Health + Wellness

Love Your Joints

SportsMED advice on how to prioritize your joint health for strength and longevity Article by Dr. Zachary Mosher, SportsMED As we age, our joints naturally experience wear and tear, often leading to osteoarthritis. While this process is common, there are steps we can take to prevent or slow its progression by investing in our overall health. As a joint replacement specialist at SportsMED, I’ve seen how proactive care can help patients avoid surgery. And if you’re already dealing with joint...

Fitness

Pushing the Limits

Going to extremes with these Huntsville men Article by Casey Creque | Photography by Provided Rob Youngren, 51 Computer Scientist What first drew you to the Iditarod Trail Invitational? When I began ultra-running in the mid-1990s, I discovered winter ultras through Ultrarunning Magazine . Races like the Susitna 100 and the seemingly impossible Iditasport Extreme (300+ miles) and Impossible (~1000 miles) felt completely out of reach. Still, I followed them closely, studying race reports...

Sports + Recreation

Father/Daughter Hole in One

A legacy like no other Article by Amy Bailey | Photography by Provided by Jenni Pate Buckley “Alabama was probably the most important part of my career + my life. I learned more in those last 4 years than I learned in my whole life," says golf champion Jerry Pate. Pate rose to national prominence while attending the University of Alabama, where he became one of the most decorated collegiate golfers in the program’s history. His time in Tuscaloosa helped shape his disciplined playing style and...

Finance + Legal Services

Self Made Mann

Lawyer and Sports Agent Tyler Mann shares his story Article by Casey Creque | Photography by Provided by Tyler Mann Tyler Mann has built a multi-faceted career founded on hard work, consistency, and showing up as a leader. After graduating from the University of Alabama, Tyler worked as an insurance adjuster in Birmingham. "On weekends, I played flag football and ended up meeting a group of lawyers, one of whom offered me a job at his personal injury firm. I quickly realized how much I loved...

Sports + Recreation

Tee It Up

How Black Crow Building Co brought this golf simulator room from concept to reality Article by Casey Creque | Photography by Daniel Pritchett   When Bradley Hamner envisioned his new Lendon home, he had a vision in mind. As a former Auburn University golfer, golf is weaved into his family and lifestyle, so having a golf simulator right in his home was a dream. "The golf simulator was part of the vision from the very beginning, allowing the entire space to be designed around it rather than...

Life + Culture

Fathers Be Good To Your Daughters

What a father says in the ordinary moments becomes the voice his daughter carries into every room she'll ever walk into. Article by Stephanie Cashin My dad used to ask me every morning at school drop-off, "Hey, Steph… have I told you lately that I love you?" I was seven, and genuinely worried about his memory.   It would be another two decades before I connected the Rod Stewart classic to one of my core childhood memories, and realized what he was really giving me wasn't a line, but an...

Entertainment

High Tech At Home

Creating your own movie man cave Article by Josue Juarez | Photography by Joe Davis Located at the end of University Drive in Huntsville, Alabama, AVIQ was created for audio enthusiasts seeking a simple, easy-to-understand way to set up their high-quality Hi-Fi system. It is not just a store with high-end products; the AVIQ staff has years of experience across many areas of the audio industry. In addition, AVIQ has a unique history that has helped provide musical entertainment through concert...

Shopping

Father's Day Gift Guide

Local gift ideas for all styles and budgets Article by Casey Creque | Photography by Provided Secrid Wallet $99 - Roosevelt & Co.@rooseveltandco Every man needs a stylish wallet, and this one is sleek but durable, and comes in a variety of colors to appeal to any man's style.  Golf Themed Whiskey Glass $18each - Southern Kitchen and Home Raise a toast to his love for the game with the "Send It" 13oz Double Old Fashion Whiskey Glass. These are the perfect blend of style, spirit, and...

Arts + Culture

A Tribute To Microwave Dave

Huntsville legend Microwave Dave, musician and friend Article and Photography by Dennis Keim   It all started with a phone call to my studio in 1989. In those days, the Yellow Pages was the lifeline of any business, and that’s where he found me. The voice on the other end was raw and rich: “Hey, this is Microwave Dave with Microwave Dave and the Nukes. You’re the only photographer listed that offers Black & White photography. I need a band photo!”   I’d never heard of them and assumed...

Home + Design

Don’t Chase the Kill. Chase the Experience.

Kenny Winter shares his secret for success as a business owner and outdoorsman Article by Cooper Smitherman | Photography by Provided Outdoorsman. Business owner. Husband. Father. Kenny Winter goes by many titles, but these titles are only a gateway into understanding a man who is driven by his passion. While his thriving businesses can serve as a model to others seeking success, Kenny believes anyone’s story should start with developing the right mindset. Kenny’s story began when he...