Northport
FOOD & DRINK
Clearance Underway at Northport Winn Dixie Closing to Become ALDI
Shoppers looking for a break from sky-high prices can find savings this month at a Northport Winn Dixie store closing soon to become the area's third ALDI grocer. As the Thread previously reported, the Winn Dixie at the intersection of McFarland Boulevard and Watermelon Road will soon close to be remodeled into an ALDI after the German grocery giant bought the Winn Dixie brand last summer.
AI-powered vending machines dispensing ammunition in Alabama grocery stores
Two grocery stores located in Alabama have recently introduced a new approach to sell firearm ammunition, by making use of vending machines powered by artificial intelligence. American Rounds has developed machines that are situated in Fresh Value stores in Tuscaloosa and Pell City. These machines use facial recognition technology to effortlessly verify a customer’s age and identification, which simplifies the process of obtaining firearm ammunition.
New Bryce Hospital museum now open to the public [PHOTOS]
Part of the $121 million renovation to the old Bryce Hospital campus at the University of Alabama is officially open to the public. You can head to Tuscaloosa to visit parts of the historic building and learn more about the history of the patients + staff who lived at the institution before it was bought by the university in 2010.
Local Radio Legend Russ Chappel Passes
Another legend from the heyday of Top 40 rock and roll radio has moved from this life into Alabama radio history. Oren Russell Chappell, Sr. passed away at DCH Regional Medical Center this past Monday at the age of 87. Better known as Russ, Chappell was already a local celebrity...
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