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'They're almost in tears sometimes': Fairfield store ends food desert, but faces challenges
FAIRFIELD, Ala. — Carver Jones Market opened three weeks ago in downtown Fairfield, filling a void left by Walmart’s closure years ago. “It’s the people saying, ‘We need a grocery store,’” said James Harris, the owner of Carver Jones Market. “We want a grocery store. Fairfield, let’s be honest. If it works here, works anywhere.”
More than food shopping at these 6 unique Alabama grocery stores
Rooftop patios, locally-grown produce and a coffee shop—that’s what awaits busy shoppers in some of Alabama’s most unique grocery stores. To help lead you to an unforgettable grocery store near you, we’ve gathered up six of the most unique grocery stores in Alabama. Red Bird Produce...
Alabama shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin back home in Mountain Brook after 77 days in hospital
Lulu Gribbin is back home in Mountain Brook after 77 days in hospitals since she survived a shark attack in Florida. The 15-year-old was met with chants, cheers and lots of purple -- her favorite color -- as she was discharged from Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Popular Birmingham bar looks to reopen in Five Points South next week
The owner of Dave’s Pub in Birmingham’s Five Points South says the popular establishment should be reopened by next week. In a social media post, Dan Williams said owners are waiting to receive the liquor license after gaining approval from the city. According to Williams, “bottom line, we’ll...
André Holland Comes Home to Alabama for Exhibiting Forgiveness Screening at Sidewalk Film Festival
André Holland grew up just outside Birmingham, Alabama and got his first acting experience on the storied city’s many stages. On Friday, he returned to one of Birmingham’s biggest for a screening of Exhibiting Forgiveness, the opening night film of the Sidewalk Film Festival, alongside its writer and director, Titus Kaphar.
25 September events including Cirque du Soleil at The BJCC
Get ready for a jam-packed September in Bham. From the Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ Fall Plant Sale to Cirque du Soleil at The BJCC, make your plans now. What: Explore the beautiful trails of Red Mountain Park with fellow nature enthusiasts during this nighttime walk. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Alabama Champion: The Keystone Club, A Safe Space
The Keystone Club is a recovery clubhouse. It is a place where those recovering from drug and alcohol addiction can come to socialize, grab a cup of coffee, and have an encouraging conversation. Crystal Holcomb is one of the founders. She tells me it is a safe place for like-minded...
Get to know: Lexi Bresnan, Education Director at The Homewood Theatre
Q: How did you get involved with acting/performing?. A: I started acting when I was in high school. I actually got accidentally put into the theater elective, and was in one of the one-acts at the end of the semester and absolutely fell in love with it and proceeded to be in all of the shows after that. And then I— When I graduated high school, I auditioned at Belmont University, and that's where I got my BFA in Theatre Performance. And, after that, I started doing children's theater tours as well.
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