Tailgater Magazine • 11th November 2021

3 Unique Booze-Free Drink Options

As much as you may not like it, there are times when booze just isn’t possible at the tailgate or inside the stadium. So, what do you drink when a cold beer or a Moscow Mule just aren’t an option? You could reach for a syrupy can of cola or, heaven forbid, a bottle of water. But, if you’re in the mood for something different or just want a fresh, alcohol-free take on a classic cocktail, consider these no-alcohol drink choices at your next tailgate. In recent years, a handful of startups have co

Tailgater Magazine • 11th November 2021

Escape the Nosebleed Section

You managed to get tickets to the “big game” this weekend, and you and your best buds are stoked! After parking in another county, you’ve finally made your way to the stadium. Then, after hiring a sherpa to help lead the expedition to the top of the stadium, you finally arrive at your seats in the nosebleed section. However, as it turns out, your seats are so bad you aspire to be in the nosebleed section. But you’re a real sports fan and deserve the see the action up close. So, what do you do?

Portico Magazine • 4th November 2021

UAB Football: The Return, Phase 2

This moment comes just seven years after the cancellation of the football program and more than 20 years of failed attempts to build a new stadium to replace Legion Field. Frankly, it’s a miracle either of them exists at all.

Discover St. Clair • 26th October 2021

Biking With Bo

Pell City resident Charles Browning cycles with Bo Jackson to raise money and awareness for tornado-ravaged parts of Alabama.

Issuu • 25th October 2021

My Nest Or Yours

Bizarre Animal Mating Rituals. Published in Mental Floss Magazine.

Portico Magazine • 25th October 2021

The Third Act of Jack Owens - Loyd Mc Intosh

Jack Owens has lived one heck of a life. Spend a few minutes talking with the retired FBI agent and it’s hard not to feel slightly boring. Owens spent more than 30 years in the FBI (mostly in Birmingham) doing everything from tamping down prison riots to catching draft dodgers and bringing serial killers to justice.

Discover St. Clair • 1st October 2021

Step Into The Ring

On a sweltering hot Friday afternoon in late July, the parking lot of Total Body Fitness is so full, many cars have parked in the grass and mud in the vacant lot next door. Inside, the gym is just as packed as dozens of athletes, trainers and others mill about. There is excitement and even a little tension in the air. All of this activity isn’t for a hot, new exercise class. No, excitement builds for the weigh-in for a boxing event taking place in a little over 24 hours at, of all places, the CEPA Building in Pell City.

Tailgater Magazine • 8th September 2021

5 Ways to Sneak Booze Into the Game

What’s a ball game without a little bit of grandpa’s old cough medicine? Here are some helpful tips to sneak your own booze into any stadium or tailgate setting.

Birmingham Magazine • 1st July 2021

Rachel Baribeau: The Magic City’s New Voice On Sports

Rachel Baribeau is in the zone with her new sports talk show.

Mrs. B. On A Mission • 9th June 2021

The Leadership Of Joe Torre

Guest Post: What We As Leaders Can Learn From The Legendary New York Yankees Skipper. Joe Torre, the legendary manager of the New York Yankees in the 1990s and early 2000s was a different kind of leader. For decades, the Bronx Bombers, under the iron grip of irascible owner George Steinbrenner, was led by a revolving door of hotheads, oddballs, also-rans, none of whom could get the Yanks back to their winning ways.

Recovery Campus • 1st June 2021

Rhythm of the saints

Drummer John Scalici reaches students in their gut and soul.

Good Grit Magazine • 24th April 2021

Magic Jobs in the Magic City - Loyd Mc Intosh

The smell of sawdust permeates the air as the sound of electric saws and other woodworking equipment echo through the cinder-block building located on the edge of the city’s downtown in North Birmingham, Alabama.

Portico Magazine • 11th December 2020

Lauren Denton’s Glory Road | Portico Magazine

In her new book Glory Road, USA TODAY and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Lauren Denton brings readers a fresh new story featuring local Alabama culture, sprinkled with nuggets of gardening wisdom. Each element of Glory Road highlights the authors’ own experiences living in Mobile and Homewood, Alabama, along with influences from family and friends.

Hook and Barrel • 3rd September 2019

Courage Wears A Ten-Gallon Hat

John Wayne’s son Ethan continues to celebrate and calibrate his father’s legacy John Wayne—The Duke—one of the most iconic stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood. For over four decades, John Wayne dominated the silver screen appearing in nearly 80 films between 1930 and 1976, the vast majority Westerns. Honestly, when one hears the word “Western,” John Wayne almost immediately comes to mind.

Thicket • 11th May 2019

Podcasts and Praise Songs

Non-traditional churches attract crowds by eliminating the traditional elements of worship.

Birmingham Magazine • 11th May 2019

A local artist's interest in carving became a public, outdoor art gallery

If you're strolling through Orr Park in Montevallo, you may get the feeling you're being watched. But there's no need to worry. The faces you see along this Shoal Creek preserve don't belong to a gang of ruffians lurking in the woods, but are, instead, part of one of the most unusual public art galleries in the southeast.

Tailgater Magazine • 11th May 2019

Pop The Top

The temperature is starting to heat up and, as tailgating season at the NASCAR track, baseball park and other outdoor venues kicks into gear, chances are you’re going to get a wee bit thirsty. While a case of beer or, for the more sophisticated members of our tailgate party, a bottle of white wine are sure to find space in your cooler, soft drinks are a must. Since you’re already spending time searching for the coolest craft brewski, why not try out these craft sodas from around the country.

Birmingham Magazine • 11th May 2019

Warrior Women

Meet eight women who have found exercise, confidence and friendship in the athletic activities they love.

SCOUT • 11th May 2019

The Big 10: 5 Cool Football Traditions

The Nittany Lions arrive to Beaver Stadium in style – blue bus style. This Penn State tradition is essentially a parade. Thousands line up to watch police cars escort 3 big, blue buses. Not sure who is starting quarterback? Watch the processional. The starting quarterback leads the team off the buses and into the locker room. Coach Franklin has tweaked the tradition. The buses now stop at Medlar Field rather than outside of the stadium’s South tunnel. This modification allows fans to make a tunn

SCOUT • 11th May 2019

5 Tips for Your First NFL Tailgate

1. Bring the shade Assuming you’re going to be in a parking lot with the sun bearing down on you, you’re going to want to protect yourself from getting burned. Bring a tent to give yourself an area to relax in the shade while you’re tailgating.