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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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

The Gadsden Times

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Gadsden holiday guide features lights and parades

Holiday lights, ice skating, shopping and a Christmas parade are among the events planned in Gadsden during the 2026 Christmas season. Activities begin in November and continue into January, with Christmas at the Falls at Noccalula Falls Park and Christmas on the Coosa along the city's riverfront serving as two of the season's largest attractions. Here's a look at Christmas events scheduled in Gadsden: Christmas at the Falls Christmas at the Falls returns to Noccalula Falls Park, 1500 Noccalula Road, beginning Friday, Nov. 13. The annual attraction features millions of holiday lights, illuminated gardens and Christmas displays throughout the park. General admission includes admission to the park and one standard train ride. Children 3 and younger are admitted free. Tickets are $12 to $18, and guests choose a one-hour arrival window between 4 and 8 p.m. The park closes at 10 p.m. An express train pass for up to two guests is available for an additional $15. The event runs through Jan. 2, 2027, and will be closed Nov. 16-19 and Dec. 24-25. Santa and the "Mean One" will make appearances on select dates. Mistletoe Market Holiday shoppers can visit the Mistletoe Market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov.

Gadsden, AL · 9h

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Need to Know: 2026 Veterans Day Parade

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The 2026 48 News Veterans Day Parade will be held on Wednesday, November 11, at 11 A.M. Before the parade, attendees will be able to enjoy music performed by the 60-piece Huntsville Concert Band as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the landings in Normandy, France, on “D” Day. The pre-parade show will begin at 10 A.M. at 200 Monroe Street, in front of the Veterans Memorial Park.

Huntsville, AL · 1d

256 Today

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Madison’s Hometown Studio, Huntsville’s Grammy’s House add to North Alabama’s growing craft scene

Earlier this year, viral videos across social media showcased makers unpacking their analog bags full of journals, books and hands-on arts and crafts. This popularized alternative to screen consumption has […] The post Madison’s Hometown Studio, Huntsville’s Grammy’s House add to North Alabama’s growing craft scene appeared first on 256 Today .

Huntsville, AL · 2d

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This Gigantic Alabama Furniture Store Has More Treasures Than You Could Explore In A Day

If you’ve ever walked into a furniture store, spent eleven minutes looking at the same three sofas, and left feeling vaguely hopeless, then Alabama Furniture Market in Calera, Alabama is about to completely change your perspective. This is the kind of place that makes furniture shopping feel less like...

Calera, AL · 5d

AL.com

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Grammy-winning rapper and his family to perform at these 3 Alabama HBCUs

A Grammy-winning hip hop legend is making his way to two Alabama HBCUs this month. T.I. will be the Grand Marshal for the Tuskegee Homecoming parade, which begins at the Lincoln Gates at 9 a.m. Nov. 7. Afterward, the rapper will head to Cleve L. Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium where he will join the Marching Crimson Pipers Band for a halftime performance during the homecoming football showdown against Miles College. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. Tickets for both the game and parking are available online.

Tuskegee, AL · 4d

AL.com

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Historic Birmingham silos became giant soda cans, transformed downtown’s skyline

The timing coincides with Buffalo Rock’s 125th anniversary and 75 years as a Pepsi bottler in 2026.

Birmingham, AL · 3d

Country Herald

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Alabama Holiday Alert: $2,500 Prize for Watching Movies

Alabama residents can enter a Christmas movie contest offering $2,500 cash and a charity donation.

Alabama · 1d

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Market Noel coming to Finley Center in November

The Junior League of Birmingham is gearing up to host Market Noel Nov. 18-21 at the Finley Center in Hoover. “People may come to Market Noel because it gets them ready for the holidays,” said Shanika Gibson, president of the Junior League of Birmingham. “They may come because they are discovering new vendors. Maybe it is part of their holiday tradition with friends, and we love all of that. But every person who walks through those doors is also making an investment in Birmingham.”

Birmingham, AL · 1d

Yellowhammer News

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Black Belt native Taylor Hunnicutt has a mission to put Alabama music on the map

When Taylor Hunnicutt took a waitressing job at a blues juke joint near the University of Montevallo, she wasn’t exactly planning her future in music. She was a college student carrying plates who happened to make friends with the musicians coming through to play. Then one night, they invited her to sit in. “It was […] The post Black Belt native Taylor Hunnicutt has a mission to put Alabama music on the map appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

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The Birmingham Free Press

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Birmingham Pivots to Library at Ramsay-McCormack Site, Leaving Landmark’s Replacement Unbuilt

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham is proposing a public library for the site of Ensley’s demolished Ramsay-McCormack Building, abandoning plans for a commercial development intended to echo the landmark that dominated... The post Birmingham Pivots to Library at Ramsay-McCormack Site, Leaving Landmark’s Replacement Unbuilt appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .

Birmingham, AL · 3d

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Birmingham proposes $444K to bring social workers into public libraries

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — People struggling with homelessness, mental health challenges or other personal crises could soon find additional help at Birmingham's public libraries under a proposed $444,000 partnership with UAB. The city is considering placing four full-time social workers in public libraries to connect people with housing assistance,...

Birmingham, AL · 1d

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“Historic Resting Places of Alabama: Cemeteries and Graveyard Around the State” by Mollie Smith Waters

Her theory is that cemeteries hold the keys for understanding place, an ideal quality of guidebooks intent on attracting visitors to the state and educating them about its distant and recent past. And her methodology for choosing cemeteries based on their historical “eternal residents,” architectural features, folklore, and legends makes for an effective and intriguing narrative, painting Alabama in all her complexity. Whether you are moderately curious about cemeteries and burial rituals or a devotee of discovering overlooked and underappreciated cultural sites, this guide is a perfect place to begin.

Alabama · 1d

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Mountain Brook Art Association holiday show moves to new venue

The Mountain Brook Art Association will host its Holiday Small Works Art Show on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church. The annual show focuses on original two-dimensional artwork sized for gift giving and home display. Participating artists may...

Mountain Brook, AL · 2d

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Birmingham Ditches Ensley Tower Plan for Library After Developer's Death Stalls It

More than a decade after neighboring businesses first sued over a crumbling tower in downtown Ensley, Birmingham is abandoning its plan for a five-story commercial building at the Ramsay-McCormack site and proposing a public library instead. The pivot comes after the death of the developer leading the project and years of missed construction deadlines, with a circuit court judge now giving the city 60 days to return with an update on its new plan.

Birmingham, AL · 4d

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CC of Birmingham’s Eshleman becomes PGA vice president

LAS VEGAS — Country Club of Birmingham Director of Golf Eric Eshleman continued his ascent toward the presidency of the PGA of America this week when he succeeded Nathan Charnes as vice president. Charnes was elected as the 45th President of the PGA of America at the association’s 110th...

Birmingham, AL · 3d

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UAB’s ‘Cabaret’ opens Nov. 11 at Alys Stephens Center

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - UAB Theatre is bringing “Cabaret” to the stage Nov. 11–15 at the Alys Stephens Center’s Sirote Theatre. Set in 1930s Berlin, the musical follows American writer Cliff Bradshaw and cabaret performer Sally Bowles as they navigate love and nightlife amid the rise of the Nazi Party.

Birmingham, AL · 2d

Only In Tuscaloosa

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You Can Now Listen to Christmas Music Around the Clock in Alabama

Catfish 100.1 has traded Classic Country for nonstop Christmas favorites across West Alabama through December 25.

Alabama · 4d