Mobile Arts Council has a new executive director
Angela Browning Montgomery follows Lucy Gafford, who in March announced plans to resign.
‘American Idol’ narrows it down to a Top 10, as Meghan Trainor coaches
Trainor helped two Alabama singers take their best shot at a No. 1 hit.
Alabama city has one of the nation’s best small-town food scenes, USA Today says
10Best readers poll ranks one Alabama location in top tier.
‘American Idol’ recap: Gene Simmons’ advice to Alabama’s Triston Harper, Mia Matthews
Harper sang "Heartbreak Hotel" and Matthews performed a hit by the trio of Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt.
Country star pays tribute to Jimmy Buffett with ‘Pirates and Parrots’
Song was first unveiled at recent Hollywood Bowl tribute to Buffett.
Shelby Lynne releases single, ‘But I Ain’t,’ first fruit of new deal
Lynne, who has returned to Nashville, is working with Monument Records and Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town.
This Alabama town offers a romantic coastal escape, Southern Living says
The article focuses on luxurious getaway destinations for couples.
Jimmy Buffett by the boatload: Albums coming on vinyl this summer
Albums from the '70s, '80s and '90s to see re-release in LP format.
‘I’m a performer,’ says K-Blocks, the ‘American Idol’ wild card from Montgomery
She's one of three Alabama singers to make the Top 24.
A ride for the ages: Senior cyclists go the distance for 80th birthday
For a new cycling club in Mobile, an informal event was a chance to build community.
‘Way to go, Alabama’: 2 singers advance to Top 20 on ‘American Idol’
Four singers, including one from Alabama, were cut on Sunday. Six more go in Monday's episode.
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Spring festivals: 10 Mobile-area events to make the most of the season
It's a good time to get out and enjoy some food or music, and there are plenty of opportunities.