Alabama native Margaret Renkl ends long-running NYT column
🍃 TO GREENER PASTURES: Margaret Renkl concluded her nine-year tenure as a New York Times opinion columnist, where her work focused on environmental issues and Southern culture
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Fun things to do/happening around the state of Alabama
Alabama beach getaway makes Vrbo’s 2026 Rentals of the Year
Veranda Laguna in Gulf Shores is among Vrbo's top 15 rentals across the country for 2026.
Data center growth in Alabama: 492 Alabamians weigh in
📈 DATA CENTER GROWTH: What is Alabama doing amidst the growth of data centers here in the state?
#datacenters #Alabama #meta
Alabama Nature Center to get new interactive gopher tortoise exhibit
The Alabama Nature Center will soon provide an interactive exhibit for the protected gopher tortoise species.
22,700‑piece LEGO Auburn University campus model is now on display
🧱A 22,700-piece LEGO version of Auburn’s campus is now on display. Designed by a senior with help from 200+ students. Here’s a closer look.
How Birmingham parks + people benefit from a new nonprofit partnership
🪴NEW PARTNERS FOR PARKS: Jefferson County Greenways + Glenwood grow plants for Birmingham parks + much more. BuzzPartner
Gadsden breaks ground on new Noccalula Park pavilion
🔥 The city of Gadsden is enhancing Noccalula Falls and making improvements throughout the city. Check out the list 👇🏽
Unique + FREE way to get active this spring in Alabama
👟🏋️♀️ FREE FULL-BODY WORKOUT: Soon there will be 36 outdoor fitness courts across Alabama. Learn how they work + see more unique ways to get active. 💪 BuzzPartner
12 Alabama bookstores to support this Independent Bookstore Day
ALABAMA’S INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORES ARE CELEBRATING IN A BIG WAY THIS SATURDAY 📚
Whether you’re searching for your next favorite read or just browsing the shelves, Independent Bookstore Day is the perfect time to stop by a local shop. Here are 12 bookstores across the state worth visiting.
Alabama glamping destination nominated for USA Today 10Best
For the fifth year in a row, a Dadeville getaway resort has been nominated as one of the best glamping spots in the country.