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45+ Places to Buy Squishies in the Birmingham Area
Has the squishy craze hit your home? Most of the birthday gifts we have given to friends this year have been some form of a squishy. There are so many choices- NeeDoh or Dumplings, glitter-filled or crunchy, quick rise or slow rise- the list goes on! There are also a lot of choices when it comes to where to find a squishy that your kid will love. We put together the ultimate list of where to buy squishes in the Birmingham area for when you are frantically searching for the perfect gift.
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Locals Wait In Their Cars For Spicy Maple And Apple-Glaze Wings At This No-Frills Birmingham, Alabama Spot
In one Birmingham parking lot, the waiting room has four wheels and a cup holder. People order at a small counter, head back to their cars, and sit tight until someone carries out a bag of fresh wings. There are no booths, no tables, and nobody seems to mind. The...
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Boosie Brings High Energy to Legion Field for Safe Summer Concert Series Finale
Story and Photos by Marika N. Johnson | For the Birmingham Times. More than 30,000 fans filled Birmingham’s Legion Field Stadium on Sunday night for a free concert headlined by Baton Rouge rapper Boosie BadAzz. Presented in partnership with Councilwoman Crystal Smitherman and Councilman Clinton Woods, the event closed out the year’s Safe Summer Concert Series with an evening of local talent, hip-hop and community connection.
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The Yard: Redefined Fashion Show | Talk of Alabama | 10.28..2026
What is the inspiration behind The Yard: Redefined fashion show?. The Yard: Redefined is an HBCU- inspired couture runway show by Haus of 81 Fine designer Erica Nicole. The event will be held Friday October 30th, at Mabels on 3rd in Birmingham. Doors open at 6:30pm, with the show kicking off 7:45pm.
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Taking on Trussville: Samford bands perform first concert off campus
Friday, Oct. 23, Samford’s student bands Lakeshore and Montague stepped off campus and out of their comfort zones to play at Ferus Artisan Ales in Trussville. Per the graphic released by Lakeshore’s Instagram page, the night was a “family friendly evening of R&B and rock music from one of Samford’s top ensembles.”
Bham Now
Kathryn Tucker Windham’s daughter on life with Jeffrey the Ghost
Six years ago, Bham Now published a story right before Halloween about Kathryn Tucker Windham, the author of 13 Alabama Ghosts Stories and Jeffrery and one of Alabama’s greatest storytellers. Her daughter, Dilcy Windham Hilley, provided us with a delightful interview about her mom and what it was like growing up with a ghost named Jeffrey.
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Protective Carousel Returns to your Birmingham Zoo
The Protective Carousel was called the Endangered Species Carousel when it opened in 2002. It was built by Carousel Works, a company known for constructing new wooden carousels. According to the National Carousel Association’s census, it has:. 2 chariots. Three rows. An entirely wooden composition. Animals represent various endangered...
The Trussville Tribune
Bluegrass at the Barn raises funds for equine therapy at Red Barn in Leeds
LEEDS, Ala. — Some guests spared no expense in looking the part when the Red Barn in Leeds hosted its first annual “Bluegrass at the Barn” fundraiser to benefit the equine therapy it provides. With this being the first it certainly did not disappoint, said Development Director Grace Butler. “It exceeded our expectations times a […]
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Bham Now
Can’t-miss fall concerts, private events + more at this Birmingham spot
From concerts and dance parties to weddings and corporate gatherings, The Fennec is expanding the ways it brings people together on 2nd Ave South in Birmingham. Read on to check out the Fall 2026 live music lineup and see why this local spot might just be the perfect venue for your next event.
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Dutch Bros eyes Homewood location as school traffic concerns spark debate
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBMA) — A popular drive-thru coffee chain is looking to expand into Homewood, but plans for a new Dutch Bros location are raising questions about traffic congestion near an elementary school and how additional development could affect families traveling through the neighborhood. During Monday's Homewood City Council...
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This Beloved Old-School Alabama Diner Draws Lines For Smothered Pork Chops And Collard Greens
Some of the best meals in Birmingham come out of buildings that never bothered to look fancy. Downtown, there is a small diner with old wood paneling, a cafeteria line that moves fast, and a crowd that shows up early and often. People come for smothered pork chops, collard greens,...
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Ultimate Guide to Local Toy Stores in Birmingham
If there is one thing I love to do to tangibly support my city, it’s shopping small. The Magic City has some wonderful small businesses, from bookstores, to breweries, to coffee shops, that we’ve highlighted here on BMC previously. Now, it’s time for this mom blog to tackle the local toy stores in Birmingham.
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A.H. Parker opens fitness court as Birmingham schools expand access to exercise
Students at A.H. Parker High School have a new place to work out. Birmingham City Schools, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, and National Fitness Campaign opened an outdoor Fitness Court at the school Monday, Oct. 26. A second court is scheduled to open at Huffman High School Thursday.
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Dave & Buster’s to host family Halloween Boo Bash on Oct. 31
Dave & Buster’s Birmingham, located at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover, will host its family-friendly Boo Bash on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The morning starts with a pancake breakfast buffet with toppings, scrambled eggs and other breakfast items, followed by three hours of Halloween activities. Those include a costume contest, a scavenger hunt, coloring stations and a Monster Mash dance party.