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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 · 3h
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Alabama's 42

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Concerts coming to Birmingham area in November

The year is nearing its end, but music lovers in the Birmingham area still have plenty of chances to see a show in 2026.

Birmingham, AL · 1d

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 · 1d
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Simpsons Writer Bill Oakley Feeds Birmingham a Secret Menu at Helen

A former Simpsons showrunner spent Tuesday night in downtown Birmingham, handing chef Rob McDaniel a list of dishes most Alabamians have never heard of and watching him turn them into dinner for 30 or 40 diners at Helen. Bill Oakley, who co-wrote and ran the writers' room on some of the animated sitcom's most beloved episodes, hosted a special ticketed dinner at the restaurant, pairing his cross-country food obsession with McDaniel's Southern cooking instincts.

Birmingham, AL · 1d
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Only In Tuscaloosa

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You Can Now Listen to Christmas Music Around the Clock in Alabama

Catfish 100.1 has traded Classic Country for nonstop Christmas favorites across West Alabama through December 25.

Alabama · 8h

Alabama's 42

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Christmas Village Festival returning to BJCC through Nov. 8

The 45th Christmas Village Festival kicked off Wednesday at the BJCC with its VIP Day.

Birmingham, AL · 1d

Rolling Stone

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Jason Isbell Pledges ‘Alabama Blue’ Album If Doug Jones Wins Governor Race

In 2020, Jason Isbell made a promise: If Joe Biden won Georgia in the presidential election, he would record an album of covers dedicated to the Peach State. Despite President Trump’s futile attempt to “find” additional Republican votes, Democrats took Georgia — and the White House. And Isbell made good on his pledge. He released the excellent Georgia Blue in October of 2021, which included his take on songs by Georgia artists alongside special guests Brittney Spencer, Brandi Carlile, Julien Baker, and Amanda Shires, who also designed the cover art. All proceeds went to Georgia-based charities Black Voters Matter, Stand-Up Georgia, and Fair Fight. Jason Isbell and Drive-By Truckers Reunite in Alabama Now Isbell, who hails from Alabama, is pledging another set of covers, one dedicated to his home state and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Doug Jones. “We will most happily record and release an Alabama Blue album, covering our favorite Alabama artists, if Doug Jones wins the governor’s race,” Isbell posted on social media. “Easiest decision of my life.” It’s not just lip service on Isbell’s part. He has been active on the campaign trail this year, appearing at events such as a September rally in Mobile, and the campaign’s

Alabama · 3d

Shelby Reporter

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Camp Branch Food and Craft Bazaar returns on Nov. 14

ALABASTER — One of Shelby County’s longest-running holiday traditions will soon return with the annual Camp Branch Food and Craft Bazaar. The bazaar is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Camp Branch-Saginaw Civic Center, located at 65 Highway 25, Alabaster. The bazaar is made possible by Camp Branch United Methodist Church in Alabaster and is sponsored by the United Women in Faith group.

Alabaster, AL · 1d

ABC 33/40 News

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Christmas Village Festival underway at BJCC through Sunday

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Christmas Village Festival is back at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, with more than 700 vendors and holiday shopping through Sunday, Nov. 8. The festival is celebrating its 45th year. Shoppers can browse holiday gifts, decorations, food and handmade items. Santa Claus is scheduled to appear...

Birmingham, AL · 19h

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Tom Dameron exhibition brings 30 years of artwork to Aldridge Gardens

Aldridge Gardens will host an exhibition of work by Birmingham-area artist Tom Dameron from Thursday, Nov. 5, through Jan. 4, featuring 51 pieces created over the past 30 years. The exhibition includes detailed watercolors and acrylics depicting flowers, gardens and other natural subjects, along with etchings and portraits of musicians...

Birmingham, AL · 1d

culturalcreatives.org

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3 Historic Alabama Blizzards You’ll Be Grateful You Never Experienced

Birmingham, Alabama, photographed after the 1993 blizzard. Historic American Buildings Survey / Library of Congress. Alabama’s winter history includes storms that challenged assumptions about how far south severe snow and cold could reach. Three major events stand out across very different eras: the February 1899 outbreak, the March 1993 superstorm and the January 2025 Gulf Coast storm.

Alabama · 4d

SoulGrown

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How Taylor Hunnicutt is making her mark on Alabama music

The 2026 Soul of the South Music & Entertainment Award winner is taking her distinctly Alabama sound across the country while working to put her home state's musicians in the spotlight.

Alabama · 2d

vestaviavoice.com

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Vestavia council OKs elevated wheelchair ramp from U.S. 31 to library

The Vestavia Hills City Council on Monday approved an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation regarding construction of an elevated handicapped-accessible pedestrian ramp from U.S. 31 to the Library in the Forest. While the project to add the pedestrian bridge over U.S. 31 did provide ways for people in...

Vestavia Hills, AL · 2d

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Women’s Golf closes fall season in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (November 2, 2026) – The University of North Alabama women's golf team completed the fall season Monday at the Samford Intercollegiate at Inverness Country Club in Birmingham, Ala. with a sixth place finish. UNA finished with a final stroke score of 947 to beat Bellarmine by seven...

Florence, AL · 3d

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Champions Crowned at the JGA Tour Final Presented by Smylie Kaufman

VESTAVIA HILLS, AL – (Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2026) Final results of the JGA Tour Final Presented by Smylie Kaufman held at Vestavia Country Club in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, October 31-November 1, 2026. Championship Links : Final Round Results | Championship Website | Photo Gallery. In the Boys 14-18 division,...

Vestavia Hills, AL · 4d

hoodline.com

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Moss Rock Festival Marks 21 Years in Hoover With 100-Plus Artists, Beer Garden’s 15th Anniversary

The Moss Rock Festival returns Nov. 7-8 to the Hoover Metropolitan Complex, where more than 100 artists, a tree-planting initiative and the Beer Garden’s 15th anniversary are among this year’s offerings. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free parking is available on-site.

Hoover, AL · 4d

culturalcreatives.org

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3 Lost Alabama Neighborhoods That Disappeared From the Map

Alabama’s missing neighborhoods are sometimes hidden beneath places whose present purpose seems obvious: a military installation, industrial land or a redeveloped city center. Their earlier residential lives can be much harder to see. The houses are gone, street patterns have changed, and a name that once meant home may appear mainly in an archive.

Huntsville, AL · 11d

The Birmingham Free Press

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Channel 42 Ends CBS Run, Becomes Birmingham’s CW Station

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Channel 42 has a new network home, a new name, and a new place on Birmingham’s dial — the end of a CBS affiliation that lasted more... The post Channel 42 Ends CBS Run, Becomes Birmingham’s CW Station appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .

Birmingham, AL · 6d

Yellowhammer News

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How Alabama golf grew from scraped-out sand greens to a world-class destination

Golf in Alabama has grown from modest beginnings on scraped-out sand greens to a statewide network of championship courses that attracts players from around the world. Along the way, the game has reflected the state’s changing cities, its sporting traditions, its ambitions for economic development, and its struggles over who gets to participate. The story […] The post How Alabama golf grew from scraped-out sand greens to a world-class destination appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Birmingham, AL · 5d

goredbirds.com

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Women’s Golf Closes Strong in Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – With three golfers inside of the top 20 at the Samford Intercollegiate, the Illinois State women's golf team finished with a final-round 301 – the lowest final-round score in the field, as the Redbirds placed fourth at the Tournament. Jacksonville State won the team title...

Normal, IL · 4d