Crispy Perfection: Best Places for Fried Chicken in Alabama

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Max’s Fried Chicken, Vernon, AL

There’s a lot more going for this place than fried chicken, but visitors will agree that their chicken is reason enough to stop by. Fans love the welcoming environs, reasonable prices, and the…

There’s a lot more going for this place than fried chicken, but visitors will agree that…

The 10 Best Camping Spots in Alabama!

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Lake Lurleen State Park, Coker, AL

For families that love to enjoy the water in the summer sun, Lake Lurleen is the perfect spot for you. This 1,600-acre park is situated nine miles northwest of Tuscaloosa and Northport. The scenic…

For families that love to enjoy the water in the summer sun, Lake Lurleen is the perfect spot for…

10 Best Piercing Shops in Alabama

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Symbolic Ink, Northport, AL

Whether you’re eying a piercing that’s deeply symbolic or just has a cool look that suits your style, Symbolic Ink is a place you can trust. Head to this Northport tattoo and body…

Whether you’re eying a piercing that’s deeply symbolic or just has a cool look that…

The 14 Best Picnic Spots in Alabama!

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Lake Lurleen State Park, Coker, AL

A short drive from Tuscaloosa, Lake Lurleen is a scenic location for a day of swimming and picnicking.

A short drive from Tuscaloosa, Lake Lurleen is a scenic location for a day of swimming and…

10 Best Farmers Markets in Alabama!

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Northport Farmers Market, Northport, AL

This open-air facility hosts vendors with everything you need from peaches to sweet potatoes to onions. Many vendors feature homemade jellies, soaps, and baked goods that have that extra-homegrown…

This open-air facility hosts vendors with everything you need from peaches to sweet potatoes to…

The 8 Best Mom and Pop Restaurants in Alabama!

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City Cafe, Northport, AL

It’s mama’s home cookin’ at its finest. This cozy, family-favorite eatery offers the best in southern cuisine, with a rotating selection of meat-and-veggie plates daily. Their…

It’s mama’s home cookin’ at its finest. This cozy, family-favorite eatery offers…

10 Best Wedding Locations in Alabama

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Southern House and Garden, Knoxville, AL

This gorgeous southern venue features ceremony spots indoors and outdoors, so weather is never an issue. Take your pick of a scenic chapel, garden, barn, or house for your nuptials. The folks here…

This gorgeous southern venue features ceremony spots indoors and outdoors, so weather is never an…

The 6 Best Craft Stores in Alabama!

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Vinyl Cottage, Northport, AL

Not all vinyl is created equal, and no one knows it better than Vinyl Cottage. They not only offer the traditional sizes in every color, but also feature a full line of unique patterns and prints to…

Not all vinyl is created equal, and no one knows it better than Vinyl Cottage. They not only offer…

The 12 Best Restaurants in Alabama!

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Archibald & Woodrow's, Tuscaloosa, AL

This barbecue joint is one of the industries shining stars. No matter what dish you order, your meal will be swimming with a flavorful, homemade barbecue sauce. Though their sides are delicious, the…

This barbecue joint is one of the industries shining stars. No matter what dish you order, your…

10 Best Hair Salons in Alabama

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BloGo Salon and Skin Wellness, Tuscaloosa, AL

BloGo Salon and Skin Wellness is the ultimate place to go for beauty, all in one swanky and stylish place. You’ll find hair services as well as skin care treatments, anti-aging injections,…

BloGo Salon and Skin Wellness is the ultimate place to go for beauty, all in one swanky and stylish…

Lake Lurleen State Park, Coker, AL

Featured in The 10 Best Camping Spots in Alabama!

For families that love to enjoy the water in the summer sun, Lake Lurleen is the perfect spot for you. This 1,600-acre park is situated nine miles northwest of Tuscaloosa and Northport. The scenic… Read More

Symbolic Ink, Northport, AL

Featured in 10 Best Piercing Shops in Alabama

Whether you’re eying a piercing that’s deeply symbolic or just has a cool look that suits your style, Symbolic Ink is a place you can trust. Head to this Northport tattoo and body… Read More

Archibald & Woodrow's, Tuscaloosa, AL

Featured in The 12 Best Restaurants in Alabama!

Northport Farmers Market, Northport, AL

Featured in 10 Best Farmers Markets in Alabama!

This open-air facility hosts vendors with everything you need from peaches to sweet potatoes to onions. Many vendors feature homemade jellies, soaps, and baked goods that have that extra-homegrown… Read More

BloGo Salon and Skin Wellness, Tuscaloosa, AL

Featured in 10 Best Hair Salons in Alabama

BloGo Salon and Skin Wellness is the ultimate place to go for beauty, all in one swanky and stylish place. You’ll find hair services as well as skin care treatments, anti-aging injections,… Read More

Alcove International Tavern, Tuscaloosa, AL

Featured in The 8 Best Bars in Alabama!

Not only does the Alcove have an outstanding list of drafts and brews, their easygoing atmosphere makes for a relaxed night out. Their staff is incredibly knowledgeable about craft beer and they… Read More

Houndstooth Sports Bar, Tuscaloosa, AL

Featured in 10 Best Student Discounts in Alabama

This college student-favorite sports bar helps you stretch your party budget even farther. Their 4-9 p.m. extended happy hour makes it easy to take advantage of drink specials around your class… Read More

CrossFit RTR, Tuscaloosa, AL

Featured in The 9 Best CrossFit Gyms in Alabama!

Unlike many gyms that give you a free class, CrossFit RTR gives you a full three days to experience their methods and community to see how it fits with your lifestyle and goals. You get a more… Read More

Five Points Furniture, Tuscaloosa, AL

Featured in 10 Best Furniture Stores in Alabama

Nestled within Five Points in the classic southern town of Tuscaloosa, Five Points Furniture has everything you need to turn your house or apartment into a home. Stop into this welcoming environment… Read More

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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