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The Secret Birmingham, Alabama Grocery Store Where $60 Goes Further Than Locals Let On

Real butchers cut the meat here by hand every single day, with no additives to stretch shelf life. That alone made me sit up. In a world of plastic-wrapped mystery trays, that feels almost old-fashioned. The same family has run this business since 1925. The third and fourth generations are...

Birmingham, AL · 13d

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Concerts coming to Birmingham area in November

The year is nearing its end, but music lovers in the Birmingham area still have plenty of chances to see a show in 2026.

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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This Tiny Alabama Restaurant Has Slow-Cooked Oxtails That Locals Can’t Get Enough Of

There’s a little gray building in Birmingham that doesn’t try to impress you from the outside, and that’s exactly why it ends up impressing you so much once you’re inside. Eagle’s Restaurant has become the kind of place where people plan entire days around a plate...

Birmingham, AL · 8d

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These 6 Alabama Meat-And-Threes Keep Regulars Fed Through Every Cold Snap

When the temperature drops in Alabama, a lot of people skip the fancy menus and head straight for a plate of fried chicken, greens, and cornbread. That is the magic of the meat-and-three, where you pick one main dish and three sides and leave full and happy. These spots have...

Alabama · 3d

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Fill An Entire Cart For Only $25 At This Enormous Thrift Store In Alabama

Forget paying full price, because Birmingham has a secret weapon for savvy shoppers, and it goes by the name of America’s Thrift Stores & Donation Center on Huffman Road. Once you walk through those glass doors, your wallet is going to breathe the biggest sigh of relief it has ever taken.

Birmingham, AL · 11d

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Why Generations Of Tuscaloosa Families Keep Making The Same Trip To Archibald’s

Some Tuscaloosa families pass down recipes, and some pass down directions to a barbecue counter. Former students drive back after years away just to order the same plate. A trucker who grew up here stops in because it reminds him of home and of a brother who loved the place. The building looks plain from the road, and nobody seems to mind.

Tuscaloosa, AL · 4d

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New grocery store is opening in Fountain Heights: ‘We all deserve good, beautiful things’

For the first time in 70 years, a new grocery store is opening in Birmingham’s Fountain Heights neighborhood. The project is led by the Fountain Heights Farms Cooperative, a Black-owned urban farming and social justice organization. The We All Eat Market will be located on the ground floor of the cooperative’s Heart of the Farm building located at 1201 16th St. N. The grand opening is set for Saturday, Nov. 7.

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Moldy corn dogs, gnats in frozen yogurt among October’s lowest Jefferson County inspection scores

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Nine food establishments in Jefferson County fell below health and safety standards in October, with violations that included moldy corn dogs, gnats in frozen yogurt, dark, pinkish-orange and black residue in ice machines, and multiple temperature control issues. Foo Hai in Homewood scores a 60. Foo...

Jefferson County, AL · 20h

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Historic Birmingham silos became giant soda cans, transformed downtown’s skyline

The timing coincides with Buffalo Rock’s 125th anniversary and 75 years as a Pepsi bottler in 2026.

Birmingham, AL · 5h

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Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. posts goodbye after Alabama dismissal: '21 out'

Alabama legacy Dre Kirkpatrick Jr., a third-year defensive back from Gadsden, was arrested in late October on two misdemeanor charges: harassing communication and doxing. Three days later, the Crimson Tide dismissed him from the team.

Tuscaloosa, AL · 3d

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How Birmingham, Alabama’s Bayonet delivers unexpected delights

At Bayonet, even its name and how the restaurant got its start were a bit of a surprise, Rob McDaniel, the chef and co-owner, recalled. McDaniel originally conceived of the Birmingham, Alabama, restaurant as a small spot to serve as a waiting area for his restaurant Helen, his southern grill, next door. But because of some location restrictions, the only way to use the space he had in mind was to take over a much larger attached space.

Birmingham, AL · 4d

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Louie’s Fried Horseradish Pickles

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Planning a football party? These fried horseradish pickles are delicious!. Louie’s sliced horseradish pickles (approximately 1–2 cups, drained) Cut the hoagie rolls into smaller pieces and dry them in a 250°F oven. Allow them to cool, then process in a food processor until they reach your preferred breadcrumb consistency.

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The Cullman Tribune

Cullman Today launches Grateful Giveaway countdown to Thanksgiving

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Today is counting down to Thanksgiving with its first Grateful Giveaway, and one lucky winner will take home a gift every household can use. The countdown kicked off Sunday, Nov. 1, and runs daily on the Cullman Today Facebook page through Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26. To enter, comment on any countdown post with a photo of what you’re most grateful for, along with a few words about why. There’s no limit on entries, so you can enter as many times as you’d like. If you’d rather keep your story private, you can send your photo and description to Cullman Today in a Facebook message instead. The grand prize will be announced soon. Follow Cullman Today and The Cullman Tribune on Facebook for updates as the countdown continues.

Cullman, AL · 3d

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Birmingham City Schools, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, and National Fitness Campaign Provide Access to Free Fitness

Birmingham City Schools, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) recently announced a partnership to bring an outdoor Fitness Court and digital wellness programming to Birmingham City Schools. “The new fitness court represents an investment in the health, wellness, and future of our scholars at...

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Christmas Village Festival underway at BJCC through Sunday

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Christmas Village Festival is back at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, with more than 700 vendors and holiday shopping through Sunday, Nov. 8. The festival is celebrating its 45th year. Shoppers can browse holiday gifts, decorations, food and handmade items. Santa Claus is scheduled to appear...

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Students encounter pests in dorm buildings

Several students living in Beeson Woods have recently experienced pest concerns in their dorms. Many have heard animal noises coming from the ceilings and walls, keeping them up at night. Sterling McDonald lives in Lucille Hall in Beeson Woods. She recently woke up in the middle of the night to...

Homewood, AL · 3d

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Alabama’s oldest restaurant, closed after fire, serving BBQ again: ‘We’re still kicking’

After several weeks of inactivity, Irondale’s Golden Rule Bar-B-Q is back to serving sandwiches. On Thursday, the restaurant’s long-time General Manager Sammy Derzis provided an update on social media. Golden Rule began selling sandwiches and beverages from a food truck. “We’re out in the parking lot with the...

Irondale, AL · 1d

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After nearly 70 years, Birmingham's Fountain Heights is getting a grocery store of its own

For generations, getting groceries in Birmingham’s Fountain Heights neighborhood has meant traveling outside the community to find fresh food. Fountain Heights Farms Cooperative will open the We All Eat Market on Saturday, Nov. 7, bringing a neighborhood grocery store to Fountain Heights for the first time in nearly 70 years.

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