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Lovely Garden Roots

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Alabama Power Cleared About 300 Yards of Trees on Fenn Church's Land, Then a Judge Refused to Keep Him 300 Feet From the Crews

A Shelby County judge dismissed Alabama Power's suit seeking to keep Fenn Church 300 feet from crews after about 300 yards of his trees were cleared.

Alabama · 23h

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Since 1907, This Family-Run Seafood House Has Been Serving MOUTH-WATERING HAND-CUT Snapper in Bessemer, Alabama

Open Tue–Sun, 11 AM–3 PM and 4:30–8:30 PM (Fri–Sat until 9 PM); closed Mon. Every week, cooks at The Bright Star in Bessemer, Alabama, prep 1,400 to 1,500 pounds of snapper, all of it hand-cut on the premises. 🐟. Greek immigrant Tom Bonduris opened it in...

Bessemer, AL · 3d
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Alabama college, university counties shift toward Democrats in midterms

While Democrats saw gains in every Alabama county last week, shifts in counties holding three of the state’s major universities were notable. In Tuscaloosa County, home of the University of Alabama, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Doug Jones won 54%-45% over Republican gubernatorial nominee Tommy Tuberville, a reversal from 2022, when Republican Gov. Kay Ivey won against Democratic nominee Yolanda Flowers, 62%-34%.

Alabama · 20h
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Lovely Garden Roots

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Ervin and Bridget Lewis Paid More Than $25,000 for a Pleasant Grove Backyard Deck, and the Unlicensed Contractor Left It Up to 12 Feet High With No Railings

Ervin and Bridget Lewis paid more than $25,000 for a Pleasant Grove deck rebuild. It sits up to 12 feet high with no railings, and no contractor license was found.

Pleasant Grove, AL · 1d

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New signs coming to Alabaster will better alert drivers of train crossing closures

ALABASTER, Ala. (WBRC) - Alabaster is rolling out new signs and an online tool to warn drivers when a train is blocking a railroad crossing. Alabaster Police have posted about multiple crossings being blocked in the city this month. Several viewers have also contacted WBRC about trains stopped on the tracks.

Alabaster, AL · 16h

Shelby Reporter

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Finding new roots: Alabaster Family Dental debuts new name, keeps level of care

ALABASTER — Sitting face-to-face with Dr. Taylor Duncan, a patient listens attentively as he provides advice for how best to proceed with their particular situation. This same scenario plays out across the day with numerous patients and Duncan gives the same serious consideration to each case because he knows compassionate, personal care is the best way to continue a legacy.

Alabaster, AL · 23h

The Tuscaloosa News

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Tuscaloosa marks 50 years of holiday parade tradition

One of West Alabama’s largest Christmas events will return to downtown Tuscaloosa. The 50th annual West Alabama Christmas Parade, organized by the Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority, will begin at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7 in downtown Tuscaloosa. The parade will be preceded by a tree-lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. in front of the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse, 714 Greensboro Ave. For 50 years, the parade has drawn community groups, churches, schools, businesses and families from across West Alabama, becoming a longstanding holiday tradition. PARA has organized the parade since taking over coordination from the West Alabama Jaycees in 1976. University of Alabama football coach Paul W. “Bear” Bryant served as the first grand marshal, launching a tradition of honoring community members for their contributions, according to a news release. More: Where did 'Bear' Bryant eat? Visit his favorite spots | Exclusive “Reaching 50 years of the West Alabama Christmas Parade is a tremendous milestone for PARA and our community,” PARA CEO Brian Davis said in the release. “For generations, this parade has brought families, neighbors, businesses, and community organizations together to celebrate the holiday season," Davis said. "We look forward to making this anniversary year especially meaningful as we honor

Tuscaloosa, AL · 3d

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Fairfield residents react as company buys vacant Walmart property for planned data center

FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WBRC) - A company planning a data center in Fairfield has bought property in the city. According to property records, Patmos bought the former Walmart property off Aaron Aronov Drive. Past reporting shows Patmos is planning to build a co-location data center in Fairfield. Neighbors said they don’t...

Fairfield, AL · 1d

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‘You definitely wouldn’t want to spend the night’: Bessemer leaders discuss jail improvements

BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - Leaders in Bessemer said the city jail needs improvements as they weighed concerns about its shifting structure and mold inside the building Tuesday morning. “I’m pretty sure no one wants to go to jail, but you definitely wouldn’t want to spend the night out there,” said...

Bessemer, AL · 2d

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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 · 1d

Shelby Reporter

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Oak Mountain State Park’s Appalachian Festival draws estimated 3,000 visitors for second year

PELHAM – Stories passed down through generations, traditional bluegrass music, handmade crafts and demonstrations of Appalachian skills brought an estimated 3,000 people to Oak Mountain State Park on Nov. 7 for the park’s second annual Appalachian Festival. The turnout marked an increase of approximately 500 visitors over last...

Pelham, AL · 1d

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Motorcycle club places 1,500 pennies on tombstones at Alabama National Cemetery

MONTEVALLO, Ala. (WBRC) - A motorcycle club placed 1,500 pennies on tombstones at the Alabama National Cemetery over the weekend to honor veterans. The idea came from a 12-year-old girl. Iron Angels founder George Bonafede, who fought in the Vietnam War, said he wants one thing on Veterans Day. “To...

Montevallo, AL · 1d

95.3 The Bear

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Attorney Josh Hayes Honored By Alabama State Bar

Because justice should be available to everyone, not just those who can afford an attorney.

Alabama · 1d

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AmFirst Credit Union Snaps Up Alabaster Land for Its 24th Branch

AmFirst Credit Union has acquired nearly 8 acres of land in Alabaster, where it plans to build the company's 24th branch overall and its very first location in the city. The site sits on AL-119 just north of the Thompson Road intersection, putting the Birmingham-based financial institution on track to become the fourth AmFirst branch in Shelby County.

Alabaster, AL · 2d

ABC 33/40 News

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Hoover, Thompson set for playoff rematch in storied rivalry

HOOVER, Ala — Hoover and Thompson are meeting in the next chapter of their storied rivalry, this time with a spot in the quarterfinals of the Class 6A playoffs on the line. Thompson won the teams’ regular-season matchup 31-14 on Oct. 2 at Hoover. You can watch ABC 33/40’s coverage of that game.

Hoover, AL · 1d

Shelby Reporter

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Calera High School cheerleaders win state championship

CALERA— On Nov. 9, Calera High School varsity cheerleaders were crowned the state champions of the 2026 AHSAA 5A small varsity gameday division. The team celebrated bringing the title back to their hometown by wearing brand new gold medals around their necks. In light of the championship, Calera High...

Calera, AL · 1d

AL.com

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Conservation groups threaten to sue US Fish and Wildlife Service over rare Alabama fish

Three conservation organizations have notified the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service they intend to sue the agency over its failure to decide whether a rare Alabama fish species warrants federal protections. The Center for Biological Diversity, Alabama Rivers Alliance and Black Warrior Riverkeeper filed the notice Thursday, citing the agency’s...

Birmingham, AL · 21h

280living.com

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Oak Mountain program traces William Bartram's Alabama journey

Oak Mountain State Park will host Following Bartram's Footsteps: Exploring Alabama's Natural Heritage on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 2-3 p.m. in the Oak Mountain Interpretive Center Classroom. The program will focus on William Bartram, the early American naturalist who traveled through what is now Alabama in 1775 during a four-year...

Alabama · 1d

DMR News

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Brady CDJR Features Pre-Owned Vehicles Priced Below $25,000 in Bessemer, Alabama

Brady Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is featuring pre-owned vehicles with advertised prices below $25,000 within its online used vehicle inventory. The selection includes vehicles from multiple manufacturers and covers several segments of the passenger vehicle market, including sedans, sport utility vehicles and minivans. The dealership’s online inventory includes examples such as a 2024 Ford Bronco […]

Bessemer, AL · 1d

Shelby Reporter

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A Southern Christmas Bazaar returns to Pelham with holiday shopping and a charitable mission

PELHAM – Shoppers looking for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts will have an opportunity to browse the work of artisans and merchants from across the Southeast Saturday, Nov. 14, when the Rotary Club of Alabaster-Pelham hosts its annual A Southern Christmas Bazaar at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena. The...

Pelham, AL · 18h