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Kitchen Cops find insect problems all around the Valley

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - If this week’s Kitchen Cops report has one central theme it is: the creepy crawlies are heading indoors for the winter. Multiple businesses around north Alabama were written up for insect problems this week. Colbert County. Rancho Viejo on Woodward Avenue in Muscle Shoals is...

Dekalb County, AL · 6h
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You Won’t Believe The World’s Only Coon Dog Cemetery Is Hiding In The Alabama Woods

Somewhere in the rolling woods of Cherokee, Alabama, there’s a cemetery that will stop you dead in your tracks, and it’s not for the reason you’d expect. The Key Underwood Coon Dog Memorial Graveyard is exactly what it sounds like, and that’s precisely what makes it one of the most wonderfully strange places you’ll ever visit in your life.

Cherokee, AL · 4d
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Women of True Grit: Meet Wanda Ledbetter Shewbart

RED BAY, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - In this edition of ‘Women of True Grit’, host Edie Hand highlights Wanda Ledbetter Shewbart, the wife of Red Bay Mayor Mike Shewbart!. Wanda talked about her upbringing and how hard her parents worked. She also touched on her struggles navigating...

Red Bay, AL · 2d
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Kitchen Cops find overflowing toilet, clogged dishwasher and rodent droppings across the Valley

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Kitchen Cops made a very unpleasant discovery while checking out a restaurant in DeKalb County this week. Hacienda Real on South Valley Avenue in Collinsville was hit with a 72 after the inspectors found rodents and rodent droppings. The health department notes that this was found in a storage building that was separate from the main restaurant building. There was also an issue with gray sewage water backing up onto the kitchen floor from the sink and dishwasher, and a lack of soap in a restroom.

Dekalb County, AL · 7d
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This Jasper men’s store has dressed generations of Alabamians for 77 years

Named the Alabama Retail Association’s 2026 Gold Retailer of the Year, Rusty Richardson has spent decades preserving the values that made Bernard’s a downtown Jasper institution.

Jasper, AL · 2d

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Pet of the Week: Boss just wants someone to spend time with

CULLMAN, Ala. – Time in the yard is one of Boss’ favorite parts of the day, especially when someone he knows is there with him. Shelter life has been hard on this easygoing dog and a familiar face brings him comfort. Boss, The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, is a Feist mix who is about 4 years old. He has a low energy level and a fondness for a little goat cheese now and then. More than a treat, though, what Boss wants is time with his person. For someone who enjoys quiet company, a visit with Boss at the Cullman County Animal Shelter could start with a simple question for the staff: could you spend a little time together in his favorite spot? Boss’ adoption fee is $130 and includes neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. Visit the Cullman County Animal Shelter at 935 Convent Road NE. The shelter is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Contact the shelter at 256-734-5448 or cullmananimalshelter@co.cullman.al.us . Has Boss already been adopted? Don’t worry! Many more pets are waiting for their forever homes, and your perfect companion may be among them.

Cullman, AL · 1d

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Decatur’s Historic Christmas Tour of Homes returns this December

The annual holiday tradition opens the doors of historic homes and churches in Old Decatur and Albany for an afternoon of seasonal tours and festivities.

Decatur, AL · 1d

The Cullman Tribune

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Best in Show: Cullman Theatre wins for ‘James and the Giant Peach’; see it Nov. 13-14

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School Theatre hosted the District 3 Walter Trumbauer High School Theatre Festival on Nov. 7. The group won Best in Show for its one-act production of “James and the Giant Peach,” which is based off of Roald Dahl’s children’s classic by the same name. Director Wayne Cook told The Tribune, “We have won the state One Act festival with Best in Show three out of the last four years. We have won Best in Show at state four times total.” Winners attend the Walter Trumbauer State Festival at University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Dec. 4-5. CHS Theatre has been to state from winning Best in Show at District 3 Trumbauer competitions all but one year since 2014. “It’s an important thing for us to do well at District. Hosting it is especially nice. We get to share our school and community with students from all over north Alabama,” said Cook, who explained it has been several years since they last had the opportunity to host the District 3 competition. “The students from other communities seem to like coming to Cullman!” Of “James and the Giant Peach,” he said, “It’s a great kids’ show and

Cullman, AL · 1d

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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Huntsville, Alabama that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Huntsville, Alabama — a city where rocket scientists and dreamers walk the same red clay, where the Tennessee River bends through neighborhoods stitched with memory and hope, where the air is alive with the scent of magnolias, barbecue, and something soulful simmering on the stove. Here, the city’s heart beats in a patchwork of cultures — engineers and artists, old families and new arrivals, all gathering at tables that feel like home.

Huntsville, AL · 1d

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Popular restaurant known for its spicy chicken opening Clift Farm location in the spring

Hattie B’s Hot Chicken will be opening its second north Alabama location in the spring. The Nashville-based restaurant brand known for its spicy fried chicken will open its new location at Clift Farm. The chain opened a location last December in Stadium Commons in Huntsville. The Clift Farm location...

Huntsville, AL · 1d

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New sushi spot now open in Huntsville + 6 more openings to get excited for [Nov 9]

We’ve got seven new openings around Huntsville to cover this week, including the buzzy downtown sushi bar, Ozu, and an alcohol-free wine boutique. Keep an eye on our Facebook + Instagram for a first-hand look at some of these new businesses!. Read more below, and make sure to subscribe...

Huntsville, AL · 4d

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It Sounds Crazy, But Everything At This Tiny Alabama Restaurant Is 100% Plant-Based

Alabama just called, and it wants you to put down that pulled pork sandwich for a second. There’s a little restaurant in Madison, Alabama called The Veggie, and it is doing something that most people in the Heart of Dixie would consider either revolutionary or slightly suspicious. Every single...

Madison, AL · 3d

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Arab opens $11 million recreation center

ARAB, Ala. (WAFF) - A new $11 million recreation center is open in Arab after more than a year of construction. The project is designed to give residents more opportunities for indoor sports. The facility covers 38,000 square feet. Arab Mayor Bob Joslin said it is the biggest project ever...

Arab, AL · 3d

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Alabama liquor supply disruptions creating challenges for Huntsville businesses

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Bars and restaurants across Alabama are dealing with liquor supply disruptions that are making it harder to keep popular brands in stock and driving up costs for businesses. At Stella’s Elixir Lounge in downtown Huntsville, General Manager John Longo says some of the hardest products to...

Huntsville, AL · 1d

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Giant Hot Dog on Wheels Rolls Through North Alabama This Week, Hits Birmingham Saturday

A 27-foot hot dog on wheels is about to cruise through North Alabama, and it's making stops in Gadsden, Boaz, and Birmingham over three days. The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be spotted across the region from Thursday through Saturday, giving locals a rare chance to snap photos with one of the most recognizable vehicles in American food marketing.

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Changing restaurant landscape: Recent closures raise questions about impact on workers

CULLMAN, Ala. – Over the past several months, Cullman has seen a growing number of familiar restaurants close their doors, leaving vacant storefronts, disappointed customers and questions about the future of the city’s dining industry. However, beyond the loss of favorite gathering places, the closures have brought attention to another concern: the employees whose livelihoods depend on these businesses. Since August, at least six Cullman restaurants have announced or completed closures, including KFC’s south Cullman location, Puckett’s Restaurant, Wissota Chophouse, Lucy’s on 3rd, Augusta’s Sports Grill and Shrimp Basket. While the circumstances surrounding each closure differ, the concentration of shutdowns within a relatively short period has raised questions about the challenges facing local restaurants and what happens to their employees when operations come to an end. A series of closures One of the first major closures came in August, when the KFC restaurant in South Cullman Shopping Center served its final customers Aug. 16. The closure marked the end of the Kohl and Weir family’s 58-year history operating KFC franchises. Owner Kent Weir cited slowing business, changing consumer preferences and increased competition as contributing factors. The KFC on Alabama Highway 157 remains open under separate ownership. “This has been an

Cullman, AL · 4d

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Veterans museum in Athens connects with community

For Joshua Dempsey, becoming director of the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives was more than a career change following 20 years in the Marine Corps. It was an opportunity to return to his hometown Athens, continue serving veterans and help preserve their stories for future generations. Dempsey, a retired Marine...

Athens, AL · 2d

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Local veteran helping change lives one dog at a time

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - From serving in the Marines, to instructing furry learners, J. B. Pitsinger has had a long career. He served in the Marines for nearly two decades in active war zones. After receiving a life-altering injury while off duty, he had to take a step back. “Haha...

Huntsville, AL · 2d

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Phillips is Part of New Book

GULFPORT, MS. – Sun Records founder and Florence native, Sam Phillips, let a young group release a record in 1959 in Memphis on his International label with two songs on it: “To Tell the Truth,” and “These Silly Blues.” The group, Bobbie and the Boys, consisted of Cliff and Ed Thomas and their sister, Barbara Ann Thomas Salloum.

Florence, AL · 3d

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Zula Modern Medspa talks getting your skin ready for the holidays

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - You’re probably planning to go to a lot of holiday gatherings and take a lot of pictures, so you’ll probably want your skin to be as clear as possible!. Leslie Ware with Zula Modern Medspa joined Tennessee Valley Living to highlight their...

Huntsville, AL · 2d