Ice cream aficionados scream for the frosty treat year-round, but our state’s blistering July and August temps make summer peak ice cream-enjoyment season. Providing a combo of smooth, sweet and cold in every lick or spoonful, the dessert soothes, refreshes and satiates sugar cravings like...
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By Ruksana Hussain As statewide and national celebrations are planned for the 250th anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America, counties across Alabama are gearing up for local festivities spanning the next few months. The America250 Alabama...
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Patriotic icon and the American Village are ready for America’s 250th birthday By Lenore Vickrey For Katelyn and Anthony Albritton, family traditions matter. They celebrate birthdays. They cherish milestones of their children. They give and receive presents at Christmas.  But every Fourth of July, one...
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Spotlight – July 2026

Naturalist William Bartram Arrives In the summer of 1775, amidst the American Revolution, naturalist William Bartram’s years-long trek through the Southeast brought him to present-day

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Cup o' Joe

Old Bands, Old People, Old Music

Story by Joe Hobby. Illustration by Dennis Auth. I’ve never been shushed at a concert in my life, until a few days ago. That’s when

Alabama People

250th Birthday

Opportunity to unite around our founding principles Alabama People: Alan Miller About Alan:  Named president and CEO of the American Village in 2022. He came

Recipes

Red, White, and Blue

Photos by Brooke Echols Cook of the Month Wanda Monk, Cullman EC Wanda Monk is one of our faithful regular contributors to the recipe pages of

Worth the Drive

Big Fish

Asian influence helps restaurant stand out in beach dining choices The sign out front says Big Fish, but when you ask Leck Lilayuva to describe

Electric Cooperatives

Since 1936 electric co-ops have built 2.5 million miles of power lines across rural America – long enough to reach from the earth to the moon five and a half times.

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.

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Worth the Drive: Bella Vista

Bella Vista by the Creek
153 W. Main St., Prattville, AL 36067

334-356-6863

Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Wednesday;

10:30 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday

Find them on Facebook @BellaVista19

Outdoor

Feathered Scouts

On ‘fowl’ days look for frenzied aerial action Like a scene from a classic Alfred Hitchcock movie, hundreds of agitated and loudly squawking birds hovered

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Capital Fishing

Summer nights can be ideal for catching catfish Industrial noises emanating through the darkness, the occasional banging of railroad yard workers hooking up boxcars and

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Garden

Growing the Nation:

Alabama plants with deep American roots As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, it’s a meaningful time to reflect on the living pieces of

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Dealing With a Dry Spell:

Practical strategies that make a difference In Alabama, we frequently deal with drought conditions.  When dry weather sets in, many residents worry about how their landscapes

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July 2026

Capital Fishing

Summer nights can be ideal for catching catfish Industrial noises emanating through the darkness, the occasional banging of railroad yard

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