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News

Mama and newborn baby sloth

Exotic wildlife animals, Alabama sporting legends at Flip Trade Show in Trussville

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 1:29 PM CST
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By Jenna Wood
Meet wildlife and Alabama sports legends at the Flip Trade Show in Trussville this Saturday and Sunday.

Connected Through Cooking

Closeup photo of a pile of freshly cooked hot crispy bacon resting on a wood cutting board

Bacon Dip

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 10:57 AM CST
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By James K Jones
Chef James K Jones shows us how to make a delicious Bacon Dip that’s perfect for gatherings.

Good Day Alabama

People celebrating (stock)

’New Year, New Me’: Resolutions you can start now

Updated: Dec. 19, 2024 at 5:22 PM CST
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By Jhas Williams
Here are four achievable New Year’s resolutions you don’t even have to wait until January to put into play.

News

Children’s of Alabama pre-Thanksgiving Day parade

Children’s of Alabama pre-Thanksgiving Day parade with Meaghan Thomas

Updated: Nov. 27, 2024 at 11:59 AM CST
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By Jenna Wood
Patients and their families at Children’s of Alabama had some holiday fun at the annual Pre-Thanksgiving Day Parade on Tuesday.

Good Day Alabama

Honoring Rick Bragg, Roy Wood Jr.

Alabama Humanities Alliance to honor Alabama natives Rick Bragg, Roy Wood Jr.

Updated: Nov. 26, 2024 at 12:49 PM CST
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By Jonathan Skinner
The Alabama Humanities Alliance is honoring Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Rick Bragg and Emmy-nominated humorist Roy Wood Jr. at its Alabama Colloquium.

Good Day Alabama

Christmas toy drive.

Birmingham social media star hosts toy drive with Ronald McDonald House

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 1:17 PM CST
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By Jonathan Skinner
LaDarrius Hutchinson is hosting a toy drive with the Ronald McDonald House.

Connected Through Cooking

Thanksgiving Smoked Ham

Honey Ham Glaze

Updated: Nov. 11, 2024 at 10:28 AM CST
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By WBRC Digital Staff
Honey Ham Glaze from Bob Sykes BBQ

News

Veterans Day generic

Veterans Day freebies, discounts in central Alabama

Updated: Nov. 11, 2024 at 10:10 AM CST
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By Jhas Williams and WBRC Digital Staff
Here are some businesses in central Alabama offering discounts and freebies on Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.

News

The Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church was founded by former enslaved African Americans

Oldest African American church in Leeds celebrating 150 years

Updated: Nov. 7, 2024 at 12:13 PM CST
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By Jonathan Skinner
The church is the oldest African American church in Leeds and one of the oldest in Alabama.

Good Day Alabama

What I learned wearing houndstooth as a newbie in Alabama

What I learned wearing houndstooth as a newbie in Alabama

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 1:44 PM CDT
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By Jhas Williams
If you’re planning to move to central Alabama, a word of advice to the newbie: don’t wear a houndstooth pattern! Or do… the choice is yours.
Alabama SatRad
Alabama SatRad

Connected Through Cooking

Jimmie Lee's Punch and Rotel Dip

Jimmie Lee’s Punch

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 12:39 PM CDT
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By WBRC Digital Staff
Recipe for Jimmie Lee's Punch

News

Davenport and Harris Funeral Homes opened in 1899.

Oldest Black-owned business in Alabama celebrates 125 years of service in Birmingham

Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 6:24 PM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
Opening in 1899, Davenport and Harris Funeral Homes is celebrating 125 years of serving the Birmingham area and being the oldest Black-owned business in the state of Alabama.

Community

Merry Market Gardendale.

Merry Market opens at Gardendale Civic Center

Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 1:14 PM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
Event organizers say it’s an opportunity for the community to get Christmas shopping finished early and support local businesses.

Food

Crispy Brussel Sprout Salad

Crispy Brussel Sprout Salad

Updated: Oct. 11, 2024 at 10:55 AM CDT
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By WBRC Digital Staff
Crispy Brussel Sprout Salad

Good Day Alabama

Magnolia Bike Bus in Trussville welcomes students and parents to ride bikes to school

Magnolia Bike Bus in Trussville welcomes students and parents to ride bikes to school

Updated: Oct. 9, 2024 at 8:23 PM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
Riding to school once per week, the Magnolia Bike Bus is a Trussville-based bike club for kids.

News

One of the largest celebrations of Native American communities in Alabama kicks off at the...

The 36th Annual Moundville Native American Festival starts Thursday

Updated: Oct. 3, 2024 at 12:05 PM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
One of the largest celebrations of Native American communities in Alabama kicks off at the 36th Annual Moundville Native American Festival.

Good Day Alabama

080 Sports is now open in Helena

New baseball training facility opens in Helena

Updated: Oct. 2, 2024 at 1:01 PM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
A new baseball and sports training facility is now open in Helena. It’s called 080 Sports and offers training for basketball, softball, strength, conditioning, speed, and agility.

News

Birmingham VA hosts Memorial Ruck honoring veterans, raising suicide awareness

Birmingham VA hosts Memorial Ruck honoring veterans, raising suicide awareness

Updated: Sep. 30, 2024 at 9:39 PM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
Organizers say it represents the emotional and physical weights that service members carry.

News

18th annual Rhythms of Color Art Festival

18th annual Rhythms of Color Art Festival and Student Art Competition this Saturday

Updated: Sep. 25, 2024 at 12:26 PM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
Java “Mr. Painterman” Lewis is hosting his 18th Annual Rhythms of Color Art Festival and Student Art Competition.

News

Birmingham Squadron

Birmingham Squadron hosts public tryouts

Updated: Sep. 20, 2024 at 2:39 PM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
The Birmingham Squadron is gearing up for a new NBA G-League season and the team is inviting local players to try out for the squad.

Good Day Alabama

Unshaken Empowerment Conference aims to inspire the Birmingham community

Unshaken Empowerment Conference aims to inspire the Birmingham community

Updated: Sep. 19, 2024 at 5:19 PM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
The event, meant to inspire and empower the local community, is bringing in gospel artists and speakers from around the country to the Birmingham area, including Tasha Page-Lockhart.

Good Day Alabama

Women holding shopping bags outdoors while shopping, close-up view on the empty paper bags...

Tried-N-True consignment sale underway at Riverchase Day School

Updated: Sep. 18, 2024 at 12:23 PM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
Riverchase Day School is hosting a Tried-N-True consignment sale from September 18-20 to raise money for its children’s programs and community projects.

News

A brand-new, sensory-friendly playground is now open in downtown Calera.

Calera Main Street unveils new playground, alley activation in downtown Calera

Updated: Sep. 17, 2024 at 12:35 PM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
A brand-new, sensory-friendly playground is now open in downtown Calera. Leading into the playground is a newly activated alley that features a metal archway with the words “Calera Courtyard” inscribed on it.

News

The 5th anniversary edition of Le Diner en Blanc Birmingham returns to the Magic City this...

Le Diner en Blanc Birmingham returns this weekend

Updated: Sep. 16, 2024 at 1:23 PM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
The 5th-anniversary edition of Le Diner en Blanc Birmingham returns to the Magic City this weekend.

Good Day Alabama

The Bitter Socialite: Apple Fritter Pancakes

Apple Fritter Pancakes

Updated: Sep. 11, 2024 at 1:11 PM CDT
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By WBRC Digital Staff
Apple Fritter Pancakes from The Bitter Socialite

News

The Alabama Mineral & Lapidary Society’s Gem and Mineral Show returns to the Irondale Civic...

The 52nd Annual Gem Show comes to Irondale Civic Center this weekend

Updated: Sep. 5, 2024 at 1:23 PM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
The show will feature minerals, jewelry, fossils, and more.

News

The United Way of Central Alabama has kicked off its annual fundraising campaign.

United Way of Central Alabama kicks off annual fundraising campaign

Updated: Sep. 5, 2024 at 11:28 AM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
This year’s theme is “Be Somebody.”

News

As the presidential race heats up, many are wondering if former President Donald Trump and...

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. hosting a presidential debate watch party

Updated: Sep. 3, 2024 at 12:03 PM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
Chapter president Steven Hornbuckle says voter education and engagement are key tenets of the fraternity’s mission to serve the community.

News

The three-day festival will feature more than twenty men’s cricket teams, a women’s cricket...

The Hundred Cricfest 2024 celebrates community, the game of cricket

Updated: Aug. 29, 2024 at 12:03 PM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
The free-to-attend festival happens from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1.

News

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George A. Pegues Family Self-Sufficiency Memorial Golf Tournament raises money for HABD families

Updated: Aug. 29, 2024 at 10:50 AM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
The event will be held Sept. 26 at the Highland Park Golf Course.

News

Sober Fest.

Overdose Awareness Walk in Walker Co.

Updated: Aug. 29, 2024 at 10:02 AM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
Several recovery specialist organizations are coming together to host an Overdose Awareness Walk on Aug. 31 for National Overdose Awareness Day.

News

Students attend the "Road to College" at the Homewood Public Library in 2022.

Homewood Public Library invites students to begin the “Road to College”

Updated: Aug. 26, 2024 at 10:27 AM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
A dozen local colleges and universities will attend.

Good Day Alabama

Image showing music

Non-profit connecting arts and culture brings SOULTOPIA to the Magic City

Updated: Aug. 22, 2024 at 11:14 AM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
Organizers say the night of stimulating sights and sounds will happen on Saturday, August 24 at Saturn in Avondale.

News

Southern DanceWorks Presents "Lurks Behind"

Dance company announces performance rooted in the history of Birmingham’s 99 neighborhoods

Updated: Aug. 22, 2024 at 10:13 AM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
Southern Danceworks is inviting the public to a free performance of its new production, “Lurks Behind.”

News

UNCF Walk.

UNCF Birmingham hosting Fourth Annual Walk for Education

Updated: Aug. 19, 2024 at 3:59 PM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
The United Negro College Fund Birmingham is preparing to host its Fourth Annual Walk for Education this Saturday, Aug. 24, at Railroad Park.

News

Run For Them

The 10th Annual Just a Call Away 5K happens in Homewood this weekend

Updated: Aug. 16, 2024 at 2:45 PM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
The event includes family-friendly activities, a 5K race, a fun run, and more.

News

Safe Summer Series

Safe Summer Series 2024 season kicks off with a concert at Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Updated: Aug. 16, 2024 at 1:22 PM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
he concert will be held at the BBG on Sunday, August 18, at 6:00 p.m. It’s free to attend.

News

Drive Electric Alabama 2024 EV Summit

Drive Electric Alabama 2024 EV Summit brings industry and state leaders to Birmingham

Updated: Aug. 15, 2024 at 3:55 PM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
Mike Oatridge, the Executive Director of the Alabama Mobility and Power Center, says the industry continues to grow in Alabama.

News

Money

Penny Foundation hosting a free financial literacy event and Birmingham Barons baseball game

Updated: Aug. 13, 2024 at 1:03 PM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
The Penny Foundation is hosting “Hitting a Home Run in Personal and Business Finance” this Saturday, August 17 at Regions Field from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Back to School With WBRC

The 9th Annual Kutz 4 Kidz event will happen on Sunday, August 11 at the Black Effect Beauty...

9th Annual Kutz 4 Kidz providing haircuts and school supplies for hundreds of students

Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 11:12 AM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
They plan to distribute 750 bookbags and 150 vouchers for free haircuts.

News

2024 summer edition of Birmingham Restaurant Week kicks off August 8

2024 summer edition of Birmingham Restaurant Week kicks off August 8

Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 5:23 PM CDT
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By Jeh Jeh Pruitt
Birmingham Restaurant Week, presented by Spire, kicks off its summer edition on Thursday, August 8.

Tuscaloosa News

‘State of the Community’ address draws hundreds in Tuscaloosa

‘State of the Community’ address draws hundreds in Tuscaloosa

Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 4:57 PM CDT
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By Kelvin Reynolds
Leaders of Tuscaloosa County’s three largest municipalities explained where they’re investing resources and improving the quality of life for residents in a ‘State of the Community’ address Thursday morning.

Good Day Alabama

spain park starts new mentor program

Good Day Alabama visits lunchroom at Spain Park High School

Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 12:06 PM CDT
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By Lynden Blake
Lynden Blake visited Spain Park High School for the first day of school Thursday.

News

7th Annual Alabama Greek Picnic

Alabama Greek Picnic returns for seventh year

Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 11:42 AM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
The event brings together members of Greek fraternities and sororities and the entire community.

Good Day Alabama

School is about to start back up, so we’ve compiled a list of starting dates around the state.

Legacy Prep Charter School welcomes students back to school

Updated: Aug. 5, 2024 at 12:48 PM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
Over 580 students returned to class Monday morning at Legacy Prep Charter School for the first day of the Fall school semester.

News

Carver Jones Market is now open in Fairfield.

New grocery store opens in Fairfield

Updated: Jul. 31, 2024 at 10:21 AM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
The market is minority owned and owners say their goal is to provide fresh, affordable food, jobs, and resources to the community.

News

Students had the opportunity to work on a case using some of the same tools and techniques...

InfraGard holds 2024 Cyber Forensics Camp for middle school students

Updated: Jul. 30, 2024 at 12:52 PM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
Students had the opportunity to work on a case using some of the same tools and techniques used by the FBI to collect information and solve crimes

News

Tuscaloosa Zone Initiative program offers students resources outside of classroom

Zone Initiative in Tuscaloosa City School System aims to help students outside of classroom

Updated: Jul. 30, 2024 at 10:39 AM CDT
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By Kelvin Reynolds
Last year, the school system created a program to help some students and their families outside of the classroom.

Good Day Alabama

Midfield High School Cosmetology students giving free haircuts and hairstyles

Midfield High School students give free haircuts and hairstyles

Updated: Jul. 29, 2024 at 1:07 PM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
Cosmetology students at Midfield High School spent part of their summer break getting kids in their community ready for the upcoming school year by giving out free haircuts and hairstyles.

News

Basketball

Three 3 on 3 basketball tournament to be played at Finley Center

Updated: Jul. 29, 2024 at 8:19 AM CDT
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By Jonathan Skinner
J Smith Hoops and the Hoover Met Complex are partnering to host the Three Basketball Tournament. The 3 on 3 basketball competition will happen on Saturday, August 3 at the Finley Center of the Hoover Met Complex.
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