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“Were creating real pathways from the classroom to high-demand careers while strengthening the scho
MAYOR RANDALL WOODFIN, AUGUST 6, THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES.
Birmingham Times at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:02:55 AM
Tropical Moisture Brings A Threat of Storms With Heavy Rain Friday and SaturdayAlabama's 42 Weather Live Channel: Friday will be hot and humid, with a better chance of scattered showers and storms in the afternoon and evening as an upper-level wave moves in from the north over Tennessee. Highs will be in the lower 90s. Heat index around 100-105. Weekend Outlook: The Bermuda High will pump tropical [...]...
CBS 42 at Thursday, August 6, 2026 4:53:47 PM
Editor's Note: August 2026Kyle Parmley reflects on August as a fresh start for local families, schools, football and community life.
280 Living at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:03:46 AM
How Birmingham Gives Back: Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month, Highlighting NonprofitsBy Monique Jones | For the Birmingham Times The word “philanthropist” may call to mind images of billionaire business owners or generous celebrities, but charitable organizations in Birmingham and the people who power them are proving that anyone can give back. August is Black Philanthropy Month, a time to celebrate the efforts Black nonprofits have […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, August 7, 2026 3:02:53 AM
Veteran Birmingham defense lawyer arrested on drug trafficking chargesThe 69-year-old defense lawyer faces drug trafficking and prison contraband charges after an investigation at Jefferson County Jail.
AL.com at Thursday, August 6, 2026 3:32:36 PM
Dothan collects over $90K in vape sales taxDothan collects over $90K in vape sales tax...
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, August 6, 2026 8:04:44 AM
Birmingham firms complete work on $35 million Wisconsin rehab hospitalThe 58,000-square-foot hospital features 40 private patient beds.
AL.com at Thursday, August 6, 2026 4:05:00 PM
Chelsea to host End of Summer Smash farmers marketChelsea wraps up its first farmers market season with the End of Summer Smash, featuring about 55 vendors, live music, food and family activities at Melrose Park.
280 Living at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:03:46 AM
Homewood Planning Committee approves Samford Student Housing proposalHOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — The Homewood Planning Committee unanimously approved a proposal to build student housing for Samford University students. The proposal includes the development of two six-story buildings located on the south side of Lakeshore Dr. near the track and field complex. Samford University's Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs, Colin Coyne, said [...]...
CBS 42 at Friday, August 7, 2026 7:43:51 AM
Chelsea wraps up season with final Food Truck FridayThe City of Chelsea's final Food Truck Friday of the season will feature local food vendors, outdoor dining and family-friendly fun on the City Hall Lawn.
280 Living at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:03:46 AM
Reward doubled for information in deadly 1996 Tuscaloosa County shootingAlabama Governor Kay Ivey is offering a reward for information connected to the 1996 murder of a Tuscaloosa County woman.
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, August 5, 2026 2:45:14 PM
3 arrested in Cullman home invasion, robbery investigationThree people were arrested this week in connection to an alleged violent home invasion and robbery in Cullman.
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, August 5, 2026 7:03:07 PM
Road closures planned in Birmingham for FISE World SeriesBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Road closures have been planned near City Walk BHAM as the city prepares to host the FISE World Series. The FISE World Series is a internationally recognized action sports festival that takes place Aug. 7-9. The event will bring athletes from around the globe to Birmingham for three days of Olympic-style [...]...
CBS 42 at Thursday, August 6, 2026 2:30:24 PM
Chelsea proposed 2027 road plan includes $30 million for bridge over railroadThe City Council is slated to vote on the road plan Tuesday night, Aug. 4.
280 Living at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:03:46 AM
280 corridor open houses August 8-9Looking for a home along the 280 corridor? Check out some open houses happening this weekend.
280 Living at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:03:46 AM
After 5 Years, and 3 Championships, Birmingham Stallions to Cease OperationsBy Roy S. Johnson | rjohnson@al.com Unsaddle the Birmingham Stallions. The three-time champions will ride no more. After five seasons — the longest stint of professional spring football in the citys history — the United Football League announced last week that its ceasing operations in Birmingham. “Departing a market is never easy and this decision […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:03:06 AM
Alabama's 42+ Evenings | Jasper Main StreetJASPER, Ala. (WIAT) -- Tana Collins-Allred and Renae Wilson joined Alabama's 42+ Evenings to discuss growth and tourism in Jasper.
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, August 5, 2026 8:09:01 PM
69-year-old man arrested for allegedly bringing contraband into Jefferson County JailMan arrested for allegedly bringing contraband into Jefferson County Jail...
CBS 42 at Thursday, August 6, 2026 2:08:34 PM
How the Birmingham-Based Modern Green Book Stays True to Its Roots and LegacyBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times It all started with a Google Doc. In 2020, Theo Edwards-Butler created a list of Black-owned businesses for herself and to share with family and friends. That list would eventually grow into the Modern Green Book, a database now showcasing businesses not just in Birmingham but in states […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:03:09 AM
Chelsea Car Show brings classic cars and family fun to City HallChelsea Lodge 886 will host a community car show featuring classic cars, custom vehicles, food, music and awards.
280 Living at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:03:46 AM
280 corridor open houses August 1-2Looking for a home along the 280 corridor? Check out some open houses happening this weekend.
280 Living at Thursday, August 6, 2026 6:04:05 PM
As Summer Ends, UAB Experts Share the Importance of Back-to-School CheckupsBy Rachel Beatty | UAB News Before summer officially ends and the school year begins, parents may be considering methods they can use to protect their childs health this school year. Experts from the University of Alabama at Birmingham share their recommendations for back-to-school appointments parents should schedule for their child as they head back to school. […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:02:50 AM
280 corridor events guide: August 2026See what's happening along the 280 corridor in August.
280 Living at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:03:46 AM
Birminghams Landing launches new program to transform vacant apartmentsBy 2027, U.S. rental stock is expected to exceed 50 million units.
AL.com at Thursday, August 6, 2026 12:05:32 PM
Paul W. Bryant High School seeks teachers ahead of first day of schoolTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) -- The countdown to the first day of school is on for most local schools. Some schools in the area are working down to the wire to fill all of the teaching positions. Classes begin Monday for Tuscaloosa City Schools, but Paul W. Bryant High School is still seeking three teachers: two [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, August 5, 2026 5:20:46 PM
2026 start dates for schools around central Alabama2026 start dates for schools around central Alabama...
CBS 42 at Thursday, August 6, 2026 12:49:05 PM
Gadsden officials update residents on PFAS in water, reverse osmosis facility under constructionGADSDEN, Ala. (WIAT) -- Gadsden city leaders are working to ease concerns about PFAS, commonly known as forever chemicals, in the city's drinking water by updating residents on a new treatment facility designed to remove the compounds. The update came during a Neely Henry Lake Association community meeting Thursday, where Gadsden Water Works and Sewer [...]...
CBS 42 at Thursday, August 6, 2026 9:29:39 PM
City of Birmingham Proposes $45M Investment to Expand Career Training, Modernize School Facilitiesbirminghamal.gov The City of Birmingham is proposing a historic $45 million investment in preparing Birmingham youth for high-demand careers, improving recreational spaces, expanding financial literacy education, and enhancing an early childhood learning facility. The proposal was presented jointly by Mayor Randall L. Woodfin and Birmingham City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan during the Birmingham City […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:03:10 AM
Birmingham: The New Plantation Owners Dont Grow Cotton –They Harvest DataBy Randy Hutcheson Every day, Birmingham residents generate enormous amounts of monetizable digital exhaust — streaming movies, using GPS, storing files in the cloud, scrolling social media, shopping online, and increasingly asking AI to do tasks for us. That data has real monetary value. According to the Baltimore Sun, the average commercial value of an … Continue reading Birmingham: The New Plantation Owners Dont Grow Cotton –They Harvest Data →...
Comeback Town at Friday, August 7, 2026 12:01:32 AM
Pihakis files for bankruptcy, claims $44 million debt in restaurant empire collapseIt is a stunning turn of events for a legendary figure in Birminghams culinary scene going back four decades.
AL.com at Thursday, August 6, 2026 5:04:35 PM
Chelsea Public Library gears up for busy AugustSummer isn't quite over.
280 Living at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:03:46 AM
Local athletes shine at AHSAA All-Star WeekTen student-athletes from Briarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park high schools competed in the 30th annual AHSAA North-South All-Star Sports Week, July 20-24 in Montgomery.
280 Living at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:03:46 AM
A Scoop of Belief: Dream Flavors Ice Cream Shop Brings Homemade Treats DowntownBy Chanda Temple | birminghamal.gov For three months in 2025, Walter Baldwin sat in his car on Second Avenue North and people watched. As a flurry of folks entered and exited nearby restaurants on Friday nights, Walter noticed something missing: a place to buy cold treats. Since he already had a background in selling shaved […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:03:05 AM
Spirit Halloween opens at The Shops of Grand River in LeedsSpirit Halloween has opened a seasonal location at The Shops of Grand River, bringing Halloween merch, decorations, and costumes to Leeds in anticipation of the coming Halloween season.
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, August 5, 2026 1:55:22 PM
Meet a live gopher tortoise at Oak Mountain State ParkVisitors can learn about one of Alabama's keystone species and meet a live gopher tortoise during a family-friendly educational program at Oak Mountain State Park.
280 Living at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:03:46 AM
Housing Authority and Partners Unveil Renovated Early Learning Center in TitusvilleSpecial to the Times The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD), joined by Birmingham City Schools, U.S. Congresswoman Terri Sewell, Mayor Randall L. Woodfin, and District 6 Councilor Crystal Smitherman this week unveiled the newly renovated Villas Early Learning Center in Titusville. Located at 248 1st Street SW, the new facility is set up to […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:03:07 AM
Chilton County commissioner proposes Chilton Water partially take over Wilton WaterThe proposal comes after a nearly month long water outage left 23 homes without running water. It was presented in front of a crowded Wilton Town Council meeting Tuesday night.
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, August 5, 2026 7:32:25 AM
App to track school busses coming to Birmingham City Schools districtBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) - Parents in Birmingham will soon be able to track their childs school bus. Birmingham City Schools will be using an app called Stopfinder to give authorized guardians information about their childs bus in real-time. “This app allows our parents to track their children not only to school, but also keeps up [...]...
CBS 42 at Thursday, August 6, 2026 5:25:36 PM
2 national restaurants, national coffee chain likely for Chelsea PlazaDeveloper Moiz Foulad said he can't name the businesses yet because plans aren't finalized.
280 Living at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:03:46 AM
Giving and Sharing: A Look at the Long Legacy of Black Philanthropy in BirminghamBy Monique Jones | For the Birmingham Times Black philanthropy was shaping Birmingham even before the area became an official city. Enslaved workers of Alabama dealt with the harshest of environments, but they still found ways to protect each other. According to the social justice philanthropy organization Tides, enslaved Africans brought West African traditions of […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, August 7, 2026 7:02:44 AM
Moonlight Movies returns to Village at Lee Branch with The Parent TrapFamilies are invited to enjoy a free outdoor screening of the classic comedy The Parent Trap with complimentary popcorn and soft drinks.
280 Living at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:03:46 AM
Greystone mom turns classroom roots into online communityGreystone mom and former educator Haley Brandstadter discusses motherhood, online community and life along the 280 corridor.
280 Living at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:03:46 AM
Explore creek life during Oak Mountain's Water Wonders programFamilies can wade into a creek and discover the fascinating plants and animals that help keep freshwater ecosystems healthy during a hands-on nature program.
280 Living at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:03:46 AM
Road Closures Planned in Birmingham This Weekend for FISE World Series at City Walkbirminghamal.gov Motorists are advised to expect temporary road closures near City Walk BHAM as the City of Birmingham prepares to host the FISE World Series, an internationally recognized action sports festival taking place August 7-9. The following traffic changes will be in effect: 18th Street North (from Abraham Woods Boulevard toward City Walk BHAM) is closed now through 5 […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, August 7, 2026 7:02:45 AM
8 new homes proposed for Inverness Point DriveThe Hoover Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to consider preliminary plans on Monday, Aug. 3.
280 Living at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:03:46 AM
Get to Know NBA Champion and Birmingham Native Trey Jemison IIIBy Ameera Steward | For the Birmingham Times To the world, Trey Jemison III, standing at 6’10 and 280 lbs., is a center for the New York Knicks, who just won their first NBA championship in 25 years. But to Birmingham hes a friend, a student, a neighbor; to Birmingham hes a part of our […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:02:59 AM
John Carroll High School: Alabama's 42 Two-A-DaysJohn Carroll recorded a 3-7 season in 2025, finishing sixth in Region 5. The Cavaliers fell short of making the postseason.
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, August 5, 2026 6:33:04 PM
Family of woman killed in Vance officer-involved shooting asks for answersVANCE, Ala. (WIAT) -- The family of a Tuscaloosa woman killed in an officer-involved shooting is asking for answers about her death. Authorities say 43-year-old Kristie Adkins was shot and killed while Tuscaloosa County sheriff's deputies were serving a warrant for her brother. According to authorities, Rickie Adkins pointed a BB gun at deputies from [...]...
CBS 42 at Thursday, August 6, 2026 5:13:34 PM
Chelsea City Council OKs 2027 transportation planProjects most likely to happen in 12 to 18 months involve Chesser Drive and Stanley Drive.
280 Living at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:03:46 AM
Birmingham City Schools pushes families to register students before first day of schoolBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- With the first day of school just five days away, Birmingham City Schools is reminding families that enrolling a student is not the same as registering them for classes. “We have almost 12,000 of our students registered. So that means we have a little bit over 7,000 students that need to [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, August 5, 2026 9:03:07 PM
Recently sold homes along the 280 corridor: July 2026See some recent real estate sales along the 280 Corridor.
280 Living at Thursday, August 6, 2026 6:04:05 PM
FISE World Series Lands in Birmingham Friday, Bringing Urban Sports to City WalkThe Birmingham Times FISE World Series lands in Birmingham this weekend for what is shaping up to be one of the standout urban sports events of the year, bringing elite competition and festival energy to the city on a major international stage. FISE Birmingham 2026 will take place over three days, August 7-9, in downtown […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:02:58 AM
SAW's BBQ coming to Valley Post in ChelseaSAW's BBQ plans to open its seventh location and first along the U.S. 280 corridor at Valley Post in Chelsea later this year.
280 Living at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:03:46 AM
Clay-Chalkville football previewClay-Chalkville will see many changes this fall. The defending state champions move to Class 5A following Alabama High School Athletic Association realignment, begin play in a new region, open a long-awaited new stadium and replace one of the most decorated senior classes in program history.
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, August 5, 2026 11:42:48 AM
Hoover gains $16 million in federal funding for I-459 Exit 9 interchangeThe new federal funding lowers Hoover's estimated share of the total $131 million projected cost to $56 million.
280 Living at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:03:46 AM
Former Cold Springs coach pleads guilty in student sex caseCULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- A former high school girls basketball coach accused of sexual misconduct charges involving a student pleaded guilty Thursday as part of a plea agreement. Paige Adams was sentenced to 84 months after pleading guilty to two counts of school employee sexual misconduct and three counts of distributing obscene material to [...]...
CBS 42 at Thursday, August 6, 2026 4:15:02 PM
Oak Mountain High School: Alabama's 42 Two-A-DaysBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Oak Mountain recorded a 4-6 season in 2025 and finished seventh in Region 3. After three seasons as head coach for the Eagles, Shane McComb was fired during the offseason. McComb recorded a 9-21 overall record at Oak Mountain before his departure. Oak Mountain hired Jason Kervin to step in as [...]...
CBS 42 at Thursday, August 6, 2026 9:42:35 PM
Hoover City Council OKs extra $5 million in tax rebates for Stadium Trace VillageThat bumps up the new portion of city incentives to $28 million to help the developer recoup costs for phases two and three.
280 Living at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:03:46 AM
Briarwood names John Patterson as chief advancement officerBriarwood Christian School has named John Patterson as its new chief advancement officer to lead enrollment, development and communications.
280 Living at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:03:46 AM
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Birmingham Times at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:02:54 AM
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