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The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping with dozens of unique local gift ideas for everyone on your list.

5 Incredible Restaurant Servers You Should Know

Meet some of the dedicated local restaurant workers who go the extra mile to make every dining experience enjoyable and memorable.
Man shooting in a field on a dove hunt

A Dove Hunt for the Ages

An annual Alabama dove hunt combines good weather, good friends and a lot of hospitality.

Richard Sanders’ Wild Coffee Journey

What began as a simple idea over lunch turned into a wild ride through the Honduran mountains, cartel country and the high-stakes world of coffee.

The Art of Salt Making with Trey King

One man is taking on an old tradition and making salt from scratch.
Elisabeth and William Hanes stand inside Provision

The Road to Provision

Elisabeth and William Hanes’ hospitality journey spanned states, finally resting in Fairhope with Provision, where all are invited to make themselves at home.

Artistry, Precision Collide at The Saddle Guy Workshop

From a nondescript building on Highway 59 in Robertsdale, a dedicated artisan and his crew get riders back in the saddle with stunning one-of-a-kind creations.

In the Pecan Orchard with the Maddox Family

Childhood memories and history prompted one Fairhope family to start their own farm-to-table pecan business, Maddox Family Farms.

Spanish Moss: The South’s Most Misunderstood Plant

Explore the appeal, lore and meaning of Spanish moss, one of the South's most misunderstood plants.

25 Book Recommendations for Your Fall Reading List

Goodbye beach reads! Get in the fall spirit with these top picks from the staff of three local bookstores.

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