Alabama skies clear for near total lunar eclipse [PHOTOS]
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🌖 LUNAR ECLIPSE: The rare occurrence was nearly a total eclipse as 96% of the moon fell into Earth's shadow Thursday night.
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Fun things to do/happening around the state of Alabama
How you can buy Matthew McConaughey’s Alabama honey from ‘The Rivals of Amziah King’
🐝 ALABAMA HONEY: Alabama beekeepers trained a bee-allergic Matthew McConaughey to hold 12,000 live bees for his new film — and now you can buy a jar of their honey.
Look up, Alabama: near-total lunar eclipse visible Aug. 27-28, 2026
🌘 LUNAR ECLIPSE VISIBLE IN ALABAMA: Keep your eyes on the sky August 27-28 to see a near-total lunar eclipse.
Alabama city ranked among prettiest small towns in the South
⭐️ SOUTHERN SMALL TOWNS: World Atlas has recognized another Alabama town for its natural beauty.
Jimmy Buffett exhibit sets opening date at National Maritime Museum
⚓ JIMMY BUFFETT EXHIBIT: The Maritime Museum's new featured exhibit is set to open later this summer.
Great Southeast Pollinator Census is August 21-22: How you can get involved
🐝 POLLINATOR CENSUS: The annual science project is citizen-driven where you can submit findings from backyards + community spaces.
Cullman named finalist for Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town Contest
🎄 CHRISTMAS IN CULLMAN: The town has been nationally recognized for its holiday celebrations + now you can vote it to the top of the list.
Alabama conservation commissioner Chris Blankenship named Conservationist of the Year
🏆 Commissioner Chris Blankenship was named Conservationist of the Year — here's a look at what he (and 10 other honorees) have accomplished for Alabama's wildlife and wild places.
Comedian Nate Bargatze announces tour stop at Neville Arena
😂 NATE BARGATZE TO AUBURN: The popular comedian is headed to The Plains for a show in October.
Chris Brown & Usher: How Protective Stadium pulled off the biggest tour in Birmingham’s history
On July 28 and 29, 2026, more than 50,000 fans packed into Protective Stadium for back-to-back, sold-out performances from Chris Brown and Usher during their North American stadium tour, The R&B Tour. For two epic nights, the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC)’s outdoor multi-use…