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ALDOT opens widened US 280 from Shades Creek Parkway to I-459
The $53 million project has been underway for 16 months and is expected to be fully complete this fall, ALDOT said.
280 Living at Friday, September 18, 2026 9:03:27 PM
JOHO Missions 5K and Fun Run returns to ChelseaRunners of all ages can take on a 5K or 1-mile Fun Run in Chelsea while supporting a missions fundraiser held in memory of Joseph Honea.
280 Living at Friday, September 18, 2026 9:03:27 PM
What Happened When Birmingham And Huntsville Sat Down for LunchBy Doug Martinson Editor’s note: Huntsville columnist Doug Martinson and I recently sat down for lunch in Birmingham. Our conversation reminded me how much Birmingham and Huntsville have to learn about each other. Doug later wrote this column about our meeting, the origins of our two columns, and his familys long tradition of civic involvement: … Continue reading What Happened When Birmingham And Huntsville Sat Down for Lunch →...
Comeback Town at Friday, September 18, 2026 3:31:04 PM
September 17, 2026EMPLOYMENT ______________________________ Senior Accountant BJCC, is recruiting for a 1) 1. Senior Accountant, for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530. BT9/17/2026 _____________________________ ______________________________ LEGAL ______________________________ NOTICE OF COMPLETION In accordance with Chapter 1...
Birmingham Times at Friday, September 18, 2026 2:02:34 PM
Need weekend plans? Browse our Birmingham events guidePitmasters, chef demos, pop-up dinners and more are planned for the 10-day event.
AL.com at Thursday, September 17, 2026 6:32:18 AM
Birmingham software provider acquires program to streamline childcare managementDaxko acquired Alaris to integrate childcare compliance tools into its platform, helping fitness and wellness facilities.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 16, 2026 2:05:43 PM
PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGSBy Gwen DeRu | The Birmingham Times SICKLE CELL AWARENESS AND CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH! THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 **READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!!! **FINANCE TOWN HALL MEETING – Irondale Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr. will share information about the citys projected revenues & expenditures for FY 2027 and a snapshot […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, September 15, 2026 12:02:37 AM
Shelby County Planning Commission to weigh scaled-down Oak Mountain Heights developmentThe Shelby County Planning Commission meets Monday, Sept. 21.
280 Living at Friday, September 18, 2026 9:03:26 PM
Beacon of pride: Tunnel to Towers veterans village takes shape near 280Tunnel to Towers is converting a former Colonnade hotel into about 110 long-term supportive housing units for military veterans, with an opening planned for 2027.
280 Living at Friday, September 18, 2026 9:03:26 PM
R&B Star Bobby V to Headline Free District 4 Safe Summer Series at East Lake ParkSpecial to The Times Birminghams East Lake Park will come alive Sunday, September 20, as R&B star Bobby V headlines Birmingham City Councilor Brian Gunns District 4 Safe Summer Series, a free community celebration featuring live entertainment, a childrens carnival, food trucks, games, community partners and activities for the entire family. The festivities begin at […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:03:12 AM
Alabama Mobility and Power Center launches smart energy pilotNext-generation industrial energy management is now being tested in Alabama, thanks to a pilot project between the Alabama Mobility and Power Center and energy solutions company PowerBox Technology. The Alabama Mobility and Power Center is an industry-driven research and development initiative focused on advancing battery technologies, energy storage, power systems and next-generation mobility. Established in [...]...
Alabama Power at Friday, September 18, 2026 2:32:33 PM
How Third Grader Khoda Carter is Helping Raise Awareness About AlopeciaBy Solomon Crenshaw Jr. | For the Birmingham Times Third grader Khoda Carter will participate in her fifth Alopecia Awareness Walk on Saturday, Sept. 19 but she didnt wait until then to spread the word. Khoda, who was diagnosed with alopecia areata at 1 year old, recently revealed to classmates at Hoovers Trace Crossings Elementary […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, September 17, 2026 9:32:04 PM
Love & Lessons: Hot Girl Summer Is Over … And Cuffing Season Has ArrivedHot girl summer is over. Hot boy summer is done too. While Birmingham may still be serving us temperatures that feel more like July than September, fall is on the horizon. Eventually, those long, hot days will turn into cooler evenings, earlier sunsets, and the kind of weather that makes staying in sound a lot […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:03:13 AM
CabaretMusic by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff. Directed by Assistant Professor and Head of Performance Santiago Sosa. Music direction by Jonathan Parks. In this stylish, classic jazz musical, American writer Cliff Bradshaw falls in love with English cabaret performer Sally Bowles at the decadent Kit Kat Klub in 1930s Weimar, […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Sunday, September 13, 2026 12:00:40 AM
UAB leans on run game in 26-20 victory over ULMBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) - UAB won its home opener 26-20 over ULM behind a stellar rushing attack. The Blazers rushed 52 times for 266 yards in the victory over the Warhawks. UAB attempted just 16 passes in the victory. Whatever it takes to win a game, you know it's got to be gritty if it's [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Saturday, September 12, 2026 9:00:58 PM
Texas rises to No. 1 in AP poll, Bama cracks top 10The unprecedented comeback by Texas to knock off Ohio State moved the Longhorns to No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll Sunday and pushed the Buckeyes out of the top five for the first time in two seasons. Oregon, meanwhile, plummeted 15 spots to No. 21, its lowest ranking in four years, after its 39-31 road loss to [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Sunday, September 13, 2026 1:27:58 PM
Food distribution to be held at Birmingham's Legion FieldThe Community Food Bank of Central Alabama announced that it will give food at Legion Field to 450 households on Tuesday.
CBS 42 at Monday, September 14, 2026 11:01:41 AM
Spain Park band students to pack 10,000 meals as part of fall fundraiserSpain Park band students are raising funds while preparing to pack 10,000 meals for families in Birmingham and Ghana through a Meals to Missions service project.
280 Living at Friday, September 18, 2026 9:03:27 PM
Week 5 Football Preview: Lions hosting Game of the WeekBriarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park's football teams are back in action this week.
280 Living at Thursday, September 17, 2026 1:04:18 PM
Community Food Bank to Distribute Food to 450 Households Tuesday at Legion FieldBy ABC 33/40 The Community Food Bank of Central Alabama will distribute food to as many as 450 households Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Legion Field in Birmingham as part of an effort to raise awareness about hunger during Hunger Action Month. The drive-through distribution will begin at 9 a.m. at Lot J Gate at Legion […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:03:11 AM
Birmingham father, son killed by vehicle on I-65A Birmingham man and his son were struck and killed by a vehicle on I-65 late Sunday night.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, September 14, 2026 9:24:29 AM
SECs Greg Sankeys response to questions about LSU legal sagaSEC commissioner Greg Sankey spoke to the Monday Morning Quarterback Club in Birmingham.
AL.com at Monday, September 14, 2026 2:04:20 PM
Homicide at north Birmingham apartment complex is citys third in less than a weekThe shooting happened in the 2000 block of 30th Avenue North, which is The Pointe North Apartments.
AL.com at Monday, September 14, 2026 1:04:21 PM
Alabama man traveling to Washington to advocate for cancer researchA Madison man with the American Cancer Society is traveling with more than 700 volunteers from across the U.S. to Washington, D.C.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, September 14, 2026 9:04:10 AM
In Birmingham, Historians and Community Members Working to Keep the Memory of Virgil Ware and JohnnyBy Shauna Stuart | For the Birmingham Times Every year during the annual commemoration of the 1963 bombing at 16th Street Baptist Church, speakers read the names of the children killed on Sept. 15, 1963. On Tuesday, as the community gathered in the sanctuary of the historic church to observe the 63rd anniversary of the […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, September 17, 2026 11:02:35 PM
Chelsea City Council to consider $28 million budget for 2027The council on Tuesday also plans to consider renewing its contract with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office for 12 deputies to serve Chelsea.
280 Living at Friday, September 18, 2026 9:03:26 PM
I Got a Job Offer in Birmingham. Should I Take It?By David Sher Before people ever set foot in Birmingham, they are making decisions about us. Should I move my family to Birmingham? Should I relocate or start a business there? Should I visit? For years, many of those people turned to Google. That has not always been good for Birmingham. Google often focuses only … Continue reading I Got a Job Offer in Birmingham. Should I Take It? →...
Comeback Town at Friday, September 18, 2026 12:01:29 AM
Local volleyball teams racking up winsHere's a weekly update on Briarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park's volleyball teams.
280 Living at Friday, September 18, 2026 4:04:55 PM
Trails Foundation, Alabama Power unveil Little Fox Creek signage for “Year of Alabama Trails”At Little Fox Creek in Randolph County, visitors can now strike a pose alongside new commemorative signage celebrating the “Year of Alabama Trails. New signage at Little Fox Creek highlights the areas natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities, inviting visitors to explore part of the more than 120,000 acres Alabama Power maintains. Little Fox Creek [...]...
Alabama Power at Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:33:02 AM
More than one nightThe week-long operation that keeps Briarwood's football team ready for Friday nights.
280 Living at Friday, September 18, 2026 4:04:55 PM
Alabama A&M Bulldogs Look to Keep Winning Streak Alive Against Bowie StateBy Donald Hunt | For the Birmingham Times Alabama A&M seems to be on a pretty good roll. The Bulldogs are on a two-game winning streak. The team hopes to continue its winning ways this week. AAMU (0-0, 2-1) will host Bowie State (0-0, 0-2) in the Hall of Fame Game on Saturday, Sept. 19 […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, September 18, 2026 2:02:35 PM
What fall? Record high temperatures in Alabama todayBirmingham tied the record that was last reached 100 years ago.
AL.com at Monday, September 14, 2026 5:32:36 PM
Lions remain No. 1, Jags drop a spotThis week's Alabama Sports Writers Association rankings are out.
280 Living at Wednesday, September 16, 2026 9:03:56 AM
D-BAT Oak Mountain opens along Cahaba Valley RoadD-BAT Oak Mountain has opened a 16,500-square-foot indoor baseball and softball training facility near Heardmont Park on Cahaba Valley Road.
280 Living at Friday, September 18, 2026 9:03:26 PM
WATCH: Alex Mortensen and players recap UAB's 26-20 victory over ULMBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) - Head coach Alex Mortensen and players met with the media following UAB's 26-20 victory over ULM in the home opener. The Blazers rushed 52 times for over 250 yards in the win. The win improves UAB to 1-1 on the young season. The Blazers travel to Louisiana Lafayette next week. Watch [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Saturday, September 12, 2026 6:52:58 PM
Dont Stare, Just Ask: Birminghams Sandey Greene Shares How Her Alopecia Journey Led to Her HelpingBy Solomon Crenshaw Jr. | For the Birmingham Times Sandey Greene says she was a hottie when she had hair. “I’ve always had long, thick, coarse hair down my back,” said Greene, who lives near the Forestdale area. That changed when she began to lose her hair. She hid that truth for more than 25 […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, September 16, 2026 11:02:36 PM
AI Made Simple: Practical AI for Everyday Use at BPL; Lawson State Community College to Host Free LeTwo events on Tuesday will offer residents free workshops to help understand AI better. BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY By Roy L. Williams | Birmingham Public Library Artificial intelligence is no longer just a topic for technology experts. AI is becoming an everyday tool that can help people work smarter, save time, explore ideas and accomplish routine […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:03:12 AM
Birmingham City Schools Board Approves $544.97 Million Fiscal Year 2027 BudgetSpecial to The Times The Birmingham City Schools Board of Education today approved a $544.97 million Fiscal Year 2027 budget, an increase of $63.67 million over the FY2026 budget of $481.3 million. The budget prioritized student achievement, employee support, school safety, career readiness and investments in future-ready schools and facilities. “This budget represented an important […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, September 15, 2026 9:02:41 PM
Alabama's largest high schools 2025Six of the state's 25 largest high schools are clustered around Huntsville and Birmingham, with Mobile County Schools claiming three spots on the list.
AL.com at Monday, September 14, 2026 10:07:58 AM
September 10, 2026EMPLOYMENT ______________________________ Senior Accountant BJCC, is recruiting for a 1) 1. Senior Accountant, for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530. BT9/10/2026 _____________________________ ______________________________ LEGAL ______________________________ ...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, September 15, 2026 11:02:54 AM
ArtemisiaArtemisia, By Lauren Gunderson. Directed by Assistant Professor Kelley Schoger.? Artemisia Gentileschi was the most celebrated female painter of the 17th century, yet her name was all but lost for centuries. Attacked at just 17, publicly shamed and tortured to prove her truth, Gentileschis painterly prowess equaled the men of her time, and she fought […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Sunday, September 13, 2026 12:00:39 AM
Woman convicted of killing, setting man on fire in 1994 dies at Birmingham inmate facilityGloria Jean Baldwin pleaded guilty in 1994 in Monroe County to capital murder during arson.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 16, 2026 11:04:42 AM
Former Birmingham schools bookkeeper accused of stealing from systemTekerra Wilson Hale, of Hoover, is charged with use of office or position for personal gain, according to court records.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 16, 2026 3:04:48 PM
Chelsea City Council approves $28.2 million budget for 2027The budget is 31% higher for 2027, mostly due to one-time capital projects.
280 Living at Friday, September 18, 2026 3:03:36 PM
Derzis proposes $178 million Hoover general fund budget for 2027The budget includes a 2% cost-of-living increase for city employees and $1.8 million for increased garbage service costs.
280 Living at Friday, September 18, 2026 9:03:26 PM
We Are Proud to Present…We Are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as South West Africa, From the German Südwestafrika, Between 1884-1925 | By Jackie Sibblies Drury | Directed by Mona Eldashoury. With a Saturday understudy matinee. In this boundary-pushing play by acclaimed playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury, the haunted past of the Nama/Herero […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Sunday, September 13, 2026 12:00:41 AM
Auburn smokes Southern Miss 43-8 in home openerAuburn, Ala. (WIAT) — Auburn's first game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in 2026 started with a bang. Senior cornerback Andre Jordan Jr. intercepted a pass from Southern Miss quarterback Ethan Hampton, and Jordan Jr. returned it 29 yards for a touchdown. The Tigers took a 7-0 lead just 10 seconds into the game, their fastest scoring play [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Sunday, September 13, 2026 1:08:21 AM
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Birmingham Times at Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:08:17 PM
Football Friday: Hornets, Eagles at home; Jags on roadHigh school football in the 280 corridor continues Friday night.
280 Living at Friday, September 18, 2026 3:03:36 PM
Make-A-Wish Alabama golf tournament returns to Greystone Oct. 8Make-A-Wish Alabama's Putt Wishes First Golf Tournament will return to Greystone Golf & Country Club on Oct. 8 to raise money for children with critical illnesses.
280 Living at Friday, September 18, 2026 9:03:27 PM
Mountain Brook Woman Writes Beautiful Love Letter to BirminghamBy Judith Chi In 2024 our family visited Birmingham, never having set foot in Alabama before. It was love at first sight – lush trees, charming neighborhoods, spectacular food, and a culture of collective care. Truly a dream come true. Its now 2026 and nothing could have prepared us for our lived reality. For any … Continue reading Mountain Brook Woman Writes Beautiful Love Letter to Birmingham →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, September 15, 2026 10:01:37 AM
Remember, Reflect, Recommit: 16th Street Baptist Church Commemorates Anniversary of 1963 Bombing, OpBy Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Sixty-three years after the tragic bombing of 16th Street Baptist Church claimed the lives of four young girls — Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson and Cynthia Wesley — the churchs leaders are honoring lives lost in the citys dark past while also forging a path […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, September 15, 2026 5:32:43 PM
ALDOT to close Pump House Road bridge over US 280 next weekThe bridge will be closed for several days while concrete is poured to connect two new bridge halves.
280 Living at Thursday, September 17, 2026 1:04:18 PM
Jobs and opportunity: $82M hotel planned near Railroad Park to replace vacant warehousesA 140-room boutique hotel is expected to be completed in 2029 on a site that was once a homeless encampment near Birmingham's popular Railroad Park.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 16, 2026 4:33:00 PM
“For a century, the theatre has been a place where artists, audiences and our community come togethePHILIP MANN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF VIRGINIA SAMFORD THEATRE, THE VIRGINIA SAMFORD THEATRE IS CELEBRATING ITS 100TH YEAR IN OPERATION, WWW.BIRMINGHAMTIMES, SEPTEMBER 13.
Birmingham Times at Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:03:09 AM
Twelfth NightTwelfth Night, By William Shakespeare. Directed by Assistant Professor and Head of Performance Santiago Sosa. Twins Viola and Sebastian are separated by a shipwreck and washed ashore in the land of Illyria. Protectively disguising herself as a boy in this unknown and dangerous territory, Viola gets caught in a love triangle between the infatuated Duke […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Sunday, September 13, 2026 12:00:39 AM
The Next Round Alabama News Center College Football Update: Week 2Alabama started SEC play with a win in the Bluegrass State while Auburn claimed a victory in its first home game of the year and prepares to host Florida this week. The Next Round guys take a look at those games and more. The Next Round is hosted by Jim Dunaway, Ryan Brown and Lance [...]...
Alabama Power at Monday, September 14, 2026 3:32:43 PM
City clamps down on Hoover food truck operatorsHoover has tightened its food-truck rules, ending routine roadside setups and creating a new zoning framework for permanent food-truck courts.
280 Living at Friday, September 18, 2026 9:03:26 PM
Week 5 football: Lions roll to 5-0Briarwood got the week started with a dominant win on Thursday.
280 Living at Friday, September 18, 2026 3:03:36 PM
Anthony C. Williams: As Director of Birminghams Negro Southern League Museum, His Job is Bigger ThaBy Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Anthony C. Williams has always been a sports fan. But it wasnt a love of baseball that led him to become the director of the Negro Southern League Museum. It was his love for Birmingham. “Being from Birmingham, you pride yourself on liking all the sports,” Williams […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:03:09 AM
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