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Auburn Plainsman
From dives to rooftops: War Eagle Supper Club
What started as a brothel in the mid-1940s transformed into a club for generations of Auburn students to enjoy. After closing in 2015, War Eagle Supper Club has been reborn as a restaurant on the rooftop of the Graduate Hotel. In 1937, South College Street was lined with farmhouses and...
allamericanatlas.com
5 Best Burger Spots in Montgomery, Alabama that Locals Rave About
Montgomery is a meat‑and‑three and barbecue town at heart, but the burger scene is surprisingly deep—everything from smoky pub burgers to chef‑driven stacks. These five spots are the ones locals keep arguing over. 1. Hamburger King. This is the definition of an old‑school Southern burger joint....
thebamabuzz.com
2 Alabama coffee shops listed among World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops
The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops recently released its list for 2026 and nine locations across the entire country made the cut—two of them right here in Alabama. For the second straight year, our state was well represented on the list. While four made the list last year, two of those made repeat appearances this year including:
coastobserver.com
Mugshots Grill & Bar Smashes into 2026 with New Limited-Time Smashburgers at All 21 Locations
HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI – Mugshots Grill & Bar, the South’s Premier Sports Grill & Bar renowned for its juicy burgers on signature sourdough buns, cold drinks, and lively atmosphere, announced the launch of its exciting new limited-time offering (LTO): Smashburgers, available now at all 21 locations across Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Louisiana.
AL.com
Comedian with Alabama roots announces new Netflix special recorded in state
A comedian whose worldview was shaped by a childhood in north Alabama has announced that Netflix will release his first full-length special in March. Derrick Stroup is a native of West Virginia whose family moved to Harvest, near Huntsville, when he was nine. His youth has provided him with abundant material on topics such as Southern cuisine (he has referred to Waffle House as “Southern hibachi”) and adolescent partying in the days before there was Uber to get you home.
Alameda Post
‘Words that Made the Difference’ to be Performed in Selma, Alabama to Mark Landmark Civil Rights Events
A cast of 18 local actors will travel to Selma, Alabama next week to perform Alameda playwright Dr. Cindy Acker’s award-winning Words that Made the Difference: Brown v. Board of Education during the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee during the week of March 5-8. The Jubilee commemorates marchers, led by John Lewis, who faced a bloody attack when they walked across Selma’s Edmund Pettus Bridge to bring attention to voting rights in 1965.
alreporter.com
Selma High School students to perform with Boston-based arts collective
Selma High School students and professional dancers and poets from the Boston-based arts collective beheard.world will perform March 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., presenting spoken word, hip-hop dance and music focused on growing up in a city known worldwide for its role in the voting rights movement. The performance will...
familydestinationsguide.com
The Unassuming Restaurant In Alabama That Locals Swear Has The Best Southern Food In The State
Hidden in plain sight in Homewood, Alabama, the Paw Paw Patch has quietly built a reputation as the standard-bearer for authentic Southern cuisine without any flashy billboards or social media campaigns. Just good food that speaks volumes with every bite. You’ve probably driven past it countless times if you’re local,...
alamedapost.com
‘Words that Made the Difference’ to be Performed in Selma, Alabama to Mark Landmark Civil Rights Events
A cast of 18 local actors will travel to Selma, Alabama next week to perform Alameda playwright Dr. Cindy Acker’s award-winning Words that Made the Difference: Brown v. Board of Education during the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee during the week of March 5-8. The Jubilee commemorates marchers, led by John Lewis, who faced a bloody attack when they walked across Selma’s Edmund Pettus Bridge to bring attention to voting rights in 1965.
WSFA
WTVM
Chicken finger chain to replace Opelika’s long-closed Cook Out
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - Foosackly’s, the Mobile-based chicken finger chain, is expanding its footprint in east Alabama with a new restaurant planned for Opelika. A company representative confirmed the brand is on track to open at 2168 Interstate Dr.—the former Cook Out location in the Tiger Town shopping center—in mid-2026. The chain already operates a nearby Auburn restaurant that opened in 2019.
AL.com
Country star announces second Alabama show for 2026
An unorthodox country star is returning to an Alabama venue where he had to contend with lightning during a previous visit. Jelly Roll announced dates for a “Little Ass Shed Tour” Monday. Among the 11 dates is stop at the Wharf Amphitheater in June. That makes him part of a growing spring-summer lineup at the venue, which has conspicuously big plans for Memorial Day weekend.
Bham Now
4 new Huey Magoo’s chicken joints planned for Birmingham
Huey Magoo’s, a popular fast growing chicken joint has inked a development agreement to bring four of their eateries to Birmingham. Established in 2004, the Orlando,Florida-based fast-casual restaurant calls its hand-crafted tenders, “The Filet Mignon of Chicken.”. Presently, there are two Huey Magoo’s restaurants in Montgomery and Prattville....