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1 week ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Nathan Watson |Pat Byington |Jordyn Davis |Caleb Turrentine
Did you spot any familiar sights and scenes in the newest trailer for The Life of Chuck? Scheduled for release in theaters on Friday, June 6, The Life of Chuck was filmed in several locations across south Alabama and features a star-studded cast, including Marvel star Tom Hiddleston. In March, American independent film production and distribution company Neon dropped the first teaser trailer for The Life of Chuck, a new adaptation of Stephen King’s 2020 novella of the same name.
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2 weeks ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Caleb Turrentine |Pat Byington |Jordyn Davis |Ally Engleman
There have been whispers throughout North Alabama for over a year since it was announced that Huntsville was a potential location for Space Command’s headquarters. After a Congressional back-and-forth over placing the agency permanently in Colorado Springs or Huntsville, we may have our answer. In a recent interview, Representative and Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Mike Rogers stated that Space Command’s move to Huntsville may be more imminent than we thought.
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2 weeks ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Pat Byington |Jordyn Davis |Ally Engleman |Caleb Turrentine
Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville and Representative Mike Rogers have introduced legislation expanding the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest by 50,000 acres. Called the Talladega National Forest Expansion Act, the bill will enable the U.S. Forest Service to purchase land within the expanded boundaries from willing sellers in three East Alabama counties. One of the goals of the expansion is to enhance Alabama’s longest hiking trail — the Pinhoti Trail.
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2 weeks ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Jordyn Davis |Ally Engleman |Caleb Turrentine
Strawberry season in Alabama begins from early March and usually runs to early June. The peak season is in April and is when you’ll find the ripest, juiciest strawberries to pick right from the vine. Make sure to head out early, since the best time of day to pick is in the morning, when the strawberries are fresh and cool. If you’re looking to enjoy the warm weather and grab some sweet strawberries, check out these 12 u-pick farms around Alabama.
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3 weeks ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Lisa Battles |Pat Byington |Jordyn Davis
SponsoredTwenty years ago, soon after a Birmingham couple welcomed their twin boys into the world, doctors informed them one had cerebral palsy. Fast forward to 2024, when the family celebrated the son’s second national championship playing for the Lakeshore Lakers varsity wheelchair basketball team.
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3 weeks ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Pat Byington |Jordyn Davis |Lisa Battles
Over the last 20 years, the state of Alabama has experienced an average of 63 tornadoes every year, according to the Storm Prediction Center. Even though peak tornado season in Alabama is between March and May, tornadoes can occur anytime in our state. Below is a checklist of helpful tornado preparedness tips from multiple sources including the Red Cross and Ready.gov. Get ready now.
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3 weeks ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Lisa Battles |Pat Byington |Jordyn Davis
SponsoredIn April 2024, Melissa and James Ezelle of Fairhope were told their baby, Mary Catherine “MC” must be flown back to Children’s of Alabama for emergency care. She’d just had open-heart surgery there in February at only 3 weeks old. The Ezelles bundled up MC’s twin, Elizabeth Anne, and rushed to Birmingham, unsure where they would stay. Enter the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama, which had a place for them.
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4 weeks ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Jordyn Davis |Pat Byington
It’s warm outside, the sun is shining, flowers blooming and the air is crisp. That can only mean one thing: it’s time to gather some fresh produce at local farmers’ markets! These markets have some of the best fresh vegetables and fruits and even have some cool merchandise, perfect for decorating the house or gifting to someone special. Here’s a look at 21 Alabama farmers’ markets that bring the ultimate summer vibe.
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1 month ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Pat Byington |Jordyn Davis |Lisa Battles
Looking to save a little bit of cash while driving to the beach this Spring Break? One way is to fill up at the cheapest gas stations along the way. According to AAA’s latest fuel prices website, Alabama is 37 cents a gallon cheaper than the national average. Where are the best deals? We queried the website Iexitapp.com (on March 23) for the best gas prices on I-65 and several key exits across the state.. Here is what we discovered.
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1 month ago | 
thebamabuzz.com | Lisa Battles |Pat Byington |Jordyn Davis
SponsoredSix years ago, Birmingham resident Monica Keuter started shopping for something special to commemorate her 40th birthday. While she had already met important career goals, she wanted something more—a university degree. Today, she’s still celebrating that gift to herself with a recent promotion and upcoming graduation in May from the New College LifeTrack program at The University of Alabama. Read on to learn more about Monica’s success story. Sponsored by:
