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Alabama, Auburn headline Rocket City Softball Series Announced at Toyota Field

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas, in partnership with Peak Events, LLC, announced today the Rocket City Softball Series at Toyota Field, featuring Alabama, Auburn, North Alabama, and Samford March 9-10, 2027. Alabama will face North Alabama on Tuesday, March 9, followed by Auburn against Samford on...

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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.

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WWII airman returns home to Alabama, laid to rest 82 years after going missing in action

MONTEVALLO – More than 82 years after he was lost in combat over the Adriatic region during World War II, Staff Sgt. Nick Gavalas has finally returned to his home state. Gavalas, a Birmingham native and member of the United States Army Air Forces, was laid to rest with full military honors at the Alabama National Cemetery on Oct. 23, following a lengthy effort to recover and identify his remains.

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Eight Homewood athletes recognized on Signing Day

Eight Homewood High School athletes signed to continue their careers at the college level during a ceremony Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period. Baseball led the way with three signees. Jackson Chapleau signed with LSU-New Orleans, James Eady with Wallace State Community College in Hanceville and George Brockwell with Sewanee.

Homewood, AL · 1d

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Theatre Downtown | Talk of Alabama | 11.12.2026

What is the significance of The Humans being a Tony-award-winning drama?. Why was The Humans selected for the Alabama premiere?

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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.

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Where to find Friday the 13th tattoo deals in the Birmingham area

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Friday the 13th is approaching, and some tattoo shops around the Birmingham area are preparing to offer special deals on select tattoos. Here’s a list of local shops offering tattoos for a discounted price this Friday:

Birmingham, AL · 7h

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Blue still trails after final vote tally, will request recount in County Commission race

Democrat Camara Blue closed the gap with incumbent Commission President Jimmie Stephens but still trailed by 392 votes in the final but still-unofficial vote count. Your support helps us grow and sustain a newsroom for the City Built to Change the South. Donate today to help Birmingham stay informed. Camara...

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4th annual Veterans Day Celebration held at Highlands College, featured grandson of evangelist Billy Graham as keynote speaker

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The nation paused to honor its veterans and military families on Wednesday, and the folks at Highlands College gathered to do the same at their fourth annual Veterans Day Celebration. The program drew more than 1,100 people and featured military honors, student-led musical performances, and a...

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Never Too Late: Building the Housing Authority (HABD) of Birmingham Rebrand

Since 1935, the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District has been committed to providing affordable housing to Birmingham residents. Now known as Birmingham Housing, the organization’s new name signals a new focus. Birmingham Housing is embracing a holistic approach that supports a pathway to economic freedom, provides educational opportunities, promotes health and wellness, and connects residents to resources that help them achieve greater independence.

Birmingham, AL · 4h

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Federal loan limits reshape graduate degrees

Sheri Garrett knows many of Cumberland School of Law’s newest students by name. “I consider each one of them an image bearer of Christ,” said Garrett, the law school’s One Stop adviser. “Money is a very sensitive thing to talk about.”. That conversation got harder this...

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UAB Baseball Signs 10 Players to 2027 Recruiting Class

UAB baseball added 10 players to its 2027 recruiting class: six high school prospects and four junior college transfers. The group brings depth across the roster, with a mix of power hitters, versatile position players and experienced pitchers. By the Numbers. 10 signees: six prep players and four junior college...

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Family reunion at center court: Davis brothers face each other in season opener

Most family reunions take place in a house or restaurant, with food and drinks spread across the table and relatives catching up. For the Davis family, their reunion took place at the Pete Hanna Center. In Samford men’s basketball’s season opener, junior Ty Davis started his first game as a...

Homewood, AL · 1d

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Samford names 2027 Athletics Hall of Fame class, including Terry Bowden

HOMEWOOD, Ala. — Samford University announced its 2027 Athletics Hall of Fame class Wednesday, with a championship football team, former coaches and standout athletes among the honorees. The 10th class includes the 1935 football team, Terry Bowden for football, Robert Evans for baseball and football, Mollie Hanson for softball...

Homewood, AL · 1d

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State Champs Again: Pike Lib captures third straight state cheerleading championship

The Pike Liberal Arts cheerleading squad left Birmingham this week with a pair of state championships and another state runner-up. The Pike Lib varsity squad, which is coming off back-to-back UCA National Championships, started the week off by winning the Magic City UCA Regional Small DII Game Day Championship, earning a place in the national competition in January 2027, and a shot at defending their crown.

Troy, AL · 1d

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MAX Credit Union To Acquire Alabama Bank, Expand To $2.6 Billion in Assets

MONTGOMERY, Ala.—The $2.3-billion MAX Credit Union here has announced an agreement to acquire the $245-million First Financial Bank based in Bessemer, Ala., in an all-cash transaction that will mark the credit union's first bank acquisition and expand its presence into the Greater Birmingham market. Under the purchase and assumption...

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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.

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