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Dutch Bros Drive-Thru Eyes Hoover Spot Despite Rival Coffee Shop's Objections
A drive-thru coffee chain known for its neon-bright energy drinks and chatty baristas is angling for a spot in Hoover, where plans call for a 988-square-foot shop tucked between Hobby Lobby and Jersey Mike's Subs at The Plaza at Riverchase. The Hoover Planning and Zoning Commission already gave the proposal its blessing with a unanimous 8-0 vote, though the project still needed sign-off from the Hoover City Council before anything could move forward.
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Birmingham airport halts $5 million fuel project as costs climb, considers new plan
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — A multimillion-dollar fuel storage project at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is on hold after rising costs prompted airport leaders to reconsider whether the investment makes financial sense. Birmingham Airport Authority President and CEO Ron Mathieu revealed Tuesday that the airport has issued a stop-work order on...
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Eggy Reinvents ‘Franklin’s Tower’ In 1st Performance In Over 8 Years
Eggy brought a new arrangement to a long-absent Grateful Dead cover on Wednesday at Lakeview Marina Outdoor Music Park in Birmingham, Alabama. The quartet closed its second set with a synth-driven “Franklin’s Tower,” playing the song for the first time in more than eight years. According to...
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Mo’Bay Beignet & Burger Co. plans new location in Chelsea
What makes the new Mo’Bay Beignet & Burger Co. location unique in Birmingham?. What social media strategy is Mo’Bay Beignet & Burger Co. using for the new location?. Why did the owner decide to combine two concepts under one name?. Mo’Bay Beignet Co. is preparing to bring a...
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Gallery: Birmingham City Hall features Magic City Classic photo exhibit
A free photo exhibition celebrating the history and traditions of the Magic City Classic is on display at Birmingham City Hall through the end of the year. The exhibit, A Classic Tradition: The History, Culture & Legacy of the Magic City Classic, is on the second floor of City Hall. It features archival photos and historical images from the 1950s to today, including scenes of football, marching bands, tailgating and the fifth quarter.
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ICYMI: Doug Jones Presents ‘Doug v. Tommy’ at Carver Theatre
Alabama Democratic gubernatorial nominee Doug Jones presented “Doug v. Tommy: Prosecuting the Case for Alabama” on Wednesday, October 21, at the Carver Theatre for the Performing Arts in Birmingham. The former U.S. Senator and U.S. Attorney used video and audio footage of Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s own words to...
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The Quirkiest Record Store In Alabama Lets You Score Vinyl And A Haircut Under One Roof
Most record stores give you records, but Seasick Records in Birmingham, Alabama gives you records, a barbershop, and a very good reason to clear your entire Saturday afternoon. It’s the kind of place that sounds made up until you’re actually standing inside it, and then it makes more sense than...
Shelby Reporter
Shake Shack coming to Hwy 280
HOOVER — Shake Shack has been announced to be joining Highway 280 in early 2027. The new development comes amidst major business updates that have recently come to the Highway 280 corridor. According to the developers, Terra Equities, the new Shake Shack will be joining the mixed-use space off...
Shelby Reporter
CAVA to open at Shoppes at District 31 on Oct. 26
ALABASTER — CAVA is set to open its doors on Monday, Oct. 26, in Alabaster as the latest addition to the Shoppes of District 31 development off Highway 31. The arrival of CAVA off Highway 31 in Alabaster marks the second in the Mediterranean restaurant chain to come to Shelby County after the opening of one along U.S. Highway 280 in September 2022 at Brook Highland Plaza.
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Homewood launches self-guided historic driving tour
The Homewood Historic Preservation Commission has launched a new self-guided driving tour exploring the people, neighborhoods and landmarks that helped shape the city over the past century. "Homewood's Historic Neighborhoods" includes 16 audio and text stops across the city's five historic wards. The free tour takes about an hour to...
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Step Back In Time On This Nostalgic Vintage Train Ride Through The Alabama Countryside
Not every great adventure requires a long drive, a crowded airport, or a travel budget that makes your bank account nervous, and the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in Calera, Alabama is living proof of that. This is the kind of place that reminds you why exploring your own backyard...
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There’s An Aviation-Themed Restaurant In Alabama, And It’s Awesome As It Sounds
Birmingham, Alabama has a restaurant where the menu reads like a military briefing, and honestly, that’s the best thing that’s happened to lunch in a long time. Alpha Charlie Grill is the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled onto something special, even though it’s been sitting right there in Birmingham the whole time.
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Dutch Bros coming to Hoover
HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - Dutch Bros is coming to Hoover. The coffee chain will open along U.S. 31 near Dale’s and Dollar Tree, the city of Hoover confirmed. No additional details or timeline were immediately made available. Dutch Bros started in 1992 as a pushcart in downtown Grants Pass,...
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Wings R King Cuts Ribbon in Pelham, Rounding Out Six-Store Birmingham Run
Wings R King held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 8 to mark the opening of its sixth Birmingham-area location, this one tucked into Pelham Plaza at 3018 Pelham Parkway, Suite 104. The fast-casual chain, known for wings, tenders, burgers and other American staples, now has two locations in Shelby County after a search that owner Madyan Mansoob said took about a year and a half to pay off.
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A Birmingham Bookstore Afternoon, Planned Around What You Like to Read
October weekends tend to fill themselves. Football, fall festivals, school events and dinner plans can turn a supposedly free afternoon into another schedule to manage. A bookstore afternoon asks very little of you. Pick a neighborhood, give yourself time to browse and leave with something you’re excited to read. Coffee helps. So does putting your phone away long enough to get through the first few pages.
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Everyone Is Obsessed With The Slow-Cooked Oxtails At This Tiny Alabama Restaurant
There’s a little gray building in Birmingham with a red awning that doesn’t look like much from the road, but it’s been quietly making some of the best oxtails in the state of Alabama. You could drive right past Eagle’s Restaurant and never know what you missed,...