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Scarecrows in the Park returns to Pelham City Park
Pelham City Park will fill with creative scarecrow displays made by residents, families, businesses and community groups during the sixth annual Scarecrows in the Park.
280 Living at Thursday, November 12, 2026 1:02:48 PM
“Our students have the talent, intelligence, and ambition to compete anywhere.”DR. BOBBIE KNIGHT, PRESIDENT OF MILES COLLEGE, DISCUSSING THE OPENING OF THE RAY OF HOPE CAREER CLOSET, THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES, NOVEMBER 12.
Birmingham Times at Thursday, November 12, 2026 1:01:56 AM
Driver killed after vehicle strikes utility pole in BirminghamFrancisco Morales, 41, of Miami, died after his vehicle struck a utility pole on Ishkooda Road in Birmingham early Saturday morning.
AL.com at Thursday, November 12, 2026 8:03:53 AM
Novelty fireworks now allowed in HooverThe Hoover City Council adjusted a city ordinance to allow the sale and use of novelty fireworks and sparklers, though other fireworks still require a permit.
280 Living at Thursday, November 12, 2026 4:03:30 PM
PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGSBy Gwen DeRu | The Birmingham Times THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 **READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!! **AFTER WORK PROFESSIONAL SOIREE EVERY THURSDAY at Majestic ULTRA Lounge. Happy Hour 5 – 9 p.m. Unwind and Connect hosted by Commissioner Sheila Tyson. **JAZZ HAPPY HOUR with JOSE CARR AND HIS BAND, 5 p.m. at […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, November 11, 2026 12:03:08 AM
Birmingham City Schools, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, and National Fitness Campaign ProvidBirmingham City Schools Birmingham City Schools, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) recently announced a partnership to bring an outdoor Fitness Court and digital wellness programming to Birmingham City Schools. “The new fitness court represents an investment in the health, wellness, and future of our scholars at A.H. Parker […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, November 12, 2026 1:02:03 AM
Hoover council to consider new private K-8 school on Alabama 119Trinity Presbyterian Church is seeking approval to operate a K-8 school with fewer than 100 people.
280 Living at Thursday, November 12, 2026 4:03:30 PM
Briarwood tops Oak Mountain under the lights in outdoor volleyball showcaseBriarwood Christian School volleyball coach Chris Camper and many others spent two hours in the Monday afternoon sun piecing a volleyball court back together.
280 Living at Thursday, November 12, 2026 4:03:30 PM
Miles College, Caring for Others Open Ray of Hope Career Closet for Students SuccessBy Dr. Jarralynne Agee | Miles College FAIRFIELD — Miles College recently opened the Ray of Hope Career Closet. The closet is a partnership with Caring For Others, Inc., a nonprofit based in Atlanta, that provides students with brand-new professional and business-casual clothing at no cost. More than 100 students and community members attended the grand […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, November 12, 2026 1:02:01 AM
Shomari Figures Wins Re-Election in Alabamas 2nd Congressional District Amid National RedistrictingBy Cody D. Short | For the Birmingham Times Representative Shomari Figures has secured re-election in Alabamas 2nd Congressional District, defeating Republican challenger and state Representative Rhett Marques with nearly 54% of the vote. Figures victory comes after a contentious redistricting battle that reshaped Alabamas congressional map and put the state at the center of […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, November 11, 2026 12:03:07 AM
Briarwood's Hale wins state title; Oak Mountain girls finish thirdThe state meet was Saturday in Moulton.
280 Living at Thursday, November 12, 2026 4:03:30 PM
Lyle Lovett and Hayes Carll – Together On StageTickets go on sale Friday, November 13 at 10 a.m. Two original Texas voices. Two generations of sharp wit, masterful storytelling, and songs that find humor in heartbreak and humanity. Four-time Grammy Award winner Lyle Lovett takes the stage with Grammy-nominated Hayes Carll for a special evening of Americana, folk, and country music on February […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Tuesday, November 10, 2026 10:00:36 AM
Judge cites violent history in denying bond for suspect in Birmingham killingA Birmingham man with a violent criminal history was denied bond after admitting to fatally shooting a man over an alleged unpaid drug debt, with the murder charge forwarded to a grand jury.
AL.com at Wednesday, November 11, 2026 8:03:39 AM
Archibald: Birmingham gets Christmas wish; is it too good to be true?Its like playing Red Light Green Light on Squid Game.
AL.com at Wednesday, November 11, 2026 8:03:39 AM
Police link Midfield shooting captured on Facebook Live to earlier Birmingham incidentTwo teen girls were shot — one critically — at a Midfield home in an attack captured on Facebook Live, linked by police to an earlier Birmingham incident.
AL.com at Thursday, November 12, 2026 11:32:30 AM
280 corridor business happenings: November 2026See the latest in the 280 corridor business community.
280 Living at Thursday, November 12, 2026 4:03:30 PM
UAB ArtPlay Presents: Vocabby™ Me and My ShadowBeep! Beep! “Vocabby loves his shadow.” 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 Friday, November 6, 2026 5:00:33 PM
Birminghams Demus Copeland Wants to Help Local Veterans — A Degree at a TimeBy Jordyn Davis | For the Birmingham Times After eight years of service in the Marine Corps, earning a real estate license, practicing real estate law, and running for Shelby County Tax Commissioner, Demus Copeland is now finishing his 17th degree and beginning medical school. As a man of many interests, Copeland keeps advocacy at […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, November 12, 2026 1:01:59 AM
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Bham Now at Wednesday, November 11, 2026 12:05:34 AM
The Change From HABD to Birmingham Housing: A 90-Year Legacy Enters a New ChapterBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times For nearly a century, the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District has been part of the landscape of Birmingham, providing affordable housing to generations of residents and helping shape the communities they call home. Now, as the organization approaches its next chapter, it is preparing to leave behind […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, November 12, 2026 1:01:57 AM
Gingerbread Village to light up Chelsea City Hall lawnA gingerbread village will be on display on the Chelsea City Hall lawn starting in mid-November, joining the citys tree lighting and Christmas parade.
280 Living at Thursday, November 12, 2026 4:03:30 PM
Setting the toneThe Briarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park bands bring Friday night pageantry to stadiums across the U.S. 280 corridor.
280 Living at Thursday, November 12, 2026 12:03:18 PM
AVRC growing network of support for Alabama veteransThe Alabama Veterans Resource Center (AVRC) opened early in 2026 as a “one-stop shop” for Armed Forces veterans and their families who need help in accessing services and resources available to them. In less than 10 months, AVRC has served more than 1,500 veterans and family members. Alexandria Karagas, executive director, Alabama Veterans Resource [...]...
Alabama Power at Tuesday, November 10, 2026 3:05:25 PM
Praise erupts as Hoover council OKs private K-8 school on Alabama 119Trinity Classical Academy will operate on the campus of Trinity Presbyterian Church as a ministry of the church.
280 Living at Thursday, November 12, 2026 2:03:10 PM
Birmingham Proposes $444K to Bring UAB Social Workers into Public LibrariesBy ABC 33/40 (WBMA) — People struggling with homelessness, mental health challenges or other personal crises could soon find additional help at Birmingham’s public libraries under a proposed $444,000 partnership with UAB. The city is considering placing four full-time social workers in public libraries to connect people with housing assistance, mental health resources, substance misuse […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, November 11, 2026 12:03:01 AM
The Sacred Ordinary Uses Public Art to Keep Birminghams Civil Rights History AliveBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Birminghams civil rights history is etched into its streets, buildings and public spaces. But as generations of movement foot soldiers pass away and the preservation of historical memory faces new challenges, a local art project is asking residents to consider what happens when the responsibility of remembering falls […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, November 12, 2026 1:01:58 AM
Recently sold homes along the 280 corridor: November 2026See some recent real estate sales along the 280 corridor.
280 Living at Thursday, November 12, 2026 4:03:30 PM
UAB ArtPlay Presents: Vocabby™ 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 Friday, November 6, 2026 5:00:36 PM
Parade honors veterans as Birmingham tradition continuesBirmingham hosts the nation's oldest Veterans Day Parade.
AL.com at Wednesday, November 11, 2026 4:32:03 PM
Mt Laurels new-urbanist appealTwenty-seven years after EBSCO broke ground on Double Oak Mountain, Mt Laurel is still growing.
280 Living at Thursday, November 12, 2026 1:02:48 PM
A Multimillion-Dollar Downtown Birmingham Project Nobody Seems to Know About?By David Sher I think I have a pretty good handle on what is happening in Birmingham. I’ve been writing ComebackTown for nearly 15 years, talking with business leaders, public officials, and people involved in economic development. But something Senator Tommy Tuberville said recently at a prominent Birmingham civic club meeting caught me completely by … Continue reading A Multimillion-Dollar Downtown Birmingham Project Nobody Seems to Know About? →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, November 10, 2026 8:01:24 AM
This job saved my life: How Kings Home helped Carla Moore start overCarla Moore found a home, support and a new start through Kings Home in Chelsea, where she now works at Kings Home Collections.
280 Living at Thursday, November 12, 2026 4:03:30 PM
Former site of popular Birmingham bar and restaurant available for leaseThe former Carrigan's Public House location in downtown Birmingham is now available for lease at $8,500 per month.
AL.com at Thursday, November 12, 2026 10:04:02 AM
Infused with flavor, fueled by wowsCheryl Harpers Simply Infused olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting room, now in Brook Highland Plaza, has been wowing customers since 2015.
280 Living at Thursday, November 12, 2026 4:03:30 PM
A Southern Christmas Bazaar returns to Pelham Civic ComplexThe Rotary Club of Alabaster-Pelham will bring artisans and merchants from across the Southeast together for a day of holiday shopping benefiting Shelby County nonprofits.
280 Living at Thursday, November 12, 2026 4:03:30 PM
November 5, 2026EMPLOYMENT ______________________________ Application Systems Analyst/Programmer III Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama seeks Application Systems Analyst/Programmer III in Birmingham, AL. Min req of Masters deg or frgn deg equiv in Comp Sci or clsly rltd fld + 1 yr exp in job offered or rltd occupation. Telecommuting is an option. […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, November 12, 2026 1:02:03 AM
Democrat Scott Colom Elected as Mississippis First Black Senator Since Post-Civil War ReconstructioBy Bill Barrow and Sophie Bates | Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. — Democratic nominee Scott Colom defeated Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith on Wednesday in Mississippis closely contested U.S. Senate race after a prolonged ballot counting process, giving the state its first Black U.S. senator since post-Civil War Reconstruction. Coloms narrow victory is a seismic shift […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, November 11, 2026 11:01:50 PM
Asbury UMC buying former Leeds church property for community missions hubAsbury United Methodist Church is partnering with Grace Klein Community to transform a former Leeds church into The Village, a community missions hub providing food, clothing and essential resources to families in need.
280 Living at Thursday, November 12, 2026 4:03:30 PM
City of Birmingham Establishes Standards for Public Camping While Outlining Outreach, Notificationcityofbirmingham.org The City of Birmingham has approved a Public Camping Ordinance establishing citywide standards prohibiting unauthorized camping and encampments on publicly owned property. The ordinance addresses concerns surrounding public health and sanitation, public safety, access to shared public spaces, and the protection of critical infrastructure, including bridges and viaducts. “Every resident deserves safe, accessible public spaces, […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, November 12, 2026 1:01:58 AM
UAB ArtPlay Presents: Vocabby™ Mad ScientistBeep! Beep! “Vocabby likes to dress like a mad scientist when he cooks!” 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 […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Friday, November 6, 2026 5:00:34 PM
Jefferson County Is Doing What Many Thought ImpossibleBy Danny Carr Something remarkable is happening in Jefferson County – and almost no one is talking about it. Only three years ago, we faced a deadly problem that seemed nearly impossible to solve. Today, the numbers tell a dramatically different story. The change cannot be credited to one arrest, one new law or one … Continue reading Jefferson County Is Doing What Many Thought Impossible →...
Comeback Town at Friday, November 6, 2026 12:01:16 AM
Football Friday: Lions, Jags ready for round 2High school football in the 280 corridor continues Friday night.
280 Living at Thursday, November 12, 2026 4:03:30 PM
High school hoops: New classes, new areas for local teamsBriarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park are ready for the new high school basketball season.
280 Living at Thursday, November 12, 2026 4:03:30 PM
Tommy Tuberville Claims Win in Governor Race; Doug Jones Points to Democratic Progress in AlabamaBy Shauna Stuart | For the Birmingham Times Tommy Tuberville will be the next governor of Alabama. The Republican U.S. Senator defeated Democratic nominee and former Sen. Doug Jones. The Associated Press called the race with 95% of the votes in — Tuberville had 52.1 % of the votes compared to Jones 47.9%. Before the […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, November 11, 2026 12:03:09 AM
Veterans Day 2026: Our promise to those who served: op-edIn Birmingham the significance of Veterans Day has a particularly meaningful history.
AL.com at Wednesday, November 11, 2026 6:04:30 AM
Bethea takes reins of Chelsea girls basketball programChelsea High School has named Bria Bethea head coach of its girls basketball program, which has reached the state final four two years in a row.
280 Living at Thursday, November 12, 2026 4:03:30 PM
What Outsiders See in Birmingham That We DontBy Don Keith We were at the quietest point of any commercial airline flight, the final approach to Shuttlesworth International, when the lady in the window seat on my row voiced an observation to no one in particular, one heard throughout our 737: “Its so greeeeen!” And she was right. Red Mountain to the south, … Continue reading What Outsiders See in Birmingham That We Dont →...
Comeback Town at Wednesday, November 4, 2026 7:31:06 AM
Oak Mountain program traces William Bartram's Alabama journeyOak Mountain State Park will host a program exploring naturalist William Bartram's 1775 travels through Alabama and his contributions to science, art and literature.
280 Living at Thursday, November 12, 2026 6:02:47 AM
The Next Round Alabama News Center College Football Update: Week 10Alabama upends LSU in Baton Rouge to keep the Crimson Tides playoff hopes alive. Meanwhile, Auburn improves to 5-4 with a win against Arkansas. The Next Round Guys look back on a big weekend in college football. The Next Round is hosted by Jim Dunaway, Ryan Brown and Lance Taylor, and can be watched on [...]...
Alabama Power at Monday, November 9, 2026 4:03:07 PM
UAB ArtPlay Presents: Vocabby™ 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 Friday, November 6, 2026 3:00:39 PM
Need weekend plans? Browse our Birmingham events guideThe Alabama-born artist has a 2026 album to showcase during a concert at Saturn.
AL.com at Thursday, November 12, 2026 6:32:20 AM
Spain Parks Bates, Roberto named to North-South teamThe football all-star game will be played in December.
280 Living at Thursday, November 12, 2026 4:03:30 PM
Playoff Football Preview: Lions, Jags play region foesBriarwood and Spain Park take on region opponents in the second round of the playoffs.
280 Living at Thursday, November 12, 2026 4:03:30 PM
Hoover plans $20 million in school projectsHoovers 2027 school budget includes $20 million for capital projects, including roofing, HVAC, kitchen and athletic upgrades, but no new schools yet.
280 Living at Thursday, November 12, 2026 4:03:30 PM
Love & Lessons: Feeling a Little SAD? What Seasonal Changes Could Mean for DatingThere is something about this time of year that makes everything feel a little different. The temperatures start dropping, the sun seems to disappear before you’ve even finished your workday, and suddenly, every store, restaurant, and social media timeline is reminding you that the holidays are approaching. For some, it’s their favorite time of year. […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, November 12, 2026 1:02:04 AM
Hoover honors city veterans with 2026 'Salute to Service'More than 200 people showed up for a ceremony at the Finley Center at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex.
280 Living at Thursday, November 12, 2026 4:03:30 PM
Scarbinsky: Once more with feeling for the SEC Championship GameFrom its humble beginnings at Birmingham's Legion Field to its impending end, it tells the story of us.
AL.com at Thursday, November 12, 2026 6:32:20 AM
AP scores, national rankings spotlight Chelsea and Oak MountainChelsea and Oak Mountain high schools earned recognition for strong Advanced Placement results and national rankings.
280 Living at Thursday, November 12, 2026 4:03:30 PM
Grip, rip and dip bagels at new PopUp BagelsViral bagel shop PopUp Bagels has opened its first Alabama location at the Summit, serving warm, whole bagels with schmears.
280 Living at Thursday, November 12, 2026 4:03:30 PM
Birmingham developer reveals details behind Pihakis collapseDeveloper Michael Mouron worked with Nick Pihakis for years, helping him expand his culinary empire across Birmingham.
AL.com at Thursday, November 12, 2026 9:05:57 AM
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