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Birmingham Zoo welcomes new giraffe calf
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Zoo has welcomed a new addition!. Onduli, a 1-year-old giraffe calf arrived from the Dallas Zoo. He was born on Sept. 24, 2025, so he only recently turned 1-year-old. Onduli was a part of the Dallas Zoo’s Giants of the Savanna habitat. His parents, Katie and Tebogo, remain at the Dallas Zoo.
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Homewood Library Foundation Trunk-or-Treat returns Oct. 18
The Homewood Library Foundation will host its annual Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 3-5 p.m. in the Homewood Public Library parking lot. The free, family-friendly event will feature local businesses, community organizations and individuals with decorated vehicles serving as treat stations. Families can expect costumes, creative trunk displays and a variety of candy, snacks and other giveaways.
Bham Now
Bessemer native André Holland to appear in new “Miami Vice ’85” movie
You’ll soon have another opportunity to cheer on one of Birmingham’s own on the big screen. Bessemer-born actor André Holland has been cast in “Miami Vice ’85,” the feature film re-imagining of the iconic ’80s show. Learn more about his involvement, acting resume and personal connection to the restoration of a key Bessemer landmark below.
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‘Leaving Angola’ Sparks Conversation on Redemption, Reentry and Criminal Justice at Birmingham’s Sidewalk Cinema
A film screening at Birmingham’s Sidewalk Cinema became a conversation about second chances, the lasting effects of incarceration and what it takes to rebuild a life after prison. Alabama Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, in partnership with the Just Trust, hosted the two-night event “Justice & the Next...
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Birmingham Zoo welcomes young giraffe Onduli to Trails of Africa
The Birmingham Zoo has welcomed a young male giraffe named Onduli to its Trails of Africa habitat. Onduli was born Sept. 24, 2025, to mother Katie and father Tebogo at the Dallas Zoo. He was previously part of the Dallas Zoo’s Giants of the Savanna habitat. His name means...
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Rescheduled date released for Birmingham Jonas Brothers concert
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Jonas Brothers concert at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) Legacy Arena has a new date after they had to postpone it due to the weather risk from Hurricane Isaias. ‘The Burning Up Tour All Over Again’ was originally scheduled for Friday, Oct. 9. However, there...
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Matchbox Twenty bringing 30th Anniversary Tour to Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Matchbox Twenty is turning 30 and, to celebrate, they’re coming to the Magic City!. The 52-date 30th Anniversary Tour will kick off May 15, 2027 at Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham and will wrap in in Grand Rapids, Mich. in August. The tour is part of...
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Waffle House and prison blocks shaped new library director
Before she ever ran a library, a teenaged Michelle Hamrick stood at the door of a crowded Waffle House in Montgomery, keeping the peace over coffee and booths. At 19, she stepped into something far tougher: working as a medical records clerk in a men’s prison. “I got a...
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Jonas Brothers postpone Birmingham show
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jonas Brothers have postponed their show that was scheduled for Friday night at the BJCC Legacy Arena. According to the band, the decision was made due to the potential impact of Hurricane Isaias on the central Alabama area. “We’re working on a new date and will share those details as […]
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To Be a Human Again for a Minute
Lee Bains wrote his first book of poems, Work Lunch, from the midday break—a salad eaten alone in his truck, cornbread traded for a tortilla on a Spanish-speaking job site. At his kitchen table in Atlanta, the Birmingham-born songwriter tells Chuck Reece how those poems kept pulling him toward Seoul, Bethlehem, and the people who taught him what labor is worth.
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Discover Southern Flames: Fairfield’s new restaurant + entertainment destination
Southern Flames, the much-anticipated bar & grill, cigar lounge and entertainment destination, opened in Fairfield, Alabama on October 8, 2026. Formerly an event venue, Southern Flames is located at 6501 Aaron Aronnov Drive. The new space offers a wide variety of amenities including:. Comfortable outdoor patio with TVs, fire pit...
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Champions Crowned at the 32nd Alabama State Senior Four-Ball & 8th State Super-Senior Four-Ball Championships
HOOVER, AL (October 9, 2026) – Final Round results from the 32nd Alabama State Senior Four-Ball and 8th State Super-Senior Four-Ball Championships hosted at Hoover Country Club in Hoover, AL, October 8-9, 2026. Championship Links: Scoring & Results | Championship Website | Club Website. Due to potential impacts of...