The Charming Small Town In Alabama Where Retiring Comfortably Costs Less Than You Think
Nestled in the heart of Alabama lies a hidden treasure that savvy retirees are quietly discovering – a place where your retirement dollars stretch further than a cat waking up from a nap, and the pace of life slows to a delicious crawl. Welcome to Fairhope, where Southern hospitality...
Popular Seattle-based outdoor clothing store closing in Birmingham-area
Eddie Bauer, the popular century-old outdoor clothing store from Seattle, Washington, has posted “store closing” and “40% to 60%” sale signs at its The Outlets at Grand River location in Leeds. Located at 6200 Grand River Blvd E, Suite 118-G, the iconic brand’s parent company Catalyst...
Four unique construction projects in Alabama during 2025 – part 1
Alabama’s built environment is constantly changing, as existing buildings are updated, renovated or demolished, and new construction is added. Despite uncertain economic news throughout 2025, the state of Alabama kept building, with more than $1 billion in new commercial construction in the Huntsville area alone. We...
Cougars Move to 2–2 After Loss to Auburn Montgomery
COLUMBUS — The Columbus State University softball team suffered a 10-0 loss to Auburn University at Montgomery on Friday evening at Cougar Field as part of the Red-White-Blue Classic. In the circle Lily Miller took the loss for Columbus State, falling to 1-1 after allowing eight runs on 10...
WEEKEND Update: February Warming Trend Soon
Good Morning! Yesterday’s high of 67 was nicer. Today will be a little cooler behind a weak cold front. High in the 50’s. We start to warm back up on Sunday with the warming trend continuing well through the work week. Are you ready for a touch of Spring Fever next week? Several days will be 70 or above. Risk of...
Alabama kicking off state auction this weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — The state of Alabama is preparing for its first online auction of the year. A wide array of hot-ticket items are up for grabs, and officials are encouraging people to take advantage of the deals. If you’re in the market for tools or even a boat, Alabama has you covered.
Alabama’s Legendary Catfish Platters That Nobody Finishes Solo
“Sweet Home Alabama” was playing somewhere in the background, and honestly, it felt appropriate. Because nothing says legendary quite like Alabama’s catfish platters, and these, oh, these were the stuff of local lore. Crispy, golden, and stacked so high they practically challenged gravity, they were the kind of...
Why Alabama must pass stricter youth camp safety laws: op-ed from Camp Mystic parent
On July 4, 2025, my eight-year-old daughter, Sarah, died in a catastrophic flood while attending Camp Mystic in Texas. Twenty-six other girls died alongside her. We are an Alabama family. Like many parents, we trusted that when we sent our child to a summer camp — especially one with a century-long reputation — basic...
Alabama State Bowling Finishes Second Three Hornets Earn Top-10 at SWAC Roundup 2
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. | Alabama State University's women's bowling team closed out competition at the 2026 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Roundup 2 with a second-place team finish, posting a 6-4 overall record across 24 total games (traditional format) at the event hosted by Alabama A&M University. On the second...
The 7 Best Old-School Chocolate Shops in Alabama
Discover a road trip through Alabama featuring seven local chocolate shops known for their handcrafted chocolates.

















