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Parrish, AL · Lifestyle

The Coconut Mama

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The 3 most beloved Alabama restaurants that are now gone (one after six decades!)

Alabama diners have spent 2026 saying goodbye to familiar tables, following an earlier wave of restaurant closures across the state. This trio stretches from polished Birmingham seafood to Mobile barbecue…

Alabama · 7d

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SAW's BBQ Sets Chelsea Opening Date, Taking Over Vacant Valley Post Spot

SAW's BBQ is gearing up to open its newest location at Chelsea's Valley Post development, moving into the former Rodney Scott's BBQ building off U.S. 280. The restaurant will serve pulled pork, smoked chicken, wings, loaded baked potatoes, Southern sides and Alabama white barbecue sauce at 1004 Dunnavant Valley Road once its doors open.

Shelby County, AL · 6d

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I Made Alabama’s Famous Breakup Cookies—and Now I Get the Hype

As an avid home baker, I've been searching for the ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe my whole life. I'm not alone in my love for the classic treat: Year after year, the chocolate chip cookie ranks among America's favorite cookie flavors. There's something about that combination of brown-sugar dough and melty morsels that can make even the worst situation better—even a breakup.

Alabama · 6d

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Love a home with character? See inside Birmingham homes with Southern charm

There’s something about a Southern home that just feels good. A wide front porch made for coffee-drinking, a big kitchen for reinventing grandma’s recipes or original hardwood floors that will see generations of family gatherings. In Birmingham, these homes come with some cool character, too. Our neighborhoods are...

Birmingham, AL · 8d

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6 Shrimp Basket locations closing

Gardendale, AL · 4d

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New Indoor Play Cafe in Hoover Features a 40-Ton Sensory Sandbox

Did you know Central Alabama’s largest indoor sandbox just opened at Legacy Parc at Riverchase? The Diggin’ Depot Play Cafe is an indoor sensory play haven designed for children ages one to seven. The cafe has 40 tons of Baha Play Sand, with lots of fun sand toys and vehicles for kids to enjoy. “From construction vehicles to interactive play zones, we offer endless opportunities for exploration and learning,” their website explains. “Kids can dig, scoop, pour, build, and practice motor skills in a safe space that keeps play messy and imaginative.”

Hoover, AL · 6d

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11 Essential Books To Read Before You Turn 75, From Classic Novels To Timeless Stories

These 11 picks span classic fiction, children’s stories, memoir, math, and social thought. The books matter because they challenge readers, build connection, and stay memorable. Several stories explore freedom, identity, love, and resilience through unforgettable characters. All readers know that the best books don’t just tell a story, they...

Homewood, AL · 6d

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You’ll Find The Best Homemade Peach Cobbler In Alabama Inside This Unassuming Market

If you’ve driven Interstate 65 through Alabama and never stopped at Peach Park in Clanton, this article is going to make you feel some things, and most of them will be a productive kind of regret. The good news is that the cobbler will still be there when you...

Clanton, AL · 4d

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Society of Preservation of Old Mills members visit historic Kymulga Grist Mill Park

ALPINE, Ala. – As part of its annual conference in Birmingham in October, the Society of Preservation of Old Mills (SPOOM) visited the historic Kymulga Grist Mill Park to experience its rich and unique history. “The stop was arranged by Ken Boyd of Pall Mall, Tennessee,” said Dave Cartwright...

Alpine, AL · 7d

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Hoover business happenings: November 2026

Barking Bubbles, a dog grooming business, is now open at 3659 Lorna Road, Suite 145, in Hoover. With more than 20 years of professional grooming experience, Amy Custer provides one-on-one grooming for most breeds. They offer baths, blow drying, brush outs, nail trims, face trims, sanitary trims, body trims, full haircuts and ear cleaning services for dogs. Barking Bubbles is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 8 p.m.

Hoover, AL · 6d

Food & Wine

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We Ate at More Than 100 Restaurants in October — These Are the 11 Dishes We Can’t Stop Thinking About

This month was full of cornbread, soft serve, and beef noodle soup.

Birmingham, AL · 8d

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Shrimp Basket shutters 5 Alabama locations, including Gardendale

Popular seafood restaurant chain Shrimp Basket closed its Gardendale location on November 1, 2026. The Birmingham-metro spot is one of five Alabama Shrimp Basket locations shuttered by Artistry Restaurants, the group that owns the popular seafood joints. Located at 550 Fieldstown Road, the Gardendale restaurant reopened in 2022, nearly two...

Gardendale, AL · 4d

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The Middle-Of-Nowhere Alabama Restaurant That’s So Delicious, People Can’t Stay Away

There’s a spot in Riverside, Alabama that proves good food doesn’t care about location. The Ark sits quietly off the beaten path, and somehow that’s exactly why people can’t stop talking about it. You’d think a restaurant needs to be in a busy downtown or a...

Riverside, AL · 11d

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Temperature issues, ice machine residue found in Jefferson County inspections

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A total of three food establishments scored below 85 during Jefferson County Department of Health inspections between Oct. 15 and Oct. 22, 2026. The lowest scorer of the week, Fieldstown Shell in Gardendale, has already been reinspected and now has a passing score. Fieldstown Shell in...

Jefferson County, AL · 7d

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These 8 Alabama Farm Stands Are Worth Driving Hours For Their Peaches And Homemade Pies

Alabama summers come with a very specific reward, and it shows up in a paper bag full of ripe peaches. Across the state, roadside farm stands and family orchards sell fruit picked that same morning, along with pies, jams, and cold peach ice cream. Some of these places have been...

Alabama · 8d

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Raising Cane’s to open new Trussville location, Nov. 23

Raising Cane’s, the popular chicken finger chain with a cult-like following, plans to open its second Birmingham-metro location just before Thanksgiving. The new chicken joint will be located at 1672 Gadsden Highway at the former Pet Supplies Plus site in Trussville and is slated to open on November 23, 2026.

Trussville, AL · 5d

Only In Your State

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3 Small-Town Pie Shops in Alabama Worth Pulling Over For

Some people plan road trips around seasonal small towns, scenic overlooks, or photo-worthy roadside attractions. Others build an itinerary entirely around dessert. I tend to fall into the latter category and am perfectly content planning an entire vacation around delicious eats, especially when it comes to homemade pie. Fortunately, some of Alabama’s most interesting pie […]

Alabama · 8d

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The Aviation-Themed Restaurant In Alabama That’s Worth A Trip From Anywhere

Some restaurants feed you dinner, and some restaurants feed your soul, but Alpha Charlie Grill in Birmingham, Alabama does both while also making you feel like you could probably fly a fighter jet afterward. That’s a bold claim, but this place earns every word of it. There are restaurants...

Birmingham, AL · 8d

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