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New Baskin-Robbins in Birmingham area to celebrate opening with $1.31 scoops
Baskin-Robbins will celebrate its newest Birmingham shop with $1.31 scoops and free prizes on Saturday, April 18.
AL.com at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 4:08:07 PM
32 weekend events including the Alabama State Fair (April 17-19)?? WEEKEND PLANS: Here's what's happening in Birmingham, April 17–19. ??...
Bham Now at Thursday, April 16, 2026 2:06:36 AM
Alpha Kappa Alpha Brings Sisterhood, Service and Stacey Abrams to BirminghamBy Cody D. Short | For The Birmingham Times More than 6,000 women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated will gather in Birmingham this month for the organizations 94th South Eastern Regional conference, which will also bring political leader Stacey Abrams to the Magic City. Members from across Alabama and neighboring states Tennessee and Mississippi […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 11:03:26 PM
Birmingham man pleads guilty in shooting that badly injured 2-year-old boyThe boy was critically wounded with injuries to the face and neck.
AL.com at Tuesday, April 14, 2026 4:06:24 PM
Alabama Power linemen, coaching duo of Clanton bring teamwork from bucket truck to ballfieldTyrone TJ Morris and Andy Gore work for Alabama Power at the same crew headquarters in Montgomery. But this year that partnership went from the bucket truck to the baseball field when the two started assistant coaching the same youth league baseball team in Clanton. Morris says this is the first year of many to [...]...
Alabama Power at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 3:05:11 AM
Midweek Magic: How Sloss Furnaces Brings History to Life for Studentsbirminghamal.gov If you think Sloss Furnaces is only a place to visit on special occasions, heres a little insider knowledge: Every Wednesday, the historic site comes alive with the energy of students discovering Birminghams roots in a hands-on, unforgettable way. Learning Where It Actually Happened Theres something powerful about standing in the very place where […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, April 13, 2026 9:33:25 PM
Hoover City Council creates Inverness-Riverchase Sewer BoardCity officials are trying to figure out a long-term solution to finance the city's sewer system.
280 Living at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 3:33:14 PM
Taste of Trussville returns with great bites, Restaurant Week Bingo + more this May??? TASTE OF TRUSSVILLE: Missed tickets? Learn about Restaurant Week, Bingo (win prizes!) + other ways to dig in this May. NowPartner...
Bham Now at Monday, April 13, 2026 12:05:25 PM
Glen Iris pizza joint named best “hole in the wall”?? BEST IN STATE: Can you guess which Bham neighborhood pizza joint got a national shoutout? ??...
Bham Now at Monday, April 13, 2026 12:05:25 PM
Usher, Benson Boone + more stars coming to Birmingham this summer? BIG SHOWS COMING TO BHAM: Chris Brown, Usher, Nate Bargatze, Dude Perfect + more. Grab this summers hottest tickets before they sell out. ?? NowPartner...
Bham Now at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 2:05:00 PM
Birmingham Stallions turn to former Auburn kickerThe UFL team had three missed extra points in its first three games this season.
AL.com at Tuesday, April 14, 2026 9:34:03 PM
ASFA students win big in national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards?? ??? CONGRATS! Four Alabama School of Fine Arts students received honors in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, showcasing their exceptional artistic talents and creativity while earning scholarships...
Bham Now at Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:06:26 AM
Classic clothes, coffee, community: New vintage store to host grand opening in BirminghamCollected Birmingham, a new downtown vintage shop, is hosting their grand opening on Saturday, April 18.
AL.com at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 10:11:15 PM
Handcuffed teen suspect in Birmingham students murder hid gun in interrogation room trashcanRonald Martez Bennett Jr., 18, died when masked gunmen opened fire on his vehicle.
AL.com at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 7:08:10 PM
Great Big Game Show opens at The SummitGreat Big Game Show has opened at The Summit, offering a live, interactive game show experience for groups and families.
280 Living at Monday, April 13, 2026 4:04:37 PM
Hoover Girl Scouts earn Silver Award with new seed library in Aldridge Gardens??????START YOUR HOME GARDEN: Four Girl Scout Cadettes opened little seed library at Aldridge Gardens, enabling visitors to take and return seed packets for sustainable gardening...
Bham Now at Monday, April 13, 2026 12:05:25 PM
Vocelli Pizza to open new Valleydale locationVocelli Pizza will open a new location April 11 in Valleydale Village, replacing a previously closed Greystone store.
280 Living at Tuesday, April 14, 2026 7:33:05 PM
Alabama Tried to get Rid of this Birmingham Man, It Didnt WorkEditor’s note: I don’t do this often. But when we lost J. Mason Davis on April 24, I knew I had to bring back one of the most remarkable pieces ever published on ComebackTown — because it deserves to be read again, and because the man who wrote it deserves to be remembered. Read it … Continue reading Alabama Tried to get Rid of this Birmingham Man, It Didn’t Work →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, April 14, 2026 2:31:00 PM
HBCU Basketball Association Hosts Free Pro Tryouts in Birmingham, Bringing Elite Talent and CommunitHBCU Basketball Association The HBCU Basketball Association (HBCUBA) will host a free professional open tryout on Sunday, April 19, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School. Athletes from across the Southeast will compete for placement on one of 10 teams in the leagues inaugural summer season. The event is […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, April 13, 2026 7:03:29 PM
Chelsea City Council approves agreement with Middle Alabama Area Agency on AgingChelsea partnered with M4A — Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging — to send Citizen Observer Patrol volunteers into homebound seniors' homes, delivering meals and companionship to isolated residents.
280 Living at Tuesday, April 14, 2026 7:33:05 PM
Birmingham City Council Approves New Medical Waste Facility for Kingston NeighborhoodBy Charlize Ramos | CBS 42 A new non-hazardous medical waste facility is coming to Birminghams Kingston neighborhood after receiving approval from the city council Tuesday. The facility will treat non-hazardous waste — including PPE, pharmaceuticals and single-use medical devices — using eco-friendly technology. City leaders said the project will transform a vacant lot into […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, April 14, 2026 10:03:45 PM
Alabama club pro playing in major golf championshipPine Tree Country Club in Birmingham will be represented at the Senior PGA Championship this week.
AL.com at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 9:33:55 PM
Planet Fitness to takeover former Big Lots location in Trussville??????? Planet Fitness is coming to Trussville. What are your thoughts about a new popular workout spot moving into the former Big Lots location?...
Bham Now at Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:06:26 AM
Political group tied to Birmingham mayor funds attack radio ads against state repRep. Juandalynn Givan says the radio ad contains inaccurate information and accuses Mayor Woodfin and his camp of trying to handpick her replacement.
AL.com at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 6:06:25 AM
“We want to be a community hub — anybody whos got a crazy idea, like, oh yeah, we can do it.”ERIC MARABLE JR., CO-FOUNDER OF THE FLOURISH ALABAMA, THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES, APRIL 8.
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 9:32:52 PM
6 surprising takeaways from Birminghams latest 2025 economic report??Q3-Q4 ECONOMIC REPORT: REV Birmingham's latest report says office occupancy downtown is on the upswing.
Tell us. How do you feel Birmingham is doing?...
Bham Now at Monday, April 13, 2026 12:05:25 PM
Hoover school board approves $6.3 million for summer projects, kitchen equipmentTwelve schools are impacted by the jobs.
280 Living at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 3:33:14 PM
Birmingham ranked best place for urban gardening in Alabama???????? BEST IN ALABAMA: Thanks to places like Jones Valley Teaching Farm and Birmingham Botanical Gardens, The Magic City ranks nationally as one of the best places for urban gardening.
Bham Now at Monday, April 13, 2026 12:05:25 PM
Suspect indicted in deadly downtown Birmingham shooting captured on videoTerrance Akeem Alexander, 38, of Pinson, is charged with murder in the slaying of 31-year-old Taevon Jamir Arnold.
AL.com at Tuesday, April 14, 2026 11:33:59 AM
Earth Day: 10 Ways to give back in Birmingham?? EARTH DAY IS APRIL 22: Here's how to give back and get involved across Birmingham.
Bham Now at Thursday, April 16, 2026 2:06:36 AM
YMCA president visits the revitalized Roebuck campus: “It is absolutely thriving”? MAKING MOVES: YMCA CEO Suzanne McCormick highlights the collaborative power of Habitat for Humanity, Christ Health + Impact Family Counseling...
Bham Now at Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:06:26 AM
Hoover favorite Blue Pacific returns after month-long closure???? WELCOME BACK! One of Birmingham's favorite restaurants is once again open for business after a brief hiatus...
Bham Now at Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:06:26 AM
Love Alabamas fresh fruit + flowers? Thank these pollinators?? ALABAMA BEEKEEPERS: Bees make the world go 'round—here's how students + staff at Auburn University are protecting them. NowPartner...
Bham Now at Monday, April 13, 2026 12:05:25 PM
Arts Alive event to showcase student talent and support education programsThe inaugural fundraiser will feature performances, student artwork and a dinner experience highlighting Shelby County Schools.
280 Living at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 5:33:20 PM
This $3.7M+ Birmingham-area luxury home has a pool, movie theater + more [Exclusive look]?? WOULD YOU LIVE HERE? This $3.7M+ Birmingham-area home has a chefs kitchen, guest house + more.??NowPartner...
Bham Now at Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:06:26 AM
Tommy Morrison named to North-South All-Star GameThe Spain Park basketball standout will be part of AHSAA All-Star Week.
280 Living at Monday, April 13, 2026 11:04:53 AM
Meet Geno Gardner: The Servant Leader Who Teaches Birmingham Financial GrowthBy Jordyn Davis | The Birmingham Times Geno Gardner isnt your typical Community Manager at JP Morgan Chase. While he clocks in every weekday, his focus extends far beyond personal or corporate gain. Gardner builds trust and teaches financial education in underserved communities to show up for Birmingham. And while most workforce traits are developed […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, April 14, 2026 3:03:54 PM
Birmingham says water utilitys filthy hands created fluoride crisis and now must fix itCity attorneys say Central Alabama Water leaders created the fluoride crisis — then tried to blame everyone else for it.
AL.com at Monday, April 13, 2026 1:06:39 PM
Beignets & Brew appears to be coming to Homewood???? NEW ORLEANS -STYLE BEIGNETS! Looks like Birmingham Metro's first Beignets & Brew is coming to Homewood. Are you a beignets fan? Tell us how you like it served (we like it with ice cream).
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 14, 2026 7:05:21 PM
Tasty Town closes after 4 years in Birmingham??BREAKING: Tasty Town has announced its closure.
Bham Now at Monday, April 13, 2026 1:04:59 PM
A Special Meet and Greet with Dog Man and Captain Underpants Creator Dav PilkeyBooks-A-Million Proudly Presents Dav Pilkey, #1 Worldwide Bestselling Author and Illustrator of Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and Cat Kid Comic Club Saturday, April 25 at 1:00 PM CT (Doors open at 12:00 PM) Jemison Concert Hall at UAB Alys Stephens Center 1200 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205 Tickets to our Dav Pilkey event […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 7:30:25 AM
You Had Me at Hello: Lessons on LoveCompiled by Javacia Haris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Last week my husband Edward and I celebrated our 20th anniversary. Several friends who have yet to reach that milestone have asked us, “Whats the secret?” We shared a lot of the same advice we gave when we were featured in this column back in 2018: […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 10:04:22 PM
Run, dont walk, for 80-cent burgers to celebrate Alabamas chains 80th anniversaryAn iconic Birmingham-based burger chain is celebrating its 80th anniversary this week by offering 80-cent hamburgers.
AL.com at Tuesday, April 14, 2026 10:34:00 AM
4 things every Birmingham pet owner should know, according to this local expert???? CALLING PET PARENTS: We've rounded up 5 things every Bham pet parent should know, according to a local vet. ?? NowPartner...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 14, 2026 7:05:21 PM
FREE Japanese festival in Decatur Friday, May 1 + how to go?????? FREE JAPANESE FESTIVAL: Daikin Festival returns to Decatur's Point Mallard Park on Friday, May 1! NowPartner...
Bham Now at Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:06:26 AM
6 new businesses + 2 closures in Birmingham this week?? NEW + COMING SOON: Its a new week in The Magic City, and that means a new roundup of businesses popping up across town.
Bham Now at Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:06:26 AM
Youve Got to Make It Happen: The Lifes Work of Robert Bob DickersonBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times On any given day, inside the Birmingham Business Resource Center, the work doesnt announce itself. It hums. A phone call about a loan application. A quiet conversation about a business plan that isnt quite there yet. Someone walking in with an idea — and walking out with direction. […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 9:32:54 PM
Jefferson County Probate Court to Host First Senior Summit for Older Citizens, CaregiversSpecial to The Times On Tuesday, April 21, the Jefferson County Probate Court will host its inaugural Senior Summit. The event, which will be held from 10 am to 2 pm, is designed to provide valuable resources and services to senior citizens throughout Jefferson County. Attendees will hear from Presiding Judge Yashiba Blanchard and representatives […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, April 14, 2026 10:03:47 PM
Perrys Steakhouse: A decade of dining excellencePerry's Steakhouse & Grille marks 10 years on U.S. 280, earning Birmingham loyalty through USDA prime steaks, exceptional service and a well-oiled kitchen that served 900 guests on Valentine's Day.
280 Living at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 5:33:20 PM
Its pollen season: How to make your Birmingham home shine???? KEEP POLLEN AWAY: There's a local business that can help clean off years' worth of pollen + grime from all your home's exterior surfaces.?? NowPartner...
Bham Now at Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:06:26 AM
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