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National Peanut Festival and PETA clash over ‘Grizzly Encounter’ show at fairgrounds

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — For generations, the National Peanut Festival has drawn families form the Wiregrass and beyond with food, rides and entertainment. But one attraction is stirring controversy this year as animal advocates push back against a bear act at the 2026 festival. On November 6, the NPF opened the gates to the fairgrounds […]

Dothan, AL · 20h

Pensacola News Journal

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3 Pensacola area restaurants receive major violations in inspections

Here's the breakdown of restaurant inspections in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties for the week of Nov. 2-8. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So, every week, we provide that information for you. During the latest round of inspections by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, one restaurant received an administrative complaint, two restaurants received a high-priority violation and 16 restaurants received a perfect score. One restaurant receives an administrative complaint Wah Gwaan Jerk Mobile food dispensing vehicle Inspection details: Routine Inspection on Nov. 3 Follow-up inspections: Violations required further review, but were not an immediate threat to the public. The restaurant complied with a follow-up inspection on Nov. 5 and met inspection standards. Total violations: Four total violations, with three high-priority violations High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection, observed raw sausage patties stored over lettuce in upright reach-in cooler. High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed raw ground beef 49 degrees Fahrenheit,

Pensacola, FL · 1d

wiregrassdailynews.com

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Ozark Cemetery Tour Brings a Scrooge Christmas Adventure

OZARK, Ala. (WDNews) — A Christmas tradition with a spooky twist is coming to Ozark as the Ozark Historic Preservation Commission prepares to host its Historical Cemetery Tour on Thursday, Dec. 17. The event, themed “Bah, Humbug! A Scrooge Christmas Cemetery Tour,” will offer participants an evening of history,...

Ozark, AL · 15h
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Holiday Shoppers Stock Up On Fudge And Candy At These 6 Old-Fashioned Alabama Sweet Shops

Holiday shopping in Alabama gets a lot sweeter when the gift list includes a box of homemade fudge. Across the state, old-fashioned candy shops still make their own chocolates, pralines, toffee, and truffles, and December is when their counters get extra busy. This list covers six of them, from a...

Alabama · 1d
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Health department temporarily closes Montgomery grocery store

A sign on the store’s door says it will be closed through Wednesday. The state confirms the store will remain closed until pest control notifies them that they have not seen any rodent activity over the span of a few days. No set date to reopen has been established....

Montgomery, AL · 1d

The Coconut Mama

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The 3 most beloved Alabama restaurants that are now gone (one after six decades!)

Alabama diners have spent 2026 saying goodbye to familiar tables, following an earlier wave of restaurant closures across the state. This trio stretches from polished Birmingham seafood to Mobile barbecue…

Alabama · 12d

familydestinationsguide.com

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You Can’t Beat The Fresh Seafood At These 8 No-Frills Alabama Shacks

Looking for fresh seafood at no-frills shacks in Alabama that are actually worth the trip?. These 8 unforgettable spots dish out Gulf-fresh catches and the kind of laid-back fun you can’t find just anywhere!. 1. Capt’n Snapper’s (Dauphin Island) That bright blue building sitting on Dauphin Island...

Alabama · 7d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Alabama Buffet Has So Many Choices, One Plate Is Never Going To Be Enough

How many plates does it take to get through more than 40 Southern dishes spread across two hot bars? That math problem sits waiting for anyone hungry enough to try it in this corner of Alabama. The fried chicken here has been named among the best in the state. Then...

Alabama · 1d

familydestinationsguide.com

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You Won’t Believe The Best Ribs In The South Are Hiding At This Tiny Alabama Roadside Shack

Nobody hides treasure in a fancy box, and Cooter Brown’s Rib Shack in Jacksonville, Alabama proves that point with every single rack of ribs that comes off the smoker. The moment you catch that first wave of smoke drifting across the parking lot, you’ll understand why people drive from multiple counties away just to eat here.

Jacksonville, AL · 4d

Only In Your State

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The Most Popular Thanksgiving Pie and Side Dish in Alabama

Thanksgiving in Alabama is measured in casserole dishes and pie plates, and every family has a lineup it defends with total conviction. Maybe your aunt’s dessert is the one everyone circles first, or there’s a side dish you’d happily fight a cousin over for the last spoonful. Either way, turkey rarely gets the final word. […]

Alabama · 19h

Animal of Things

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Can You Hunt on Your Own Property in Alabama? License Rules, Exemptions, and Limits

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Owning land in Alabama does not mean the state’s hunting rulebook disappears. Resident landowners get a real break — no hunting license needed to hunt their own dirt — but tags, seasons, bag limits, and a handful of safety-zone restrictions still follow you onto private property. This breakdown covers exactly who qualifies for Alabama’s landowner … This article, Can You Hunt on Your Own Property in Alabama? License Rules, Exemptions, and Limits , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Pet Trust Laws in Wyoming: How to Protect Your Pet After You’re Gone • Emergency Cold Weather Shelter Laws for Pets in Nevada: Rules, Fines, and Reporting • Can Landlords Deny ESA in West Virginia? Your Rights and Next Steps

Alabama · 3d

travelmag.com

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9 Alabama Buffets Serving Fried Chicken, Garden Vegetables And Homemade Cobbler

Alabama takes its fried chicken seriously, but the dessert situation? That’s where things get interesting. Blackberry cobbler near the Tennessee line, and blueberry cobbler down south. The peach one now has some serious competition. Who knew the dessert bar could get this competitive?. The surprises don’t stop there. A...

Alabama · 2d

AL.com

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Alabama ABC shortage leaves restaurants, hotels without popular liquor brands, much needed revenue

Alabama restaurants and hotels are struggling to stock Tito’s vodka, Jack Daniel’s and other popular liquor brands as distribution problems at the state’s liquor warehouses leave businesses without products they need to serve customers. The shortages, which have lasted weeks at some locations, follow the Alabama Alcoholic...

Alabama · 1d

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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 · 3d

familydestinationsguide.com

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It Sounds Crazy, But Everything At This Tiny Alabama Restaurant Is 100% Plant-Based

Alabama just called, and it wants you to put down that pulled pork sandwich for a second. There’s a little restaurant in Madison, Alabama called The Veggie, and it is doing something that most people in the Heart of Dixie would consider either revolutionary or slightly suspicious. Every single...

Madison, AL · 2d

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 · 2d

Yahoo!

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What Are Alabama Orange Rolls? The Regional Pastry Every Southerner Should Try

When it comes to cozy breakfast pastries that stir up warm feelings of nostalgia, it's hard to find a better example than cinnamon rolls. Southerners (and Americans in general) love to buy these plush treats at bakeshops and to swap recipes at community gatherings and family parties. But in Alabama, church bakeoffs and local dessert swaps often feature a unique twist on the cinnamon roll: the orange roll.

Alabama · 1d

SoulGrown

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Alabama Restaurant & Hospitality Association announces 2026 Stars of the Industry winners

From chefs and restaurateurs to the employees who keep restaurants and hotels running, the annual awards recognize excellence across Alabama’s hospitality industry.

Alabama · 1d

Country Herald

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Alabama Holiday Alert: $2,500 Prize for Watching Movies

Alabama residents can enter a Christmas movie contest offering $2,500 cash and a charity donation.

Alabama · 2d