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Terri Sewell Never Forgot Where She Came From — and Selma Never Forgot Her
First of Three Parts By Mia Watkins | For the Birmingham Times There was a time when U.S. Representative Terri Sewell didnt think stepping into the political arena was for her, even though being of service to others was a top priority. Her trajectory changed after a conversation during a Bloody Sunday commemoration event in […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 21, 2026 9:04:01 AM
TransportationBeep! Beep! “Vocabby loves to travel!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is designed for both children and their caregivers, supporting early childhood development during these important formative years. All children ages birth to five, and their grown-ups, are welcome. Please […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00:57 AM
65 Years Later, the Freedom Riders Are Ready for Another Battle: This Movement Has to be ReopenedBy Shauna Stuart | For the Birmingham Times When Kredelle and Alphonso Petway joined the civil rights movement of the 1960s, they were following in the footsteps of their father Rev. Matthew Petway, who had been an activist since the 1950s. The family was based in Pensacola, Fla., but spent time in Montgomery, Ala. Kredelle started […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 4:04:29 AM
Birmingham Stallions winning streak nets another UFL weekly awardIn its past three games, Birmingham has produced Offensive, Special Teams and Defensive Players of the Week.
AL.com at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 4:06:09 PM
History Started Here: A New Voting Rights Movement Rises in Selma and MontgomeryBy Shauna Stuart | For the Birmingham Times When the Rev. Otis Dion Culliver, pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church, got the request to host the mass meeting for a national day of action to mobilize a new voting rights era, he knew the church had to heed the call. In 1963, the historic church was […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 21, 2026 9:04:10 AM
The Myth Thats Been Holding Birmingham and Alabama Back — Why Its Finally DyingBy Emily Wykle For a long time, ambitious entrepreneurs in Alabama learned the same lesson early: if you wanted to build something big, you would probably have to leave. That belief shaped more than their careers. It shaped where companies were headquartered, where jobs landed and where economic opportunity bloomed. The Old Assumption Birmingham, Huntsville, … Continue reading The Myth That’s Been Holding Birmingham and Alabama Back — Why It’s Finally Dying →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 9:01:26 AM
Road Trip Throughout the South: Top Destinations for Black HistoryBy Cherith Glover Fluker | For the Birmingham Times I love a good road trip. Couple it with an opportunity to celebrate Black history and support Black-owned businesses, and youve got my attention. In the Southeast, some of the most powerful landmarks in Black history sit just a few hours from Birmingham. And the communities […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 5:04:04 AM
From bowling lanes to book stacks: The unlikely career path of Chelseas library directorDana Polk, Chelsea's only library director since 2001, has grown the library from a shared room with a few thousand books into a beloved 30,000-book community hub with 13 staff.
280 Living at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 11:05:42 PM
May 21, 2026____________________________ EMPLOYMENT ____________________________ Accounting Manager McCalla, AL. Reqd: Bachs deg. in Bus. Admin. or Accounting & 2 yrs of exp. in corporate accounting or finance. Mail resumes to: POSCO AAPC, LLC, 6500 Jefferson Metro Pkwy, McCalla, AL 35111 BT5/21/2026 ________________________________ Human Resources (HR) Coordinator McCalla, AL. Reqd: Bachs deg. in any field […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 21, 2026 12:33:44 PM
Thousands Expected to Rally Today in Montgomery, Selma to Defend Black Political RepresentationBy Kim Chandler, Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Thousands of people are rallying Saturday in the cradle of the modern Civil Rights Movement to mobilize a new voting rights era as conservative states dismantle congressional districts that helped secure Black political representation.“The bottom line is we are seeing a full-fledged, coordinated attack on Black political […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 21, 2026 9:04:19 AM
Apples All AroundVocabbys World is a FREE community vocabulary program that began in 2015 as a partnership with the McWane Science Center through sponsorship from the PNC Foundation. The adventures of Vocabby take pre-K children on travels around the world as they learn vocabulary words through art and science integration. Vocabbys World provides hands-on activities that reach […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Thursday, May 21, 2026 12:00:29 AM
Longtime lawmaker resets after losing her seat: A loss does not define me.Juandalynn Givan's political rivalry with Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin culminated in her primary defeat to his former staffer, Alicia Escott Lumpkin.
AL.com at Thursday, May 21, 2026 12:08:27 PM
City of Birmingham Launches Partners Accelerator to Strengthen Local Workforce Ecosystembirminghamal.gov The City of Birminghams Department of Innovation & Economic Opportunity has launched the Birmingham Workforce Partner Accelerator, a six-month program designed to support nonprofits, startups, and community-based organizations in building scalable, fundable workforce development programs that strengthen Birmingham’s economy and create real opportunity for residents. Applications are open now through May 29, 2026. The […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 10:03:48 PM
Me and My ShadowVocabbys World is a FREE community vocabulary program that began in 2015 as a partnership with the McWane Science Center through sponsorship from the PNC Foundation. The adventures of Vocabby take pre-K children on travels around the world as they learn vocabulary words through art and science integration. Vocabbys World provides hands-on activities that reach […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00:50 AM
Jefferson County Commissioner Lashunda Scales Clinches Victory in District 1By Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Jefferson County Commissioner Lashunda Scales defeated Birmingham City Councilor Clinton Woods in the May 19 Democratic Primary to continue her tenure serving District 1. The two-term incumbent claimed 60 percent of votes, according to unofficial results. When Scales was first elected as the Jefferson County Commissioner for […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 21, 2026 7:04:05 AM
I Told Her She Was the One. I Remember Saying That in My Long, Nervous SpeechBy: Mia Watkins | For the Birmingham Times Kwoya Fagin Maples & Marcus Maples Live: Vestavia Hills Married: August 8, 2009 Met: One dance was all it took to set Kwoya Fagin Maples and Marcus Maples. The two met at a party at the University of Alabamas The Venue. “She was flanked by two guys,” […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:04:35 AM
Mad ScientistVocabbys World is a FREE community vocabulary program that began in 2015 as a partnership with the McWane Science Center through sponsorship from the PNC Foundation. The adventures of Vocabby take pre-K children on travels around the world as they learn vocabulary words through art and science integration. Vocabbys World provides hands-on activities that reach […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00:52 AM
Review: & Juliet at the BJCC Flips the Script on Shakespearean Tragedy — and Audiences Will be GlaBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times There was an audible sense of surprise in the room the moment opening night began. The curtain rose, and audiences at the Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex were met not with sweeping tragedy or a familiar Shakespearean overture, but with a slowed-down rendition of Larger Than Life by the Backstreet […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 21, 2026 8:04:34 AM
Shelby County primary election results: Gunn wins school superintendentTwo state legislators representing parts of the U.S. 280 corridor were defeated in Tuesday's Republican primary.
280 Living at Thursday, May 21, 2026 3:04:44 AM
Finishing the Fight: National Voting Rights Leader Calls for Continued Action After Alabama RallyBy Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Grounded. Thats how Rebekah Caruthers, CEO and president of Fair Elections Center, said she felt after taking part in the “All Roads Lead to the South” Day of Action on Saturday. The day, organized to ignite a new voting rights movement as conservative states work to dismantle […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 10:03:49 PM
Birmingham Zoo named #1 attraction in the city—heres whats new?? BIRMINGHAM'S TOP ATTRACTION: Our Zoo is #1! Dinosaurs, giraffes + more...see which animals have been added. ?? NowPartner...
Bham Now at Sunday, May 10, 2026 8:09:08 AM
MeasurementBeep! Beep! “Vocabby likes to measure things and make labels!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is designed for both children and their caregivers, supporting early childhood development during these important formative years. All children ages birth to five, and their […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00:56 AM
The 5 SensesVocabbys World is a FREE community vocabulary program that began in 2015 as a partnership with the McWane Science Center through sponsorship from the PNC Foundation. The adventures of Vocabby take pre-K children on travels around the world as they learn vocabulary words through art and science integration. Vocabbys World provides hands-on activities that reach […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00:53 AM
Sheriff Mark Pettway Handily Wins Democratic Nomination for Third TermBy Javacia Harris Bowser and Shauna Stuart | The Birmingham Times In a landslide victory on Tuesday, two-term incumbent Mark Pettway won the 2026 Democratic primary for the office of Jefferson County Sheriff. According to unofficial results with 99 percent of the precincts reporting, Pettway secured 65,130 votes or 75 percent against challengers former Birmingham […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 21, 2026 8:04:35 AM
One arrested after police shootout in west BirminghamPolice say they responded to a report of a suspicious person with a gun and he fired on officers as they arrived.
AL.com at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 10:06:07 AM
Play it Again SamBeep! Beep! “Vocabby loves music!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is designed for both children and their caregivers, supporting early childhood development during these important formative years. All children ages birth to five, and their grown-ups, are welcome. Please arrive […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00:55 AM
New medical office building breaks ground in Homewood?? UNDER CONSTRUCTION: A new building for Vitalogy Wellness Center & Med Spa is being built in Homewood, emphasizing holistic health + community-focused medical services.
Bham Now at Sunday, May 10, 2026 8:09:08 AM
Birmingham Singer, Filmmaker Hope to Inspire With Sherri Brown Live Memorial Day WeekendBy Mia Watkins | For the Birmingham Times A broken foot led to what would become the ultimate concert experience of Sherri Brown Live, happening May 24 at WORKPLAY. “During that time, I had a lot of time to think about what was next,” Birmingham performer Sherri Brown said. “A lot of prayers were happening, […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 21, 2026 9:04:09 AM
Authors Secret Birmingham Highlights How to Be a Tourist in Your Own TownBy Cherith Glover Fluker | For the Birmingham Times Over the past year, I’ve fallen in love with Birmingham all over again. The city itself has remained largely the same, but I have changed. While researching for my book, “Secret Birmingham: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure,” I began looking at familiar places […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 6:04:08 AM
Birmingham police investigate deadly shooting on citys east sideShortly after 8:55 p.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Hyacinth Drive in the Roebuck area after a male called 911 to report he heard a noise in his front yard.
AL.com at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 12:06:06 AM
SpaceBeep! Beep! “Vocabby is studying space!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is designed for both children and their caregivers, supporting early childhood development during these important formative years. All children ages birth to five, and their grown-ups, are welcome. Please […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00:58 AM
“Look at how they are dropping all the funding for education. Look how they are building more prisonJEFFERSON COUNTY DISTRICT 2 COMMISSIONER SHEILA TYSON, WHO BROUGHT THREE BUSES OF PEOPLE FROM BIRMINGHAM TO THE RALLY IN MONTGOMERY FOR “ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE SOUTH,” THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES, MAY 21.
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 21, 2026 9:04:00 AM
Covington County to develop 110-acre industrial site with Alabama SEEDS fundingCovington County will be home to a new 110-acre industrial site, funded in part by a $440,220 state grant. The space off Alabama Highway 55 is designed to attract industry and in-demand jobs to the southern Alabama county. The funding comes from the states Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program. Created in 2023 [...]...
Alabama Power at Monday, May 18, 2026 8:33:55 PM
New art gallery Visual Feast now open in Hoover??? NEW ART GALLERY: Visual Feast Gallery, located in Hoover, showcases Rose Cook's abstract art and handmade pieces while offering art classes + workshops. The gallery is seeking emerging artists to join its collection!...
Bham Now at Sunday, May 10, 2026 7:04:43 AM
250 miles in 56 hours: UAB grad sets new Cocodona ultramarathon record?? WOW!! UAB alum Rachel Entrekin set the course record at the Cocodona 250 ultramarathon in Arizona.
#Cocodona250 #UAB...
Bham Now at Sunday, May 10, 2026 8:09:08 AM
A stunning upset in Birmingham as mayors ally loses his seat to two challengersThe incumbent legislator finished third in District 52, shut out of the runoff between GiGi Hayes and LaTanya Millhouse scheduled for June 16.
AL.com at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 3:06:11 PM
Hero Doughnuts founder apparently reopening Homewood location?? HERO REOPENING? Hero Doughnuts in Homewood may reopen soon, according to encouraging updates from founder Wil Drake...
Bham Now at Sunday, May 10, 2026 9:09:37 PM
Pihakis Restaurant Group faces eviction lawsuit over shuttered Birmingham officeIt's the fourth lawsuit filed in connection with the restaurant group.
AL.com at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 1:06:50 PM
Popular Birmingham nightspot closing weeks after shooting: The end of an era“Come get funky with us one last time this weekend.
AL.com at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 9:34:17 PM
Jags softball finishes 4th at stateSpain Park High School made its first state tournament appearance since 2022.
280 Living at Thursday, May 21, 2026 3:04:44 AM
Birmingham Residents File Class-Action Lawsuit Over Proposed Nebius AI FacilityBy Riley Conlon |WVTM Residents near Birminghams Oxmoor Valley area have sued Nebius and the City of Birmingham over a proposed AI data center campus, arguing the project violates zoning rules and threatens nearby neighborhoods with noise, pollution and falling property values. The class-action lawsuit, filed May 13 in Jefferson County Circuit Court, seeks to […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 1:04:23 AM
Brandon Cummings: REV Birminghams VP of Economic Development and Downtowns Biggest FanBy Jordyn Davis | For the Birmingham Times For Brandon Cummings, theres nothing like the sights and sounds of Downtown Birmingham. As one of the newest members of the REV Birmingham team, serving as the Vice President of Economic Development, he believes downtown is filled with economic potential and that its his job to make […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, May 18, 2026 11:03:58 PM
Data center growth in Alabama: 492 Alabamians weigh in?? DATA CENTER GROWTH: Data centers are popping up all over the state. Is Alabama ready?
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Bham Now at Sunday, May 10, 2026 9:09:37 PM
Alabama team seeks to attract foreign investors at SelectUSA Investment SummitThe Alabama Department of Commerce broadened this week its mission to showcase the economic opportunities available to foreign businesses in the Yellowhammer State. Commerce and its Made in Alabama brand had its largest presence to date at the annual SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, Maryland, the highest-profile U.S. event for the promotion of foreign direct investments. [...]...
Alabama Power at Tuesday, May 12, 2026 1:33:22 PM
Secrets About SpidersVocabbys World is a FREE community vocabulary program that began in 2015 as a partnership with the McWane Science Center through sponsorship from the PNC Foundation. The adventures of Vocabby take pre-K children on travels around the world as they learn vocabulary words through art and science integration. Vocabbys World provides hands-on activities that reach […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Thursday, May 21, 2026 12:00:27 AM
Birmingham TV news station plans layoffsThe layoffs will take effect in June.
AL.com at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 12:05:56 PM
Alabama boosts economic development with $20M+ for 10 industrial sitesMore than $20 million is being awarded to 10 economic development organizations across the state to help ready industrial sites for new investments and high-quality jobs, Governor Kay Ivey announced this month. The awards are part of the Growing Alabama Tax Credit program, which uses private dollars to improve publicly owned sites for economic development. [...]...
Alabama Power at Tuesday, May 12, 2026 1:33:23 PM
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Bham Now at Monday, May 11, 2026 7:05:00 AM
Down by the PondBeep! Beep! “Vocabby takes a trip to the pond!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is designed for both children and their caregivers, supporting early childhood development during these important formative years. All children ages birth to five, and their grown-ups, […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00:54 AM
Protecting What Youve Built: Why Business Owners Should Think About Their Succession PlanBy J.P. Morgan Wealth Management Business owners often have a million things to juggle with day-to-day operations. Have you taken the time to slow down and think about what you can be doing now to prepare yourself and your business for later in life? If the answer is no, you arent alone. Although 76% of […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:04:34 AM
Shelby County Schools superintendent candidates highlight their visions for the future at local foruOak Mountain High principal Andrew Gunn and HR assistant superintendent Joel Dixon faced off in a Shelby County Schools superintendent forum, debating various issues ahead of the May 19 primary.
280 Living at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 9:05:31 PM
Cold-blooded murder or self-defense? Trial begins in 16-year-old's Birmingham shootingChristian Cole, now 19, is charged with capital murder in the 2024 shooting death of 16-year-old Jaylin Jenkins.
AL.com at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 12:05:56 PM
Birminghams Summit shopping center has 4 new tenants comingTwo dining options and two fashion destinations will be opening.
AL.com at Thursday, May 21, 2026 10:34:06 AM
Legion Field could help stop violence at Birmingham school alumni events, police chief says“Our goal is not to stop celebrations,” the chief said. “We just want to create the most safe environment.”...
AL.com at Thursday, May 21, 2026 6:10:32 AM
Election 2026: 6 Democrats, 3 Republicans Running in Alabama Governor RacePrimaries: Part 4 of 4 By Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times The 2026 Alabama gubernatorial election will be held on November 3. Primary elections to choose candidates will take place on Tuesday, May 19. Incumbent Republican Gov. Kay Ivey is ineligible to seek re-election to a third term. Here are the candidates running […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 6:04:05 AM
Gather with JVTF to Support Community Gardening, Food Access, Education and Culinary InstructionSpecial to the Times Jones Valley Teaching Farm (JVTF) is hosting a special fundraising event to support its Good Community Food programs. The event, titled Gather, will take place on Saturday, May 30 at Jones Valley Teaching Farms Center for Food Education in downtown Birmingham. Gather will feature food from local chefs, locally donated beer […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 21, 2026 8:04:33 AM
Woodlawn High School Athletes Help Make a Difference at Sloss Furnacesbirminghamal.gov A group of dedicated athletes from Woodlawn High School recently came together not on the playing field, but at the Historic Sloss Furnaces for a special site beautification service project. With a spirit of teamwork and community pride, these students rolled up their sleeves and worked tirelessly to enhance the grounds of one of […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, May 18, 2026 11:03:57 PM
Woodfins Proposed $615M Budget Prioritizes Birmingham Neighborhood Investment, Youth and Housing StBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin on Tuesday presented a proposed $615 million operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to the Birmingham City Council, outlining what he described as a continued investment in neighborhoods, city employees and young people while expanding funding for violence intervention, public transportation and homelessness […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 21, 2026 9:04:08 AM
Judge sends dispute involving former Alabama megachurch pastor back to courtThe former pastor of Brook Hills in Birmingham is now lead pastor at McLean Bible Church.
AL.com at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 12:05:56 PM
DesertVocabbys World is a FREE community vocabulary program that began in 2015 as a partnership with the McWane Science Center through sponsorship from the PNC Foundation. The adventures of Vocabby take pre-K children on travels around the world as they learn vocabulary words through art and science integration. Vocabbys World provides hands-on activities that reach […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00:51 AM
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