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Taking on Trussville: Samford bands perform first concert off campus
Friday, Oct. 23, Samford’s student bands Lakeshore and Montague stepped off campus and out of their comfort zones to play at Ferus Artisan Ales in Trussville. Per the graphic released by Lakeshore’s Instagram page, the night was a “family friendly evening of R&B and rock music from one of Samford’s top ensembles.”
Bham Now
Kathryn Tucker Windham’s daughter on life with Jeffrey the Ghost
Six years ago, Bham Now published a story right before Halloween about Kathryn Tucker Windham, the author of 13 Alabama Ghosts Stories and Jeffrery and one of Alabama’s greatest storytellers. Her daughter, Dilcy Windham Hilley, provided us with a delightful interview about her mom and what it was like growing up with a ghost named Jeffrey.
birminghamzoo.com
Protective Carousel Returns to your Birmingham Zoo
The Protective Carousel was called the Endangered Species Carousel when it opened in 2002. It was built by Carousel Works, a company known for constructing new wooden carousels. According to the National Carousel Association’s census, it has:. 2 chariots. Three rows. An entirely wooden composition. Animals represent various endangered...
The Trussville Tribune
Bluegrass at the Barn raises funds for equine therapy at Red Barn in Leeds
LEEDS, Ala. — Some guests spared no expense in looking the part when the Red Barn in Leeds hosted its first annual “Bluegrass at the Barn” fundraiser to benefit the equine therapy it provides. With this being the first it certainly did not disappoint, said Development Director Grace Butler. “It exceeded our expectations times a […]
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Bham Now
Can’t-miss fall concerts, private events + more at this Birmingham spot
From concerts and dance parties to weddings and corporate gatherings, The Fennec is expanding the ways it brings people together on 2nd Ave South in Birmingham. Read on to check out the Fall 2026 live music lineup and see why this local spot might just be the perfect venue for your next event.
ABC 33/40 News
Dutch Bros eyes Homewood location as school traffic concerns spark debate
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBMA) — A popular drive-thru coffee chain is looking to expand into Homewood, but plans for a new Dutch Bros location are raising questions about traffic congestion near an elementary school and how additional development could affect families traveling through the neighborhood. During Monday's Homewood City Council...
fastfoodclub.com
This Beloved Old-School Alabama Diner Draws Lines For Smothered Pork Chops And Collard Greens
Some of the best meals in Birmingham come out of buildings that never bothered to look fancy. Downtown, there is a small diner with old wood paneling, a cafeteria line that moves fast, and a crowd that shows up early and often. People come for smothered pork chops, collard greens,...
birminghammomcollective.com
Ultimate Guide to Local Toy Stores in Birmingham
If there is one thing I love to do to tangibly support my city, it’s shopping small. The Magic City has some wonderful small businesses, from bookstores, to breweries, to coffee shops, that we’ve highlighted here on BMC previously. Now, it’s time for this mom blog to tackle the local toy stores in Birmingham.
ABC 33/40 News
A.H. Parker opens fitness court as Birmingham schools expand access to exercise
Students at A.H. Parker High School have a new place to work out. Birmingham City Schools, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, and National Fitness Campaign opened an outdoor Fitness Court at the school Monday, Oct. 26. A second court is scheduled to open at Huffman High School Thursday.
Village Living
hooversun.com
Dave & Buster’s to host family Halloween Boo Bash on Oct. 31
Dave & Buster’s Birmingham, located at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover, will host its family-friendly Boo Bash on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The morning starts with a pancake breakfast buffet with toppings, scrambled eggs and other breakfast items, followed by three hours of Halloween activities. Those include a costume contest, a scavenger hunt, coloring stations and a Monster Mash dance party.
hooversun.com
Bluff Park artist to show garden-inspired work at Illinois art expo
Hoover artist Jean Campbell will take her work to Evanston, Illinois, for the North Shore Fine Art Expo, a curated boutique show featuring artists from across the country. The expo runs Nov. 13-15 at the historic Orrington Hotel next to Northwestern University. It is the show’s first year, and it marks the first time Campbell, who lives in the Bluff Park area, has displayed her art in Illinois. All participating artists will be on site to discuss and sell their work directly to attendees.
Bham Now
Zozo’s Kitchen coming to Riverchase in Hoover
Remember when we told you the Cassimus family, founders of Zoe’s Kitchen, were bringing their familiar menu back under a new name? Well, there’s another location on the way! Zozo’s Kitchen is opening a new location in Riverchase, and it’s bringing its popular Greek-inspired favorites with it.
thebamabuzz.com
wbrc.com
Homewood restaurant scores 60; other inspections reveal gnats in frozen yogurt, moldy corn dogs
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A total of five food establishments scored below 85 during Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) inspections between Oct. 8 and Oct. 15, 2026, including one Homewood restaurant that almost scored low enough to prompt an immediate and temporary closure. Foo Hai in Homewood scored a...
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Locals Swear The Pulled Pork At This Tiny Alabama Roadside Joint Beats Anything In Birmingham
Some of the best food in Alabama hides behind a plain little storefront where pig decorations outnumber the tables. Word travels fast around here, and the talk keeps circling back to one dish that people say tops everything else in the city. Regulars drive across town, out-of-towners plan whole trips...
birminghamtimes.com
CeCe Winans Brings Her Largest Headlining Arena Tour, COME WORSHIP!, to BJCC
Gospel music legend CeCe Winans brought her powerful vocals and message of faith to Birmingham Wednesday night, delivering an evening of worship that showcased the enduring influence of her music and marked a milestone in her celebrated career. Winans performed at Legacy Arena at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex on Oct....