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Local Gadsden woman hits 100th birthday — with many stories to tell

Mable Christine “Tillie” Yunker Griffin was born on Oct. 24, 1926 in a small Nashville, Tennessee house — and she has faced all kinds of one-of-a-kind ventures since then. The Gadsden resident officially celebrated her 100th birthday two weeks ago on Oct. 24, 2026, surrounded by her...

Gadsden, AL · 1d

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The first public well in Gadsden

Gadsden’s first public well was located at what is now Broad and First Streets — on the bluff overlooking the Coosa River — according to the legend handed down by the earliest settlers here. The well was sunk there in order to provide water for both man...

Gadsden, AL · 1d

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Odenville's Drive Thru Christmas Returns With 70 Actors, 20 Animals in Tow

New Life Baptist Church in Odenville is once again turning its parking lot into a live-action walk through the Christmas story, with Drive Thru Christmas set to run Dec. 11-13 from 6 to 9 p.m. each night, completely free to attend. The event, confirmed by WBMA, will feature nine scenes...

Odenville, AL · 2d

Calhoun Journal

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Christmas at Kress Returns to Downtown Anniston November 14

ANNISTON, AL — Christmas at Kress will return to downtown Anniston on Saturday, November 14, 2026, offering an evening of holiday shopping and seasonal festivities along Noble Street. The event, hosted by The Kress Anniston, is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 1108 Noble Street in Anniston. According to event organizers, shops along […] The post Christmas at Kress Returns to Downtown Anniston November 14 appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Anniston, AL · 2d

The Birmingham Free Press

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Lost-Luggage Ski Sale Returns to Scottsboro Saturday

SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Unclaimed Baggage holds its 45th annual Ski Sale on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT at 509 West Willow Street in Scottsboro. The... The post Lost-Luggage Ski Sale Returns to Scottsboro Saturday appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .

Scottsboro, AL · 1d

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The Final Blessing of EWTN’s Shortwave Station WEWN

As we reported, EWTN Global Catholic Network‘s shortwave radio station WEWN shut down its operations on Oct. 31 after 34 years. The Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word shared photos with Radio World of the friars’ annual visit to the WEWN transmitter site atop Vandiver Mountain on Aug. 13 this year.

Vandiver, AL · 2d

Calhoun Journal

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Annual POW Memorial Ceremony to Honor German, Italian and American Service Members at Fort McClellan in Anniston

ANNISTON, AL — The annual Prisoner of War (POW) Memorial Ceremony will take place Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the German-Italian Memorial Cemetery on the former Fort McClellan property in Anniston. The public is invited to attend the observance, which recognizes the lives of German and Italian soldiers buried at the cemetery, […] The post Annual POW Memorial Ceremony to Honor German, Italian and American Service Members at Fort McClellan in Anniston appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Anniston, AL · 2d

The Cullman Tribune

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Baileyton’s Harvest at the Park brings a Stars Hollow kind of magic to Cullman County

BAILEYTON, Ala. – Some towns hold festivals. Baileyton, it turns out, holds its people close. On Saturday, Oct. 31, Baileyton Town Park filled with hay bales and painted pumpkins, bounce houses and classic cars, sack races and sunflowers for the town’s first-ever Harvest at the Park. Neighbors wandered between vendor tents. Children raced from the merry-go-round to the Fun Zone. A principal took the plunge in a dunk tank for a good cause. And as the sun went down, the trunks opened and the candy came out. For anyone walking in for the first time, it felt a little like stepping into a storybook town, the kind of place where everybody knows your name and the whole community turns out for every season. That was exactly the point. Finding Stars Hollow in Baileyton When Baileyton Council members Kaleigha Fitch and Taran Garrison sat down to plan the town’s first Harvest at the Park, they shared the same vision: they wanted it to feel like Stars Hollow, the fictional hometown from the TV show “Gilmore Girls,” famous for its cozy town square, its quirky traditions and the way the whole community shows up for one another. They had just two months

Baileyton, AL · 2d

The Cullman Tribune

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Cullman graduate Paul Callan helps redesign schools he once attended

CULLMAN, Ala. – Architect Paul Callan is helping redesign some of the same school buildings where he once attended classes, including the space where he studied drafting at Cullman High School. Callan, a 1989 Cullman High graduate, is a senior project manager at Hoover-based Lathan McKee Architects. His work with Cullman City Schools includes renovations at Cullman Middle School, the new Cullman Intermediate School at the former West Elementary campus and the STEM and Career Tech Center at Cullman High. Callan attended East Elementary and Cullman Middle School before graduating from Cullman High and earning an architecture degree from Auburn University. His return to the district began when Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff and the school board selected his firm to work on the Cullman Middle School renovation. “It was a school I had attended many years before, and it was virtually unchanged from the classrooms where I was taught, the locker-lined hallways I had roamed and the gymnasium where I had played,” Callan said. A campus tour brought back memories but also revealed the need to update the facilities. The project replaced outdated spaces and added classrooms and other amenities while working within the existing campus. Callan said his experience on

Cullman, AL · 22h

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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 · 3d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Birmingham Ditches Ensley Tower Plan for Library After Developer's Death Stalls It

More than a decade after neighboring businesses first sued over a crumbling tower in downtown Ensley, Birmingham is abandoning its plan for a five-story commercial building at the Ramsay-McCormack site and proposing a public library instead. The pivot comes after the death of the developer leading the project and years of missed construction deadlines, with a circuit court judge now giving the city 60 days to return with an update on its new plan.

Birmingham, AL · 1d

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Alabama marching band has new director and fervent support from mentors

Central High School Falcons' marching band has been under the leadership of Frederick Baptiste since July 2026.

Alabama · 1d

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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 · 1d

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CC of Birmingham’s Eshleman becomes PGA vice president

LAS VEGAS — Country Club of Birmingham Director of Golf Eric Eshleman continued his ascent toward the presidency of the PGA of America this week when he succeeded Nathan Charnes as vice president. Charnes was elected as the 45th President of the PGA of America at the association’s 110th...

Birmingham, 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 · 3d

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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 · 2d

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

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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 · 2d