Amber Sutton

Montgomery

Reporter at AL.com

Life & Culture + Auburn Football Fandom Reporter for @aldotcom | Alabama Media Group

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This small Alabama community’s festival just landed a massive global sponsor

4 days ago | al.com | Amber Sutton

This year’s Airing of the Quilts Festival, a popular event in Gee’s Bend that has become known throughout the South, has a new sponsor -- and it’s a big one. Global sportswear brand adidas will be the presenting partner of the fourth annual , set to take place on Oct. 4 in Gee’s Bend. Related: The colorful folk-art quilts of Gee’s Bend, AlabamaThe Gee’s Bend community has garnered national fame for its quilt making, which has been passed down through generations.
20 things Alabama wants more of, and a few things it could do with less of

6 days ago | al.com | Amber Sutton

We love our state, but there’s always room for improvement. That’s why AL.com recently asked its Facebook followers what they wish Alabama had more of, and in a nutshell, the answer is “a lot.” With nearly 2,000 responses, readers mentioned they wish Alabama had more sidewalks, entertainment options, seafood restaurants and more. They also mentioned a few things they wouldn’t mind having a little less of.
Comedian John Mulaney says Birmingham, Ala., is among the best cities to perform stand-up

1 week ago | al.com | Amber Sutton

Comedian and actor John Mulaney recently gave an Alabama city a shout-out after being asked what cities he thinks are the best for performing stand-up. During a recent episode of “The Town with Matthew Belloni” podcast, Belloni asked the former “Saturday Night Live” writer what cities he thought were the best for playing stand-up. While Mulaney first mentions Dublin, Ireland, he quickly turns the conversation to an Alabama city -- Birmingham.
'Love Island USA' season 7 cast includes Olandria Carthen of Decatur, Ala.

1 week ago | al.com | Amber Sutton

A new crop of bikini-clad singles is set to enter the “Love Island” villa, and an Alabama woman is one of ‘em. NBC announced today the first 10 cast members, including Olandria Carthen of Decatur, for the seventh season of “Love Island USA,” a popular reality(ish) dating show that sees, in nearly real-time, singles living together on a luxury island where they have to either pair up or get the boot.
Beloved Alabama restaurant unexpectedly closes after 20 years in business

1 week ago | al.com | Amber Sutton

A beloved Alabama restaurant unexpectedly announced on Tuesday that it is closing it doors after nearly 20 years in business. Sarris Cafe, a “meat-and-two,” cafeteria-style restaurant in Pelham known for its daily menu of Southern classics with Greek-inspired flavor, shared the news on Facebook Tuesday night that it is going out of business, saying “after nearly 20 wonderful years, we are closing our doors.” George Sarris, who immigrated from Greece, opened Sarris Cafe in Pelham in 2025.
Alabama restaurants Bayonet and Armour House named among best new restaurants in the South

1 week ago | al.com | Amber Sutton

Southern Living recently revealed the 20 new restaurants it thinks are the best in the South, and two Alabama eateries made the list. Bayonet and Armour House, two Birmingham restaurants that have been open for less than a year, garnered a place on list of best new restaurants in the South compiled by Southern Living editors.
11 Alabama restaurants with side dishes worthy of being the main attraction

1 week ago | al.com | Amber Sutton

While we all love an entree, whether it be fried chicken, a burger, barbecue or something else altogether -- sometimes it’s the side dishes that really make a meal. After all, would a plate of barbecue taste as good without the mac and cheese or baked beans alongside it? Would a seafood dinner be just as satisfying without the coleslaw and hushpuppies? And let’s be real -- a lot of us look forward to the “and-three” part of our favorite meat-and-three meal more than anything else.
Pickles, art, tomatoes: 9 Alabama festivals to check out this summer

1 week ago | al.com | Amber Sutton |Mary Colurso |Lawrence Specker |Matt Wake

Don’t ever let anyone tell you there’s nothing to do in the summer in Alabama. Even though it’s hot outside, there are so many festivals each weekend that you’ll never run out of things to do. That’s why we here at AL.com decided to highlight a few of ‘em so you can go ahead and mark your calendar.
‘Call your mom every day’ and more advice for Alabama high school graduates

2 weeks ago | al.com | Amber Sutton

It’s a big week for high school seniors across the state set to walk across that graduation stage in their caps and gowns to get those hard-earned diplomas. After all, graduating from high school is a major milestone in life, and with that in mind, we wanted to offer Alabama seniors, regardless of what their next steps in life are, a little advice.
Milo's Tea Company offering strawberry lemonade, raspberry lemonade and lemon sweet tea at stores nation-wide

2 weeks ago | al.com | Amber Sutton

A beloved Alabama brand is offering three new flavors to its lineup, just in time for summer. Milo’s Tea Company recently announced three new drink flavors -- raspberry lemonade, strawberry lemonade and lemon sweet tea -- will be available at select grocery stores nationwide this summer.