FOOD & DRINK
Massive milkshakes put this Birmingham dessert shop on the map
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Where can you get milkshakes topped with cupcakes, cotton candy, lollipops and cookies?. K&J's Elegant Pastries is a custom cake shop that also specializes in milkshakes and cupcakes that are so big you may need to share — or not!. >> HAVE YOU EVER BLOWN...
New type of Chik-fil-A in Birmingham has ties to founder of the company
HOOVER, Ala. — A new type of Chick-fil-A in Birmingham is connected to the founder of the company. Mark Meadows, the owner, has been with Chick-fil-A for decades. He is married to the great-niece of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy. Meadows opened the first free-standing Chick-fil-A in the state...
GBHS offering $25 pet adoption fees to empty the shelters
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is offering $25 pet adoption fees from May 1-15. It’s made possible through the BISSELL Pet Foundation. Stephanie Salvago joined the CBS 42 Morning News on Saturday. She said Cathy Bissell with the foundation allows shelters like GBHS to offset adoption fees and discount them to […]
The circuitous life of an Alabama storyteller Fred Hunter embarks on the next phase of his storytelling journey
“There’s a story everywhere you look for one,” says Fred Hunter. And he’s always looking. While viewers of Birmingham television station WBRC have long appreciated his delivery of timely and accurate weather news, it’s not meteorology that Hunter is best known for. People across the state recognize the man under his trademark Stetson hat as the face of the program, “Absolutely Alabama.”
Meet the Birmingham Zoo’s baby giraffe Mopane
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) -She’s not just any giraffe, she’s the one everyone’s been talking about. And now, reporter Russell Jones has had the privilege of meeting her in person. The Birmingham Zoo is glowing over their recent addition of a baby giraffe named Mopane. According to the...
UniverSoul Circus returns to Birmingham with 'Circus Cousins from Around the World'
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — UniverSoul Circus is back in Birmingham this year with a whole new show. UniverSoul Circus is celebrating 30 years with a special presentation, “Circus Cousins from Around the World.”. >> SHARE WITH US: Upload your photos and videos via uLocal. The UniverSoul Circus features never-before-seen...
'Star Wars' event hosted at McWane Center for 'May the 4th'
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Join the McWane Center all day today from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. for their 'May the Fourth' event!. It's in honor of the quote "May the force with be you," from the Star Wars movie franchise when the character Obi-Wan Kenobi departed ways with Luke SkyWalker as a means to wish him well.
Birmingham’s venerable Burger Philips building on the docket at Design Review
The city of Birmingham’s Design Review Committee discusses plans to make alterations to structures that fall within one of the city’s many historic and commercial revitalization districts. This column summarizes recent DRC activity with projects grouped by type and location. This edition of Design Review recaps the DRC meeting from April 24, 2024.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.