News across Greater Birmingham
2 Alabama HBCUs set to compete in 2027 Battle of the Bands
🥁 BATTLE OF THE BANDS: Miles College + Alabama State will compete on the national stage in January 2027.
6 special arts experiences on the new Alabama Black Belt Maker’s Trail + how to book now
🫶 QUILT, FORGE + BAKE ACROSS AL: The new Black Belt Maker's Trail lets you make art beside Gee's Bend quilters, a James Beard-winning chef, a scrap metal sculptor + more! 👇 BuzzPartner
Alabama restaurant recognized among Yelp’s best new spots of 2026
🍣 BEST NEW RESTAURANT: Johin'na in Birmingham was named one of the best new restaurants in the country by Yelp.
Birmingham restaurant’s biscuits ranked among best in the South
🏆🧈 ALABAMA'S BEST BISCUIT: A national food site just crowned Helen's angel biscuits in downtown Birmingham the best in the state.
Fall Shredding & E-Recycling Event
Event date: October 3, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: 3162 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL 35124
4 Alabama HBCUs receive $1M gift from Dimon Foundation
📚 ALABAMA HBCU FUNDING: Four Alabama schools have received $1 million each from the James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation.
Auburn receives $579K in federal funding for forest products innovation project
🔋 AUBURN FORESTRY PROJECT: The university has received federal funding for a project aimed at improving energy use for the forest products industry.
Doggie Day at the Splash Pad
Event date: October 3, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM - 04:30 PM Location: 555 Ballpark Road Pelham, AL 35124
WATCH: Another Alabama singer impresses during blind audition on The Voice
🎤 ANNA MCELROY: Another Alabama singer made it through the Blind Auditions, making a surprise choice for her new coach.
14 specialty car shows to explore across Alabama this fall
🚗 CAR SHOWS THIS FALL: Check out 14 specialty car shows in Alabama this fall, complete with community, food, and antique cars.
Rev&Flow
Event date: October 1, 2026 Event Time: 08:45 AM - 09:45 AM Location: 2020 Pelham Park Boulevard Pelham, AL 35124 Description: Fitness Studio
Power Sculpt
Event date: October 1, 2026 Event Time: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM Location: 2020 Pelham Park Boulevard Pelham, AL 35124 Description: Fitness Studio