January 2023 - The Local

Confrontational but Nonviolent: The life and legacy of Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth

By: Callie Morrison Sanctuary of Historic Bethel Baptist Church in Collegeville, Ala. In July 2008, Mayor Larry Langford and the Birmingham Airport Authority voted to change the name of the …

Entertainment Food

A Slice of Birmingham: Inside Davenport’s Pizza Palace

Shadows cast along the never changing Davenport’s entrance. Photo by Cayman Carpenter. Davenport’s Pizza Palace is stuck in the past, but in all the best ways. The sidewalk of Cahaba …

City Entertainment

Untapped Potential: Can local sports achieve growth in a college football market?

By Jacob Taylor Legion Midfielder Enzo Martinez controls the ball against Louisville City FC. Alabama is all about college football. Families are divided between Auburn University and the University of …

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Alabama Theatre holds an important place in Birmingham’s arts history

By Emily Parcell Standing tall and proud on Third Avenue in Birmingham is the historic Alabama Theatre. Built in 1927 by Paramount Studios, the building has been home to many …

City Travel

On The Rails: Trains still appeal to some travelers

By Sophie Higby 85 year old David Yarbrough sits patiently, waiting for the train to arrive at the station. With his bag propped up next to him and a newspaper …

City Life

More Than Books: How local public libraries nurture their communities

By Sofia Paglioni Photo by Sofia Paglioni Judith Wright, Director of the Homewood Public Library, advocates for the public library every day. When she is not in her office, you can …

Entertainment

How Sidewalk Film Center celebrates cinema and community year-round

By Andrew Simonson Halfway through a conversation with Sidewalk’s marketing manager Nick Adrian in October, he mentions a new ad campaign that they are about to launch in Birmingham. “You …

The restaurant is located on 19th Street North in the downtown historic district in Bessemer, Ala.

Food

The Bright Star: Alabama’s Oldest Family-Owned Restaurant

Located in the historic downtown Bessemer, Alabama, The Bright Star Restaurant is the oldest family-owned restaurant in the state. Under the management of a passionate and dedicated family, the restaurant …

Entertainment

The unique sounds of The Wonderfool

By Faith Holley “I’ll be who I want to, cause it won’t feel much better.” That line from The Wonderfool’s song “Much Better” perhaps exemplifies the message of his music. …