This is Alabama

07/12/2025

Have you heard about the new “First Dog of Alabama"?

Huntley is a three-year-old, female yellow lab who now resides with Ivey in the Alabama Governor’s Mansion.

“Huntley is amazing, and I am excited to introduce her to my fellow Alabamians,” Gov. Kay Ivey said in a recent release. "Huntley very quickly adjusted to life at the Governor’s Mansion, and she is loving it!”

Read more here: https://www.al.com/news/2025/06/meet-huntley-gov-kay-iveys-amazing-yellow-lab-is-alabamas-new-first-dog.html

07/12/2025

In your opinion, what's the most unique thing about Alabama?

07/11/2025

These cute farm animals from rural Alabama are making their debut in a Hallmark movie!

Stephanie Fortner, who co-owns Fortner Farm in Holly Pond with her husband, Benny, said several of the animals that serve as part of the farm’s petting zoo will make an appearance during a festival scene in the upcoming Hallmark flick “Double Scoop”.

“We would have never thought in a billion years we’d be doing a movie with actors that live in L.A. and getting texts from producers and executive producers and everybody. It’s just really surreal," said Fortner.

Read more: https://www.al.com/life/2025/07/farm-animals-from-rural-alabama-are-making-their-debut-in-this-hallmark-movie.html

📸: Courtesy of Stephanie Fortner

07/11/2025

We asked you to tell us which Alabama barbecue joint deserves more love, and the verdict is finally in.

Read more: https://www.al.com/life/2025/07/what-is-alabamas-best-hidden-gem-bbq-joint-heres-what-you-had-to-say.html

07/11/2025

One of Alabama's coolest attractions? The Mobile Bay Ferry. It'll take you from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Island -- and vice versa.

While you’re on the ferry, you can feel the bay breeze, watch the coastal birds and maybe even see dolphins jumping in your wake. Your route can’t get much more scenic than that.

Read more: https://www.al.com/life/2020/06/the-mobile-bay-ferry-gives-you-the-best-of-both-worlds-at-the-beach.html

07/10/2025

Wolf Bay Seafood & Steak is an Orange Beach staple and the story on how they came to be is even better that that.

Read their story here: https://www.al.com/life/2025/07/how-a-tiny-bait-shop-became-one-of-alabamas-most-beloved-seafood-destinations.html

07/10/2025

What's the most underrated pizza place in Alabama?

07/09/2025

Looking for a few more fun places to go this summer? Here are some Alabama suggestions for you!

Blue Springs State Park-Alabama: The park’s main attractions are the two crystal-clear pools that are fed by an underground spring.

City of Abbeville, Alabama: The downtown area has been restored with vintage touches that are simply unique.

Cathedral Caverns State Park-Alabama: The cave stays around 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Key Underwood Memorial C**n Dog Graveyard Cemetery: It’s a peaceful, serene place to witness our love for man’s best friend.

07/09/2025

This tiny Alabama BBQ shack has tourists lining up and it's for a good reason!

Right on Ala. 188, a connector that, among other traffic, carries vacationers from I-10 in Grand Bay down to Dauphin Island, is Capt. Frank's Inc. Smoke Shack.

Capt. Frank’s is a weather-worn wooden building barely the size of a shotgun house and inside accommodations are tight. But that doesn't stop the onslaught of Texas license plates, as well as locals from the area stopping in and chowing down on brisket, pulled pork and more.

“There’s a lot of people passing through,” he said. “You can tell tourists when they come. A lot of people from Texas. A lot more Texas plates around," says Capt. Frank Morse.

Read more about the business here: https://www.al.com/life/2025/07/this-tiny-alabama-bbq-shack-has-texas-tourists-lining-up-for-a-reason.html

📷: Lawrence Specker

07/09/2025

Congratulations to this team!! ❤️

Choir’s director Akheem Lee used the appearance to explain the city's civil rights history and "do something great for the community.”

07/09/2025

We asked y’all to tell us which Alabama barbecue restaurants you think deserve more love, and boy, did you.

Now, we want you to vote on which one you think is the best in Alabama.

🔗: https://www.al.com/life/2025/07/vote-for-the-alabama-barbecue-joint-you-think-deserves-more-love.html

07/09/2025

What’s your favorite holiday to celebrate in Alabama?