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Football teams open region play in September
Briarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park begin region play in September, with key matchups setting the tone for the 2026 football season.
280 Living at Sunday, September 6, 2026 2:03:34 PM


280 corridor events guide: September 2026
See what's happening along the 280 corridor in September.
280 Living at Sunday, September 6, 2026 2:03:34 PM
Eunice Elliott Launches New Interactive Storytelling Platform for Travelers at Birmingham-Shuttleswo
By Sherrel Wheeler Stewart | For the Birmingham Times Birmingham-based comedian and entrepreneur Eunice Elliott has turned her natural curiosity and love for storytelling into a new platform that invites airport travelers to record the stories behind their trips. Elliott, a Bessemer native, unveiled the first WAYHAY (Where Are You Heading and Why) Studios kiosk […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, September 4, 2026 4:02:28 AM
Birminghams Pynk Beard to Perform Live on NBCs Americas Got Talent Tuesday Night
The Birmingham Times Birmingham singer-songwriter Pynk Beard (also known as Sebastian Kole) will be performing in the “America’s Got Talent” live shows on Tuesday, at 7 p.m. CST on NBC. Pynk Beard wowed the AGT judges with his audition, landing himself a spot in the AGT quarterfinals. After years of writing songs for artists like […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, September 6, 2026 3:02:40 AM
“Very saddened to hear of the passing of Binnie Myles, one of Birminghams most prominent radio pers
BIRMINGHAM MAYOR RANDALL WOODFIN ON BINNIE MYLES, A FIXTURE IN BIRMINGHAMS RADIO AND PUBLIC RELATIONS INDUSTRIES, WHO DIED AT THE AGE OF 81 ON AUGUST 27, BIRMINGHAMTIMES.COM, AUGUST 27.
Birmingham Times at Saturday, September 5, 2026 11:02:20 PM
East Alabama woman killed, child injured in crash
A Heflin woman was killed in a crash that also injured a 7-year-old child Friday, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
CBS 42 at Saturday, September 5, 2026 9:29:03 AM
The Womens Issue: The Journey of LTryce Slade
She Is Building Communities the Right Way. Construction may build structures, but land use and planning shape communities—and that responsibility is what makes the work… The post The Womens Issue: The Journey of LTryce Slade first appeared on B-Metro.
B-Metro at Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
Comeback Town: Birmingham was destined for greatness. Its not too late
A hundred years is a long time for a bad law to shape a city, and a long time for a city trying to outrun it. Birmingham is still doing both.
AL.com at Sunday, September 6, 2026 8:04:23 AM
Youre Dating, But Are You Actually Ready for the Relationship You Say You Want?
Recently, I told you to date for data. Then we talked about red flags and green flags, but let’s be real for a second: Are you actually ready for the relationship you say you want? We spend a lot of time asking whether someone is right for us and analyzing their communication, consistency, and intentions, […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, September 4, 2026 11:02:54 AM
What to watch for in Alabama's season opener against East Carolina
Alabama football begins the 2026-27 season against East Carolina inside Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday.
CBS 42 at Friday, September 4, 2026 12:33:59 PM
Woman found dead in Hoover community pool; 30-year-old charged with murder
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) -- A 30-year-old Hoover native was charged with murder after a woman was found drowning in a community pool Thursday night. Officers responded to the 2200 block of Little Valley Road around 9:32 p.m. after receiving a report of an unresponsive person in the community pool. The victim, a 70-year-old Hoover woman, [...]...
CBS 42 at Friday, September 4, 2026 4:14:51 PM
Pinson Council approves design for proposed Veterans Memorial Park
The Pinson City Council approved a design by architectural firm Hendon and Huckestein for a proposed veterans memorial park at the Bicentennial Park.
CBS 42 at Saturday, September 5, 2026 10:26:43 AM
Alabama Power offers energy bill chillers as outside temps sizzle
High heat through Labor Day in Alabama...
Alabama Power at Thursday, September 3, 2026 2:33:12 PM
Peyton Harrington reaches 500 career kills
Here's a weekly update on Briarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park's volleyball teams.
280 Living at Saturday, September 5, 2026 12:03:20 AM
Mountain Brook Woman Writes The Most Beautiful Love Story about Birmingham Ive Ever Read
By 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 The Most Beautiful Love Story about Birmingham Ive Ever Read →...
Comeback Town at Friday, September 4, 2026 6:01:29 PM
Miles College and Alabama A&M Will Face Off Saturday in Louis Crews Classic
By Donald Hunt | For the Birmingham Times Miles College will head back on the road to face host Alabama A&M on Saturday, Sept. 5 in the Louis Crews Classic. The kickoff will be at 6 p.m. The Golden Bears (0-0, 0-1) will be playing another tough opponent from the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Miles College […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, September 5, 2026 1:02:29 AM
Your Had Me At Hello: Crazy in Love, Beyonce and Jay-Z Stay Strong Through Trials and Triumphs
The Birmingham Times Beyonce and Jay-Z are arguably one of America’s favorite celebrity power couples despite past rumors of infidelity and that infamous elevator scuffle between Jay and Beys sister Solange. But as Beyoncé sang in Part II (On the Run), “Who wants that perfect love story anyway?” Though not perfect, their relationship of more […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, September 6, 2026 3:02:34 AM
Dîner en Blanc Birmingham Returns for its Seventh Spectacular — and Final — Edition
By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times For one night, Birmingham will trade its usual evening scenery for something a little more Parisian. More than 1,000 guests, dressed entirely in white, will gather on Saturday, Sept. 12, for Dîner en Blanc Birmingham, an elegant pop-up picnic where the location remains a secret until the final […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, September 4, 2026 1:02:20 AM
We Love Leeds Day set for Sept. 12
We Love Leeds Day is scheduled for Sept. 12 in the downtown area.
CBS42 - TV at Sunday, September 6, 2026 11:40:44 AM
Grand jury increases charges against Birmingham murder suspect weeks before trial
ONandas Carmece Beard, 29, was initially charged with intentional murder in the June 7, 2024, shooting death of 35-year-old Demarco Cortez Thomas. The victim was also known as Geremy Demarco Sistrunk.
AL.com at Saturday, September 5, 2026 5:04:09 PM
New storm shelter arrives in Irondale
A new storm shelter for the city of Irondale has arrived.
CBS 42 at Saturday, September 5, 2026 10:22:19 AM
Week 3 Football Preview: Eagles, Jags square off
Briarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park's football teams are back in action Friday.
280 Living at Friday, September 4, 2026 3:03:28 AM
280 corridor business happenings: September 2026
See the latest in the 280 corridor business community.
280 Living at Friday, September 4, 2026 3:03:37 PM
Alabama Adventure owner arrested on domestic violence charges
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) -- The owner of Alabama Adventure, Daniel Koch, was arrested Wednesday afternoon on domestic violence charges, Hoover police announced. Authorities responded to a domestic violence call in the 4500 block of Jessup Lane around 2:03 p.m. Officers later identified the individuals as Koch and his girlfriend. After speaking with both parties and [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Friday, September 4, 2026 9:45:19 AM
Small Kids, Big Germs: UAB Doctors Offer Tips to Keep Children in Daycare Healthy
By Angel Pine and Mirella Bitas | UAB News As children head back to daycare this school year, many parents are preparing for an inevitable part of the experience: runny noses, coughs and stomach bugs. Frequent illnesses can be frustrating, yet they are a normal part of childhood and help strengthen a childs developing immune […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, September 6, 2026 3:02:41 AM
Carver Jones Market Opens to Serve Residents of Birminghams District 6
The Birmingham Times Birmingham City Councilor Crystal N. Smitherman of District 6 joined hundreds of residents on Wednesday morning to celebrate the opening of the new Carver Jones Market in the Heritage Park Towne Center, located at 873 Dennison Avenue SW. With a commitment to sourcing Alabama-grown produce, the new store could help fill a […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, September 6, 2026 3:02:37 AM
Jefferson County Department of Health, Partners Launch Leave Behind Program to Prevent Opioid Over
Special to The Times The Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH), in partnership with fire departments across Jefferson County, the Central Alabama Fire Chiefs Association (CAFCA), the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office, and the Birmingham Police Department has launched the Leave Behind Program, an evidence-informed initiative designed to connect individuals at risk of opioid overdose with lifesaving […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, September 6, 2026 2:02:29 AM
Alabama State University Emerges Victorious Against Southern University in Inaugural Birmingham Foot
Alabama State University The Alabama State University football team met the Southern Jaguars in the first-ever Birmingham Football Classic on Saturday afternoon, with the Hornets claiming a 30-17 season-opening victory in a neutral-site, non-conference meeting at Legion Field between the two Southwest Athletic Conference programs. Southern started the game aggressively, taking a 17-13 lead into […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, September 4, 2026 9:02:33 AM
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Alabama Power at Friday, September 4, 2026 12:05:02 AM
The Womens Issue: STORIES FROM THE HEART
Joy. Sadness. Sung with a voice that carries a depth of feeling. Her first instrument was a ukulele, given to her by her mother, the… The post The Womens Issue: STORIES FROM THE HEART first appeared on B-Metro.
B-Metro at Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
Dangerous Heat Continues Through Labor Day Weekend, Alabama Game Could Feel Like 110°
Alabama's 42 Weather Live Channel: Heat Advisory through Saturday Evening for Central Alabama This evening, any storms will dissipate. Overnight, it will be mostly clear, warm, and humid, with muggy lows in the lower to mid-70s. Friday: The ridge will begin to weaken and shift west as a trough of low pressure digs into the [...]...
CBS 42 at Thursday, September 3, 2026 4:39:27 PM
Live Fast, Eat Slow
Mountain Brook Italian Restaurant, Locanda Brasato, takes its time. Everyones living fast, running fast. “We believe in the importance of taking time to slow down… The post Live Fast, Eat Slow first appeared on B-Metro.
B-Metro at Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
Alabama football releases 2026-27 depth chart
As Alabama prepares to kick off the 2026-27 season against East Carolina Saturday, the Crimson Tide has officially released its depth chart.
CBS42 - TV at Friday, September 4, 2026 9:11:47 AM
Alabamas Alonzo Hurth Goes From Life Without Parole to a Life of Purpose
By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times At 75, Alonzo Hurth has lived enough life to understand that freedom is more than walking through a prison gate. It is knowing that your future is still yours to shape. Hurth spent 27 years incarcerated in Alabama. At the time of his conviction, he was sentenced to […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, September 4, 2026 11:02:55 AM
THE WOMENS ISSUE: Community Matters
Aimee Castro and Bare Hands use art, traditions, even tacos to connect the community. A major milestone has been reached in Bare Hands, Inc.s capital campaign… The post THE WOMENS ISSUE: Community Matters first appeared on B-Metro.
B-Metro at Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
Salaam Green Reflects on Her Tenure as Birminghams First Poet Laureate
By Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times In December of 2023, Salaam Green made local and literary history when she was selected to become the first poet laureate for the City of Birmingham. Greens tenure began in January of 2024 and wraps up at the end of 2026.  As Create Birmingham, in partnership with […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, September 6, 2026 3:02:36 AM
Dining: Bayonet!
Bayonet is the second concept (after Helen) from Chef Rob McDaniel and wife Emily McDaniel, with Daniel Goslin serving as Director of Operations. This spirited… The post Dining: Bayonet! first appeared on B-Metro.
B-Metro at Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
Dining: The Essential
Executive Chef of The Essential,Victor King grew up on a farm in Nolensville, Tennessee. “Because my mom and I had the farm, we always entertained… The post Dining: The Essential first appeared on B-Metro.
B-Metro at Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
Alleged human smuggler charged with kidnapping 13-year-old she met online in Moody
MOODY, Ala. (TRIBUNE) — A 46-year-old woman was arrested and has been charged with second-degree kidnapping after picking up a 13-year-old girl from a gas station in Moody and later being recovered during a traffic stop in Bessemer, according to the Moody Police Department. Carmelita Arguijo was booked into the St. Clair County Jail Sept. [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Friday, September 4, 2026 2:07:23 PM
Blue Shoe Ball celebrates Mike Slives legacy while raising awareness for prostate cancer
Blue shoes took over Regions Field Thursday night as the Mike Slive Foundation hosted its 10th annual Blue Shoe Ball.
CBS42 - TV at Friday, September 4, 2026 6:28:49 AM
Birmingham approves $4.1 million for athletic court upgrades at 32 schools
More than 30 Birmingham City Schools elementary and middle schools are set to receive new or renovated athletic courts as part of a $4.1 million project approved by the Birmingham City Council.
AL.com at Saturday, September 5, 2026 5:04:09 PM
$4.19M Project Brings Upgrades to Some Birmingham City Schools Athletic Courts
By Emily Cundiff | ABC 33/40 Birmingham is investing $4.19 million in new and upgraded athletic courts at city schools, a project officials say is meant to create more opportunities for students to be active, learn sports fundamentals and spend time outdoors. The Birmingham City Council approved two items Tuesday tied to the project, which […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, September 6, 2026 3:02:40 AM
Cassandra Wilson, the Two-Time Grammy Award-Winning Jazz Singer, Dies at 70
By Maria Sherman | Associated Press NEW YORK — Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer has died. She was 70. Dubbed Americas best singer by Time magazine in 2001, Wilson was best known for her genre-bending voice, which expanded the boundaries of traditional blues-based jazz and worked effortlessly across folk, […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, September 6, 2026 3:02:38 AM
Birmingham approves $75K fence contract for new homeless outreach center
Birmingham leaders approved a $74,950 fence contract for Birmingham Oasis, a new outreach center that will connect people experiencing homelessness with housing, health care and other support services.
AL.com at Saturday, September 5, 2026 5:04:09 PM
Women Business Leaders: Vivian Mora Agency State Farm
State Farm agency owner Vivian Mora and her team are passionate about the positive impact they can make in peoples lives and our communities by helping them… The post Women Business Leaders: Vivian Mora Agency State Farm first appeared on B-Metro.
B-Metro at Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
The Womens Issue: Understanding Homelessness
by Perryn Carroll As the Executive Director of the Jimmie Hale Mission, I regularly attend meetings filled with conversations about how to address the issues… The post The Womens Issue: Understanding Homelessness first appeared on B-Metro.
B-Metro at Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
Travel: Assisi
A Journey to the Heart of Franciscan Italy Perched on the slopes of Monte Subasio in the green heart of Umbria, Assisi is one of… The post Travel: Assisi first appeared on B-Metro.
B-Metro at Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
Alabama Sabotaging Birmingham Healthcare
By David Sher I’m currently watching The Pitt, the hit Max series that follows life and death, hour by hour, in a crazy-busy emergency room in a large fictional Pittsburgh hospital. This show will scare the living daylights out of you—but at least you know it’s a TV series, not an accurate depiction of how … Continue reading Alabama Sabotaging Birmingham Healthcare →...
Comeback Town at Friday, September 4, 2026 12:01:24 AM
Shelby County Commission considers $92.7 million general fund budget for 2027
That would be a 2.6% increase from 2026.
280 Living at Friday, September 4, 2026 3:03:28 AM
Briarwood alum Vizzina named Clemson starting QB
Christopher Vizzina will lead Clemson in its season opener against LSU on Saturday night.
280 Living at Saturday, September 5, 2026 12:03:20 AM
Historic Birmingham church struggles to grow in trendy suburb
A 132-year-oold country church struggles to survive, trapped in one of Alabama's trendiest suburbs.
AL.com at Sunday, September 6, 2026 6:32:32 AM
The Womens Issue: A Legacy of Prevention
Celebrating Barbara Schuler and Six Years of Health Impact. When Barbara Schuler founded VAX 2 STOP CANCER in 2020, she set out to solve a… The post The Womens Issue: A Legacy of Prevention first appeared on B-Metro.
B-Metro at Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
Telling Our Citys Story: What It Means to Be Poet Laureate for the City of Birmingham
By Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Create Birmingham, in partnership with the City of Birmingham, recently announced that its team is now accepting applications for the 2027–28 City of Birmingham Poet Laureate. But if you dont linger in literary circles, or perhaps even if you do, you may be wondering: what is a […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, September 6, 2026 3:02:33 AM
Alabama's 42 Friday Night: High School Football Week 3
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Week 3 of high school football in Alabama is in the books. We were treated to another No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup in 6A. #2 Vestavia Hills paid a visit to #1 Thompson. The Warriors had no issues and dispatched the Rebels 49-0. Thompson improves to 3-0 on the season with [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Friday, September 4, 2026 10:33:07 PM
Editor's Note: September 2026
Kyle Parmley reflects on September as a fresh start for local families, schools, football and community life.
280 Living at Friday, September 4, 2026 3:03:37 PM
Jefferson County deputy accused of blackmailing woman into sexual servitude receives bond
Jefferson County deputy accused of blackmailing woman into sexual servitude receives bond...
CBS42 - TV at Friday, September 4, 2026 7:37:55 AM
280 corridor open houses September 5-6
Looking for a home along the 280 corridor? Check out some open houses happening this weekend.
280 Living at Saturday, September 5, 2026 12:03:20 AM
Football Friday: Region openers on tap
High school football in the 280 corridor continues Friday night.
280 Living at Saturday, September 5, 2026 12:03:20 AM
Head coach Kalen DeBoer reacts to 48-10 victory vs. East Carolina
Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer met with the media following No. 13 Alabama's 48-10 victory versus East Carolina in the season opener.
CBS42 - TV at Saturday, September 5, 2026 3:42:39 PM
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Birmingham Times at Sunday, September 6, 2026 3:02:34 AM

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