4th Republican debate to be in Tuscaloosa; Fairhope’s R Bistro opening in new location; BJ’s Wholesale donates to Madison schools’ arts, music programs

4^th Republican debate to be in Tuscaloosa

The fourth Republican presidential debate will be held in Tuscaloosa on Dec. 6. A venue has not been announced, but it will be the first presidential debate ever to be held in Alabama. – Alabama Political Reporter

Fairhope’s R Bistro opening in new location

Fairhope’s R Bistro, which closed in 2021, is reopening in a new location. The new restaurant will be in the location of the old Fish River Grill on Scenic Highway 98. – Bama Buzz

BJ’s Wholesale donates to Madison arts, music programs

BJ’s Wholesale Club, which today opens its first location in Alabama in Madison, has given $15,000 to seven Madison elementary schools. The money will be used to expand music and arts programs at the schools. – BusinessWire