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Jerry 'Jigger' Bridges Honored By Alabama Music Hall of Fame
(CEG) The Alabama Music Hall of Fame recently unveiled a Bronze Star on the Walk of Fame for celebrated musician, producer, and songwriter Jerry "Jigger" Bridges. The Red Bay, Alabama native stands as one of the most accomplished and versatile musicians to emerge from the Muscle Shoals area. The tribute recognizes Bridges' enduring impact, exceptional musicianship both on stage and in the studio, and lasting legacy in American music.
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8 Homey Diners In Alabama With Outrageously Delicious Burgers
Looking for the tastiest burger joints in Alabama that feel like home?. These 8 cozy diners serve up juicy burgers and friendly smiles!. 1. Big Chief Drive-In (Glencoe) Have you ever seen a building that looks like it belongs in a storybook?. Big Chief Drive-In has a colorful A-frame design...
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Who in Vestavia Hills serves the best chicken? Battle of the Birds kicks off Feb. 23
You hear a lot of talk about Vestavia Hills having a bunch of restaurants that specialize in chicken, so the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce decided to have some fun with that and see who people believe serves the best chicken. The Battle of the Birds contest kicks off Monday,...
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Samford students headed to Hollywood after auditioning for American Idol
Samford University has plenty to brag about this season. One transfer student and another who left school to pursue his dreams aced their American Idol auditions for season 24, which premiered Jan. 26. The students, Alex Kanaday and Jackson White, did not appear in the audition episodes, but they both...
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6-Year-Old Hunter Wins Big Buck Photo Contest in Alabama
Bubba Williams and his 6-year-old son, Cason, frequently make the trip from Bay Minette to Alabama's famed Black Belt in pursuit of deer season memories. They kicked off the 2025-26 season with a special father-son outing to Dallas County during the mid-November youth hunting weekend. Hopes were high. "We knew...
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Festa Italiana brings taste of Italy to Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Taste your way through Italy right here in Alabama at the 3rd Annual Festa Italiana. Sink your teeth in a warm cannoli, discover life changing gelato and savor authentic Italian dishes at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark in Birmingham. On Saturday, June 11, Italian American Heritage...
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Strawberry Festival returning to Calera
CALERA – Spring is approaching, and that means one of the most beloved annual traditions in the city of Calera is just around the corner. The 15th Annual Calera Strawberry Festival is set to take place at Eagle Park on Saturday, April 25. The event is scheduled to begin at noon, and it will run until 5 p.m.
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The rumors are true—Culver’s is coming soon to Trussville
Get your appetites ready, Trussville! Mayor Ben Short stirred up excitement this week with a mysterious “guess what’s coming” post on social media—and locals did not hold back. Hundreds chimed in with guesses ranging from Newk’s to Foosackly’s. Now, the big reveal is here:...
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Birmingham to Celebrate Visionary Jazz Musician Jothan Callins with Weekend of Festivities
A Birmingham-born musician is set to host a weekend of tributes to honor Jothan Callins, the visionary composer and educator from Ensley who founded and led the Birmingham Youth Jazz Ensemble, a 25-piece ensemble comprising middle and high school students that became a training ground for young Black musicians from Birmingham.
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Mumford & Sons coming to Birmingham’s Coca-Cola Amphitheater in September
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Mumford & Sons released their sixth album, “Prizefighter,” on Friday, Feb. 20. Alongside the album, the band announced their upcoming North American tour, which includes a stop in Birmingham. Tickets for the “Prizefighter” tour will officially go on sale on Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. local time. AGORA community members can […]
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Birmingham-based Domestique Coffee named among world’s best again
Domestique Coffee has been named again one of the best coffee shops in the world by a global organization called the World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops. The Homewood coffee shop ranked 43rd on a list that includes coffee shops from 46 different countries and nine U.S. locations. Last year, Domestique was ranked 47th.
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Senlek Thai Rice & Noodles recently opened in Riverchase
A new Thai restaurant recently opened in Hoover. Senlek Thai Rice & Noodles is now operating in The Plaza at Riverchase shopping center at 1843 Montgomery Highway, Suite 107, in the former Shono’s Hibachi and Sushi space. The restaurant is owned by Nop Sac-Uang, marking his first venture as...
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People Drive From All Over Alabama To Eat At This Classic Meat-And-Three Restaurant
In the heart of Homewood sits a culinary landmark that has Alabamians calculating drive times and planning day trips just for a plate of Southern perfection. The Paw Paw Patch isn’t flashy or trendy, but it commands a devotion that fancy establishments with their foam reductions and deconstructed classics can only dream about.
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Seasick Records in Birmingham hosting listening party for Mitski’s ‘Nothing’s About To Happen To Me’ album
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham’s Seasick Records is hosting an early listening party for “Nothing’s About To Happen To Me,” the eighth studio album by singer-songwriter Mitski. Although the album officially comes out Feb. 27, the listening party will take place Feb. 21, giving fans the chance to hear the album a week in advance. […]