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How throwing rubber chickens off a roof became a Christmas tradition in one Alabama city

December 27th, 2025

Today, Madison, Alabama, is a booming city with almost 65,000 residents and seemingly three times that many vehicles. In the 1920s and '30s, however, the town was a small dot on the map of North Alabama with a population hovering around 430 people.

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Alabama's downtowns enjoy a revival as Main Street program sparks transformation

December 23rd, 2025

Holiday shopping crowds are filling Alabama's downtowns once again - but in many communities, this year feels different. Storefronts are brighter.

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