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37-year-old man killed in Blount County crash
The crash occurred on Alabama 79 in Blount County. Nothing else is available as Alabama Law Enforcement Agency continues to investigate.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 24, 2026 9:58:24 AM
Remembering World War II veteran, Alabama businessman Roy DrinkardThe oldest living veteran of the U.S. Marines has died at 106 years old. Roy Drinkard, of Cullman, is being remembered as a hero and a great businessman.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 24, 2026 6:28:00 PM
Southern LGBTQ+ history group leaves hostile Alabama after 3 years of cuts, attacksInvisible Histories decided to relocate from Birmingham to Charlotte, North Carolina.
AL.com at Monday, August 24, 2026 6:04:48 AM
Iconic restaurant on U.S. 280 torn downThe former best Mexican restaurant in Birmingham, known for flashy neon lights and live music, was demolished Tuesday after closing in July 2022.
AL.com at Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:32:55 PM
UAB and Childrens of Alabama Celebrate Five-Year Anniversary of NICU BookwormsBy Anna Jones | UAB News Premature and sick newborns are at high risk of having neurodevelopmental delays that can affect their language and reading skills, particularly when they are in a neonatal intensive care unit. The University of Alabama at Birmingham and Childrens of Alabama launched the NICU Bookworms reading program in 2021. This program helps reduce these […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, August 23, 2026 10:32:22 PM
Why Nick Saban smiled recalling beating Texas for his first Alabama national titleNick Saban and Mack Brown were in Birmingham on Monday night.
AL.com at Tuesday, August 25, 2026 6:09:54 AM
Suspect in Gadsden Waffle House shooting in custodyGADSDEN, Ala. (WIAT) -- A juvenile suspect is in custody after a shooting at Waffle House Friday night left four people injured. Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford confirmed the suspect turned himself in around 3:30 p.m. Sunday. As of Saturday morning, Ford said all victims were in stable condition. Gadsden Police Department released the following statement [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Sunday, August 23, 2026 5:46:59 PM
Moody police announce new traffic changes to schoolsOfficials with the Moody Police Department are notifying residents about changes to changes to traffic in the areas surrounding Moody High School, Moody Middle School, and Moody Intermediate School.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 24, 2026 4:32:48 PM
Birmingham police officer shoots, kills man in EnsleyThe Birmingham Police Department said a man is dead after an officer shot him Monday afternoon.
CBS 42 at Monday, August 24, 2026 6:38:00 PM
Heavy delays on I-65 near Shelby County AirportSHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Residents in the area of I-65 near the Shelby County Airport are experiencing heavy traffic delays. Drivers in the area should take detours if at all possible. Alabama's 42 News as a crew on the way to the scene right now. This story will be updated as more information becomes [...]...
CBS 42 at Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:04:17 PM
Blount County GOP selects new sheriff candidate following Moon exitBlount County GOP selects new sheriff candidate following Moon exit...
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 24, 2026 6:47:05 AM
City seeks input on redevelopment opportunities in North BirminghamBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The city of Birmingham is inviting North Birmingham residents to help shape the future of underused and abandoned properties through a new program focused on identifying redevelopment opportunities and supporting neighborhood revitalization. The city will host a brownfields community meeting Sept. 29 at the North Birmingham Library. Brownfields are blighted, abandoned [...]...
CBS 42 at Tuesday, August 25, 2026 10:44:40 AM
Results of Irondale school feasibility study releasedIRONDALE, Ala. (WIAT) -- Mayor James Stewart has released the results of Irondale's education feasibility study ahead of September 8's town hall. The town hall meeting will take place at Irondale City Hall, but residents can participate virtually via Facebook or Youtube as well. The study was conducted as town leaders exmplore the possibility of [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 24, 2026 10:57:52 AM
Mock Trial: A New, Community-Driven Approach to JusticeUABs Justice Advocacy students and the UAB Pre-Law Program invite you to a powerful showcase inspired by AEIVAs exhibition, In the Moment: Recent Acquisitions to AEIVA’s Permanent Collection. This event features a socio-trial—a groundbreaking, community-driven approach to justice that goes beyond guilt or innocence. Socio-trials create space for truth-telling, accountability, and healing by blending restorative practices, […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:00:36 PM
Conversations with Sherri Jackson: Importance of the Kulture Ball...
CBS 42 at Monday, August 24, 2026 7:00:57 AM
Taste of Shelby County slated for Sept. 10Taste of Shelby County returns Sept. 10 at Inverness Country Club, bringing local food and drink vendors together to support the Shelby County Schools Education Foundation.
280 Living at Monday, August 24, 2026 12:32:41 AM
Chelsea joins national price-fixing lawsuit against fire truck manufacturersMore than 60 plaintiffs across the country have joined the lawsuit.
280 Living at Sunday, August 23, 2026 11:04:13 AM
Alabama Powers Safe-T-Zone team up with UWA to bring electrical safety demonstrations to the Black Alabama Power recently brought its Safe-T-Zone high-voltage safety program to the University of West Alabama (UWA), equipping roughly 75 first responders from the Black Belt region with the knowledge to identify electrical hazards and safely manage dangerous, real-life emergencies before line crews arrive. Safety demonstrations were performed on a custom-built trailer that generates 14,400 volts [...]...
Alabama Power at Monday, August 24, 2026 4:33:25 AM
Hunger Games actor promotes Birmingham pet adoptionActor Josh Hutcherson has adopted rescue pit bulls and promotes pet adoption.
AL.com at Monday, August 24, 2026 12:06:25 PM
WATCH: Under the Lights podcast sets up 2026 seasonSports editor Kyle Parmley talks 280 corridor football and the rest of the area in this week's return episode.
280 Living at Sunday, August 23, 2026 11:04:13 AM
Irondale Exposes One of Metro Birminghams Biggest FlawsBy David Sher I want to make this perfectly clear: I am not an enemy of Irondale. I’m impressed by a small municipality that keeps stacking up economic wins while so much of the rest of Jefferson County struggles. But that’s exactly the problem. The 2% Getting 100% of the Windfall Jefferson County has roughly … Continue reading Irondale Exposes One of Metro Birmingham’s Biggest Flaws →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, August 25, 2026 9:31:12 AM
2 killed in crash on I-65 South near Green Springs Avenue in Birmingham2 killed in crash on I-65 South near Green Springs Avenue in Birmingham...
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 24, 2026 10:03:32 AM
Dining: The EssentialExecutive Chef of The Essential,Victor King grew up on a farm in Nolansville, Tennessee. “Because my mom and I had the farm, we always entertained…
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B-Metro at Saturday, August 1, 2026 1:04:18 PM
Rezoning request for luxury hotel sparks concern from Birmingham residentsThe city of Birmingham is considering rezoning a property in the Redmont Park and Highland Park neighborhoods, a proposal that has sparked controversy among residents.
CBS 42 at Monday, August 24, 2026 9:31:32 PM
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…
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B-Metro at Saturday, August 1, 2026 1:04:18 PM
Stonecroft Manor Estate sale gives public rare access to historic Birmingham homeAfter shoppers lined up before dawn Saturday for a chance to browse antiques and explore, sale continues Sunday before home expected to hit the market next month.
AL.com at Sunday, August 23, 2026 11:04:56 AM
The Womens Issue: The Journey of LTryce SladeShe 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…
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B-Metro at Saturday, August 1, 2026 12:04:17 PM
TherapySouth marks 20 years of careTherapySouth is celebrating its 20th anniversary after growing from one clinic to locations across Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi.
280 Living at Sunday, August 23, 2026 12:04:00 PM
The Womens Issue: STORIES FROM THE HEARTJoy. Sadness. Sung with a voice that carries a depth of feeling. Her first instrument was a ukulele, given to her by her mother, the…
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B-Metro at Saturday, August 1, 2026 12:04:19 PM
THE WOMENS ISSUE: Community MattersAimee 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…
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B-Metro at Saturday, August 1, 2026 12:04:20 PM
Travel: AssisiA Journey to the Heart of Franciscan Italy Perched on the slopes of Monte Subasio in the green heart of Umbria, Assisi is one of…
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B-Metro at Saturday, August 1, 2026 1:04:18 PM
Women Business Leaders: Vivian Mora Agency State FarmState 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…
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B-Metro at Saturday, August 1, 2026 1:04:18 PM
The Womens Issue: Understanding Homelessnessby Perryn Carroll As the Executive Director of the Jimmie Hale Mission, I regularly attend meetings filled with conversations about how to address the issues…
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B-Metro at Saturday, August 1, 2026 12:04:16 PM
280 corridor open houses August 22-23Looking for a home along the 280 corridor? Check out some open houses happening this weekend.
280 Living at Sunday, August 23, 2026 11:04:13 AM
Live Fast, Eat SlowMountain Brook Italian Restaurant, Locanda Brasato, takes its time. Everyones living fast, running fast. “We believe in the importance of taking time to slow down…
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B-Metro at Saturday, August 1, 2026 1:04:18 PM
Hoover Small Business Alliance to discuss keeping prices low in today's economyThe networking breakfast is set for 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19.
280 Living at Sunday, August 23, 2026 12:04:00 PM
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Bham Now at Tuesday, August 11, 2026 12:03:54 AM
Full schedule for Sidewalk Film Festival 2026Sidewalk Film Festival started Monday in Birmingham, with events planned throughout the week.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:39:01 PM
You Had Me At Hello: The Love and Legacy of Grace Nail and James Weldon JohnsonThe Birmingham Times James Weldon Johnson was an educator, journalist, diplomat, lyricist, poet, and human rights activist best known as the writer behind “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the timeless hymn celebrated as the Black national anthem. But he also used his writing to win the heart of the love of his life — Grace […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, August 23, 2026 10:32:23 PM
Center Point youth football coach fired after incidentA youth football coach from Center Point has been removed from his position after an incident at the Center Point Youth Sports Park over the weekend.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 24, 2026 4:25:24 PM
Seasonable Heat Levels This Week; Rain Chances Trend Up Mid-WeekAlabama's 42 Weather Live Channel: Monday & Tuesday: A near stationary front is draped over Alabama to kick off the week, but for most of us in Central Alabama, the front will be far enough to our south to keep us on the dry side. Warm and mostly dry to kick off the week. Highs [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 24, 2026 5:02:14 AM
Fatal shooting by Birmingham police in Ensley is third by city officers in 2026The latest deadly shooting by Birmingham police happened in the 3100 block of Avenue I in Ensley.
AL.com at Monday, August 24, 2026 6:04:54 PM
New season, new tests as teams enter 2026 seasonBriarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park enter the 2026 volleyball season with experienced leaders, ambitious goals and hopes of making deep postseason runs.
280 Living at Sunday, August 23, 2026 12:04:00 PM
Dolly Parton has died, family announcesThe country music icon was 80 years old.
CBS 42 at Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:59:42 PM
Hoover council to consider ALDOT assistance with paving assessmentThe city is slated to receive $120,000 in state money to help with laser scanning pavement conditions.
280 Living at Sunday, August 23, 2026 12:04:00 PM
Chelsea council to consider joining lawsuit against fire truck manufacturersThe City Council meeting is Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 6 p.m.
280 Living at Sunday, August 23, 2026 12:04:00 PM
More Humid Tuesday With Storms Returning Wednesday Through FridayAlabama's 42 Weather Live Channel: On Tuesday, the old cold front will lift north as a warm front, allowing humidity to increase. Expect partly cloudy skies. High temperatures will reach the lower 90s, with heat index values climbing into the upper 90s. By Wednesday, the warm front will dissipate as northwest flow aloft sends a [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 24, 2026 5:31:11 PM
Spoken Word: Erin Jane NelsonIn partnership with the UAB Department of English and Creative Writing Program. UAB students will write and perform poetry in response to the works and themes of AEIVAs summer exhibition, Erin Jane Nelson: Living and Working. Light refreshments will be provided, and a Q&A will follow the poetry reading session.
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Alys Stephens Center at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:00:37 PM
VOCAL leader calls for change after Cordova murderThe executive director of Victims of Crime and Leniency, an advocacy group, is calling for change after a Cordova woman was murdered last week.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 24, 2026 6:10:43 PM
Could Nick Saban consider politics? His answer was clearNick Saban was in Birmingham on Monday for the Nick Saban Legacy Awards Show.
AL.com at Monday, August 24, 2026 9:05:03 PM
Alabama high school football team snap 101-game losing streakIt had been nearly 11 years since the Columbia Eagles won a high school football game, but that all changed Friday night.
CBS42 - TV at Sunday, August 23, 2026 11:07:39 AM
4-year-old boy missing from Birmingham elementary schoolThe child was last seen at 2:40 p.m. Monday inside Oxmoor Valley Elementary School on Sydney Drive.
AL.com at Monday, August 24, 2026 8:05:40 PM
Liberty Tree dedication celebrates Americas 250th anniversaryChelsea residents can gather at the Chelsea Historical Museum for a Liberty Tree dedication commemorating the history and ideals associated with the American Revolution.
280 Living at Monday, August 24, 2026 4:32:50 PM
Oak Mountain sisters win world championship in first year of schools HOSA programOak Mountain High School sisters Maggie and Laura Rodgers won the forensic science world championship during the schools first year participating in HOSA.
280 Living at Sunday, August 23, 2026 12:04:00 PM
Miles College Celebrates $1M Endowment Investment Through UNCF and the James and Judith K. Dimon FouSpecial to the Times Miles College will receive $1 million in permanent endowment capital as one of 12 UNCF member institutions selected to benefit from a historic $12 million gift from the James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation. The gift establishes the Dimon Fund to Advance Economic Opportunity and places resources directly into the permanent […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, August 24, 2026 9:32:05 PM
Hoover council accepts $40,000 in Jefferson County grants for 2 projectsOne councilwoman objected to spending $811,000 to rebuild the Hoover Lake House.
280 Living at Tuesday, August 25, 2026 1:04:48 PM
23rd Annual Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival Brings Music, Celebration and Community to BirminghamWritten and Photographed by Marika N. Johnson | For the Birmingham Times On Saturday, the Historic Fourth Avenue Business District became a gathering place for music lovers, families, dancers and longtime supporters of Birminghams historic Black business district during the 23rd annual Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival. From the opening notes of the Birmingham […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, August 24, 2026 10:02:58 PM
Birmingham City Schools Renews Guidelines for Attending District Sporting EventsBirmingham City Schools Birmingham City Schools will continue to enforce the guidelines set in 2025 for attendance at district sporting events to help create a safe and enjoyable environment. Initially adopted in August 2025, the guidelines dictate that all youths under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the entire event, […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, August 23, 2026 11:03:03 PM
Missing 4-year-old in Birmingham found safeThe Birmingham Police Department issued a critical missing alert for a 4-year-old boy who was last seen Monday afternoon.
CBS 42 at Monday, August 24, 2026 7:29:50 PM
Southwest adds a new destination from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth airportThe flights begin in November, according to the carrier.
AL.com at Tuesday, August 25, 2026 1:05:34 PM
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