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Events, Memories, and Revelations Drove The Canary Contract
FLORENCE – Are you old enough to remember the day John F. Kennedy was killed, or do you remember watching the funeral? If you were a young child in school or older, chances are good that you remember just where you were. Catherine Petree Beck was a young girl...
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This Alabama Buffet Was Just Voted the Most Mouthwatering All-You-Can-Eat Destination in the State
The rocking chairs are a trap. They are too comfortable. You sit down for a minute after eating and suddenly the idea of going anywhere else seems unreasonable. That is one of the charms of this Alabama buffet, where a cabin-style setting surrounds a spread of fried chicken, mashed potatoes, yeast rolls, sweet tea, and enough other dishes to keep the plate evolving.
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WhistleStop BBQ Festival draws barbecue lovers to MidCity in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Barbecue lovers turned out at MidCity in Huntsville on Saturday for the WhistleStop BBQ Festival, which first started in 2001. The event featured live music from local artists, taste testing, and awards for top grill masters. Competitors say it’s a great way to bring together coworkers, friends, and family.
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Coffee, golf and green spaces put Huntsville in retirement study’s top 10
Retirement comes with some big questions. Where will you live? How much will you need? And will you finally have time for a second cup of coffee before heading to […] The post Coffee, golf and green spaces put Huntsville in retirement study’s top 10 appeared first on 256 Today .
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Art, wine and jazz come together in Decatur to support civil rights museum
Fine wine, live jazz, art and history will come together in Decatur this month for an evening supporting two projects dedicated to preserving one of Alabama’s most consequential civil rights […] The post Art, wine and jazz come together in Decatur to support civil rights museum appeared first on 256 Today .
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Inside Four Huntsville Homes with Custom Cabinetry by SCS Cabinets
Inside Black Crow’s Lendon Corner Homes: Custom Cabinetry by SCS Cabinets. Get in the car, friends. We’re headed to Jones Valley in Huntsville to see custom cabinetry made right here in Madison, Alabama!. Touring homes where SCS Cabinets has worked is always a thrill for me. The cabinetry...
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MDJ predicts big bass, big weights at Toyota Owners tournament on Guntersville
There aren’t many things bass anglers enjoy more than tournament weekend, a lake full of big fish and the opportunity to take home a substantial paycheck. This weekend, Toyota is giving its loyal owners all three as the annual Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Tournament heads to legendary Lake Guntersville in Scottsboro, Alabama.
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At Some Point, Passengers Have to Meet the Airline
We hear a lot in radio about “meeting listeners where they are.”. Stream it. Podcast it. Put it on video. Create another platform, another app, another way to consume the product. But imagine if Delta Airlines operated that way. Instead of asking passengers to meet the airline at the...
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Republican Women of Madison to Host Women Celebrating Women Luncheon
The Republican Women of Madison will be hosting their annual Women Celebrating Women Luncheon on Wednesday, October 21. The event will begin at 11:00 AM at 1469 Browns Ferry Road, Madison. Featured speakers at the luncheon will be Dr. Nicole Jones Wadsworth, former candidate for Lieutenant Governor, Business and Economic...
The Cullman Tribune
After National Dessert Day, rise to the occasion with a sourdough class at Mavens & Makers
CULLMAN, Ala. – Wednesday, Oct. 14, was National Dessert Day, and plenty of Cullman residents likely celebrated with a slice of pie or a scoop of ice cream. But for those whose sweet tooth leans toward a warm, crusty slice of homemade bread slathered in butter and honey, Mavens & Makers in downtown Cullman has just the thing. The kitchen and home store will host “Sourdough Class with Anett” on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 5:30 p.m. at its shop, 302 Second Ave. SE. The two-hour, beginner-friendly class is presented with Danube Delights Bakery and costs $100. “Ready to learn how to make beautiful, crusty sourdough bread from your own kitchen?” the event listing asks. From starter to loaf Participants will learn: How to feed and maintain a sourdough starter How to mix, shape, score and bake a loaf in a Dutch oven How to fit sourdough baking into a busy weekly schedule Each participant will take home a live sourdough starter to keep baking long after class ends. Light refreshments, tea and water will be provided. “Just bring your curiosity – we’ll take care of the rest!” the listing reads. A gathering place for home cooks Mavens & Makers describes
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Huntsville Botanical Garden transforms into ‘Spellbound’ nighttime Halloween experience
The spirit of the season is coming alive at Huntsville’s favorite garden. This is not a typical spooky or frightful Halloween, but a night of storytelling and adventure. Delve into […] The post Huntsville Botanical Garden transforms into ‘Spellbound’ nighttime Halloween experience appeared first on 256 Today .
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Auditions Oct. 20, 22 for 2027 Bownes Memorial For Kids’ Sake Variety Show
CULLMAN, Ala. – Do you sing, dance, play an instrument or have another special talent? The Cullman Regional Foundation wants to see what you can do. The Foundation is holding auditions next week for the 2027 Bownes Memorial For Kids’ Sake Variety Show, an annual talent show that raises money for the Nursery and Pediatrics Fund at Cullman Regional. Audition dates Tuesday, Oct. 20, 4-7:30 p.m. – Christ Hall at St. John’s Church Thursday, Oct. 22 – By appointment; call Maria Stanford at 256-339-1097 The audition application form is available online at https://bit.ly/4sms42B . “Do you have a talent to share? The For Kids’ Sake Talent Show is looking for talented performers to take the stage!” the Foundation said in its announcement. “We can’t wait to see the amazing talent in our community!” A Cullman tradition since 1993 The variety show was started in 1993 by the late Dr. Eugene Bownes, a beloved Cullman pediatrician who noticed that many of his young patients had musical and theatrical talent. According to Cullman Regional Foundation Executive Director Maria Stanford, Bownes “felt their enthusiasm should be shared with the community.” The show was later named in his memory. In the decades since, the
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Order The White Sauce Chicken At This Decatur Pit That Invented It In 1925
Some sauces are a matter of taste. One sauce in north Alabama is a matter of history. Back in 1925, a pitmaster in Decatur started dunking smoked chicken in a tangy white sauce, and the barbecue world has been trying to catch up ever since. Today the same family name still hangs over the door, the pits still run, and the white sauce still lands on the chicken the way it always has.
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6 awesome arcades worth checking out around Huntsville
It’s hard to imagine now, but there was once a time when video games were played on consoles the size of refrigerators and controllers were as simple as a joystick with a few buttons. The glory days of arcade games and pinball machines may have been the 1980s, but...
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The Best German Food In Alabama Is Hiding Inside This Mom-And-Pop Restaurant
Somewhere between a strip mall parking lot and a plate of bratwurst that’ll make you question every life choice that kept you away this long, you’ll find Ol’ Heidelberg Cafe in Huntsville, Alabama. This place is the kind of restaurant that reminds you why small, family-run spots...