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Born 90 Years Ago Today in Alabama, the Nashville Sound Architect Behind Hits by Tammy Wynette, George Jones, and Charlie Rich

On this day (November 5) in 1936, Billy Sherrill was born in Phil Campbell, Alabama. He was one of the handful of producers who helped create the Nashville Sound–a blend of pop and country that dominated the charts and airwaves in the 1960s. Notably, he worked closely with Tammy Wynette throughout her career. He also produced major hits for Charlie Rich. Sherrill also convinced George Jones to record “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” which became one of the greatest country songs of all time.

Nashville, TN · 1d

colbertcountyreporter.com

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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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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 · 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 · 6h

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 · 22h

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 · 1d

familydestinationsguide.com

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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

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 · 14h

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 · 1d

WAFF

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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

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 · 3d

themadisonrecord.com

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MidCity holiday events begin Sunday

Holiday festivities return to MidCity District beginning this Sunday, November 8 with the Holiday Market at MidCity. The market kicks off the Holiday season with 170 vendors, carolers, live music, and appearances from Santa and Mrs. Claus. The market runs from 11am to 4pm along 900 MidCity Drive. Free parking...

Huntsville, AL · 3d

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Patriotic chapter participates in Veterans Day parades

The Tennessee Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will honor military veterans by participating in Veterans Day parades in Hartselle on Saturday and Huntsville on Nov. 11. Members of the chapter’s Color Guard, dressed in Revolutionary War-era military and civilian attire, will participate in both parades, representing...

Huntsville, AL · 3d

The Cullman Tribune

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Cullman gathers by candlelight for ‘An Evening with Poe’

CULLMAN, Ala. – The night came on, as November nights do, cold and early and quiet. Inside Jubilee Kitchen + Bar, the candles were already lit. Tall tapers flickered against dark walls. Deep crimson cloth pooled across the tables like spilled wine, and a single red rose waited beside each small glass vase. At the bar, beneath a chandelier glowing like a cluster of pale moons, cocktails with names borrowed from the grave were shaken and poured. And then, as the hour of six drew near, the room fell still, and the voice of Edgar Allan Poe returned to the living. Jubilee and the Cullman County Public Library joined forces Monday, Nov. 2, for “An Evening with Poe,” a night of cocktails and dramatic readings celebrating the 19th-century master of mystery and the macabre. Guests gathered for a cocktail hour at 5 p.m. before readings began at 6. Even the drinks were steeped in dread. Jubilee’s “An Evening with Poe” specials menu, marked with a perched raven, offered five cocktails inspired by the author’s darkest works: The Black Cat: vodka, chocolate liqueur, cherry and heavy cream The Raven: blanco tequila, Cointreau, blackberry and lime The Pale Blue Eye: gin, elderflower

Cullman, AL · 2d

aamusports.com

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One Record Round, Four Bulldogs at the Top

HOUSTON, Texas | After the opening round of the TSU Tiger Fall Classic, AJ Gardner was 5 over par and Kourey Patterson was 4 over. One round later, both were back to even, tied for the individual lead and at the center of the lowest round to par in Alabama A&M men's golf history.

Huntsville, AL · 2d

The Cullman Tribune

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Cullman Community Theatre invites voices to bring Christmas magic to Christkindlmarkt

CULLMAN, Ala. – Picture it: twinkling lights strung across Depot Park, the scent of roasted nuts and warm cider drifting through the cold night air, and the soft glow of wooden huts dusted in holiday cheer. Then, just around the corner, a group of carolers in top hats and long Victorian skirts begins to sing. It’s like immersing yourself in a scene from a Hallmark Christmas movie. And this holiday season, in the heart of Cullman, you could be one of the voices. Cullman Community Theatre is inviting singers of all ages to join its Christmas Caroling group, which will spread holiday cheer at the Cullman Christkindlmarkt this season. “We’re getting ready to spread some holiday cheer at the Cullman Christkindlmarkt, and we’d love to have you join us!” the theatre shared. The group’s next rehearsal is this Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. at the Clark Street Theatre, the old church on the corner of Third Avenue Northeast and Clark Street Northeast, behind Cullman City Hall. All ages are welcome. Carolers 13 and younger must be accompanied by a caroling adult. The carolers are part of the theatre’s Cullman Community Choir, launched in fall 2025 to bring local voices

Cullman, AL · 3d

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Franklin County Veterans Day parade set for morning of Saturday, November 7th

The Franklin County Veterans Day Parade will roll down North Jackson Avenue in downtown Russellville on Saturday, November 7th, at 11 a.m. The annual parade is jointly sponsored by American Legion Post 64 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5184. Prior to the parade, a wreath ceremony will take place...

Franklin County, AL · 3d

hvilleblast.com

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Christmas tree lightings, blues jams, a tweed ride + more – What to do in Huntsville this weekend [Nov 6-8]

November is finally here, and while spooky season might be over, Huntsville is still busy and buzzy. The holidays are nearly upon us, and the Rocket City is already kicking off the season with Christmas tree lightings, Holiday markets, Santa meet-and-greets and more!. If you need plans this weekend, check...

Huntsville, AL · 2d

courierjournal.net

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Phillips Named Photo Contest Winner

FLORENCE – The Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area recently announced the winner of its 2026 photo contest. Alan Phillips of Sheffield entered a photo from his Tennessee River bluff house decorated for the 4th of July, and the judges said it captured the contest theme of “Landmarks & Legacies.”

Florence, AL · 4d