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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – In honor and celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend and to pay homage to Birmingham’s role in the Civil Rights Movement, as well as its place in the history of the integration of sports, the Birmingham Squadron are set to wear specialty jerseys for games on Jan. 13 and Jan. […]

Original article written by City of Birmingham’s Chanda Temple FabCrunch.com has named Eugene’s Hot Chicken in Birmingham as having the best fried chicken in Alabama. In its 2023 story, FabCrunch said it scoured the nation “to uncover the best fried chicken spots that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. From coast to coast, we’ve […]

Birmingham, Alabama – Get an early start to 2024. Two Zoo Year’s Eve celebrations featuring Jingles, a giant plush monkey, are planned for Sunday, December 31. These are very family friendly events for those who may have trouble staying up until midnight. The giant 5-foot plush monkey will be given away in a drawing at […]

Along a 1-mile stretch of Green Springs Highway in Homewood nearly two dozen restaurants, markets and food trucks serve food from practically every continent on the planet. You’ll find specialties from Mexico, Korea, El Salvador, China, Ethiopia, India, Middle Eastern countries and even a bit of Cajun French cooking on the side. Here is a […]

The two-time defending USFL Champion Birmingham Stallions are one of the four USFL teams to survive the merge with the XFL, according to NBC Sports’ Mike Florio and multiple reports. Read on for the details. In September, Bham Now reported that the United States Football League (USFL) and the XFL formally announced their intention to merge, intending to […]

Birmingham Legion FC set to host Atlanta United in a Preseason Exhibition Match on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 2pm BIRMINGHAM, ALA (Dec. 13, 2023) – Birmingham Legion FC announce today that it will welcome 2018 MLS Cup Champions, Atlanta United, back to Birmingham with a preseason friendly at Protective Stadium on Saturday, January 27 at […]

The national publication recently released its list of “The Best 75 Hidden Gem Cities for Snowbirds,” and Birmingham earned the No. 24 spot. AD’s Amanda Lutz used four criteria to rank the cities – housing and lodging availability, Yelp ratings for activities and eateries, home sale prices, and winter weather conditions. Birmingham placed fourth in cost, 17 […]

If you’re ready to have a whimsical Christmas, there’s no better place to get in the spirit than in The Magic City. From old-fashioned movies at the historic Alabama Theatre to Alabama’s best shopping spots, Birmingham has an amazing array of seasonal adventures. Read on for the details on these Birmingham holiday events and get […]

Don’t miss the 17th Annual Birmingham Bowl! Two-time Sun Belt Conference Champion Troy Trojans and the Atlantic Coast’s Duke Blue Devils will face off in the 76® Birmingham Bowl on Saturday, December 23 at 11am CT at Protective Stadium in Uptown Birmingham! To enjoy some Southern Hospitality and Serious Football, get your tickets and find […]

By the Birmingham Business Journal’s John L. Pitts – Original article here. Let’s talk about pickleball, and not only because it’s fun to say the word “pickleball.” First, about that name … There are several credible stories around how pickleball got its name, but there’s no question it originated as a children’s backyard game on […]