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Northport Council Approves Tax Incentive for “New-to-Market National Coffee Tenant”
Officials in Northport voted Monday to enter into a relatively small public-private partnership to draw a "new-to-market National Coffee Tenant" to Lurleen Wallace Boulevard. In agendas provided ahead of Monday night's regular twice-monthly council meeting, the city set Monday as a public hearing to consider authorizing a Project Development Agreement between the City and a new company called RJ Lurleen, LLC.
Stay cool, Tuscaloosa: PARA set to open public pools, splash pad
The Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority has the solution for people of all ages who want to cool off as late spring turns into summer. The Nancie Blewitt Swim Complex in Bowers Park, the Harrison Taylor Splash Pad within Palmore Park and the Freeman pool within Freeman Park, will officially open May 25 for the 2024 summer season. ...
Parents: Big Change At Chuck E. Cheese
Chuck E. Cheese is paradise for kids. Tuscaloosa has a piece of paradise at Midtown Village. Arcade games, small rides, bad pizza, & a musical stage show with animatronic characters. Chuck E. Cheese. Launched in the late 1970s by one of the founders of Atari, the chain was known for...
Woodstock, Al Music Festival Features Classic Country Stars
The town of Woodstock, Alabama presents the Woodstock Music Festival on Saturday, May 18th. The Roots and Boots concert will feature Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye, Sammy Kershaw, Tuscaloosa’s own Jackson Chase, & others. Gates open at 3 pm. The show starts at 4 pm. Only $20 per vehicle. Family...
Birmingham Entrepreneur Bringing New Creole Connection Restaurant to Tuscaloosa
A Birmingham entrepreneur with a small but growing business empire is expanding into Tuscaloosa, where he will open his New Orleans-style restaurant in a space he's taking over downtown. Jason Perryman, the owner and operator of Creole Connection, said he opened his first restaurant on 8th Avenue West in Birmingham...
Bite This! Find Out if Tuscaloosa’s Slim Chickens Big Dill is a Big Deal
Our foodie instincts kicked in when Bite This caught wind of the new limited-time menu addition at Slim Chickens, compelling us to embark on a delicious investigation. A welcoming young lady greeted me and thoughtfully explained the intricacies of the sandwich, which made taste-testing this sandwich even more exciting. [Kudos for excellent customer service]
Daq Shack To Bring New Orleans-Style Frozen Daiquiris to Tuscaloosa
A Crescent City favorite is in the works here in the Druid City, where a restaurateur is working to add a frozen daiquiri shack to his downtown sushi restaurant. Pete Zimmer is the longtime manager at Ajian, the build-your-own-roll sushi shop he opened with Alabama's two-time national championship-winning quarterback AJ McCarron in 2017.
Uncommon Goods has the perfect gift for your Alabama, Auburn grads
Uncommon Goods has the perfect present for your college graduate. The online retailer known for its unique finds has College Football Stadium Sculpture Candles for $49. Each of the candles has an officially licensed laser-cut wooden replica featuring up to four layers of detail, creating a bird’s-eye view of a specific football field, seating section and more.
PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Remy, a sweet social girl who needs a home
Remy is a 2-year-old Boxer mix who weighs in at a healthy 45 pounds. This sweet, social girl has never met a stranger and adores children and other dogs alike. She'll need a fenced-in yard for outdoor play, but is far too social to be an outside-only dog. She's up to date on vet care, heartworm negative, microchipped and will be spayed soon.
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