Kellerman
Kellerman, AL · Arts & Culture
cahabasun.com
Waffle House and prison blocks shaped new library director
Before she ever ran a library, a teenaged Michelle Hamrick stood at the door of a crowded Waffle House in Montgomery, keeping the peace over coffee and booths. At 19, she stepped into something far tougher: working as a medical records clerk in a men’s prison. “I got a...
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Jonas Brothers postpone Birmingham show
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jonas Brothers have postponed their show that was scheduled for Friday night at the BJCC Legacy Arena. According to the band, the decision was made due to the potential impact of Hurricane Isaias on the central Alabama area. “We’re working on a new date and will share those details as […]
salvationsouth.com
To Be a Human Again for a Minute
Lee Bains wrote his first book of poems, Work Lunch, from the midday break—a salad eaten alone in his truck, cornbread traded for a tortilla on a Spanish-speaking job site. At his kitchen table in Atlanta, the Birmingham-born songwriter tells Chuck Reece how those poems kept pulling him toward Seoul, Bethlehem, and the people who taught him what labor is worth.
Bham Now
Discover Southern Flames: Fairfield’s new restaurant + entertainment destination
Southern Flames, the much-anticipated bar & grill, cigar lounge and entertainment destination, opened in Fairfield, Alabama on October 8, 2026. Formerly an event venue, Southern Flames is located at 6501 Aaron Aronnov Drive. The new space offers a wide variety of amenities including:. Comfortable outdoor patio with TVs, fire pit...
alabamagolf.org
Champions Crowned at the 32nd Alabama State Senior Four-Ball & 8th State Super-Senior Four-Ball Championships
HOOVER, AL (October 9, 2026) – Final Round results from the 32nd Alabama State Senior Four-Ball and 8th State Super-Senior Four-Ball Championships hosted at Hoover Country Club in Hoover, AL, October 8-9, 2026. Championship Links: Scoring & Results | Championship Website | Club Website. Due to potential impacts of...
American Songwriter
Born 64 Years Ago Today in Alabama, the Country Maverick Who Rejected Nashville and Created His Own Genre
On this day (October 7) in 1962, Dale Watson was born in Birmingham, Alabama. His four-decade career in music has seen him share stages with the likes of Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson. Still, Watson balks at the “country” label. Instead, he prefers to think of his music as “Ameripolitan” — which blends honky-tonk, hillbilly, western swing, and rockabilly. Carving out his niche at the intersection of the Austin country music scene and the Bakersfield sound, he is known for songs like “I Lie When I Drink” and “Feelin’ Haggard”.
Bham Now
Spot Birmingham in ‘Last Shot’: 10+ filming locations revealed
Last Shot, a feature film that was filmed at more than 10 locations around Birmingham, has been released nationally. The movie, which stars Montgomery-born Johnny Simmons, Jamie Pressly, Baron Davis and Michael Rapaport, follows a young boy navigating life after a tragic loss and finding redemption through basketball while reconnecting with his estranged mother.
liveforlivemusic.com
Phish Postpones Alabama Show Due To Hurricane Isaias
Image via National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center — Projected map of Hurricane Isaias. Phish has postponed one of its two shows at the outdoor Orion Amphitheater in Alabama this weekend, changing the planned Saturday–Sunday run to Sunday–Monday. The decision comes as the Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Isaias, recently upgraded to Category 3 and expected to make landfall between Alabama and Florida late Friday or early Saturday.
birminghamtimes.com
Birmingham City Schools Celebrates Roots and Routes Winners at Exhibition Opening
Birmingham City Schools welcomed students, families, educators, and community members on Wednesday to the Roots and Routes Opening Reception, celebrating the many cultures, stories, and experiences that make our community so vibrant. In partnership with the Birmingham Museum of Art, Desert Island Supply Co. and the Fiesta Festival, Roots and...
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Bebe Stockwell takes “Home” in a completely different direction. #OddlySatisfying #ThePawfectMoment
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Birmingham to Host 2026 State of Homelessness Summit
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — The City of Birmingham will host its 2026 State of Homelessness Summit on Friday, Nov. 6, at Boutwell Auditorium as part of National Homelessness Awareness Month. The summit, themed “Beyond Awareness to Action,” will bring together community leaders, service providers, nonprofits, faith leaders, businesses, residents...
fastfoodclub.com
The 9 Alabama Fried Chicken Joints Locals Have Sworn By For Generations
Alabama takes its fried chicken seriously, and folks here have their favorites for good reason. From family-run kitchens that have been frying birds the same way for decades to counters where the line forms early, these spots have earned real loyalty. This list rounds up nine Alabama fried chicken places...
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This Packed Alabama Supply Den Is Where Local Painters, Sketchers, And Makers Get Lost In The Aisles
The pencil was the plan. Everything after that was a mistake. One pencil becomes a better pencil. Then there is watercolor paper. Then a wall of brushes. Then a stack of giant canvases that somehow starts looking like something you absolutely need. That is the danger of this Alabama art...