The 8 Best Seafood Restaurants in Alabama!

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Fish Creel, Anderson, AL

Catfish, shrimp, salad bar, frog legs, burgers, chicken—there isn’t much you can’t find at Fish Creel. In addition to an extensive menu, Fish Creel is also renowned for its superb…

Catfish, shrimp, salad bar, frog legs, burgers, chicken—there isn’t much you…

The 10 Best Camping Spots in Alabama!

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Joe Wheeler State Park, Rogersville, AL

If you’re looking for a more upscale camping experience, Joe Wheeler is equipped with a mystical lodge and several private cabins. Located on the shores of Wheeler Lake, the park is within…

If you’re looking for a more upscale camping experience, Joe Wheeler is equipped with a…

The 9 Best Omelets in Alabama!

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Bonnie’s Kountry Cafe, Rogersville, AL

A local favorite for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you’ll find some of the best home cookin’ in the state inside. The omelets here are simple, but that’s because Bonnie’s…

A local favorite for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you’ll find some of the best home…

The 8 Best Antique Stores in Alabama!

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Elgin Glass Shed Antiques, Rogersville, AL

If you’re searching for higher end antiques such as fine china and furniture, Elgin Glass Shed Antiques is the spot for you. The store sells the most unique and beautiful home décor that…

If you’re searching for higher end antiques such as fine china and furniture, Elgin Glass…

The 8 Best Corn Mazes in Alabama!

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The Belue Place Pumpkin Patch, Lexington, AL

The corn maze is a relatively new addition to Belue Place Pumpkin Patch. You’ve got your pick between a daytime adventure or an evening flashlight extravaganza. Ongoing games like the Corn Maze…

The corn maze is a relatively new addition to Belue Place Pumpkin Patch. You’ve got your pick…

The 10 Best Resorts for Families in Alabama!

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Doublehead Resort, Town Creek, AL

A sprawling 400 acres of this wooded resort gives families everything they’re looking for in a vacation. Situated on glistening Wilson Lake, you get accommodations that are the next best thing…

A sprawling 400 acres of this wooded resort gives families everything they’re looking for in…

The 9 Best Delis in Alabama!

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Wildwood Deli, Athens, AL

The self-proclaimed “original downtown deli,” Wildwood is a local favorite. Try the “Southern,” one of their famous burgers, which is made with fresh ground beef (hand patted…

The self-proclaimed “original downtown deli,” Wildwood is a local favorite. Try the…

10 Best Hair Salons in Alabama

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If you want fabulous hair with a relaxing and positive experience from the moment you walk in the door, Salon Mod is the place to go in Florence. From the atmosphere to the quality of the work, every…

If you want fabulous hair with a relaxing and positive experience from the moment you walk in the…

7 Best Spa Hotels in Alabama

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Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa, Florence, AL

This upscale hotel and spa resort is in an area rich in music history. After sightseeing, head to their spa for massages, facials, and other body treatments. Or, for a little more convenience, you…

This upscale hotel and spa resort is in an area rich in music history. After sightseeing, head to…

10 Best Piercing Shops in Alabama

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North Alabama Ink, Florence, AL

If you’re in northern Alabama, North Alabama Ink could be the perfect place to get your next piercing. This custom tattoo and piercing shop is uniquely Christian-based, making it ideal for…

If you’re in northern Alabama, North Alabama Ink could be the perfect place to get your next…

Joe Wheeler State Park, Rogersville, AL

Featured in The 10 Best Camping Spots in Alabama!

If you’re looking for a more upscale camping experience, Joe Wheeler is equipped with a mystical lodge and several private cabins. Located on the shores of Wheeler Lake, the park is within… Read More

Bonnie’s Kountry Cafe, Rogersville, AL

Featured in The 9 Best Omelets in Alabama!

A local favorite for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you’ll find some of the best home cookin’ in the state inside. The omelets here are simple, but that’s because Bonnie’s… Read More

Salon Mod, Florence, AL

Featured in 10 Best Hair Salons in Alabama

Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa, Florence, AL

Featured in 7 Best Spa Hotels in Alabama

This upscale hotel and spa resort is in an area rich in music history. After sightseeing, head to their spa for massages, facials, and other body treatments. Or, for a little more convenience, you… Read More

North Alabama Ink, Florence, AL

Featured in 10 Best Piercing Shops in Alabama

If you’re in northern Alabama, North Alabama Ink could be the perfect place to get your next piercing. This custom tattoo and piercing shop is uniquely Christian-based, making it ideal for… Read More

Downtown Florence, Florence, AL

Featured in 10 Best Holiday Shopping Destinations in Alabama

The small-down holiday shopping experience doesn’t get much better than Florence’s downtown district. Downtown Florence has incredibly charming historic buildings that are home to… Read More

Barnett & Brown Furniture, Florence, AL

Featured in 10 Best Furniture Stores in Alabama

Barnett & Brown Furniture is Florence’s top go-to spot for furniture. Carrying brands like Ashley, Bassett, Simmons, Lane, Sealy, and more, this local furnishings store has pieces that will… Read More

Shoals Community Theatre, Florence, AL

Featured in Alabama's 7 Best Live Theater Venues!

Open since 1948, the Shoals Community Theatre is a historic site to catch the best entertainment in the community. From plays & musicals to concerts, the theater provides great shows… Read More

Florence-Lauderdale Farmers Market, Florence, AL

Featured in 10 Best Farmers Markets in Alabama!

The Florence-Lauderdale market sells some of the best selections of fruits and vegetables in northern Alabama. This quaint market is small but mighty, hosting booths from several local farms. The… Read More

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Athens Christmas Parade

6:00 PM

Downtown Athens, Athens, AL

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Fiddlers Concert Series With Authentic Unlimited

7:00 PM

McCandless Hall at Athens State University, Athens, AL

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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Newsletter - September 2022

From: Alabama Governor Kay Ivey

October 3, 2022

A Message From Governor Ivey Fellow Alabamians, Let me first say, our hearts and prayers are with those affected by Hurricane Ian and those still in its path. Alabama remains ready to assist… Read More

USDA Offering Nationwide Waiver for Infant Formula

June 7, 2022

Expanded flexibilities will provide widest access to both U.S.-produced and imported formulas for families in need Washington, D.C.– The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering… Read More

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Newsletter - May 2022

From: Alabama Governor Kay Ivey

May 31, 2022

A Message From Governor Ivey First and foremost, I would like to begin by thanking you all from the bottom of my heart for your support. We have a lot of great things happening in Alabama, but we… Read More

President Biden, USDA Announce $420 Million Investment in Watershed Infrastructure Projects to Benefit Rural and Historically Underserved Communities

April 23, 2022

Albany, GA – On April 21st, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was joined by White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu and Congressman Sanford Bishop (GA-2) to announce the U.S.… Read More

Biden-Harris Administration Launches Nationwide Network of Partnersto Tap Resources for Rural America

April 22, 2022

Clarksdale, MS – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and White House Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice on April 20th, announced a new whole-of-government effort led by… Read More

Biden-Harris Administration, USDA Forest Service Invest More Than $31 Million in 15 Landscape Restoration Projects

April 21, 2022

Projects Supported by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Washington, DC -- The Biden-Harris Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service on April… Read More

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Newsletter - March 2022

From: Alabama Governor Kay Ivey

March 14, 2022

A Message From Governor Ivey Fellow Alabamians: As we look at the tragic events unfolding in Ukraine, I cannot help but be reminded that freedom is not free and that it comes at a high cost.… Read More

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