabama.

Brandy and Monica have announced 24 dates for their "The Boy Is Mine" tour, including a show in Alabama.

Miss Alabama 2025: Meet 43 women competing for the crown The new winner will be announced on Saturday, June 28, at Samford University's Wright Center in Birmingham.

A new Miss Alabama will be crowned on Saturday night in Birmingham. 🌹👑

First look at ‘state-of-the-art’ Coca-Cola Amphitheater before gates open to public Birmingham's new $46 million concert venue was touted by organizers during a pre-opening ceremony, two days before the first show.

Birmingham’s new Coca-Cola Amphitheater — touted by organizers as a “fan-friendly, artist-ready, state-of-the-art” concert venue — is almost ready for its first show. Here's what we saw and heard on Friday at a pre-opening ceremony for the $46 million venue in Birmingham. 🎶

Alabama man’s amazing collection pays tribute to pop culture: ‘A trip down memory lane’ Tim Hollis, an author and historian, is opening his private museum to the public for a good cause.

If you've never visited the Hollis Museum in Alabama, here's your chance. A huge collection of pop culture memorabilia is on view to the public this weekend, and it's definitely worth the trip.

Rock the South 2025 schedule, tickets, parking, camping: What to know Making plans to attend the country music festival in Alabama? We’ve got you covered.

Alabama's Rock the South festival is just a few days away, set for June 19-21. f you’ve been procrastinating on plans to attend or simply need a refresher course, we’ve got you covered.