The Bama Buzz

06/17/2026

🏞️ NEW NATURE PRESERVE: South Alabama Land Trust (SALT) has added 298 acres under its protection, creating a new nature preserve in Baldwin County 👇

🌲The Dyas Creek Nature Preserve becomes the largest property owned by SALT

🗣️ “The property showcases a remarkable blend of rare Gulf Coast Landscapes including pine savannas, hardwood-pine uplands, hardwood swamps + a vibrant pitcher plant bog.” - SALT

 🐻 Large, protected areas like this can help link ecosystems + providing enough habitat to support larger species such as the American black bear

Want to learn more? Click the link in our bio 🔗

+ Let us know in the comments below!

06/17/2026

🌧️ TROPICAL STORM ARTHUR: The first named storm of 2026 is expected to bring plenty of rain to Alabama.

🌧️ TROPICAL STORM ARTHUR: The first named storm of 2026 is expected to bring plenty of rain to Alabama.

06/17/2026

When we were in a drought and said we needed some rain, this isn’t what we meant 🤣

06/17/2026

🏒 MOBILE MYSTICKS: The state's third professional hockey team is joining the SPHL, bringing back a vintage nickname + logo.

🏒 MOBILE MYSTICKS: The state's third professional hockey team is joining the SPHL, bringing back a vintage nickname + logo.

06/17/2026

The Dyas Creek Nature Preserve spans 298 acres in Bay Minette, becoming the largest property owned by South Alabama Land Trust.

The Dyas Creek Nature Preserve spans 298 acres in Bay Minette, becoming the largest property owned by South Alabama Land Trust.

06/16/2026

🚧 NEW CONSTRUCTION: Take a look at these 12 high-dollar building permits across the state this week,

Check out these 12 new building permits for million-dollar-plus construction projects.

06/16/2026

BuzzPartner👨‍🍳 HELP FEED FAMILIES: Parents with hospitalized children shouldn't have to worry about their next meal. That's where Ronald McDonald House Alabama's Meals from the Heart program comes in 👇

🏡 Ronald McDonald House Alabama is a nonprofit that relies on donations + volunteers
👉 The meal program provides food for families staying at the House

🤝🍳 To find out how, we met Chef Rocky, who runs the House kitchen + prepares nutritious food for 2,000+ families annually

👀 The inside scoop:
❤️ As the House occupancy grew, the team brought on a full-time chef in 2023
❤️ Guest families receive filling meals every evening as part of their stay
❤️ + Have access to a snack pantry
❤️ Volunteers + sponsors support the Meals from the Heart program

💌 Here’s how you can donate to the program + keep Chef Rocky cooking👇

🦸 Sponsorships
👉 Cover full meal services, stock kitchen supplies + more

🥣 Volunteer in the kitchen
🍴Donate snacks + essentials through the Wish List
🙌 Become a House Hero monthly donor to support families year-round

🏠 Ready to feed families when they need it most? Visit Ronald McDonald House Alabama to sponsor a meal + donate!
🔗 CLICK HERE TO DONATE: https://tinyurl.com/bdatb3pj

📱 + Tag someone who would love to support this incredible mission!

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06/16/2026

Organizations in Alabama are celebrating World Sea Turtle Day, dedicating conservation efforts to the endangered + protected species.

Organizations in Alabama are celebrating World Sea Turtle Day, dedicating conservation efforts to the endangered + protected species.

06/16/2026

The city celebrated the opening of the $15 million facility with a ribbon-cutting on June 11.

The city celebrated the opening of the $15 million facility with a ribbon-cutting on June 11.

06/16/2026

🟩☄️ ‘FIREBALL’ OVER ALABAMA: A green ‘fireball’ was spotted on Sunday night, June 15 over North Alabama. Majority of sightings were in Tennessee + Kentucky, but even Alabamians caught a glimpse👇 

👀 Nearly 400 reports came in to the American Meteor Society 

🥼 Scientist are analyzing eyewitness reports + camera footage to determine its path  

☄️ Meteors can vary in color: 
🟥 Red  
🟦 Blue  
🟩 Green  
🟪 Violet (the most rare!) 

👀 Did you see the green fireball? Tell us about your sighting below 👇
 
🔗 Click the link in our bio for more info! 

📸 (Samuel G. / American Meteor Society)