By Rebecca Henderson
Fred Hunter is a storyteller in the truest Southern tradition — an oral historian who preserves the voices and places of Alabama through lived memory and vivid detail. Recently, we flipped the microphone on Fred and discovered that his own story is as colorful as any he’s told to his audiences.
“I was born […]
The Rainsville Freedom Run has come a long way since its humble beginnings behind a local church. This June, more than 1,300 participants are expected to flood the streets of this northeast Alabama town, representing states across the U.S. and even a handful of foreign countries. They’ll walk, jog, and run their way through 5K and 10K courses that […]
Shoeing Horses and Shaping Lives – It’s All in a Day’s Work
I sat down with Tom McNew, owner of the Lookout Mountain School of Horseshoeing — a place that’s been turning out skilled farriers since 1987. Hear the story of how the school got started, what students learn in the eight-week program, and why this age-old craft still […]
From careers in Major League Baseball and medicine to the rural fields of Greene County, Alabama, Sam and Kristen Marsonek have followed an unexpected, faith-driven path — one that has turned personal setbacks into a powerful community mission.
They moved from Tampa to the quiet countryside to run Baseball Country, a haven where […]
Guntersville native Jessica Hanners shares her journey from a small Alabama town to becoming an executive chef and restaurateur. At Homecoming and Company in downtown Guntersville, you really feel like you’ve come home to the family dinner table. Jessica’s mom makes the desserts, her dad makes the ice cream, and her cousin is also part of the team.
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“Who has the best barbeque in Alabama?” That’s a question I’ve been asked often through the years. It’s more polarizing than “Are you an Alabama or Auburn fan?” And the answer is all the more complicated because it’s impossible to pick the “best” when there are so many delicious choices in our state.
I will […]
For my return to television this year, I embarked on a tasty journey to the Bay for a visit with the fine folks at Navy Cove Oysters. They are busy, along with many partners and sponsors, preparing for this weekend’s Fort Morgan Oyster Fest.
Visitors will enjoy live music, games for kids and adults, an […]
The Emily Blejwas story is one of discovery, connection, and a deep appreciation for Alabama’s rich cultural fabric. Originally from Minnesota, Emily grew up visiting the South, with holidays spent in Mississippi and Georgia. Her fascination with the region’s diversity and traditions planted a seed that would eventually lead her to Alabama, where she and her husband […]
They say it’s not the years, it’s the miles. Sitting down with Rickey West, I felt like I was traveling through a life lived to its fullest, one trailer load of bucking bulls at a time. Rickey, a native of Albertville, Alabama, has built a career that blends grit, heart, and family into one extraordinary story.
From […]
When we set out to capture the essence of Alabama’s rich culture and traditions on our first podcast road trip for Fred Hunter’s Alabama, we knew there was no better stop than Kathleen Phillips’ kitchen in Gardendale. While some might not recognize her name right away, say “the Grits and Gouda lady,” and you’ll […]
