The Bama Buzz

12/11/2025

The two teams are separated by less than 100 miles but have never faced each other on the football field.

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The two teams are separated by less than 100 miles but have never faced each other on the football field. ct

12/11/2025

Tuscaloosa is in the holiday spotlight as its Tinsel Trail received national recognition.

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Tuscaloosa is in the holiday spotlight as its Tinsel Trail received national recognition. ct

12/11/2025

Operation Wipe Out is hosting its third annual summit on cervical cancer prevention + education.

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Operation Wipe Out is hosting its third annual summit on cervical cancer prevention + education. ct

12/11/2025

💙 PROTECT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH: It's important to protect our mental health all year—check out a few expert tips we found.

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💙 BOOST YOUR MOOD: It's important to protect our mental health all year—check out a few expert tips we found. BuzzPartner CM

12/11/2025

⛸️7 OUTDOOR ICE SKATING RINKS TO VISIT IN ALABAMA: It’s officially the most wonderful time of the year + what better way to celebrate than on the ice?

Here are 7 outdoor ice-skating rinks you can visit across Alabama during the 2025–26 season👇

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📍Huntsville, Big Spring Park
🎟️ $5-15, Skates: $5

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📍 Cullman, Depot Park
🎟️ $12-15 (BYO skates, $4 off)

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📍Montgomery, Montgomery Whitewater
🎟️ $20 for a 90-minute session (includes skates)
FREE for Annual Pass holders

⭐️ Holiday Ice Rink
📍Auburn, Hey Day Market
🎟️ $9-14, Skate rental included
Reservations recommended

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📍Orange Beach, The Wharf
🎟️ $15 with skates

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📍Tuscaloosa, Government Plaza
🎟️ varies, check site for info

⭐️ Christmas on the Coosa
📍Gadsden, Downtown Riverfront
🎟️ $12-20

📸 Cover Image: City of Tuscaloosa
📱Click the link in our bio for all the info!

What’s your go-to spot for ice skating in Alabama? let us know in the comments below!

12/10/2025

🌟 COACH PHILIP RIVERS RETURNS TO NFL: The former Athens HS star + current football coach at St. Michael Catholic School outside Mobile is getting another chance in the league, almost five years since his last game

🏈 The Indianapolis Colts have signed the 44-year-old quarterback to their practice squad, reporting to the team for the first time this morning

⭐️ Since retiring in 2021, Rivers has been the coach at St. Michael, leading the team to back-to-back 4A semifinal appearances. He is expected to return to coaching next season

🗣️ “We eagerly anticipate his return to campus after the season and are confident that the experience will only further enrich his impact on our players and school community. We wish Coach Rivers every success and cannot wait to watch him play again.” - St. Michael Catholic High School

Do you think the Colts should start Philip Rivers? Let us know👇

📲 Click the link in our bio to read the full story.

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12/10/2025

The apartment building will feature 329 fully-furnished units within a mile of Jordan-Hare Stadium.

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The apartment building will feature 329 fully-furnished units within a mile of Jordan-Hare Stadium. ct

12/10/2025

The new facility will be home to an emergency department + the RMC Student Health Center.

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The new facility will be home to an emergency department + the RMC Student Health Center. ct

12/10/2025

The city council had a split decision to approve a $5.5 million purchase of two lots at the end of Molton Street.

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The city council had a split decision to approve a $5.5 million purchase of two lots at the end of Molton Street. ct

12/10/2025

Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announced plans to invest more than $6 billion in a new facility in Huntsville, creating 450 new jobs in the region.

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Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announced plans to invest more than $6 billion in a new facility in Huntsville, creating 450 new jobs in the region. ct

12/10/2025

🕰️MUST-VISIT ANTIQUE STORES IN ALABAMA: If you love hunting for the perfect retro find, you’re in luck! We’ve rounded up 9 antique stores in Alabama that are worth exploring👇

🕯️Hanna Antiques Mall
⭐️Birmingham’s oldest antique mall. 43 years in business
📍2424 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233


🕯️Angel’s Antiques & Flea Mall
⭐️ Over 68,000 sq. ft w/ 500+ vendors
📍900 Columbus Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801


🕯️Alabama Antique Market
⭐️50,000 sq.ft! “If you can’t find it anywhere, we probably have it!”
📍3929 Rice Mine Rd NE #1523, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406


🕯️Frank’s Good Stuff
⭐️ English, French + early American furniture + vintage costumes
📍414 S Jefferson St, Athens, AL 35611


🕯️Antiques & Sweets
⭐️Google Review say owners are friendly + knowledgeable
📍376 US-431, Guntersville, AL 35976


🕯️Timeless Treasures
⭐️65+ vendors, has been in business for over 20 years
📍230 Davis Loop, Oxford, AL 36203

🕯️Firehouse Antiques & Collectibles
⭐️Vintage fire trucks outside, 40,000 sq. ft of antiques inside
📍10095 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35803


🕯️Daphne Antique Galleria
⭐️Spacious, clean atmosphere, wide variety of vendors
📍1699 US-98, Daphne, AL 36526

🕯️Crestwood Pickers
⭐️Handmade + local goods in addition to antiques
📍7001 Crestwood Blvd Suite 900, Birmingham, AL 35210


🕰️What antique store did we miss, Alabama? Tell us in the comments where we should go next!

12/09/2025

Andrews Sports Medicine will open at the former site of Brookwood Village in Homewood. (Homewood City Council) This past week, 19 new building permits were...

This past week, 19 new building permits were issued across the state for construction projects exceeding $1 million. Four of these permits are for a project