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The Montgomery Advertiser

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These 8 horror movies were filmed in Alabama. Here's where

In horror movies, some of Hollywood’s most unsettling scenes have a surprising connection to Alabama. The state’s historic buildings, quiet coastal communities and rural landscapes have served as backdrops for everything from masked killers and supernatural forces to stories about people who discover their neighbors may not be who they seem. Some productions brought familiar Hollywood franchises to Alabama, while others turned the state into the setting for original tales of terror. Several films also used recognizable local landmarks , giving movie fans another reason to see Alabama differently this Halloween. From a notorious lakeside campground to the streets of Fairhope and a racetrack near Mobile, here are eight horror movies that showcase Alabama’s place in the genre. Friday the 13 th Part VII: The New Blood (1988) Jason Voorhees brought his signature hockey mask to Baldwin County for the seventh installment of the slasher franchise. Brynes Lake stood in for Camp Crystal Lake, the fictional campground synonymous with the series. The Final Destination (2009) A disastrous racetrack crash sets off a series of gruesome events in the fourth film in the Final Destination franchise. The fictional McKinley Speedway was actually Mobile International Speedway in Irvington. Viewers may also spot

Alabama · 11d

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This old fire station has new life as distillery

Old Station 31 Spirits in Dale sells a monthly drink and donates the proceeds to a fire department.

Mobile, AL · 7d
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WKRG News 5

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Shrimp Basket closes six Alabama and Florida locations as company shifts focus

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Nov. 2, 2026 UPDATE (1:35 p.m.): News 5 has learned more about Artistry Restaurants’ closure of six Shrimp Basket locations in Alabama and Florida, including two in the News 5 coverage area. The Bay Minette and Pensacola locations’ last day of business was Sunday, Nov. 1, […]

Pensacola, FL · 4d

golfdaily.com

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A grand fall golf getaway awaits in Alabama

POINT CLEAR, Alabama — Escape to the Alabama Gulf Coast this fall with a golf getaway at Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection. The package includes a guest room and two rounds of golf, giving you the opportunity to experience both championship courses at the historic Lakewood Club.

Point Clear, AL · 7d
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Elberta's German Sausage Festival Is A Cherished Tradition

Elberta, AL. — (GSN) — The Elberta German Sausage Festival is widely recognized as one of the most beloved events for local attendance in Baldwin County. Voted as Baldwin County's Best Community Event, the biannual tradition routinely draws between 15,000 and 30,000 visitors to Elberta Town Park, creating a vibrant, reunion-style atmosphere where neighbors and visitors connect.

Elberta, AL · 7d

Yellowhammer News

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David Rainer: Pigfish uses shrimp boil leftovers for winning dish at AWF Gulf Coast Cook-Off

It was fitting that a seafood dish would come out on top in the Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) Gulf Coast Wild Game Cook-Off, in the area where the wild game cook-off tradition originated. The AWF Cook-Off phenomenon started in 1996 in Mobile, and it has spread statewide with cook-offs in every region of the state […] The post David Rainer: Pigfish uses shrimp boil leftovers for winning dish at AWF Gulf Coast Cook-Off appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

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You’ll Happily Drive Hours For The Cinnamon Rolls At This Iconic Alabama Coffee Shop

Some mornings, the universe sends you a sign, and in Orange Beach, Alabama, that sign is painted purple and swings open to reveal the best cinnamon roll of your life. BuzzCatz Coffee & Sweets is the kind of place that makes you realize you’ve been settling for mediocre mornings, and that ends today.

Orange Beach, AL · 10d

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This Retro Diner In Mobile, Alabama Serves Blue Plate Specials And Milkshakes That Feel Straight Out Of Another Era

Some lunch spots in Mobile fill their parking lots so fast at noon that drivers circle twice before giving up. One of them sits on a busy stretch of road and looks like it rolled right out of the 1950s. Inside, a meat-and-three plate and a milkshake served with the...

Mobile, AL · 10d

WKRG News 5

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Living shoreline project at Waterfront Park in Orange Beach underway

When you think of the shoreline in Orange Beach, most folks think of the coastline of the Gulf, but a second shoreline is getting some much-needed attention to restore what wind, water, and currents have taken away over the years at Waterfront Park.

Orange Beach, AL · 8d

NOLA.com

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Growing older, but not up: Parrot Heads keep Jimmy Buffett’s party going

Sporting gray hair, tropical shirts and a lasting love for Jimmy Buffett, longtime Parrot Heads gathered on the Alabama coast to celebrate the music and friendships that have kept them coming back for decades. Fans gathered in Gulf Shores Oct. 21–25 to celebrate his music and carefree spirit at the...

Gulf Shores, AL · 7d

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This Unique Alabama Restaurant Lets You Dine Surrounded By Stunning Street Art

There are restaurants that decorate their walls, and then there’s Vandals Street Kitchen in Mobile, Alabama, which threw out the rulebook entirely and turned the whole place into a work of art you can eat inside. This isn’t a restaurant that hung a few canvas prints near the hostess...

Mobile, AL · 8d

WALA-TV FOX10

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Doggy Halloween costumes with Camp Bow Wow Mobile

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Halloween isn’t just for humans! Our four-legged friends are getting in on the spooky fun, too, with plenty of pups dressing up for the occasion. According to Google Trends data analyzed by dog daycare and boarding provider Camp Bow Wow, the three most-searched dog Halloween costumes in Alabama this year are hot dog, chicken and shark.

Mobile, AL · 7d

OBA

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More Than 200 Songwriters Head To The Coast For Frank Brown Festival

Music lovers can hear the stories behind hit songs from the people who wrote them. Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival is returning to the Gulf Coast. More than 200 songwriters will perform at venues across coastal Alabama and Florida. Audiences will hear familiar songs and the stories behind them. The festival also supports music education through scholarships and outreach programs.

Orange Beach, AL · 7d

Chron.com

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Alabama museum's 'living exhibit' offers the complete Jiimmy Buffett experience

A "living exhibit" honors the Parrothead guru.

Mobile, AL · 7d

OBA

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Orange Beach Parks and Rec Hosts Second Annual Fido Fest at Waterfront Park

Free event features a pageant, live music, and a K9 demo on Nov. 8. Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach Parks and Recreation is bringing back one of the area's favorite fall events for dogs and their owners. The second annual Fido Fest is a free, family-friendly festival open to everyone in the community. Pet lovers, families, and curious visitors alike are all welcome to attend. No dog is required to join in the fun.

Orange Beach, AL · 5d

WLOX

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Film crew shooting ‘The Sleeping Dogs of Southampton’ in South Mississippi

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) — A film crew has transformed the Magnolia Room in Gulfport into a Hamptons hot spot for the movie “The Sleeping Dogs of Southampton.”. David Lipper is producing the film, which he described as a thriller. “This is a film that I say is a...

Gulfport, MS · 10d

WALA-TV FOX10

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3rd Annual Grand Bay Food Truck Festival

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The 3rd Annual Grand Bay Food Truck Festival returns Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Grand Bay Fire Department, 8425 Grand Bay Wilmer Road, Grand Bay, Alabama. Hosted by Frank N Lola’s and the Grand Bay Fire District, the festival brings food trucks, local vendors, and Halloween fun together for a day of community celebration.

Grand Bay, AL · 8d

WKRG

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Comedian Matt Rife calls The Red Clay Strays “the best band in music today”

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Famous comedian Matt Rife had a little surprise for his fans at his Nashville show, with his favorite band performing to close out his set. According to Matt Rife, Mobile’s The Red Clay Strays are “the best band in music today,” he said in a social media post.

Mobile, AL · 8d

WKRG News 5

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Bay Minette celebrates Veteran’s Day with parade, ceremonies

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 30, 2026 BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — Bay Minette will honor veterans with a parade, ceremonies and more. “This special event honors the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of America’s veterans while bringing together residents, families, businesses, and organizations in a powerful display of community appreciation,” […]

Bay Minette, AL · 7d

NOLA.com

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Meet the Jimmy Buffett superfans on a mission to ‘keep the party going’ across the Gulf Coast

GULF SHORES, Ala. — The brass band’s beat swept across the sandy waterfront parking lot, and the crowd of retirees sprang into action. Drinks in hand, dressed like pirates and parrots, they began swaying and whooping as part of their annual pilgrimage to honor the man whose songs have long soothed their troubles — Jimmy Buffett.

Gulf Shores, AL · 7d