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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...
Mountain Brook plans welcome home celebration for shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin
Mountain Brook is planning a welcome home celebration for shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin on Saturday at 4 p.m., said city public information officer Janet Forbes. Well-wishers will be lining up, wearing purple, from Bromberg’s on Mountain Brook, along Montevallo Road, all the way down Church Street in the Crestline neighborhood.
Get to know: co-owner of Davenport's Pizza, Amanda Thames
Q: Tell us briefly about the restaurant. A: Davenport's Pizza was started in 1964 by my grandparents, Rex and Artist Hollis, and they lived in an apartment across the street and would go door-to-door bringing pizza so that neighbors could try it. Believe it or not, pizza was not a well-known food and popular food at the time in the area. So, they were bringing a new product to the community and people loved it, thankfully, and it grew from there. So, we've been there for about 60 years as of 2024, and same location in Mountain Brook that they started in 1964 and we recently opened a second location in Vestavia Hills at Vestavia City Center. They actually had a location in Vestavia in the 70s and 80s that was there for about 15 years, so we are super excited to open up one again in Vestavia and have two options for getting Davenport's Pizza.
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...
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.
16 awesome weekend events, including Sidewalk Film Festival—Aug. 23-25
Get the party started, Birmingham. The weekend is here and it’s stacked with fun things to do. Read on for details on the Sidewalk Film Festival, Latinos Con Onda and more happening, August 23-25. Have an event you’d like to promote? Add it for free to our calendar.
Forbes features Birmingham in article about nationwide mural trend
In a recent article titled “North American Cities Have Gone Mural Mad,” Forbes contributor Gary Stoller referenced Birmingham’s growing collection of murals—specifically the breathtaking 50-foot-tall and 100-foot-wide Willie Mays mural between 1st Avenue North and Morris Ave near 18th Street. Birmingham’s mural scene referenced by Forbes...
Paw Patrol LIVE! Heroes Unite
Calling all good citizens! The PAW Patrol is yelping for help as they face their greatest challenge yet. Mayor Humdinger has dognapped Robo Dog and cloned him, causing chaos all over the world. It’s up to the pups to catch those clones, rescue Robo Dog and show that when the going gets “ruff,” lending a paw makes you the ultimate TOP HERO!
Katie Rogers is bringing Birmingham’s music history to life
Katie Rogers is an Alabama-based director and producer with a knack for uncovering and telling stories that often go unnoticed. She grew up in Mobile, Alabama, but her love for adventure took her all over the place, from Nashville to Austin, Los Angeles and even the Bahamas and Europe. It was in Austin, while working on independent film sets, that she fell in love with filmmaking, which eventually led her to L.A. to pursue it more seriously. There, she directed and produced her first film, “Carless in L.A.”
Country star to headline new fall festival in Alabama
If you missed Tyler Childers’ sold-out concert in Birmingham earlier this year, don’t fret. The country star will be back in Alabama on Nov. 9, headlining a new festival in the Auburn-Opelika area. Childers, a rising star in the country and Americana worlds, is the marquee act for...
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