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Alabama Murder-Mystery Author Delivers Literary Thrills
Nearly a century ago, a double murder outside Birmingham became one of Alabama’s most sensational crimes. In 1927, Auburn Moore, a married railroad official, and Ruby Thornton, a woman with whom he was having a relationship, were found murdered along a lonely road. The investigation that followed involved scandal, conflicting evidence, sensational newspaper coverage—and ultimately Horace DeVaughn, whose conviction would lead him to become the first person executed in Alabama’s electric chair.
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How Furnace Fest Brought a Scene Full Circle
Heavy music met industrial history on October 10–11, 2026, as Furnace Fest celebrated its landmark 10th iteration. There is no music festival backdrop in America quite like the skeletal ironworks of the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark. Set against the towering, rusted ironworks of Birmingham, Alabama’s Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, the weekend served as a visceral, high-decibel flashback to the golden era of the scene 20 years ago.
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GBHS: 22 dogs rescued from hoarding, neglect situation
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Greater Birmingham Humane Society said their veterinary teams helped rescue 22 dogs from a hoarding and neglect situation on Friday, Oct. 16. According to the GBHS Facebook page, their Animal Care & Control and veterinary teams responded to rescue 22 small dogs who needed help.
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‘The Power of Radio’: Matchbox Twenty Recalls Birmingham Breakthrough.
Matchbox Twenty will launch its 30th anniversary tour in Birmingham, AL, next year, returning to the city where former alternative rock station “The X” WRAX-FM helped propel the band to national success in the late 1990s. The band will perform May 15, 2027, at Coca-Cola Amphitheater, with The...
Bham Now
Sneak peek: Alabama’s first Shibam Coffee Co. opening on US-280, October 24
If you’ve been looking for a new coffee fix in Birmingham, you’re in luck. Shibam Coffee Co.—a Michigan-based coffee chain known for its Yemeni coffee traditions and cozy, late-night hangout vibes—is preparing to open its first Alabama location in Inverness along US-280. We met with owner...
Shelby Reporter
Wings R King celebrates Pelham opening with ribbon cutting
PELHAM – Wings R King officially celebrated its arrival in Pelham with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 8, as the locally operated restaurant brings its menu of wings, tenders, burgers and other American favorites to the city. Located at 3018 Pelham Parkway, Suite 104, in the Pelham Plaza...
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Churro Station plans Hoover location after closing at The Summit
Churro Station is planning to open a new location this fall at 4730 Chace Circle, Suite 108, in Hoover. The shop will be located near Ashley Mac's Kitchen and Five Guys. Churro Station previously operated at The Summit before closing that location in February. Owners Aaron and Jazmin Diaz moved...
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Two bald eagles rescued in Alabama within two weeks
Two bald eagles found in separate Alabama cities less than two weeks apart are recovering at Auburn University's Raptor Center after rescue and transport efforts involving Quinn Wildlife Sanctuary and state wildlife biologists. The first eagle was found in Oneonta on Sept. 23, followed by a second eagle found in...
Bham Now
Birmingham snags a spot on Priceline’s Top 10 for 2027 travel
Got friends and family making travel plans in 2027?. Priceline, the venerable online site whose mission is to be the “world’s best travel dealmaker” has named Birmingham, Alabama one of the top 10 places to travel in 2027. Remembering Birmingham’s Civil Rights history + growing food scene...
Shelby Reporter
The Arc of Shelby County, Helena High students celebrate mural collaboration
CALERA — A mural created through a collaboration between Helena High School art students and participants at the Arc of Shelby County’s New Visions Day Program is bringing new color to the Calera Facility. The mural, titled “Celebration in Color,” was unveiled Wednesday, Sept. 30, during a reveal...
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Yonder Walls Mural Festival Aims to Put Birmingham Artists, Stories in the Spotlight
A young Black girl reaches for a yellowhammer, Alabama’s state bird, as cotton transforms into dandelion seeds drifting toward the horizon. Nearby, an artist prepares to paint a first mural after years of creating work in other mediums. At another wall, two Birmingham artists are developing a tribute to brothers they lost, using public art to preserve memories that might otherwise remain private.
Village Living
Birmingham Botanical Gardens workshop tackles invasive plant removal
Birmingham Botanical Gardens will host "Invasive Plants 101: Maintenance, Removal, and Eco-Restoration" on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m.-noon. The workshop will be led by Isabelle Bracewell of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Participants will spend the first hour in the Adventure Classroom before heading to the Kaul Wildflower Garden for hands-on instruction.
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Birmingham Walks for When You Have an Hour, Not a Whole Day
The difficult part of taking a walk is often getting out the door. By the time you’ve considered driving somewhere, choosing a trail and figuring out where to park, the available hour starts looking suspiciously small. Fortunately, a good Birmingham walk doesn’t require a Saturday morning expedition. A park...
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McWane's quirky critters show Birmingham how curiosity keeps science alive
Why does the exhibit challenge survival through speed and strength?. If you’ve ever thought the animal kingdom is all about speed, strength and sharp teeth, a new exhibit at Birmingham’s McWANE Science Center is here to (slowly) change your mind. “Survival of the Slowest” is putting some of...
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Actor Leon and Filmmaker Wes Miller Visit Birmingham on National Tour to Promote Legal Thriller ‘Wildcards’
Wes Miller and Leon Robinson knew they had to bring their legal thriller “Wildcards” to Birmingham. The film is currently on an advance screening tour across the country, ahead of its official release in 2027. Miller and Robinson wanted the tour to include stops in cities that played a vital role in the civil rights movement. In August, they screened “Wildcards” in Greensboro, North Carolina at the International Civil Rights Center and Museum. The building — and national landmark — houses the original F.W. Woolworth’s Dime store, the site of the 1960 Greensboro Four sit ins.