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Winter Comfort Food Keeps Regulars Coming Back To These 7 Alabama Country Cafes

When the weather turns gray and chilly, a plate of country cooking starts to sound like the best plan of the day. Alabama is full of small-town cafes where the menu leans on fried chicken, cornbread, gravy, and homemade pie. Some sit on mountaintops, some on quiet highways, and a...

Alabama · 14h
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The Sweetest Tradition Every Old-House Owner Should Start

Old houses famously come with plenty of quirks: floors that creak and ceilings that slope; layouts that weren’t necessarily designed for how we live now; and wiring that could make an electrician cuss. But for all those minor inconveniences, there’s a depth of character that’s hard to replicate in something new. When Mazie Bryant began house-hunting for her first home in Birmingham, Alabama, this kind of soulfulness ranked at the top of her wishlist. “I really wanted something with a little more historic charm that I could put some energy and effort into maintaining and being a part of its history,” she says. This year, that means throwing a party to honor its 100th birthday.

Birmingham, AL · 1d
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Scooter’s Coffee in Leeds expected to open in December

Scooter’s Coffee is under construction in Leeds and is expected to open sometime in December.

Leeds, AL · 1d

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Six Alabama Dairy Bars Still Serve Ice Cream Long After Summer Ends

Summer packs up and leaves, but a soft serve craving never really does. Across Alabama, a handful of old-school dairy bars keep their windows open and their cone machines running well into fall and winter. These are the walk-up stands and counter-service joints where dipped cones, banana splits, chili dogs,...

Athens, AL · 2d
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Winter weather brings reminder of outdoor pet safety, Beau’s Law requirements

CULLMAN, Ala. – As colder temperatures make their way into north Alabama, pet owners are encouraged to take precautions to ensure animals kept outdoors have adequate shelter, warmth and protection from winter weather. With Alabama’s new Beau’s Law now in effect, providing proper care for outdoor dogs is not only a matter of responsible pet ownership but also a legal requirement. Beau’s Law, which took effect Oct. 1, 2026, establishes statewide standards for dogs kept outdoors, including requirements for shelter, food, water and tethering. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, was inspired by a dog named Beau who gained statewide attention after being found chained outside during a snowstorm without adequate protection from the elements. Under the law, outdoor dogs must have access to shelter that protects them from rain, wind, snow and extreme temperatures. Shelters must be constructed from durable materials and include a solid floor, walls, a roof and an appropriate entrance that allows the animal to enter and exit freely. The structure must also be large enough for the dog to stand, turn around, lie down naturally and extend its limbs comfortably. Adequate ventilation, shade and protection from accumulated moisture are also required. While a

Alabama · 1d

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You’ll Feel Like You’re In A Hallmark Movie At This Historic Alabama Park With A Covered Bridge

There are places in this world that stop you cold the moment you see them, not because they’re trying to impress you, but because they simply are what they are, and what they are is extraordinary. Kymulga Grist Mill Park in Alpine, Alabama is one of those places, and...

Alpine, AL · 1d

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Iron & Oak Tavern opens at The Tutwiler Hotel in downtown Birmingham

Iron & Oak Tavern is now open inside The Tutwiler Hotel, a DoubleTree by Hilton, at 2021 Park Place in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. The restaurant […] The post Iron & Oak Tavern opens at The Tutwiler Hotel in downtown Birmingham first appeared on This is JELD ⚡️ .

Birmingham, AL · 1d

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Louise's Cakes and Supply | Talk of Alabama | 11.9.2026

What is the website for Louise's Cakes and Supply?. What services does Louise's Cakes and Supply offer?. Why was Louise's Cakes and Supply highlighted in the article?

Alabama · 9h

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70 Tiny Trees Take Over Birmingham Botanical Gardens This Weekend, Free to All

Seventy miniature trees, cultivated by more than 20 hobbyists over decades, are on display this weekend at Birmingham Botanical Gardens for the Alabama Bonsai Society's free annual show. The exhibit runs Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with visitors invited to vote for their favorite tree.

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Made for the holidays: The Son of a Butcher Direct sends Birmingham’s best to your table

With five curated gift boxes and nationwide shipping, the Birmingham-born butcher shop is making it easier to share restaurant-quality meats and seafood this holiday season.

Birmingham, AL · 8h

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Upgrades worth $4M on the way to 3 Huntsville-area airports

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) announced on November 5, 2026, that $73M worth of upgrades were on the way to airports across the state. Of the $73M, $53.6M is coming from federal funding, $7.3M from airport contributions and $12.1M from state grants through the Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program.

Huntsville, AL · 3d

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Birmingham’s High Dive HiFi Lounge named 2026 Best New Restaurant in Alabama

We’re no strangers here at Bham Now when it comes to celebrating new restaurants opening in the Greater Birmingham Area. We’ve had several openings in the last year that have been impactful on Birmingham’s dining scene, but a staff favorite remains High Dive HiFi Lounge in Birmingham’s Lakeview District.

Birmingham, AL · 10h

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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 · 7h

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After nearly 70 years, Birmingham's Fountain Heights is getting a grocery store of its own

For generations, getting groceries in Birmingham’s Fountain Heights neighborhood has meant traveling outside the community to find fresh food. Fountain Heights Farms Cooperative will open the We All Eat Market on Saturday, Nov. 7, bringing a neighborhood grocery store to Fountain Heights for the first time in nearly 70 years.

Birmingham, AL · 3d

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Birmingham’s new Fountain Heights grocery store is “Our version of Whole Foods”

On November 7, 2026, We All Eat Market, the first grocery store in the Birmingham Fountain Heights neighborhood in 70+ years, opened in front of a packed crowd of residents, community leaders and well-wishers. During her speech, in sight of the fully stocked grocery store with fresh fruits and vegetables...

Birmingham, AL · 6h

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Grammy-winning rapper and his family to perform at these 3 Alabama HBCUs

A Grammy-winning hip hop legend is making his way to two Alabama HBCUs this month. T.I. will be the Grand Marshal for the Tuskegee Homecoming parade, which begins at the Lincoln Gates at 9 a.m. Nov. 7. Afterward, the rapper will head to Cleve L. Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium where he will join the Marching Crimson Pipers Band for a halftime performance during the homecoming football showdown against Miles College. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. Tickets for both the game and parking are available online.

Tuskegee, AL · 3d

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Bessemer’s Bright Star Chef Brings Alabama’s Oldest Kitchen to Panama City

The executive chef of Alabama’s oldest restaurant is packing his knives for a short trip to the Florida Panhandle. Andreas Anastassakis, who runs the kitchen at the Bright Star in Bessemer, will cook two special dinners at Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood in Panama City on November 17 and 18, with both seatings starting at 6:30 p.m.

Panama City, FL · 2d

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Birmingham City Schools, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, and National Fitness Campaign Provide Access to Free Fitness

Birmingham City Schools, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) recently announced a partnership to bring an outdoor Fitness Court and digital wellness programming to Birmingham City Schools. “The new fitness court represents an investment in the health, wellness, and future of our scholars at...

Birmingham, AL · 3d

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Qdoba brings fresh flavors and community focus to Hoover

More than a year before the first customer walked through the door, the work had already begun. Planning sessions, construction timelines, hiring rounds and staff training all quietly unfolded behind the scenes before Qdoba Mexican Eats officially opened its newest Alabama location at 1539 Montgomery Highway in Hoover. For General Manager Hari Vajaha, that long runway made the opening feel less like a ribbon-cutting ceremony and more like a culmination.

Hoover, AL · 1d