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Grove Oak, AL · Lifestyle

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These 8 Alabama BBQ Joints Have Been Smoking Pork Over Hickory Since Before You Were Born

Alabama takes its barbecue seriously, and some of the best places in the state have been cooking pork the slow way for generations. These are the spots where hickory smoke and family recipes have stayed the same for decades, long before most of us were around to taste them. If...

Alabama · 14d

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Outdoor Recreation offers fall boating special

As autumn brings changing colors to North Alabama, Redstone Arsenal’s Outdoor Recreation program offers an opportunity to enjoy the season from a different perspective, the water. The Outdoor Recreation Center’s fall weekend boating special gives customers the chance to spend a long weekend exploring the Tennessee River, taking in...

Redstone Arsenal, AL · 8d

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F.E. Burleson students to honor veterans with musical tribute

Students at F.E. Burleson Elementary School in Hartselle will honor veterans Nov. 10 with a performance of “So We Can Be Free,” a song written by the school’s music specialist, Stephanie Porter, that will also be performed by students across the country as part of a nationwide tribute.

Hartselle, AL · 6d

The Cullman Tribune

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Pet of the Week: Nupert is ready to keep your lap warm

CULLMAN, Ala. – A comfortable seat is even better with someone to share it, and Nupert is happy to volunteer. This large, affectionate cat will settle across your lap like a cozy quilt, ready for some time together. Nupert, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, is an approximately 4-year-old tuxedo cat available for adoption at the Cullman County Animal Shelter. This sweet boy loves to snuggle and would rather be close to his person than anywhere else. Toys are a big part of Nupert’s day, too. He enjoys playtime, but companionship is what he seeks most. For someone who likes a cat to keep them company while they read, watch television or simply unwind, Nupert could be a loving match. His adoption fee is $35 because he is already neutered. The reduced fee reflects that completed procedure, not the value of the companionship he has to offer. His adoption fee includes vaccinations and microchipping. To learn more about Nupert or meet him, visit the Cullman County Animal Shelter at 935 Convent Road NE. The shelter is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Contact the shelter at 256-734-5448 or cullmananimalshelter@co.cullman.al.us . Has Nupert already been adopted? Don’t worry!

Cullman, AL · 7d

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12 Whiskey Laws That Surprise Most Americans

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Lynchburg, TN · 19d

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This Unique Seafood Restaurant In Alabama Serves Up The Freshest Catfish You’ll Ever Taste

If you’ve been eating frozen catfish your whole life and calling it good, The Fish Creel in Anderson, Alabama is about to have a serious conversation with your taste buds. This is the kind of restaurant that resets your expectations and makes you wonder what else you’ve been settling for without realizing it.

Anderson, AL · 10d

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Barefield’s of Madison: Men’s & Women’s Clothing Downtown

Madison, if you haven’t walked into Barefield’s of Madison yet, you’re missing one of the most fabulous new downtown shopping spots! In my opinion, it lives up to the hype: the clothes are great, the space is attractive, and the customer service is 10/10. Barefield’s is a...

Madison, AL · 8d

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Fill An Entire Bag With Books For Under $20 At This Enormous Alabama Bookstore

Somewhere in Madison, Alabama, there’s a store that will make your wallet breathe a sigh of relief and your bookshelf beg for mercy. 2nd & Charles is the kind of place that turns a quick errand into a two-hour adventure you didn’t plan for but absolutely needed. Let’s...

Madison, AL · 12d

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Muscle Shoals Has Two Famous Recording Studios You Can Tour. Here’s What Each Visit Covers

Muscle Shoals, Alabama, is a small city on the Tennessee River, but it holds a...

Muscle Shoals, AL · 7d

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99 Boutique talks Under the Christmas Tree event

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - Under the Christmas Tree kicks off on Friday! Tennessee Valley Living just welcomed another one of its vendors, for a look at what the event has to offer. This time, Sarah Hines and Mikayla Shiver, with The 99 Boutique, joined with a couple items...

Huntsville, AL · 7d

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Road-Trippers Pass Right By These 8 Alabama Restaurants That Have Outlasted The Interstate

Interstates made Alabama road trips faster, but they also sent a lot of drivers zooming past the places that fed travelers long before the first exit ramp opened. Some of those old restaurants never left. They still sit on Main Streets, courthouse squares, and old U.S. highways, serving biscuits, barbecue,...

Tuscaloosa, AL · 9d

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Cullman gathers by candlelight for ‘An Evening with Poe’

CULLMAN, Ala. – The night came on, as November nights do, cold and early and quiet. Inside Jubilee Kitchen + Bar, the candles were already lit. Tall tapers flickered against dark walls. Deep crimson cloth pooled across the tables like spilled wine, and a single red rose waited beside each small glass vase. At the bar, beneath a chandelier glowing like a cluster of pale moons, cocktails with names borrowed from the grave were shaken and poured. And then, as the hour of six drew near, the room fell still, and the voice of Edgar Allan Poe returned to the living. Jubilee and the Cullman County Public Library joined forces Monday, Nov. 2, for “An Evening with Poe,” a night of cocktails and dramatic readings celebrating the 19th-century master of mystery and the macabre. Guests gathered for a cocktail hour at 5 p.m. before readings began at 6. Even the drinks were steeped in dread. Jubilee’s “An Evening with Poe” specials menu, marked with a perched raven, offered five cocktails inspired by the author’s darkest works: The Black Cat: vodka, chocolate liqueur, cherry and heavy cream The Raven: blanco tequila, Cointreau, blackberry and lime The Pale Blue Eye: gin, elderflower

Cullman, AL · 7d

The Cullman Tribune

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Cullman Community Theatre invites voices to bring Christmas magic to Christkindlmarkt

CULLMAN, Ala. – Picture it: twinkling lights strung across Depot Park, the scent of roasted nuts and warm cider drifting through the cold night air, and the soft glow of wooden huts dusted in holiday cheer. Then, just around the corner, a group of carolers in top hats and long Victorian skirts begins to sing. It’s like immersing yourself in a scene from a Hallmark Christmas movie. And this holiday season, in the heart of Cullman, you could be one of the voices. Cullman Community Theatre is inviting singers of all ages to join its Christmas Caroling group, which will spread holiday cheer at the Cullman Christkindlmarkt this season. “We’re getting ready to spread some holiday cheer at the Cullman Christkindlmarkt, and we’d love to have you join us!” the theatre shared. The group’s next rehearsal is this Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. at the Clark Street Theatre, the old church on the corner of Third Avenue Northeast and Clark Street Northeast, behind Cullman City Hall. All ages are welcome. Carolers 13 and younger must be accompanied by a caroling adult. The carolers are part of the theatre’s Cullman Community Choir, launched in fall 2025 to bring local voices

Cullman, AL · 9d

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The secret to building a multi-concept hospitality group

A strong first location doesn’t guarantee a strong second. Owners who expand too fast can strain cash, lose quality and open restaurants the market doesn’t want. But the ones who grow well plan for cash early, protect their teams and know when to let a restaurant go. On...

Huntsville, AL · 10d

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House of Colour talks cosmetics for every season

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - Have you ever bought a lipstick that looked flattering on a model, but less flattering on you? Well, the House of Colour joined Tennessee Valley Living to talk about why that happens!. Kristi MacNeill and Cate Schilloff brought on seasonal color fans and their...

Huntsville, AL · 7d

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Unlock Holiday Magic with the Huntsville Holiday Magic Pass

There’s something about the holiday season that brings out a different side of a community. Whether it’s gathering to see Christmas lights, attending a seasonal performance, visiting a Christmas market, or simply spending time with family and friends, the season offers opportunities to make memories and establish traditions that can last for generations.

Huntsville, AL · 10d

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Phillips Named Photo Contest Winner

FLORENCE – The Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area recently announced the winner of its 2026 photo contest. Alan Phillips of Sheffield entered a photo from his Tennessee River bluff house decorated for the 4th of July, and the judges said it captured the contest theme of “Landmarks & Legacies.”

Florence, AL · 9d

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Rebecca McKenzie talks her new Christmas collection

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - This week, the South Hall of the Von Braun Center will host the 42nd annual ‘Under the Christmas Tree’ event! Proceeds from the event support Randolph School’s tailored Tuition program, which provides need-based tuition assistance. Rebecca McKenzie is going to be...

Huntsville, AL · 9d

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Belle Trouvaille previews selection at Vintage Market Days

DECATUR, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - Vintage Market Days in Decatur kicks off this week! One of the vendors, Belle Trouvaille, joined Tennessee Valley Living to preview what they’ll bring to the event!. The co-owner, Jenny Snow, brought on Fenton glass Christmas trees, tea cups, vintage ornate brass candle...

Decatur, AL · 8d

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Mom’s Happy Finds: antiques, history and the owner’s story

Where seven roads intersect in North Florence sits a small building with white brick and signs that read “Mom’s Happy Finds,” and “make good choices!”. Before Missy Moothart opens at 11 a.m. on Friday, her daughter Chelsea, who rarely visits the store, cups her hands to the window with her friend Kelly, eager for Moothart to unlock the door. Inside, music from behind the counter fills the antique-filled space. The room is seemingly filled with organized clutter, a variety of items from different decades precisely put into place.

Florence, AL · 10d