September 2026 Spotlight
September 1, 2026
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Ike Comes to Rocket City On September 8, 1960, north Alabama was treated to a presidential visit. In the final months of his tenure, Dwight
Ike Comes to Rocket City On September 8, 1960, north Alabama was treated to a presidential visit. In the final months of his tenure, Dwight
We enjoy seeing photos from our readers on their travels with Alabama Living! Send us a high-resolution photo of you with a copy of the
I still remember when my son gingerly placed my first newborn granddaughter in my arms. Well…he tried to. Just as I reached out to
Educator Hopes to Inspire, Encourage Others Von Hofe was named Alabama’s Teacher of the Year in May 2026. The finalists for Alabama’s Teacher of the
Food prepared, styled and photographed by Brooke Echols Cooks of the Month: Elmer and Jean Vick, Baldwin EMC Elmer Vick is fond of Cajun and Creole
Story and Photos By Jennifer Kornegay For decades, Kenny Stearns lived and worked in Tampa, Fla., mining peat moss and running a zoo. As he
From booming suburbs to remote rural farming communities, Alabama’s electric cooperatives are energy providers and engines of economic development. Statewide, electric cooperatives serve more than 1 million Alabamians in their homes, businesses, farms and schools. Their coverage spans approximately 70% of Alabama’s landmass.
Initiative promotes raising, catching and eating catfish The state of Alabama has started a new initiative, the Alabama Catfish Trail, to put more emphasis on
Nature usually takes care of itself, but sometimes, nature needs a little help. “In a typical year, the three Alabama state fish hatcheries produce about
As summer vegetables begin to wind down, many Alabama gardeners are ready for a break. The tomatoes are slowing, the squash has seen better days,
Take 15 Minutes to Count Insects and Grow Awareness Every August, thousands of people across the Southeast take just 15 minutes to observe insects visiting a
Tucked away in rural northwest Alabama, near the western edge of the Bankhead National Forest, in Winston County, is the
By Lenore Vickrey The Year of Alabama Barbecue. The Year of Alabama Birding. The Years of Alabama Small Towns, Natural
