BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — On Saturday, Jan. 24, Books, Beans, and Candles is hosting a celebration for its 20th anniversary.

Sara Foster opened up about a long-forgotten blind date with none other than George Clooney, recalling it as 'blah' and ...

North Dakota and Minnesota farmers produced a dry bean crop that likely yielded about average in 2025. Weather-related and disease issues reduced yields in some areas of the states, but yields in ...

Bean salads are one of the easiest recipes to make and can be a great source of protein and fiber. I can whip up this recipe in just 15 minutes, and it keeps me satiated for hours. It incorporates two ...

Erie shelters are preparing for a cold week ahead, with local organizations urging the community to contribute donations to support those in need. Shelters are stepping up to provide refuge as ...

A new initiative in Erie is combining caffeine and community. Local coffee shop Lucky Bean is launching a book club aimed at bringing readers together, one cup at a time. The shop’s brand-new book ...

L.L. Bean, the iconic Maine-based outdoor brand, will open its first Alabama store in Huntsville in April 2026. “Opening our very first store in Alabama is an exciting milestone for L.L. Bean,” said ...

L.L.Bean will open its first Alabama store in April at Bridge Street Town Centre in Huntsville. The nearly 16,000-square-foot store will bring L.L.Bean’s legendary outdoor-inspired apparel and ...

I am always up for a challenge. So when my editor said, “I want you to eat beans every single day for a week, and report back on what happens,” I got to work. I’d already tried eating spinach, chia ...

L.L. Bean will open its first Tennessee storefront in July 2026. The new store will be located in Franklin, Tennessee. This expansion makes Tennessee the 21st state to have a physical L.L. Bean ...

L.L. Bean is expanding its brick-and-mortar footprint nationally in 2026, and that includes a new store opening in Ann Arbor. L.L. Bean announced on Dec. 9 that it will open eight new locations in ...

L.L. Bean is expanding its footprint in 2026, opening its first locations in Alabama and Tennessee. L.L. Bean announced Dec. 9 that it will open eight new locations in 2026, in addition to reopening ...