The cozy vignettes and short spun yarns of Fannie Flagg’s “Something to Look Forward”
An alien observer, the creation of the universe, conniving relatives, and a discussion on the pros of reincarnation between a…
Revisiting Alabama Moon: Seeing through the trees to the forest
Hello everyone and welcome to the Alabama Spotlight’s new segment where we highlight Alabama’s written works. To be honest with…
Travis Ward: Legacy sign maker
In the middle of Birmingham sits a small business named “The Sign Shop.” It’s been there for more than 40…
Ave Maria Grotto Photo Gallery
Abby on duty. Photo by Wesley Hyde. Small grottos. Photo by Harrison neville Photo by Wesley Hyde. Photo by Wesley…
Visiting Ave Maria Grotto: An artist’s concrete testimony
If there was one thing that I didn’t expect to find in Cullman, Alabama, it was a dragon. And yet,…
Visiting Butch Anthony’s Museum of Wonder
Resting on the corner of a quiet intersection in Seale, Alabama, sits Butch Anthony’s Museum of Wonder. It stands out…
Spectre photo gallery
Jackson Lake Island. Photo by Wesley Hyde. Goats on Jackson Lake Island. Photo by Wesley Hyde. Jackson Lake Island. Photo…
Enduring Legacies: Spectre, Big Fish and the power of a legacy
This episode, Wesley Hyde and Harrison Neville discuss the iconic film “Big Fish” which was largely filmed in Alabama. The…
Redwall: Stories of mice, mayhem and delicious food
I’m so excited to start this series of summer reading reviews! Before we really dive into it, I wanted to…
From life to art and back again
Wetumpka comes to life in-between the pages of Mike Uhlir’s “StarFell” Every small town has its quirks. Some might be…