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The Birmingham Free Press

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Thanksgiving Food Giveaways Begin Friday Across Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM — Free Thanksgiving food giveaways begin Friday across Birmingham, with hams, turkeys, hens and grocery boxes going out through Nov. 24. The first giveaway is Friday, Nov. 13, from... The post Thanksgiving Food Giveaways Begin Friday Across Birmingham appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .

Birmingham, AL · 1d

birminghamtimes.com

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‘We Deserve It’: In Birmingham, Black Farmers Open Fountain Heights’ First Grocery Store in 70 years

For the first time in nearly 70 years, Birmingham’s Fountain Heights neighborhood has a grocery store of its own. The Fountain Heights Farms Cooperative, a Black-owned urban farm and food sovereignty collective founded in 2016 by M. Dominique Villanueva and Christopher Gooden, hosted the grand opening of its We All Eat Market and community kitchen on Nov. 7.

Birmingham, AL · 1d
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Shelby Reporter

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A Southern Christmas Bazaar returns to Pelham with holiday shopping and a charitable mission

PELHAM – Shoppers looking for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts will have an opportunity to browse the work of artisans and merchants from across the Southeast Saturday, Nov. 14, when the Rotary Club of Alabaster-Pelham hosts its annual A Southern Christmas Bazaar at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena. The...

Pelham, AL · 1d
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Bham Now

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Nearly 1,000 native plants take root on Birmingham’s Highland Ave

Almost exactly a year ago, we wrote a story about yard signs appearing on medians along Highland Avenue, across from Rhodes Park in Birmingham, encouraging native plant plantings. We got a kick out of the messages:. Pollinator Restaurant Being Built Here SOON!. Caterpillar Spa Coming Here SOON!. Whatever came of...

Birmingham, AL · 18h
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Village Living

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Market Noel returns with four days of holiday shopping and special events

The Junior League of Birmingham will host Market Noel Nov. 18-21 at the Finley Center at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex, 5508 Stadium Trace Parkway. This year's theme is "elevated woodland," with a cozy, refined and nature-inspired look throughout the market. General shopping hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21.

Birmingham, AL · 2d

Shelby Reporter

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SAW’s BBQ brings award-winning flavor to Chelsea’s Valley Post

CHELSEA— In the Valley Post restaurant district in Chelsea, SAW’s BBQ has opened its brand new location. With the grand opening on Nov. 9, the new barbecue joint has brought new excitement to the area. “Opening another SAW’s is always special, but there’s something particularly exciting about putting...

Chelsea, AL · 2d

The Trussville Tribune

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Popular Irondale bakery plans Trussville location

From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — Sunshine’s Bakery, the Irondale shop whose menu runs from croissants and sourdough to pork floss buns and sweet dessert treats, is getting ready to open a second location in Trussville. Husband and wife Sunshine Dang and Glen Williamson own Sunshine’s Bakery. They opened the original location at 2231 […]

Trussville, AL · 17h

The Cullman Tribune

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Best in Show: Cullman Theatre wins for ‘James and the Giant Peach’; see it Nov. 13-14

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School Theatre hosted the District 3 Walter Trumbauer High School Theatre Festival on Nov. 7. The group won Best in Show for its one-act production of “James and the Giant Peach,” which is based off of Roald Dahl’s children’s classic by the same name. Director Wayne Cook told The Tribune, “We have won the state One Act festival with Best in Show three out of the last four years. We have won Best in Show at state four times total.” Winners attend the Walter Trumbauer State Festival at University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Dec. 4-5. CHS Theatre has been to state from winning Best in Show at District 3 Trumbauer competitions all but one year since 2014. “It’s an important thing for us to do well at District. Hosting it is especially nice. We get to share our school and community with students from all over north Alabama,” said Cook, who explained it has been several years since they last had the opportunity to host the District 3 competition. “The students from other communities seem to like coming to Cullman!” Of “James and the Giant Peach,” he said, “It’s a great kids’ show and

Cullman, AL · 1d

Bham Now

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2 new stores are coming to The Summit

Two new shopping options are making their way to The Summit in Birmingham, bringing a popular home and lifestyle brand and a familiar clothing retailer to the shopping destination. Read on for the details. Hill House, coming early 2027. Hill House is expected to open in early 2027. The New...

Birmingham, AL · 4d

AL.com

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Legendary Alabama bar is gone, but this hidden gem upholds tradition for outstanding burgers

If you loved the late-night burgers at Marty's Bar, it's time for a day trip to Irondale.

Birmingham, AL · 4d

WBRC

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Inspectors find food out of temperature at 2 Jefferson County restaurants

Jefferson County, AL · 14h

280living.com

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Oak Mountain program traces William Bartram's Alabama journey

Oak Mountain State Park will host Following Bartram's Footsteps: Exploring Alabama's Natural Heritage on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 2-3 p.m. in the Oak Mountain Interpretive Center Classroom. The program will focus on William Bartram, the early American naturalist who traveled through what is now Alabama in 1775 during a four-year...

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Fountain Heights gets first grocery store in about 70 years

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A grocery store, Fountain Heights Farms - We All Eat Market, opened Saturday in Birmingham’s Fountain Heights neighborhood. The founders said it is the first grocery store there in nearly 70 years. Co-founder Christopher Gooden said neighbors have been asking when the doors would open...

Birmingham, AL · 3d

gotodestinations.com

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Since 1907, This Family-Run Seafood House Has Been Serving MOUTH-WATERING HAND-CUT Snapper in Bessemer, Alabama

Open Tue–Sun, 11 AM–3 PM and 4:30–8:30 PM (Fri–Sat until 9 PM); closed Mon. Every week, cooks at The Bright Star in Bessemer, Alabama, prep 1,400 to 1,500 pounds of snapper, all of it hand-cut on the premises. 🐟. Greek immigrant Tom Bonduris opened it in...

Bessemer, AL · 4d

theshelbyreport.com

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Farm Co-op Brings Grocery Store Back To Birmingham Neighborhood

A Black-owned urban farm cooperative has brought a grocery store back to a Birmingham, Alabama, neighborhood that has gone without one for nearly 70 years. Fountain Heights Farms Cooperative opened We All Eat Market Nov. 7 inside Heart of the Farm, its new market and community kitchen in the historic Fountain Heights neighborhood.

Birmingham, AL · 4d

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8 Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day in Birmingham

Are you looking for restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Birmingham, AL? Tired of cooking and need to change it up on Turkey Day? We’ve got you covered with this list!. A classic for homey, southern cuisine, Cracker Barrel will be open regular business hours on Thanksgiving Day. A traditional meal of turkey and dressing will be available beginning at 11 a.m. and you can use their online wait list to shorten your waiting time.

Birmingham, AL · 4d

SoulGrown

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Alabama Restaurant & Hospitality Association announces 2026 Stars of the Industry winners

From chefs and restaurateurs to the employees who keep restaurants and hotels running, the annual awards recognize excellence across Alabama’s hospitality industry.

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Safari After Dark casino party to support GI cancer research

The Robert E. Reed Gastrointestinal Oncology Research Foundation will host Safari After Dark on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 7-10 p.m. at The Club, 1 Robert S Smith Drive. The safari-themed fundraiser will feature casino games, food, an open bar and live music from The Undergrounders. Guests can also take part in The Great Wine Hunt, The Big Game Liquor Toss and the Jewels of the Jungle Raffle.

Birmingham, AL · 3d

Country Herald

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Alabama Holiday Alert: $2,500 Prize for Watching Movies

Alabama residents can enter a Christmas movie contest offering $2,500 cash and a charity donation.

Alabama · 4d

homeworthy.com

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A Timeless Birmingham Home Where Southern Tradition Meets Global Style

Step inside the beautiful, nearly century-old Birmingham, Alabama home of Mary Pat Weiss, creator of the travel newsletter Trip Vignette. With a love of traditional interiors and an eye for collected treasures, Mary Pat has filled her family home with beautiful antiques, colorful fabrics, and meaningful pieces gathered from her travels around the world.

Birmingham, AL · 3d