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Homewood launches self-guided historic driving tour
The Homewood Historic Preservation Commission has launched a new self-guided driving tour exploring the people, neighborhoods and landmarks that helped shape the city over the past century. "Homewood's Historic Neighborhoods" includes 16 audio and text stops across the city's five historic wards. The free tour takes about an hour to...
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Step Back In Time On This Nostalgic Vintage Train Ride Through The Alabama Countryside
Not every great adventure requires a long drive, a crowded airport, or a travel budget that makes your bank account nervous, and the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in Calera, Alabama is living proof of that. This is the kind of place that reminds you why exploring your own backyard...
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There’s An Aviation-Themed Restaurant In Alabama, And It’s Awesome As It Sounds
Birmingham, Alabama has a restaurant where the menu reads like a military briefing, and honestly, that’s the best thing that’s happened to lunch in a long time. Alpha Charlie Grill is the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled onto something special, even though it’s been sitting right there in Birmingham the whole time.
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Dutch Bros coming to Hoover
HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - Dutch Bros is coming to Hoover. The coffee chain will open along U.S. 31 near Dale’s and Dollar Tree, the city of Hoover confirmed. No additional details or timeline were immediately made available. Dutch Bros started in 1992 as a pushcart in downtown Grants Pass,...
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Wings R King Cuts Ribbon in Pelham, Rounding Out Six-Store Birmingham Run
Wings R King held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 8 to mark the opening of its sixth Birmingham-area location, this one tucked into Pelham Plaza at 3018 Pelham Parkway, Suite 104. The fast-casual chain, known for wings, tenders, burgers and other American staples, now has two locations in Shelby County after a search that owner Madyan Mansoob said took about a year and a half to pay off.
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A Birmingham Bookstore Afternoon, Planned Around What You Like to Read
October weekends tend to fill themselves. Football, fall festivals, school events and dinner plans can turn a supposedly free afternoon into another schedule to manage. A bookstore afternoon asks very little of you. Pick a neighborhood, give yourself time to browse and leave with something you’re excited to read. Coffee helps. So does putting your phone away long enough to get through the first few pages.
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Everyone Is Obsessed With The Slow-Cooked Oxtails At This Tiny Alabama Restaurant
There’s a little gray building in Birmingham with a red awning that doesn’t look like much from the road, but it’s been quietly making some of the best oxtails in the state of Alabama. You could drive right past Eagle’s Restaurant and never know what you missed,...
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Zozo's Kitchen Plans Hoover Expansion
Zozo's Kitchen is planning an expansion to Hoover's Riverchase area. Hunan Garden was a Riverchase-area staple for at least a decade. Zoe's Kitchen grew to more than 300 restaurants. Marky's Kitchen Joins the Zozo's Brand. Zozo's Kitchen launched on May 1, 2026, when its flagship store opened at 1830 29th...
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New sports club opens in former Lee Branch movie theater building
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - From a movie screen to a weight room, Onelife Fitness Lee Branch is now open in the former AMC Classic Lee Branch movie theater building. The 68,000-square-foot club opened in late September and includes:. An indoor saltwater pool. A recovery studio with hydro-massage, red-light therapy, cold...
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Birmingham Shelter Takes In 22 Dogs Rescued From Hoarding, Neglect Case
Greater Birmingham Humane Society — Shelter Caring For 22 Rescued Dogs. Twenty-two small dogs are getting a second chance after the Greater Birmingham Humane Society pulled them from a hoarding and neglect situation, with many arriving matted and in need of immediate medical attention. The organization began caring for the animals right away, and it is now asking the public to help cover the cost of their recovery.
The Birmingham Free Press
Yonder Walls Mural Festival Brings 30 New Murals to Birmingham’s Parkside District
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham’s largest-ever mural festival takes over the Parkside District on Saturday, with more than 30 new murals by more than 40 artists across two blocks of 1st... The post Yonder Walls Mural Festival Brings 30 New Murals to Birmingham’s Parkside District appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .
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Banana Ball coming to Birmingham and Auburn in 2027
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Banana Ball fans in Alabama will have the chance to catch games in Birmingham and Auburn during the 2027 Banana Ball World Tour. The full 2027 schedule can be found here. Fans can also enter the Banana Ball ticket lottery list for the chance to win tickets. More details can be […]
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Barrel & Blues brings Southern supper, live music and fundraiser to Overture Tributary
Overture Tributary will host Barrel & Blues: An Elevated Southern Evening on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 5-8 p.m. at 3171 Highway 280. The free event will feature a Southern supper from SAW's BBQ along with a spirits tasting fundraiser presented with Patina Pages & Pours. Signature cocktails will also be available during the evening.
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The Daily South
5 Foods Chefs Say You Should Always Buy Frozen Instead Of Fresh
Frozen vegetables and fruits are reliable, high-quality options for year-round cooking. Frozen shrimp and rolls save time and ensure consistent results for quick meals. Chefs value frozen items for convenience without sacrificing flavor or quality. No one is above the freezer aisle. Not even chefs. They might not be reaching...
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Where to Buy Dinner When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking in Birmingham
Some evenings, the hardest part of dinner is deciding what it should be. You’ve finished work, picked up the kids or spent Saturday running errands, and the groceries in the refrigerator still require more effort than you have left. Birmingham has several ways to hand that job to someone...