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Travelers trek to north Alabama for ‘World’s Longest Yard Sale’ this week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Tourists will attempt to cross state lines for the “World’s Longest Yard Sale” from Thursday to Sunday, which features stops in Alabama. Also known as the 127-Yard Sale, vendors in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan will set up shops spanning 690 miles along rural Route 127. In Alabama, the yard […]
Alabama residents will soon get first shot at state park campsites
Starting Thursday, Alabama residents get an inside lane on booking advance reservations in state parks – provided they plan far enough ahead. Effective Aug. 1, a new feature will open at the online reservation system operated by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. It’s called the “Alabama Residents Advanced Reservation Window.”
What to know about the state butterfly of Alabama and Georgia
Video: A look at the Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail in Georgia. (WRBL) — There’s state flags and fruits, but in some states, there’s also butterflies. For Alabama and Georgia specifically, there’s just one butterfly — the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. In both states, it’s deemed the official “state butterfly.” But what made this two-winged creature the […]
Sculptor says Helen Keller statue at Alabama State Capitol nearing casting
The sculptor of a Helen Keller statue headed to the Alabama State Capitol said Tuesday the sculpture would be ready for bronze casting in “probably one more month.” Jay Warren, an Oregon-based sculptor designing the state of the disability rights activist, shared photos of the statue with the Alabama Women’s Tribute Statue Commission over a […]
Publix officially opens doors in Wetumpka
Celebrating the Grand Opening of Publix in Wetumpka!. This morning, we had an incredible turnout for the Grand Opening of our new Publix at the Shoppes at Fort Toulouse! The energy and excitement from our community were truly inspiring. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who...
Time to wine down at Cask & Vine in Millbrook
Home is where the wine is, and in Millbrook that’s on Wisteria Place, 81 Wisteria PL in Millbrook, where owners Lane and Ashely Minor are taking life one sip at a time. The Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce kept everyone on cloud-wine with a ribbon cutting for the new business in Millbrook, Cask & Vine.
Major country musician and Rock the South headliner will appear in Alabama again
The famous Jelly Roll, who headlined the Rock the South festival this year, has exciting news for his Alabama fans! He will be returning to the state for a fall concert in Birmingham. On November 21st, the Legacy Arena at the BJCC will host a performance by the country star...
2 Alabama sandwiches among Garden & Gun’s 10 must-try Southern sandwiches
Alabamians love our barbecue and burgers, as well as anything made with Conecuh Sausage or Chilton County peaches. We also enjoy a good sandwich – be it a roasted turkey sandwich from Bate’s House of Turkey in Greenville, a Philly cheesesteak from T-Bone’s Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks and Hoagies in Birmingham or a muffuletta panini from Panini Pete’s in Fairhope.
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