Alabama Shark Attack Survivor Named 'Southerner of the Year'

Alabama shark attack survivor named 'Southerner of the Year'

DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) -- An Alabama teenager with a harrowing story has been named Southern Living's "Southerner of the Year." Lulu Gribbin received the honor more than a year after she was attacked by a shark while visiting the Florida panhandle last year. The 15-year-old has become an inspiration for many after maintaining a positive [...]

Lulu Gribbin named 2025 Southerner of the Year

‼️INSPIRATIONAL: Southern Living has named Mountain Brook native, shark attack survivor and youth advocate Lulu Gribbin its Southerner of the Year.