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Phillips is Part of New Book

GULFPORT, MS. – Sun Records founder and Florence native, Sam Phillips, let a young group release a record in 1959 in Memphis on his International label with two songs on it: “To Tell the Truth,” and “These Silly Blues.” The group, Bobbie and the Boys, consisted of Cliff and Ed Thomas and their sister, Barbara Ann Thomas Salloum.

Florence, AL · 20h

The Cullman Tribune

The Cullman Tribune invites community to ‘Cocoa, Cookies and Claus’ Dec. 5

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Tribune is inviting the community to celebrate the holiday season with a little Christmas cheer at its upcoming “Cocoa, Cookies and Claus” event on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The free event will take place at The Cullman Tribune office, located at 219 Second Ave. SE in Cullman, and will offer families an opportunity to enjoy a festive afternoon with The Tribune crew. Guests can stop by for hot chocolate and cookies while visiting with Santa Claus. Families will also have the opportunity to receive a free photo with Santa, taken by a Tribune photographer, or capture their own special holiday memories. As a way of giving back to the community that supports the newspaper throughout the year, The Tribune is offering the event as a small token of appreciation. “This is our Christmas gift to the community.” Whether stopping in for a quick photo with Santa or staying to enjoy a cup of cocoa and some holiday treats, everyone is invited to join in the festivities. The Cullman Tribune looks forward to welcoming families, friends and neighbors for an afternoon of Christmas fun. Event details What: Cocoa, Cookies and Claus When: Saturday,

Cullman, AL · 1d

The Birmingham Free Press

Birmingham Pivots to Library at Ramsay-McCormack Site, Leaving Landmark’s Replacement Unbuilt

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham is proposing a public library for the site of Ensley’s demolished Ramsay-McCormack Building, abandoning plans for a commercial development intended to echo the landmark that dominated... The post Birmingham Pivots to Library at Ramsay-McCormack Site, Leaving Landmark’s Replacement Unbuilt appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .

Birmingham, AL · 3d

hooversun.com

Market Noel coming to Finley Center in November

The Junior League of Birmingham is gearing up to host Market Noel Nov. 18-21 at the Finley Center in Hoover. “People may come to Market Noel because it gets them ready for the holidays,” said Shanika Gibson, president of the Junior League of Birmingham. “They may come because they are discovering new vendors. Maybe it is part of their holiday tradition with friends, and we love all of that. But every person who walks through those doors is also making an investment in Birmingham.”

Birmingham, AL · 2d

The Birmingham Free Press

Birmingham, Birthplace of Veterans Day, Hosts 79th National Parade Wednesday

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham, home of the first Veterans Day celebration, marks the holiday Wednesday with the 79th National Veterans Day Parade downtown and free admission for veterans and military families... The post Birmingham, Birthplace of Veterans Day, Hosts 79th National Parade Wednesday appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .

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Mac Sabbath Turns Up the Heat in Birmingham

From the outside, Workplay in downtown Birmingham doesn’t really look like the type of place to host a metal show. The space is a multi-use event center, containing ,among other things, office spaces and a coffee shop; however, go inside and you’ll find a concert hall that’s the right level of grimy for a band like Mac Sabbath. Mac Sabbath, for those unfamiliar, describe themselves as “drive-thru metal”, playing Black Sabbath covers with lyrics changed to be exclusively about fast food. It’s as ridiculous as it sounds, but it makes for an incredibly fun show. With support from Alyson Anomaly (a project by Flummox frontwoman Alyson Blake Dellinger) and Clownvis (who will be described in detail later), the show was nothing if not memorable.

The Birmingham Free Press

Civil Rights District Glows With Free Night Art Walk

BIRMINGHAM — Glowing artifacts from Birmingham’s past are lighting up the Civil Rights District after dark in a free public art installation that runs nightly through Dec. 13. “The Sacred... The post Civil Rights District Glows With Free Night Art Walk appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .

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The Cullman Tribune

SAR Color Guard honors veterans at Hartselle Veterans Day Parade

HARTSELLE, Ala. – The Tennessee Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) joined the Hartselle community Saturday for its annual Veterans Day Parade, honoring America’s military veterans during the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence. The SAR Color Guard presented and posted the colors during the opening ceremonies before marching through downtown Hartselle. Dressed in clothing reflecting the military and civilian heritage of the American Revolution, participants carried flags representing the nation, state and patriotic heritage. Led by Color Guard Commander Randal Jennings, the formation included SAR Compatriots Scott Owen, Randy Brown, Robert Anderson, David Poehlein and William Sommers. Living historian Susan Sommers joined the formation in period civilian attire. The Tennessee Valley Chapter SAR Color Guard continued its tradition of participating in the Hartselle Veterans Day Parade, honoring local veterans through patriotic ceremonies. For Hartselle resident Robert “Bob” Anderson, a past president of the Alabama SAR, the parade holds special significance. “As a decorated Air Force and Viet Nam veteran, participating in Hartselle’s Veterans Day Parade is especially meaningful to me. Seeing my hometown come together to honor those who served makes me proud to be part of this community,” Anderson said. Participants in the Hartselle Veterans

Hartselle, AL · 1d

256 Today

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Madison’s Hometown Studio, Huntsville’s Grammy’s House add to North Alabama’s growing craft scene

Earlier this year, viral videos across social media showcased makers unpacking their analog bags full of journals, books and hands-on arts and crafts. This popularized alternative to screen consumption has […] The post Madison’s Hometown Studio, Huntsville’s Grammy’s House add to North Alabama’s growing craft scene appeared first on 256 Today .

Huntsville, AL · 2d

The Tuscaloosa News

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'Dappled Things' blends murder mystery and faith | DON NOBLE

Joe Taylor, while a professor of English, has also, as director of the Livingston University Press, been the publisher of over 200 books. Astonishingly, he has also edited at least 10 volumes and written three volumes of stories and at least 13 novels, several in verse. His fiction is usually speculative. This volume, “Dappled Things,” is as close to realistic as Taylor is ever likely to get. It is, at its heart, a murder mystery, sort of. In an Abbey near Cullman called here Our Lady of Seven Sorrows, Brother Benedict and Brother Julius, monk-artist, are together a few minutes after midnight on Christmas morning assembling a somewhat unusual creche: the infant Jesus is Black and the Holy Mother as well. This inspiration had come in a vision. Just as Benedict is placing the stone infant into the manger, Brother Julius is killed by a bullet to the head. The scene evokes both the murder of JFK in Dallas and St. Thomas Beckett in Canterbury. The murder is racist, surely, especially since a butchered black cat and a severed Black hand had been found on the grounds some time earlier. Two investigations ensue: police search for the killer and Benedict

Cullman, AL · 17h

Yellowhammer News

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Here is every Veterans Day parade, ceremony and salute across Alabama

Veterans Day is an Alabama invention, and on Wednesday the state that gave America the holiday will fill its downtowns, courthouse squares and the lawns beside the USS Alabama to honor the men and women who wore the uniform. Raymond Weeks, a World War II veteran from Birmingham, organized the nation’s first Veterans Day parade […] The post Here is every Veterans Day parade, ceremony and salute across Alabama appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama · 10h

familydestinationsguide.com

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This Gigantic Alabama Furniture Store Has More Treasures Than You Could Explore In A Day

If you’ve ever walked into a furniture store, spent eleven minutes looking at the same three sofas, and left feeling vaguely hopeless, then Alabama Furniture Market in Calera, Alabama is about to completely change your perspective. This is the kind of place that makes furniture shopping feel less like...

Calera, AL · 5d

AL.com

Historic Birmingham silos became giant soda cans, transformed downtown’s skyline

The timing coincides with Buffalo Rock’s 125th anniversary and 75 years as a Pepsi bottler in 2026.

Birmingham, AL · 3d

southernlitreview.com

“Historic Resting Places of Alabama: Cemeteries and Graveyard Around the State” by Mollie Smith Waters

Her theory is that cemeteries hold the keys for understanding place, an ideal quality of guidebooks intent on attracting visitors to the state and educating them about its distant and recent past. And her methodology for choosing cemeteries based on their historical “eternal residents,” architectural features, folklore, and legends makes for an effective and intriguing narrative, painting Alabama in all her complexity. Whether you are moderately curious about cemeteries and burial rituals or a devotee of discovering overlooked and underappreciated cultural sites, this guide is a perfect place to begin.

Alabama · 1d

Flashbak

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Vote George Wallace For Alabama Governor – A Pro Segregation Comic Book From 1960

ALABAMA NEEDS “THE LITTLE JUDGE” – GEORGE C. WALLACE FOR THE BIG JOB – 1960/1961. – Pro-Segregation Comic Book commissioned directly by George Wallace during his campaign for Governor of Alabama. In 1960 and 61, Geroge Wallce (August 25, 1919 – September 13, 1998) was vying...

Alabama · 15h

Yellowhammer News

Black Belt native Taylor Hunnicutt has a mission to put Alabama music on the map

When Taylor Hunnicutt took a waitressing job at a blues juke joint near the University of Montevallo, she wasn’t exactly planning her future in music. She was a college student carrying plates who happened to make friends with the musicians coming through to play. Then one night, they invited her to sit in. “It was […] The post Black Belt native Taylor Hunnicutt has a mission to put Alabama music on the map appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama · 2d

The Birmingham Free Press

UAB Theatre Opens ‘Cabaret’ Wednesday at Alys Stephens Center

BIRMINGHAM — UAB Theatre opens “Cabaret” on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Sirote Theatre in the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center, 1200 10th Ave. South. Performances run at 7:30 p.m.... The post UAB Theatre Opens ‘Cabaret’ Wednesday at Alys Stephens Center appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .

Village Living

Mountain Brook Art Association holiday show moves to new venue

The Mountain Brook Art Association will host its Holiday Small Works Art Show on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church. The annual show focuses on original two-dimensional artwork sized for gift giving and home display. Participating artists may...

Mountain Brook, AL · 2d

ABC 33/40 News