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‘We Deserve It’: In Birmingham, Black Farmers Open Fountain Heights’ First Grocery Store in 70 years

For the first time in nearly 70 years, Birmingham’s Fountain Heights neighborhood has a grocery store of its own. The Fountain Heights Farms Cooperative, a Black-owned urban farm and food sovereignty collective founded in 2016 by M. Dominique Villanueva and Christopher Gooden, hosted the grand opening of its We All Eat Market and community kitchen on Nov. 7.

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WHNT News 19

Lead investigator speaks on VA psychedelic trial

The Birmingham VA Hospital was named as one of five test sites in the nation to test the efficacy of psilocybin to treat major depression in veterans.

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‘It’s going great’: Bessemer mayor said 90-day cleanup blitz is making progress

BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - Bessemer leaders said a 90-day effort to clean up blight is making progress as crews remove trash and clear overgrown lots and debris across the city. Mayor Louise Alexander said blight has been a problem in Bessemer for years and was one of the first issues she wanted to address after taking office.

Bessemer, AL · 2d

RoadracingWorld.com

N2 Track Days Headed To Barber Motorsports Park

MotoAmerica is skipping Barber in 2027. Your group chat doesn’t have to. N2 is riding Barber Motorsports Park November 28–29. Don’t go and in February your friends will still be making fun of you for missing it. Picture it. They’re rolling out of pit lane while you’re...

Birmingham, AL · 22h

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Get stronger, more flexible at new business in Forest Park

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Located at 706 37th Street South in Birmingham is a new business in the neighborhood that helps you get stronger and more flexible. It’s called Forest Park Pilates, and owner Candice Nance said that she loves for people to try out her reformer machines because the proof is in the pudding.

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Dining in the shadow of Bear Bryant and Nick Saban, at the Bright Star

The Bright Star restaurant in the blue-collar town of Bessemer has been a dining destination of Alabama football fans for generations. Aside from the 119-year-old restaurant’s famous broiled snapper and Greek-style tenderloin the main attraction for Tide fans is the private booth where the legendary “Bear” Bryant dined when he visited the Bright Star on his frequent trips to Birmingham.

Bessemer, AL · 2d

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Central Alabama Water board hikes rates 3.4%, bars public from speaking during meeting

Customers of Alabama’s largest water utility, which serves the Birmingham metro area, will see their rates increase by 3.4% in January, with an additional increase possible later next year. The rate hike will increase most residential customers’ bills by up to $3.38 per month. In addition, a change in...

Birmingham, AL · 5h

The Trussville Tribune

Popular Irondale bakery plans Trussville location

From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — Sunshine’s Bakery, the Irondale shop whose menu runs from croissants and sourdough to pork floss buns and sweet dessert treats, is getting ready to open a second location in Trussville. Husband and wife Sunshine Dang and Glen Williamson own Sunshine’s Bakery. They opened the original location at 2231 […]

Trussville, AL · 21h

Country Herald

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Alabama Freeze Warning Tonight: Lows Near 27°F This Weekend Nov 14-15

Two freeze warnings cover central Alabama as temperatures could fall to 27 degrees by Sunday.

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UAB reopens Bartow Arena after $15M renovation project

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - UAB’s Bartow Arena has reopened after a renovation project of more than $15 million that began in June and is almost completely finished. Changes fans will notice this season include a new entrance and a new premium halfcourt club. The entire concourse has been upgraded, and the ticket window is now indoors.

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Barrett Media

Cumulus Media Begins Another Round of Layoffs Following Bankruptcy Restructuring

"The reductions follow the company's emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in October." The post Cumulus Media Begins Another Round of Layoffs Following Bankruptcy Restructuring appeared first on Barrett Media .

Shelby Reporter

Shelby County High School boys basketball coach looking to continue upward trend in third season

COLUMBIANA— Shelby County High School boys basketball coach Chase Cornelius is looking to continue the upward trend as he starts his third season with the Wildcats. During Cornelius’ first season, the team ended with a 7-22 record. Last year, they finished 19-15. According to Coach Cornelius, the improvement comes from dynamic talent on the court, as well as the passion and drive he sees from his players on a daily basis.

Shelby County, AL · 1d

ABC 33/40 News

House fire reported near 3rd Avenue North and 67th Street

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A house fire was reported near 3rd Avenue North and 67th Street in Birmingham. ABC 33/40 has contacted Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service for more information. This story will be updated as details are confirmed.

Birmingham, AL · 20h

Shelby Reporter

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Hoover YMCA Fall Festival draws more than 1,000 for afternoon of family fun

HOOVER – More than 1,000 people turned out for the Hoover YMCA’s sixth annual Fall Festival and trunk-or-treat, bringing families together for an afternoon of games, candy, activities and community fellowship. The free event was held Oct. 24 at the Hoover YMCA and featured decorated trunks handing out...

Hoover, AL · 1d

Tuscaloosa Thread

Freeze Warning Issued as Coldest Fall Temperatures Approach West Alabama

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has given us an early heads-up about a Freeze Warning starting for Saturday and Sunday.

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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.

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RC3 to host second annual car show Nov. 14

The Riverchase Career Connection Center will host its second annual car show on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the RC3 campus. The event, hosted by the RC3 Automotive Academy and MOB Inc., is open to anyone who would like to bring a vehicle, with trophies awarded for Best in Show and Best Student Car. Lunch will be available from the RC3 Culinary Academy, and tours of the facility will be offered throughout the day.

Hoover, AL · 1d

Shelby Reporter

Two Hoover students named 2026 National Math Stars

HOOVER – Two Hoover City Schools elementary students have earned national recognition for their mathematical abilities, placing among a select group of students chosen for a program designed to nurture exceptional talent and provide advanced educational opportunities. John Sanchez of Green Valley Elementary School and Daniel Yang of Trace...

Hoover, AL · 21h

Village Living

School board recognizes Teachers of the Year, tables computer science framework

The Mountain Brook Board of Education recognized the district’s six 2026-27 Teachers of the Year during its monthly meeting Nov. 9 at Crestline Elementary. The honorees are Lane Kennedy of Cherokee Bend Elementary, Haden Ridlehoover of Brookwood Forest Elementary, Stephanie Parker of Crestline Elementary, Emily Beane of Mountain Brook Elementary, Jill Wiggins of Mountain Brook Junior High and Scottie Wilson of Mountain Brook High School.

Mountain Brook, AL · 2d

Shelby Reporter

Oak Ass Endurance Race returns to Oak Mountain with new course, national field

PELHAM – The Oak Ass Endurance Race is returning to Oak Mountain State Park on Saturday, Nov. 14, bringing endurance mountain bikers from across the country to Shelby County for a day of competition, trails and celebration. The event, presented by the National Ultra Endurance Series, Chainbuster and Birmingham...