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Grip, rip and dip bagels at new PopUp Bagels
Viral bagel shop PopUp Bagels has opened its first Alabama location at the Summit, serving warm, whole bagels with schmears.
280 Living at Monday, November 9, 2026 4:03:03 PM
Birmingham Proposes $444K to Bring UAB Social Workers into Public LibrariesBy ABC 33/40 (WBMA) — People struggling with homelessness, mental health challenges or other personal crises could soon find additional help at Birmingham’s public libraries under a proposed $444,000 partnership with UAB. The city is considering placing four full-time social workers in public libraries to connect people with housing assistance, mental health resources, substance misuse […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, November 8, 2026 9:31:44 PM
Infused with flavor, fueled by wowsCheryl Harpers Simply Infused olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting room, now in Brook Highland Plaza, has been wowing customers since 2015.
280 Living at Monday, November 9, 2026 4:03:03 PM
AP scores, national rankings spotlight Chelsea and Oak MountainChelsea and Oak Mountain high schools earned recognition for strong Advanced Placement results and national rankings.
280 Living at Monday, November 9, 2026 1:32:33 AM
Hoover zoning board recommends approval for K-8 school on Alabama 119Trinity Presbyterian Church still believes the city is being overly restrictive with conditions.
280 Living at Saturday, November 7, 2026 10:03:54 PM
Setting the toneThe Briarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park bands bring Friday night pageantry to stadiums across the U.S. 280 corridor.
280 Living at Monday, November 9, 2026 4:03:03 PM
Playoff football: Jags hold off BuckhornSpain Park football beat Buckhorn in the opening round of the playoffs Friday night.
280 Living at Saturday, November 7, 2026 1:03:04 PM
Longtime Alabama TV news anchor leaving to focus on motherhoodBrittany Decker, a Birmingham anchor at WVTM 13 since 2016, is stepping away from her career to focus on the next chapter.
AL.com at Friday, November 6, 2026 3:03:40 PM
Novelty fireworks now allowed in HooverThe Hoover City Council adjusted a city ordinance to allow the sale and use of novelty fireworks and sparklers, though other fireworks still require a permit.
280 Living at Monday, November 9, 2026 4:03:03 PM
Bethea takes reins of Chelsea girls basketball programChelsea High School has named Bria Bethea head coach of its girls basketball program, which has reached the state final four two years in a row.
280 Living at Monday, November 9, 2026 4:03:03 PM
Suspect seen naked and crying in video after girlfriends death now charged with murderDylan Michael Nash, 23, was charged with murder after his girlfriend Makayla May Riley, 22, was fatally shot at a Birmingham apartment. Nash, a convicted felon, was found naked at the scene and is held without bond.
AL.com at Friday, November 6, 2026 3:03:39 PM
280 corridor business happenings: November 2026See the latest in the 280 corridor business community.
280 Living at Friday, November 6, 2026 11:02:42 AM
280 corridor events guide: November 2026See what's happening along the 280 corridor in November.
280 Living at Monday, November 9, 2026 1:32:33 AM
Briarwood tops Oak Mountain under the lights in outdoor volleyball showcaseBriarwood Christian School volleyball coach Chris Camper and many others spent two hours in the Monday afternoon sun piecing a volleyball court back together.
280 Living at Monday, November 9, 2026 1:32:33 AM
UAB ArtPlay Presents: Vocabby™ Mad ScientistBeep! Beep! “Vocabby likes to dress like a mad scientist when he cooks!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is designed for both children and their caregivers, supporting early childhood development during these important formative years. All children ages birth to […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Friday, November 6, 2026 5:00:34 PM
2 men killed in separate weekend crashes in Birmingham and MulgaTwo men died in separate weekend crashes in the Birmingham area, one after hitting a utility pole and another after an ATV crash in a ditch.
AL.com at Monday, November 9, 2026 1:32:39 PM
What Outsiders See in Birmingham That We DontBy Don Keith We were at the quietest point of any commercial airline flight, the final approach to Shuttlesworth International, when the lady in the window seat on my row voiced an observation to no one in particular, one heard throughout our 737: “Its so greeeeen!” And she was right. Red Mountain to the south, … Continue reading What Outsiders See in Birmingham That We Dont →...
Comeback Town at Wednesday, November 4, 2026 7:31:06 AM
Alabama HBCU Founders Win Nearly $20,000 at 2026 HBCU Business Pitch CompetitionSpecial to the Times The Alabama Collective and co-host Digitalundivided awarded $20,000 in cash prizes to HBCU student and alumni founders at the 2026 HBCU Business Pitch Competition, held Thursday, October 29, at Topgolf Birmingham as part of Magic City Classic week. Fifty-one founders representing 10 Alabama institutions competed in a booth-style format, delivering three-minute […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, November 6, 2026 11:01:45 PM
Recently sold homes along the 280 corridor: November 2026See some recent real estate sales along the 280 corridor.
280 Living at Monday, November 9, 2026 4:03:03 PM
Mt Laurels new-urbanist appealTwenty-seven years after EBSCO broke ground on Double Oak Mountain, Mt Laurel is still growing.
280 Living at Monday, November 9, 2026 4:03:03 PM
21-year-old killed in Birmingham robbery was independent, ambitious, unapologetically himselfA GoFundMe has been launched for the family of Jaxon Bearden, 21, fatally shot in a Birmingham robbery orchestrated by four suspects, one of whom police allege lured him via text messages.
AL.com at Monday, November 9, 2026 3:32:00 PM
Text messages reveal setup in deadly Birmingham robbery: 19-year-old woman denied bondText messages show Breona Marshall allegedly lured a man to a fatal robbery.
AL.com at Friday, November 6, 2026 3:03:40 PM
Comeback Town: What outsiders see in Birmingham that we dontI think we have one humongous inferiority complex.
AL.com at Sunday, November 8, 2026 8:32:30 AM
Birmingham targets blighted Midtown property as owner vows redevelopment planPolice found a shooting victim inside the former dealership on Nov. 1, leading to increased patrols and an emergency legal action by the city.
AL.com at Friday, November 6, 2026 3:03:40 PM
Victims sister says Birmingham murder suspect threatened to kill days before shooting, detective saTestimony showed Marlon Thomas admitted to shooting Brandon Carpenter amid an ongoing dispute over a gun.
AL.com at Friday, November 6, 2026 5:32:31 PM
Hoover council to consider new private K-8 school on Alabama 119Trinity Presbyterian Church is seeking approval to operate a K-8 school with fewer than 100 people.
280 Living at Monday, November 9, 2026 1:32:33 AM
Jefferson County Is Doing What Many Thought ImpossibleBy Danny Carr Something remarkable is happening in Jefferson County – and almost no one is talking about it. Only three years ago, we faced a deadly problem that seemed nearly impossible to solve. Today, the numbers tell a dramatically different story. The change cannot be credited to one arrest, one new law or one … Continue reading Jefferson County Is Doing What Many Thought Impossible →...
Comeback Town at Friday, November 6, 2026 12:01:16 AM
BPL Archives & Manuscripts Department Hosting 50th Birthday Celebration SaturdayBy Roy L. Williams | Birmingham Public Library The Birmingham Public Librarys Archives & Manuscripts Department is hosting a 50th birthday celebration this Saturday, November 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The public is invited to join us for cake and pizza in Arrington Auditorium, located on the 4th floor of the Linn-Henley Research […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, November 7, 2026 12:01:51 AM
Lions finish off record-setting year with runner-up trophyBriarwood volleyball finished as the runner-up in Private Class AA.
280 Living at Saturday, November 7, 2026 11:02:46 PM
Vestavia Hills Lost 49–0. So I Started DiggingBy David Sher I have to admit I don’t know much about high school football. But I have grandchildren who attend or previously attended Vestavia Hills High School, so I pay some attention to the Rebels. On September 4th, Vestavia Hills was ranked No. 2 in Class 6A. Thompson was No. 1. Thompson beat Vestavia … Continue reading Vestavia Hills Lost 49–0. So I Started Digging →...
Comeback Town at Thursday, October 22, 2026 8:01:11 AM
They Made Millions. What They Did Next Could Change Birmingham ForeverBy David Sher What would you do if you sold your company and suddenly had enough money to never work again? Buy a yacht? Travel the world? Move to a tropical island? I recently listened to the How I Built This podcast featuring Chuck Surack of Fort Wayne, Indiana. His story brought two Birmingham entrepreneurs … Continue reading They Made Millions. What They Did Next Could Change Birmingham Forever →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, October 20, 2026 7:01:24 AM
Football Friday: Playoffs beginHigh school football in the 280 corridor continues Friday night.
280 Living at Saturday, November 7, 2026 10:03:54 PM
Grand jury indicts 2 men in unrelated Birmingham murder casesA Jefferson County grand jury indicted two men in separate Birmingham homicides — one a 2026 fatal shooting, the other a 2024 beating death of a young mother.
AL.com at Saturday, November 7, 2026 11:21:31 AM
Scarecrows in the Park returns to Pelham City ParkPelham City Park will fill with creative scarecrow displays made by residents, families, businesses and community groups during the sixth annual Scarecrows in the Park.
280 Living at Monday, November 9, 2026 4:03:03 PM
Mountain Brook Mayor: Something Unexpected Is Happening Behind the ScenesBy Graham Smith Mountain Brook is fortunate in many ways. We are sometimes viewed as a community unto itself—a place with its own schools, its own resources and its own concerns. But one of the most encouraging and unexpected things I have seen in local government is how often mayors across Jefferson County are looking … Continue reading Mountain Brook Mayor: Something Unexpected Is Happening Behind the Scenes →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, October 27, 2026 3:01:21 PM
North Shelby Library to host holiday recipe swapNorth Shelby Library will invite home cooks and bakers to exchange favorite holiday recipes and the stories behind them during A Pinch of Tradition.
280 Living at Saturday, November 7, 2026 10:03:54 PM
The Next Round Alabama News Center College Football Update: Week 10Alabama upends LSU in Baton Rouge to keep the Crimson Tides playoff hopes alive. Meanwhile, Auburn improves to 5-4 with a win against Arkansas. The Next Round Guys look back on a big weekend in college football. The Next Round is hosted by Jim Dunaway, Ryan Brown and Lance Taylor, and can be watched on [...]...
Alabama Power at Monday, November 9, 2026 4:03:07 PM
Huntsville, for The Love of Everything Holy, Stop Building before Its Too LateBy Prioleau Alexander Editors note: This column appeared recently in the Huntsville Real-Time News coordinated by Doug Martinson. I think it’s important for people in Birmingham to know what ‘s going on with our Alabama neighbor to the North. Residents of Huntsville, Alabama dont understand how much they have—and as a result, how much they have … Continue reading Huntsville, for The Love of Everything Holy, Stop Building before Its Too Late →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, October 20, 2026 12:30:55 AM
Birminghams Greatest Single Asset Completely Took Me by SurpriseBy Dan Williams Ive spent almost 30 years selling cities for a living. Ive sat across the table from mayors, business executives and nonprofit leaders in communities across the country. So when I arrived in Birmingham a bit over a year ago as the new President & CEO of the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors … Continue reading Birmingham’s Greatest Single Asset Completely Took Me by Surprise →...
Comeback Town at Wednesday, October 21, 2026 4:01:19 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 Sunday, October 18, 2026 4:01:12 PM
Birmingham Residential Electric Bills Are 41% Higher Than HuntsvillesBy Joyce Lanning, Ph.D. Huntsville is booming. Metropolitan Birmingham is growing at a fraction of Huntsvilles pace. Electricity prices may not be the reason. But they certainly dont help. A Huntsville Utilities residential customer using 1,200 kilowatt-hours pays about $147 a month. An Alabama Power customer using the same amount pays about $207 — 41% … Continue reading Birmingham Residential Electric Bills Are 41% Higher Than Huntsvilles →...
Comeback Town at Friday, October 30, 2026 9:01:28 AM
Historic Birmingham silos became giant soda cans, transformed downtowns skylineThe timing coincides with Buffalo Rocks 125th anniversary and 75 years as a Pepsi bottler in 2026.
AL.com at Saturday, November 7, 2026 8:04:03 AM
The Day Joe Namath Told Me the Words Ill Never ForgetBy David Sher Have you ever had the opportunity to meet a really big celebrity? Better yet, did that celebrity actually speak to you? If so, chances are you remember exactly what was said. I certainly do. Joe Namath once spoke directly to me, and I have never forgotten his words. But First, Who Is … Continue reading The Day Joe Namath Told Me the Words Ill Never Forget →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, November 3, 2026 8:01:18 AM
Zoning plan submitted for 331 acres in west HooverSignature Homes has presented its development plan for Collier Valley, a 331-acre community in west Hoover with up to 331 homes, 150,000 square feet of commercial space and up to 135 hotel rooms.
280 Living at Monday, November 9, 2026 1:32:33 AM
UAB ArtPlay Presents: Vocabby™ MeasurementBeep! Beep! “Vocabby likes to measure things and make labels!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is designed for both children and their caregivers, supporting early childhood development during these important formative years. All children ages birth to five, and their […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Friday, November 6, 2026 3:00:39 PM
Miles College, Caring for Others Open Ray of Hope Career Closet for Students SuccessBy Dr. Jarralynne Agee | Miles College FAIRFIELD — Miles College recently opened the Ray of Hope Career Closet. The closet is a partnership with Caring For Others, Inc., a nonprofit based in Atlanta, that provides students with brand-new professional and business-casual clothing at no cost. More than 100 students and community members attended the grand […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, November 8, 2026 9:31:44 PM
Cuteness factor: Free bonsai show in Birmingham this weekend features 70 miniature treesThe Alabama Bonsai Society's fall display includes Japanese maples, junipers, and azaleas cultivated by more than 20 local growers.
AL.com at Saturday, November 7, 2026 7:03:44 AM
UAB ArtPlay Presents: Vocabby™ Down by the PondBeep! Beep! “Vocabby takes a trip to the pond!” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is designed for both children and their caregivers, supporting early childhood development during these important formative years. All children ages birth to five, and their grown-ups, […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Friday, November 6, 2026 5:00:36 PM
November 5, 2026EMPLOYMENT ______________________________ Application Systems Analyst/Programmer III Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama seeks Application Systems Analyst/Programmer III in Birmingham, AL. Min req of Masters deg or frgn deg equiv in Comp Sci or clsly rltd fld + 1 yr exp in job offered or rltd occupation. Telecommuting is an option. […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, November 6, 2026 3:01:51 PM
Editor's Note: November 2026Kyle Parmley reflects on November as a fresh start for local families, schools, football and community life.
280 Living at Friday, November 6, 2026 11:02:42 AM
Birminghams new micro-shelters full as city maps path to end homelessnessCommunity partnerships including the opening of 15 micro-shelters are among strategies to address the homeless crisis.
AL.com at Friday, November 6, 2026 8:32:32 PM
Playoff Football Preview: Jags head to BuckhornBriarwood and Spain Park qualified for the state playoffs.
280 Living at Saturday, November 7, 2026 10:03:54 PM
UAB ArtPlay Presents: Vocabby™ Me and My ShadowBeep! Beep! “Vocabby loves his shadow.” Join Vocabby™ and your ArtPlay friends as you explore new vocabulary through song, movement, and creative play. This FREE program is designed for both children and their caregivers, supporting early childhood development during these important formative years. All children ages birth to five, and their grown-ups, are welcome. Please […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Friday, November 6, 2026 5:00:33 PM
Chelsea council to hold public hearing on 51-home Pine Ridge communityThe 33-acre property is off Shelby County 11 near Mountain Crest Road.
280 Living at Saturday, November 7, 2026 10:03:54 PM
Chelsea girls take section title, lead area teams to stateThe state meet is this weekend.
280 Living at Saturday, November 7, 2026 10:03:54 PM
Senior Thursdays in ChelseaAt the Chelsea Community Center, Thursdays belong to the seniors, and they have made them into something the rest of us have mostly lost.
280 Living at Monday, November 9, 2026 1:32:33 AM
High school hoops: New classes, new areas for local teamsBriarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park are ready for the new high school basketball season.
280 Living at Monday, November 9, 2026 4:03:03 PM
Hoover plans $20 million in school projectsHoovers 2027 school budget includes $20 million for capital projects, including roofing, HVAC, kitchen and athletic upgrades, but no new schools yet.
280 Living at Monday, November 9, 2026 1:32:33 AM
Gingerbread Village to light up Chelsea City Hall lawnA gingerbread village will be on display on the Chelsea City Hall lawn starting in mid-November, joining the citys tree lighting and Christmas parade.
280 Living at Monday, November 9, 2026 1:32:33 AM
This job saved my life: How Kings Home helped Carla Moore start overCarla Moore found a home, support and a new start through Kings Home in Chelsea, where she now works at Kings Home Collections.
280 Living at Monday, November 9, 2026 4:03:03 PM
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