As historic heat waves hit Alabama and many other states across the U.S., most of us are staying inside to avoid temperatures approaching and in the triple digits. Continue reading →

The Mississippi kite is among the many bird species found in the Alabama Black Belt. Alabama Audubon is preparing for its Second Annual Black Belt Birding Festival. Continue reading →

When the nonprofit group Main Street Alabama announced June 1 that it would partner with the city of Demopolis to support efforts to revitalize its downtown, it was hard for local supporters to contain their excitement. Continue reading →

With temperatures in the 90s and upward, it’s important to stay hydrated. Keep children’s hydration needs in mind, too, because they may not stop to drink water while playing. Continue reading →

The first weekend of The World Games 2022 made a big impression on The Next Round’s Ryan Brown, Jim Dunaway and Lance Taylor. Continue reading →

Sherry Hartley and Beth Staula own and operate Alabama Goods, an online platform, two brick-and-mortar stores and a corporate gift distribution center selling Alabama-made or -crafted merchandise. A third store is set to open in 2023. Continue reading →

It’s rare that a single dish can reach a legendary status where people not only say you must try a restaurant, but you must try a specific dish at a specific restaurant. Continue reading →

The Next Round is hosted by Jim Dunaway, Ryan Brown and Lance Taylor and can be watched on YouTube and Facebook or heard on smart speakers and podcast streaming live weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Continue reading →

For more than a half-century, the Distinguished Young Women (DYW) competition has been a major community event in Mobile, drawing young women from every state in the nation. Continue reading →

Some of Birmingham’s most beloved food vendors are offering local flavors from the Magic City, tastes unique to the South and dishes from other parts of the country to international visitors at The World Games 2022. Continue reading →