Seen a black bear roaming in Alabama this summer? Wildlife experts say it’s completely normal
🐻 Here's why bears are showing up in Alabama neighborhoods this summer.
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Fun things to do/happening around the state of Alabama
13 big events coming to Birmingham soon—including an extreme sports festival + more
🚗 BHAM WEEKEND IDEAS: Extreme sports, indie films, food festivals, NASCAR + more — Birmingham's fall lineup is stacking up FAST. Here are 13 events worth the drive this season.👇BuzzPartner
Central Alabama bear sighting is this summer’s social media sensation
🐻 BEAR SPOTTING: A very curious bear has become a social media star since he was seen walking around Shelby County.
Ella Langley, 5 Seconds of Summer + 13 other Alabama concerts to check out in August
🎤🎶 AUGUST CONCERTS: Live music fans have plenty of options across Alabama as the summer season starts to wrap up.
Gadsden draws 2,000+ riders on its giant 1,000-foot waterslide
💦🛝 SLIP 'N SLIDE: Gadsden's huge waterslide in downtown was a BIG HIT!
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3 Alabama cities rank among top U.S. mahjong hotspots
🀄 ALABAMA MAHJONG BOOM: New data ranks 3 of the state's largest cities among America's top 20 for mahjong popularity + growth.
11 Alabama waterways to explore before the end of the summer
🌊 🚣 Looking for ways to cool down in the Alabama summer heat? Find out different places to tube near your town.
Why this Birmingham gem is the ultimate date spot
💜 ALABAMA DATE IDEA: See why a trip to Birmingham makes for a great date—from hands-on exhibits and live animals to IMAX movies + more. BuzzPartner
Birmingham Zoo recognized as Alabama’s attraction of the year
🦒 BIRMINGHAM ZOO: The Alabama Tourism Department recognized the zoo as the state's Attraction of the Year for 2026.
Alabama native Pynk Beard scores 2026 Emmy nomination
🏆 🩷 EMMY NOMINEE: Birmingham native Sebastian Kole (aka Pynk Beard) landed a 2026 Emmy nomination for his original song featured in Prime Video's "Spider-Noir." Congrats, Pynk Beard!