How a Alabama sportscaster won big on Wheel of Fortune
🏆 Read how Maplesville, Alabama native Wheel of Fortune winner Damian Mitchell nearly chose not to become a contestant on the popular game show.
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Fun things to do/happening around the state of Alabama
Welcome to the first day of spring—what to know about the equinox
Between now and the summer solstice, we'll gain roughly 14 minutes of sunlight each week.
“Top of the World” observation tower now open at Pinhoti Trail
🌎TOP OF THE WORLD: Check out the observation tower on Alabama's Pinhoti Trail🥾
Alabama native claims second straight title at Alaskan sled dog race
Jessie Holmes made the move to Alaska over two decades ago, becoming a reality TV star and now, a two-time Iditarod champion.
Alabama Butterbean Festival to end after 20 years in Pinson
🫘 FAREWELL, BUTTERBEANS: The Alabama Butterbean Festival will not return in 2026 due to funding cuts, but organizers remain committed and resilient towards future initiatives
Auburn ranked among the South’s best college towns for 2026
🐅 SOUTH’S BEST COLLEGE TOWNS: Southern Living readers ranked Auburn among the top college towns in the region for 2026.
17 St. Patrick’s Day events to showcase your green outfit across Alabama
ALABAMA IS TURNING GREEN🍀 From parades and pub crawls, to leprechaun hunts and car shows, St. Patrick's Day celebrations are happening across the state.
Lake Martin property to reopen as boutique hotel and private summer club
🌅 NEW BOUTIQUE HOTEL AT LAKE MARTIN: A former lodge in Dadeville is being transformed into a boutique hotel and private summer club.
Rare sighting of red-footed booby reported near Lake Martin
The red-footed booby is rarely spotted north of the Caribbean islands so when one popped up in Dadeville last week, birders could hardly believe it.
High pollen count covers nearly all of Alabama
Four Alabama cities were among the highest pollen counts in the country Wednesday.