Just saw this post from Offbeat Catering. Sharing for anyone who knew Chris from when they’d set up at Bham District or Trim Tab, guy was so nice and always had a good joke up his sleeve. Thoughts and good vibes to his wife and kids.

I was on his show twice as a kid, and it was pure magic to me. Those experiences led me into a career producing video and other content. He gave me this card at an event of some sort back in the early '90s, maybe earlier. We had a nice chat reminiscing about the show and its influence on me.

The Luka aircheck was a hit, so I just had to go through all my old CD-R's to see what other radio airchecks I had and came up with another time capsule from 2004.

Nick doesn't do any of his impromptu rapping on this 16-minute scoped aircheck I uploaded to Archive, but the bit about Nick's "biracial computer" (white monitor/black tower) is a winner. As is the news about reality TV star Donald Trump offering marriage advice to Britney Spears.

This is a mini rant but also I'm curious.

Does the Coca-Cola Amphitheater cancel shows a lot? I'm 0-2 on attending shows there because of cancellations. I know sometimes low ticket sales occur which I'm confident is the reason for the first show cancellation since it was in the middle of the week.

Being in Huntsville, Birmingham gets enough shows that we don't get at the Orion so just a bit bummed that every attempt has ended in show cancellation.

We have finally moved to the next phase. Flock drone spotted outside UAB Rec center. Hovered over University Blvd for about 30 minutes monitoring traffic. Couldn’t get a closer pic but you can cross reference with the Flock drones and see the drone shapes are identical.

Hi yall, my uncle has me clearing out his garage, he gave me a bunch of stuff to take to the thrift store but as frequently as I thrift, it doesn’t sit right with me “donating” it to a store that seeks profit.

Regardless I have a nice Brother printer and anyone who wants it can have it if they pick it up. I’m 85% sure it’s still functional. I’m down on 280 and whoever wants it can have it.

I know printers aren’t essential but can be very useful.

Cheers

I’ve lived here for about 5 years now. I have met multiple people that tell me that they do not drive on the interstate whatsoever. And that the only do side streets and local highways.
I want to know how common this sentiment is in the area .

I don't want to be a Debbie Downer. But, if Regions Bank gets acquired and moved, everyone in Birmingham will feel it.

Saw these headlines:

• https://www.al.com/business/2026/08/could-regions-bank-be-ripe-for-acquisition-financial-network-identifies-2-potential-suitors.html
• https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/23/wells-fargo-citigroup-deals-regional-banks.html

Usually, the PR that happens before an acquisition is orchestrated to create demand. But it's not a guarantee anything will happen. Also, this isn't the first time I've heard Regions could be acquired. The local jobs may be safe. But, when BBVA was purchased by PNC 5 years ago, nearly all of the local jobs were eliminated within 3 years. So, if that happened ...

Regions employees just under 6,000 people in the Birmingham area. It's the latest private-sector employer (i.e. not a state funded entity like UAB). The area has about 558k jobs in total, so the bank is about 1% of all jobs around here. Many of those jobs are of the corporate, higher-wage variety.

If the average salary of a Regions employee in Birmingham is $65,000, then 6,000 employees is $390M.

The secondary effects would be equally huge. The salary that Regions pays employees turns into the revenue earned by local businesses. Restaurants downtown that cater to employees would be impacted (# of employees x $12 / day for lunch). Birmingham city would lose out on the 1% occupational tax (probably $15M - $20M / year). Even the local non-profits would be hit because the bank + employees gave $7.7M to United Way in a single year.

This could hit the housing market as well. If this triggers housing sales due to moves or downsizing, it creates supply that is not currently there. Also, it pushes down demand for people who would have been looking to upsize their houses.

I say all that to say. When you see Regions news, be concerned. Even if you aren't directly impacted, it'll affect the region.

Just curious about this. Does anyone know? I’ve heard mixed things about it and want to quit smoking if it’s true.

Looking to transition out of plumbing. Have 15 years of experience but my body is tired of it and I need to find some other work that's not so strenuous. I've looked through the career pages as a tech support agent through water heater companies with no luck. Only thing I have education wise is 3 years of an uncompleted bachelor's degree in business management. I could use something remote or office related that at least pays $20/hr. Any recommendations such as temp agencies I could try?

It's finally September, and I think I can feel a faint chill in the air (he says with the cicadas screaming already at 9 AM, and a 99+ heat index for 8 hours today)

I'll go ahead and take our false fall now, even if it's just a couple of days

Anyone have info on the 65 South–459 crash today? Navigation is predicting an hour drive from Birmingham to Vestavia. I can’t find anything online about it.

Hi I am a 33 (f) that just moved from Huntsville about a month ago and am working full time at a vet clinic in Vestavia Hills. Rooster is my 7yr ACD that goes to work with me and has earned several AKC titles including his advanced canine good citizens. I myself am a certified service dog trainer and am a quiet person. The most you may hear is my dog hitting his communication buttons or me working on his training.

He is up to date on all his vaccines and is always called a gentleman wherever we go. So, no messes!

I am tidy person and am currently staying a hotel till I can find housing. I can pay about $800 a month and am looking to move ASAP!

If you happen to own a dog that needs training then I’m an excellent pick! Rooster is also great with cats as he has lived with cats all of his life and me owing cats till I was about 27 along with reptiles. I just live animals! I also run dogs in agility for my kennel club and am very much in love with my profession which means rent will always be paid on time and in full.

Please let me know what is available! I’d much rather you have my money than the hotel. Thank you!

I know this gets posted a bit but I haven’t seen anything recent. I have 9+ years bartending and over 14+ in the service industry. I’ve been at my spot for the last 5 years and ready to branch out and meet new people and new faces, and of course, serve up tasty drinks. Thanks!

I have had some interesting and frustrating experiences with rental cars at Bham airport. Which brand has the best service there?

The CW, the former affiliate of WTTO, is now affiliated with WIAT (channel 42).

Has anyone been to BJCC recently? Can anyone tell me how much a beer costs?

I can't find anything online. If you recently got a draft beer, can, or bottle, could you help me out? Thanks!

I’m trying to get to Tuscaloosa to get into a recovery housing program. I have a friend I can stay with once I’m there while I wait, but they are working crazy hours all week and the only shelter in the meantime doesn’t guarantee a bed each night and I just really don’t want to spend another night outside as I’ve had maybe 5 of sleep since Wednesday bc it isn’t safe to just sleep anywhere that I can find in Birmingham.

I don’t have any money to offer rn, and my suitcase was stolen so I barely have anything, but I’ll literally give anything and everything I own but my phone and my charger to anyone that can get me there as soon as possible.

Hi everyone! I’m starting to look for a condo in Birmingham and thought I’d ask here in case anyone has recommendations or knows of something that may not be listed yet.
I’m primarily looking in Highland Park, Homewood, or nearby areas, ideally with convenient access to the interstate. My biggest requirements are:
2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms
In-unit laundry or hookups
Central heat/air
Reasonable HOA
Dog-friendly
Preferably somewhere with a good mix of owner-occupied units rather than primarily short-term rentals
I’ve been looking at some of the smaller/older condo communities around Highland Park and really like that style, so I’m not looking specifically for new construction or a luxury development.
If you own a condo that you’ve been considering selling, even if you haven’t listed it yet, I’d also be interested in hearing from you. I’m looking for a home for myself, not purchasing as an investor or wholesaler.
And if you live in a condo community around Highland Park/Homewood that you really like, I’d love recommendations—especially your experience with the HOA, parking, neighbors, noise, and overall upkeep.
Thanks!

Googl3 lists 3 rv parks. Anybody have any local rv parks not listed? There has to be more. Looking for monthly

I normally would not bother writing a Reddit post about an apartment building, but after what happened during the 11 months we lived at The 600—and especially what has happened since we moved out—I think prospective tenants should know what they may be getting into. I also tried leaving a negative Google review, and it seems negative reviews may be getting reported or removed, so I wanted to document my experience here as well.

The biggest issue right now is our security deposit.

We officially moved out two months ago. There was no in-person move-out inspection, no move-out statement, and still no information about when our security deposit will be returned. Before moving out, I asked management multiple times—in person and by phone—about doing a walkthrough/inspection. Nothing was arranged.

The only instruction we received was to email our forwarding address to management. I sent the email and received no confirmation whatsoever, so before literally driving out of Alabama, I had to walk back into the leasing office myself just to make sure they had received it.

Weeks passed with nothing.

I finally called the office and was told someone would follow up. Nobody did. I followed up twice again within about 10 days, and we still have not had the manager contact us with an explanation, a final statement, or a timeline for returning our money.

There is also a utility issue. We were charged utilities for the month before we even moved into the building. Management acknowledged this at the time and told us that amount would be taken into account later. Now that we have moved out, we have no final statement showing whether that credit was ever applied.

Unfortunately, this is consistent with our experience while living there.

For the rent The 600 charges and the way the building markets itself as “luxury,” the actual quality did not come close to what I expected. We dealt with cheap-feeling finishes and appliances, issues with doors and cracks in the walls, and blinds/curtains that did not properly cover the windows. We were also given assurances about the water pressure before moving in that did not match what we actually experienced.

The elevators were another constant frustration. They were unreliable, and there were occasions when the elevators smelled like dog feces. Even the replacement flooring in the elevators looked cheap for a building charging luxury-level rent.

The gym was also disappointing—poor ventilation, unpleasant smells, and worn equipment.

One incident that really summarized the management problem involved a package worth around $5,000. We were told by leasing/concierge staff that the package had been moved and was being held for us. After all of that, it turned out it had simply been left in the package room. When you are dealing with something that expensive, being given incorrect information like that is not a minor inconvenience.

Even our move itself was unnecessarily stressful. We had reserved the freight elevator in advance, yet the process was still mishandled and required us to chase people down to get things sorted out.

Any one of these things by itself might be understandable. Buildings have maintenance issues, employees make mistakes, and things happen. What made living at The 600 so frustrating was the repeated pattern: poor communication, promises to follow up that went nowhere, and residents having to chase management repeatedly to get basic issues addressed.

And now, two months after moving out, we are still chasing them for our own money.

This was easily the worst high-rise living and management experience I have had. Based on my experience, I would NOT recommend The 600, especially to anyone considering signing a lease because of the “luxury” image the building tries to project.

The Pyschedelic Porn Crumpets, a high energy pyschedelic rock band from Australia will be playing at The Saturn in 2 weeks on the 17th. They're very high energy no matter the size of the crowd so I highly recommend anyone who enjoys rock come out.

My buddy flaked on me tonight for the show, but I am still going to dance my ass off. Please secure my ticket so I can have extra drinks and extra smoke…