The Top 13 Historical Sites in Alabama!

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Houston Historic Jail, Houston, AL

Enjoy true crime stories? Visit the Houston Jail. This site is the oldest jail cell in the state of Alabama and the second oldest in the country. You feel as if you are stepping back to the times of…

Enjoy true crime stories? Visit the Houston Jail. This site is the oldest jail cell in the state…

The 10 Best Boat Rentals in Alabama!

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Boat Rentals at Smith Lake, Crane Hill, AL

Get a boat and a heaping helping of southern hospitality all in the same place. Fans love coming here because of the service and how easy they make it to rent a boat. They also provide pick up and…

Get a boat and a heaping helping of southern hospitality all in the same place. Fans love coming…

The 7 Best Sports Bars in Alabama!

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Augusta’s Sports Grill, Cullman, AL

Equal parts delicious food and sports fun, Augusta’s Sports Grill knows how to treat you like family. Their fans marvel at the high-quality food (especially the fried green tomatoes!), as well…

Equal parts delicious food and sports fun, Augusta’s Sports Grill knows how to treat you like…

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 8 Best Corn Mazes in Alabama!

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4D Farm, Cullman, AL

The entire farm here is nothing short of amazing, but its corn maze is particularly impressive. Here you can enjoy a day of slides, zip lining, games, bounce pillows, and farm animals, along with a…

The entire farm here is nothing short of amazing, but its corn maze is particularly impressive.…

The 10 Best Shoe Stores in Alabama!

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Werner Shoe Store & Shoe Shop, Cullman, AL

Part boot store, part shoe haven, part shoe repair, this place has a lot going for it. It’s the best place in town to get your shoes (or other items) repaired so you can extend the life of your…

Part boot store, part shoe haven, part shoe repair, this place has a lot going for it. It’s…

The 7 Coolest Coffee Shops in Alabama!

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Berkeley Bob’s Coffee House, Cullman, AL

Want a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy coffee? Berkeley Bob’s is the place. Once voted the best coffee in Alabama, Berkeley Bob’s has several different coffee drinks and sandwiches. The shop…

Want a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy coffee? Berkeley Bob’s is the place. Once voted the best…

Satiate your craving: Alabama's Best Mac and Cheese

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Jim ‘N Nicks Bar-B-Q, Cullman, AL

This chain of barbecue joints is found throughout Alabama, and they’re serving up heaping helpings of delectable mac and cheese. This southern staple pairs perfectly with the barbecued variety,…

This chain of barbecue joints is found throughout Alabama, and they’re serving up heaping…

12 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 9 Best Mexican Restaurants in Alabama!

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El Rio, Moulton, AL

El Rio is a restaurant where you’ll want to try something new every time you visit. Their exciting menu has everything from a well-seasoned Pollo Hawaii to a delicious Burrito California.…

El Rio is a restaurant where you’ll want to try something new every time you visit. Their…

Augusta’s Sports Grill, Cullman, AL

Featured in The 7 Best Sports Bars in Alabama!

Equal parts delicious food and sports fun, Augusta’s Sports Grill knows how to treat you like family. Their fans marvel at the high-quality food (especially the fried green tomatoes!), as well… Read More

The Morgan County-Decatur Farmers Market, Decatur, AL

Featured in 10 Best Farmers Markets in Alabama!

The Morgan County Market always has something fun and interesting going on. The market hosts several festivals throughout the season, including the Corn Festival, Tomato Sandwich Day, and the… Read More

Hartselle Fitness, Hartselle, AL

Featured in 8 Best Zumba Classes in Alabama

Zumba classes are happening almost every day of the week here. You get the benefit of participating with a group to keep spirits high and motivated throughout the workout. Child care is included in… Read More

4D Farm, Cullman, AL

Featured in The 8 Best Corn Mazes in Alabama!

Werner Shoe Store & Shoe Shop, Cullman, AL

Featured in The 10 Best Shoe Stores in Alabama!

Part boot store, part shoe haven, part shoe repair, this place has a lot going for it. It’s the best place in town to get your shoes (or other items) repaired so you can extend the life of your… Read More

Rattlesnake Saloon, Tuscumbia, AL

Featured in 9 Best First Date Locations in Alabama

The name doesn’t exactly sound like a first date locale but wait until you see it for yourself. This unique saloon is tucked under a massive rock waterfall, open to the outdoors and filled with… Read More

The Great Pumpkin Patch, Hayden, AL

Featured in The 8 Best Pumpkin Patches in Alabama!

The Great Pumpkin Patch hosts plenty of activities to get you out and enjoying the fall air. Aside from its excellent pumpkin selection, they regularly feature music from local bands and a large Hay… Read More

Le’s Nails, Gardendale, AL

Featured in 10 Best Nail Salons in Alabama

Clean and professional, even the pickiest nail guru can appreciate the work they do here. They get you in and out quickly and give your nails the attention and care they deserve. Prices are some of… Read More

Jim ‘N Nicks Bar-B-Q, Cullman, AL

Featured in The 9 Best Places for Mac and Cheese in Alabama!

This chain of barbecue joints is found throughout Alabama, and they’re serving up heaping helpings of delectable mac and cheese. This southern staple pairs perfectly with the barbecued variety,… Read More

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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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