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Papers, Please: Birmingham Bands Turn Up the Volume for a Cause

Five Birmingham bands turned up the volume in late October at Papers, Please, a benefit concert hosted by Food Not Bombs Birmingham, to help people experiencing homelessness get identification cards. Food Not Bombs Birmingham, a nonprofit volunteer organization that provides food and other resources to people experiencing homelessness, created the...

Birmingham, AL · 2d
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Safari After Dark casino party to support GI cancer research

The Robert E. Reed Gastrointestinal Oncology Research Foundation will host Safari After Dark on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 7-10 p.m. at The Club, 1 Robert S Smith Drive. The safari-themed fundraiser will feature casino games, food, an open bar and live music from The Undergrounders. Guests can also take part in The Great Wine Hunt, The Big Game Liquor Toss and the Jewels of the Jungle Raffle.

Birmingham, AL · 1d
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Qdoba Opens Fourth Alabama Spot In Hoover, Bets Big On Local Hires

Qdoba Mexican Eats has opened a new restaurant at 1539 Montgomery Highway in Hoover, marking more than a year of planning, construction, hiring and staff training before the doors finally opened. General Manager Hari Vajaha says the launch is the culmination of that long buildout and a chance to serve the community he calls home.

Birmingham, AL · 3d
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Country Herald

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Alabama Holiday Alert: $2,500 Prize for Watching Movies

Alabama residents can enter a Christmas movie contest offering $2,500 cash and a charity donation.

Alabama · 3d

Shelby Reporter

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SAW’s BBQ brings award-winning flavor to Chelsea’s Valley Post

CHELSEA— In the Valley Post restaurant district in Chelsea, SAW’s BBQ has opened its brand new location. With the grand opening on Nov. 9, the new barbecue joint has brought new excitement to the area. “Opening another SAW’s is always special, but there’s something particularly exciting about putting...

Chelsea, AL · 1d

The Cullman Tribune

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Changing restaurant landscape: Recent closures raise questions about impact on workers

CULLMAN, Ala. – Over the past several months, Cullman has seen a growing number of familiar restaurants close their doors, leaving vacant storefronts, disappointed customers and questions about the future of the city’s dining industry. However, beyond the loss of favorite gathering places, the closures have brought attention to another concern: the employees whose livelihoods depend on these businesses. Since August, at least six Cullman restaurants have announced or completed closures, including KFC’s south Cullman location, Puckett’s Restaurant, Wissota Chophouse, Lucy’s on 3rd, Augusta’s Sports Grill and Shrimp Basket. While the circumstances surrounding each closure differ, the concentration of shutdowns within a relatively short period has raised questions about the challenges facing local restaurants and what happens to their employees when operations come to an end. A series of closures One of the first major closures came in August, when the KFC restaurant in South Cullman Shopping Center served its final customers Aug. 16. The closure marked the end of the Kohl and Weir family’s 58-year history operating KFC franchises. Owner Kent Weir cited slowing business, changing consumer preferences and increased competition as contributing factors. The KFC on Alabama Highway 157 remains open under separate ownership. “This has been an

Cullman, AL · 3d

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New Indian restaurant offers twist on authentic regional recipes

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - It’s not your typical Indian restaurant. This one has a twist on its food. That is why this New Business In the Neighborhood is called Desi Twist. Owners Amzad and Anum Chariana opened this dining experience because they wanted authentic regional recipes to receive a contemporary interpretation, or a twist. The overall experience extends beyond the plate.

Birmingham, AL · 16h

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Pelham city officials deny allegations in federal lawsuit over bar’s alcohol license

What allegations did Jelly’s Bar owner make against Pelham officials?. What defense did Pelham city officials present in the lawsuit?. What led Jelly’s Bar owner to accuse Pelham officials of retaliation?. The owner of Jelly’s Bar is accusing Pelham officials of retaliation and discrimination in a federal lawsuit...

Pelham, AL · 1d

ABC 33/40 News

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State audit flags $254K in excess payments to Birmingham Schools fitness vendors

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A state audit found Birmingham City Schools paid two fitness training vendors more than $254,000 above the amounts originally authorized by the Birmingham Board of Education. The audit, conducted by the Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts, covers October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025,...

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Oak Mountain program traces William Bartram's Alabama journey

Oak Mountain State Park will host Following Bartram's Footsteps: Exploring Alabama's Natural Heritage on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 2-3 p.m. in the Oak Mountain Interpretive Center Classroom. The program will focus on William Bartram, the early American naturalist who traveled through what is now Alabama in 1775 during a four-year...

Alabama · 22h

Calhoun Journal

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Anniston Runners Club to Host Night Hike at McClellan Trails Tonight

Anniston, AL – The Anniston Runners Club Group and Robert Powers will host a night hike at McClellan Trails on Tuesday, November 10, offering participants an opportunity to enjoy an evening of outdoor exercise. The hike will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the main trailhead of the Fort McClellan Mountain Bike Trail in Anniston. Participants […] The post Anniston Runners Club to Host Night Hike at McClellan Trails Tonight appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Anniston, AL · 2d

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‘The Sacred Ordinary’ Uses Public Art to Keep Birmingham’s Civil Rights History Alive

Birmingham’s civil rights history is etched into its streets, buildings and public spaces. But as generations of movement foot soldiers pass away and the preservation of historical memory faces new challenges, a local art project is asking residents to consider what happens when the responsibility of remembering falls on the public.

Birmingham, AL · 1d

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FoodeesFest brings food trucks, sweet treats and local finds to Gadsden

GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - Discover a weekend of flavor and community as FoodeesFest comes to Gadsden, bringing food, drinks and handmade finds together for a family-friendly celebration. The free festival will take place Dec. 18-20 at the Gadsden Mall. It will run from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday and 11...

Gadsden, AL · 23h

Calhoun Journal

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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet Comes to Oxford Performing Arts Center November 10

Oxford, AL – The Oxford Performing Arts Center will host “Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet” on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 7 p.m., bringing a holiday production featuring classical ballet, elaborate costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s well-known musical score to the stage. The performance will take place at the Oxford Performing Arts Center, located at 100 E. Choccolocco […] The post Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet Comes to Oxford Performing Arts Center November 10 appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Oxford, AL · 2d

Village Living

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Market Noel returns with four days of holiday shopping and special events

The Junior League of Birmingham will host Market Noel Nov. 18-21 at the Finley Center at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex, 5508 Stadium Trace Parkway. This year's theme is "elevated woodland," with a cozy, refined and nature-inspired look throughout the market. General shopping hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21.

Birmingham, AL · 22h

AL.com

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Legendary Alabama bar is gone, but this hidden gem upholds tradition for outstanding burgers

If you loved the late-night burgers at Marty's Bar, it's time for a day trip to Irondale.

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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After 70 years without a grocery store, neighbors build their own

The shelves are nearly stocked at the We All Eat Market, and Darlene Battle is ready to shop. For Battle, who has lived in Birmingham's Fountain Heights neighborhood her entire life, the market opening Saturday means a place to buy groceries closer to home and a chance to see an idea she watched grow become reality.

Birmingham, AL · 3d

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Winter Comfort Food Keeps Regulars Coming Back To These 7 Alabama Country Cafes

When the weather turns gray and chilly, a plate of country cooking starts to sound like the best plan of the day. Alabama is full of small-town cafes where the menu leans on fried chicken, cornbread, gravy, and homemade pie. Some sit on mountaintops, some on quiet highways, and a...

Alabama · 3d

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Hit The Road For The Unforgettable White Sauce At These 8 Classic Alabama BBQ Joints

Ready to hit the road for classic BBQ joints in Alabama?. These 8 smoky restaurants serve up unforgettable white sauce and mouthwatering barbecue that’ll keep you coming back for more!. 1. Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q (Decatur) If you want to understand Alabama white sauce, this is the place where...

Alabama · 4d

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Black Farmers Bring Groceries Back to Birmingham After Nearly 70 Years

For nearly 70 years, families in Birmingham's Fountain Heights neighborhood had to leave home just to buy a bag of groceries. As of Saturday, November 7, 2026, they don't have to anymore — and the people who fixed the problem are the same ones who grow the food. Fountain...

Birmingham, AL · 2d