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…

15 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Alabama!

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Alabama’s Natural Bridge, Natural Bridge, AL

Within the green foliage of Natural Bridge lies a sandstone and ironwood bridge that formed over two million years ago. Though too fragile to walk on, visitors can stand and gaze up into the natural…

Within the green foliage of Natural Bridge lies a sandstone and ironwood bridge that formed over…

The Supreme Dessert: Alabama's Best Cake Shops

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Mary’s Cakes and Pastries, Northport, AL

Specializing in custom cakes for every occasion imaginable, you’ll want to make one of their cakes a go-to for all your sweet cravings. Cakes are the main attraction here, but you can also…

Specializing in custom cakes for every occasion imaginable, you’ll want to make one of their…

Alabama's 10 Most Delicious Bakeries

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Mary’s Cakes and Pastries, Northport, AL

Mary’s Cakes is a specialty bakery that makes unique goods for weddings, birthdays, and other occasions. They even offer special game day treats such as the delicious Houndstooth hat and Yellow…

Mary’s Cakes is a specialty bakery that makes unique goods for weddings, birthdays, and other…

The 9 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…

Alabama's Best Picnic Spots

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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…

The 8 Best Mini Golf Courses in Alabama!

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Sonny’s Family Fun Center, Jasper, AL

This fun center is a winning combination of mini golf, arcade games, batting cages, and go karts. Fans love the simple, clean styling of the course and the low prices. They’re family owned and…

This fun center is a winning combination of mini golf, arcade games, batting cages, and go karts.…

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…

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…

Amazing French Restaurants in Alabama!

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The Side by Side, Tuscaloosa, AL

This unique concept fuses French favorites with the American farm-to-table experience to create a stunning restaurant you’ll want to visit more than once. Contemporary digs offer a high-energy…

This unique concept fuses French favorites with the American farm-to-table experience to create a…

The Side by Side, Tuscaloosa, AL

Featured in Amazing French Restaurants in Alabama!

This unique concept fuses French favorites with the American farm-to-table experience to create a stunning restaurant you’ll want to visit more than once. Contemporary digs offer a high-energy… Read More

Druid City Brewing, Tuscaloosa, AL

Featured in The 10 Best Breweries in Alabama!

At Druid City, each beer has its own special character. Although the small-but-mighty brewery are known best for their quality pale ale, Druid City Brewing is also one of the most creative breweries… Read More

Manna Grocery & Deli, Tuscaloosa, AL

Featured in The 10 Best Markets in Alabama!

This organic food stop is the only one of its kind in the area. They specialize in ethnic foods, healthy snacks, clean eating, and supplements to help you live a healthier lifestyle. Make them a stop… Read More

Mary’s Cakes and Pastries, Northport, AL

Featured in The 9 Best Bakeries in Alabama!

Mary’s Cakes is a specialty bakery that makes unique goods for weddings, birthdays, and other occasions. They even offer special game day treats such as the delicious Houndstooth hat and Yellow… Read More

The Houndstooth, Tuscaloosa, AL

Featured in The 7 Best Sports Bars in Alabama!

Just a stone’s throw from the University of Alabama, the Houndstooth is a sports fan tradition in these parts. Guests rave about the nachos here, along with a culture and atmosphere of true… Read More

Catch 22, Tuscaloosa, AL

Featured in 8 Best Cocktail Bars in Alabama

The ambiance here is just as visit-worthy as the creative cocktails. From old-school glass jars of specialty concoctions on the counter to brightly lit shelves of spirits, this bar reflects the style… Read More

Baumhower’s, Tuscaloosa, AL

Featured in The 4 Best Wings in Alabama!

Baumhower’s is named after owner, and former Miami Dolphins player Bob Baumhower. Baumhower was inspired to open up a restaurant serving up delicious wings after he visited one with former… Read More

Full Moon Bar-B-Q, Tuscaloosa, AL

Featured in The 9 Best Hot Dog Joints in Alabama!

Two words: Moon Dog. There is nothing better than the decadent topping of barbecue on top of a ball park frank. Made with all the best ingredients and dressed with Full Moon’s famed sauce, this… Read More

T Town Café, Tuscaloosa, AL

Featured in The 10 Best Breakfast Spots in Alabama!

If you’re a foodie who appreciates locally sourced food, look no further than T Town Café for your breakfasting needs. From biscuits to French toast to fried egg sandwiches, T Town will… 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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