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Sixth Annual Kite Festival Brings Multicultural Celebration to Montgomery
The Alabama International Education and Economic Partnership and the City of Montgomery are inviting the community to show off high-flying skills at the sixth annual Kite Festival on Saturday, Feb. 21. The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at Blount Cultural Park. Organizers say the festival will...
Auburn Plainsman
Smalls Sliders temporarily closed until March 10
Smalls Sliders on Opelika Road closed earlier this month after approximately one year in operation, leaving uncertainty about whether the shutdown is temporary or permanent. Google currently lists the restaurant as “temporarily closed,” but community members speculate that the closure may be lasting. However, as of Feb. 16, an updated statement on the Yelp restaurant page states the restaurant is scheduled to reopen on March 10, 2026. No further reason or information has been provided by the company.
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The Shepherd’s Pie At This Alabama Restaurant Is So Good, You’ll Drive Miles Just For A Bite
There’s a moment when you take that first bite of perfect shepherd’s pie – the fork breaks through the golden potato crust, steam escapes like a savory sigh, and the rich aroma of Guinness-infused gravy hits your nose – that makes you wonder if you’ve somehow teleported across the Atlantic to a cozy Dublin pub.
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Merry Widows wail, crowds cheer, and one lucky reveler leaves with a top prize at Mardi Gras event
Wearing a “Joe Knows” ballcap outside the Old Church Street Graveyard on Sunday, Tanner Parrish waited patiently for the famed Merry Widows of Joe Cain to make their annual arrival and pay homage to their “beloved Joe.”. What he didn’t expect was to leave with the most...
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8 Humble Restaurants In Alabama Serving Up Outrageously Delicious Breakfast
Looking for amazing breakfast spots in Alabama that won’t break the bank?. These 8 humble restaurants serve up incredible morning meals and friendly service!. 1. Greg’s Breakfast Bar (Montgomery) You know that feeling when you drive past a place a hundred times and never stop?. That’s probably what...
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Grist Mill market, café coming to Highland Home
A new produce market and barbecue café is coming to Highland Home. Organizers plan to offer fresh foods, homemade meals and a family-friendly gathering space for the community. “We’re opening a produce market and barbecue restaurant,” said owner Jennifer Findley, who is launching Grist Mill Market and Café with...
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Ethel Cain coming back for quasi-homecoming concert in Alabama May 2
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — Ethel Cain, a singer whose popularity has been rising in recent years through two highly-acclaimed studio albums and a world tour, will be bringing her Southern Gothic-tinged show to Alabama this spring. Ethel Cain, an onstage persona created by Hayden Silas Anhedönia, will be performing at the Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville […]
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The Country Fried Steak At This Homey Restaurant Is Worth The Drive From Anywhere In Alabama
Some food experiences are worth putting miles on your odometer, and the country fried steak at Paw Paw Patch in Homewood, Alabama, is precisely that kind of culinary pilgrimage. This unassuming eatery has mastered the art of Southern comfort food in a way that makes even the longest drive seem...
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Neon lights, beads and MoonPies bring Wetumpka Mardi Gras to life downtown
The Order of Cimarron brought downtown Wetumpka to life with its annual Mardi Gras Parade & Festival, themed Heartbeats and Neon Streets. Colorful floats, glowing accents, and lively music filled the streets as families, friends and visitors lined the route, celebrating a tradition that continues to unite the community. Local shops and vendors welcomed crowds throughout the day, offering everything from festive finds to classic festival fare, while beads, MoonPies, and other novelties flew through the air to the delight of paradegoers of all ages.
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Mardi Gras parade runs through a packed downtown Prattville
Downtown Prattville was full of people for their Mardi Gras parade Saturday. The parade ran all the way through downtown on Main Street and ended at Stanley-Jensen Stadium. Many of the floats that came through threw beads, candy, and rubber ducks. Action 8’s own Morgan Marshall, Savanna Sabb, and Cameron...
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Anaya nabs the Day 3 lead at Lake Martin
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. — Each time Fisher Anaya has fished a tournament at Lake Martin, he has left with a top finish. Now, Anaya is five bass away from claiming his first Elite Series trophy in just his second attempt. The Eva, Ala., rookie leads the Lippert Bassmaster Elite...