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Local Gadsden woman hits 100th birthday — with many stories to tell

Mable Christine “Tillie” Yunker Griffin was born on Oct. 24, 1926 in a small Nashville, Tennessee house — and she has faced all kinds of one-of-a-kind ventures since then. The Gadsden resident officially celebrated her 100th birthday two weeks ago on Oct. 24, 2026, surrounded by her...

Gadsden, AL · 1d

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The first public well in Gadsden

Gadsden’s first public well was located at what is now Broad and First Streets — on the bluff overlooking the Coosa River — according to the legend handed down by the earliest settlers here. The well was sunk there in order to provide water for both man...

Gadsden, AL · 1d

The Birmingham Free Press

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Lost-Luggage Ski Sale Returns to Scottsboro Saturday

SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Unclaimed Baggage holds its 45th annual Ski Sale on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT at 509 West Willow Street in Scottsboro. The... The post Lost-Luggage Ski Sale Returns to Scottsboro Saturday appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .

Scottsboro, AL · 1d

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Odenville's Drive Thru Christmas Returns With 70 Actors, 20 Animals in Tow

New Life Baptist Church in Odenville is once again turning its parking lot into a live-action walk through the Christmas story, with Drive Thru Christmas set to run Dec. 11-13 from 6 to 9 p.m. each night, completely free to attend. The event, confirmed by WBMA, will feature nine scenes...

Odenville, AL · 2d

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The Heart of Madison: Revitalizing a Historic Downtown

For generations, America’s downtowns have served as the heart of their communities—places where neighbors gather, businesses flourish, and local history becomes part of everyday life. But as cities grow and development expands outward, maintaining those historic centers can become increasingly challenging. In Madison, this new initiative is looking...

Madison, AL · 1d

AL.com

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Huntsville makes decision on historic train depot Roundhouse as questions about aging facility remain

The Huntsville City Council voted to allow the EarlyWorks Museums Board to continue to operate the Roundhouse on the city’s historic train depot property for the next five years. Earlworks will operate the Roundhouse while the city continues to masterplan how to utilize the seven-acre depot site which includes...

Huntsville, AL · 1d

Calhoun Journal

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Gadsden State Theatre Department to Present Southern Comedy ‘Dearly Departed’ Nov. 12–14

GADSDEN, AL — The Gadsden State Community College Theatre Department will present Dearly Departed, a Southern comedy written by David Dean Bottrell and Jessie Jones, Nov. 12–14 at the Black Box Theatre in Meadow Hall on the college’s Wallace Drive campus. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. each evening. Directed by Pheonix Rich and Afton […] The post Gadsden State Theatre Department to Present Southern Comedy ‘Dearly Departed’ Nov. 12–14 appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Gadsden, AL · 1d

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Under the Christmas Tree underway

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - The 42nd annual ‘Under the Christmas Tree’ event is underway at the Von Braun Center! The three-day market features dozens of merchants offering jewelry, gourmet foods, clothing, and more. Elizabeth Crampsey, with Randolph School, joined Tennessee Valley Living to share more about...

Huntsville, AL · 22h

Calhoun Journal

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Christmas at Kress Returns to Downtown Anniston November 14

ANNISTON, AL — Christmas at Kress will return to downtown Anniston on Saturday, November 14, 2026, offering an evening of holiday shopping and seasonal festivities along Noble Street. The event, hosted by The Kress Anniston, is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 1108 Noble Street in Anniston. According to event organizers, shops along […] The post Christmas at Kress Returns to Downtown Anniston November 14 appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Anniston, AL · 1d

The Cullman Tribune

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Baileyton’s Harvest at the Park brings a Stars Hollow kind of magic to Cullman County

BAILEYTON, Ala. – Some towns hold festivals. Baileyton, it turns out, holds its people close. On Saturday, Oct. 31, Baileyton Town Park filled with hay bales and painted pumpkins, bounce houses and classic cars, sack races and sunflowers for the town’s first-ever Harvest at the Park. Neighbors wandered between vendor tents. Children raced from the merry-go-round to the Fun Zone. A principal took the plunge in a dunk tank for a good cause. And as the sun went down, the trunks opened and the candy came out. For anyone walking in for the first time, it felt a little like stepping into a storybook town, the kind of place where everybody knows your name and the whole community turns out for every season. That was exactly the point. Finding Stars Hollow in Baileyton When Baileyton Council members Kaleigha Fitch and Taran Garrison sat down to plan the town’s first Harvest at the Park, they shared the same vision: they wanted it to feel like Stars Hollow, the fictional hometown from the TV show “Gilmore Girls,” famous for its cozy town square, its quirky traditions and the way the whole community shows up for one another. They had just two months

Baileyton, AL · 2d

The Cullman Tribune

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Cullman graduate Paul Callan helps redesign schools he once attended

CULLMAN, Ala. – Architect Paul Callan is helping redesign some of the same school buildings where he once attended classes, including the space where he studied drafting at Cullman High School. Callan, a 1989 Cullman High graduate, is a senior project manager at Hoover-based Lathan McKee Architects. His work with Cullman City Schools includes renovations at Cullman Middle School, the new Cullman Intermediate School at the former West Elementary campus and the STEM and Career Tech Center at Cullman High. Callan attended East Elementary and Cullman Middle School before graduating from Cullman High and earning an architecture degree from Auburn University. His return to the district began when Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff and the school board selected his firm to work on the Cullman Middle School renovation. “It was a school I had attended many years before, and it was virtually unchanged from the classrooms where I was taught, the locker-lined hallways I had roamed and the gymnasium where I had played,” Callan said. A campus tour brought back memories but also revealed the need to update the facilities. The project replaced outdated spaces and added classrooms and other amenities while working within the existing campus. Callan said his experience on

Cullman, AL · 19h

Calhoun Journal

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Jacksonville State University to Host Holiday Concert Benefiting Marching Southerners’ 2027 Rose Parade Trip

JACKSONVILLE, AL — Jacksonville State University will host Christmas at the ROC Featuring the Marching Southerners on Wednesday, December 9, at 6 p.m. at the Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts. The holiday concert will raise funds to support the band’s upcoming trip to the 2027 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. The one-hour performance […] The post Jacksonville State University to Host Holiday Concert Benefiting Marching Southerners’ 2027 Rose Parade Trip appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Jacksonville, AL · 1d

The Cullman Tribune

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Cullman Today launches Grateful Giveaway countdown to Thanksgiving

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Today is counting down to Thanksgiving with its first Grateful Giveaway, and one lucky winner will take home a gift every household can use. The countdown kicked off Sunday, Nov. 1, and runs daily on the Cullman Today Facebook page through Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26. To enter, comment on any countdown post with a photo of what you’re most grateful for, along with a few words about why. There’s no limit on entries, so you can enter as many times as you’d like. If you’d rather keep your story private, you can send your photo and description to Cullman Today in a Facebook message instead. The grand prize will be announced soon. Follow Cullman Today and The Cullman Tribune on Facebook for updates as the countdown continues.

Cullman, AL · 3d

Calhoun Journal

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Annual POW Memorial Ceremony to Honor German, Italian and American Service Members at Fort McClellan in Anniston

ANNISTON, AL — The annual Prisoner of War (POW) Memorial Ceremony will take place Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the German-Italian Memorial Cemetery on the former Fort McClellan property in Anniston. The public is invited to attend the observance, which recognizes the lives of German and Italian soldiers buried at the cemetery, […] The post Annual POW Memorial Ceremony to Honor German, Italian and American Service Members at Fort McClellan in Anniston appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Anniston, AL · 1d

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Leighton to unveil new history trail Nov. 8

The Town of Leighton will be hosting a ribbon cutting for the new Norfolk Southern Leighton History Trail during the Leighton, the Next Chapter event. The event will be held Nov. 8 from 1-3 p.m. on Main Street. There will also be a sign unveiling of the progress of the Singing River Trail, a planned 200-plus mile greenway system connecting communities across North Alabama.

Leighton, AL · 2d

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All you need to know about the Great Big Book Festival

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - Calling all book lovers!. This Saturday, the Downtown Huntsville Public Library will host the Great Big Book Festival! It will feature nearly 70 vendors, including 50 authors!. Brooke Rawlins and Carolyn Reagle, with the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library System, joined Tennessee Valley Living to...

Huntsville, AL · 1d

Hartselle Enquirer

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F.E. Burleson students to honor veterans with musical tribute

Students at F.E. Burleson Elementary School in Hartselle will honor veterans Nov. 10 with a performance of “So We Can Be Free,” a song written by the school’s music specialist, Stephanie Porter, that will also be performed by students across the country as part of a nationwide tribute.

Hartselle, AL · 1d

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You’ll Feel Like You’ve Stepped Into A Hallmark Movie In These 8 Charming Alabama Towns

Looking for charming Alabama towns that feel like they belong in a Hallmark movie?. These 8 towns deliver stunning beauty and the kind of small-town warmth that stays with you!. 1. Guntersville. Guntersville is an Alabama town so naturally beautiful that it almost feels like someone planned the whole thing...

Alabama, NY · 12d

Idyllic Pursuit

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Muscle Shoals Has Two Famous Recording Studios You Can Tour. Here’s What Each Visit Covers

Muscle Shoals, Alabama, is a small city on the Tennessee River, but it holds a...

Muscle Shoals, AL · 2d

Grundy County Herald

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Christmas at the Caverns this December

The magic of the holidays comes alive underground at The Caverns as Christmas in The Caverns: Symphony & Sing Off brings orchestral music, local talent, and the sounds of the season together this December. Presented in partnership by The Caverns, the University of the South, and the South Cumberland Community...

Sewanee, TN · 4d