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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
Studio 126 helps teens develop skills for art and life in Alabamas WiregrassIn todays world, its more important than ever for teenagers navigating the path to adulthood to develop communications and problem-solving skills — and the self-confidence that comes with them. Cultivating those and other abilities essential for personal growth and well-being is the mission of Studio 126, a free after-school program of the Wiregrass Museum of [...]...
Alabama Power at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 12:11:41 PM
Main Street Anniston opens applications for $750,000 grant programANNISTON, Ala. (WIAT) -- Main Street Anniston and the city of Anniston have announced that applications are now open for the Building Improvement Grant Revitalization Program. The program is made possible through a $750,000 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant awarded through the National Park Services Historic Preservation Fund. The program is designed to help property [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, September 3, 2026 10:37:56 AM
Coca-Cola United opens $350 million headquarters, a new visual gateway for BirminghamThe facility includes a 60-foot bottle-shaped plaza visible from the air and the trademark Dynamic Ribbon facing the interstate at the Tallapoosa Street exit.
AL.com at Thursday, September 3, 2026 12:32:44 PM
UAB's Andy Kennedy talks Ingram exit, interim AD roleUAB men's basketball coach Andy Kennedy met with the media Tuesday for the first time since being named interim athletic director.
CBS42 - TV at Tuesday, September 1, 2026 6:21:06 PM
Former University of Alabama NIL content director pleads guilty to soliciting prostitutionRobert Suttles, a former director of content for the University of Alabamas NIL collective Yea Alabama, pleaded guilty this week after being arrested during a human trafficking operation in July.
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 11:22:26 AM
Supermarket opens in Birmingham food desertCarver Jones Market has opened in the former Save a Lot location in west Birmingham.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 10:05:13 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 Tuesday, September 1, 2026 8:05:29 PM
Moundville police officer shoots suspect during traffic stopA Moundville police officer shot a suspect during a traffic stop Tuesday night.
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 1:25:17 PM
WWE superstar visits Alabama football team before season opener: Theyre ready to goThe Ruler made a stop in Tuscaloosa before WWE's Sunday Night's Main Event in Atlanta and Monday Night Raw in Birmingham.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 9:04:51 AM
Dangerous Heat Continues Through Labor Day Weekend, Spotty Storms Return SaturdayAlabama's 42 Weather Live Channel: Heat Advisory through Saturday Evening for Central Alabama Thursday: The hot, humid pattern continues as a strong upper-level ridge remains anchored across the Southeast. It will be partly cloudy, hot, and humid, with a few pop-up afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Any storm could be strong, with heavy rain and gusty [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 5:04:08 PM
$4.19M Project Brings Upgrades to Some Birmingham City Schools Athletic CourtsBy 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 Wednesday, September 2, 2026 7:06:19 AM
Wilton Town Council votes against partial takeover of water accountsWILTON, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Wilton Town Council has voted against allowing the Chilton Water Authority to take over water service for some of the towns customers. The vote comes after Wilton ratepayers living in Chilton County experienced a nearly monthlong water outage. Councilor Steve Vangesion spoke with Alabama's 42 after the meeting. “The immediate [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 8:17:16 AM
Walker County Schools release statement regarding 'Cat in the Hat' threatsWALKER COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Walker County Schools released a statement Wednesday after threats were made towards schools and students in its school system. The threats seem to stem from what is called the Cat in the Hat threat and is occurring across the nation, Walker County Schools says. The following statement was released: A [...]...
CBS 42 at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 3:58:38 PM
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 Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
Trussville Witches Ride founder named Birmingham Realtor of the YearFounder and former president of the Trussville Witches Ride, Christy McDonald, has been named Realtor of the Year by the Birmingham Association of Realtors, where she will represent the organization statewide later this year.
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 1:58:22 PM
Birmingham Was Destined for Greatness. Its Not Too LateBy David Sher Editor’s note: Much of this article draws on research by Walker Beauchamp from his time as a student at Samford’s Cumberland School of Law.* In 1872, iron master Abram Hewitt predicted Alabama would become “the manufacturing center of the habitable globe.” In 1906, speculator John Gates said Birmingham would become “the largest … Continue reading Birmingham Was Destined for Greatness. It’s Not Too Late →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, September 1, 2026 11:01:37 AM
City of Birmingham Extends $1M Investment in Financial Education and Wealth-Building for Youth and Fbirminghamal.gov The City of Birmingham is extending its commitment to the IMC Financial Freedom Project with a $1 million investment to help Birmingham students, families and educators build the knowledge and financial tools needed for long-term economic stability. The four-year partnership, launched in 2022, provides K-12 students with interactive, culturally relevant financial education while connecting families, teachers […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 3:09:45 AM
Need weekend plans? Browse our Birmingham events guideThe influential punk band will perform at Saturn, on a lineup with Negative Approach and Upchuck.
AL.com at Thursday, September 3, 2026 6:04:56 AM
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 Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
The Right to Be Heard: How the League of Women Voters of is Helping Alabama Residents Reclaim Their By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times For some people, voting is a routine part of life. They register, find their polling place, cast a ballot and move on. For others, the path back to the ballot box can be far more complicated. A felony conviction. A misunderstanding about Alabama’s voting laws. A name removed […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 6:09:43 AM
Brookwood mayor speaks on proposed data centers amid residents concernsBROOKWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) -- Brookwood Mayor Joe Barger is speaking publicly about discussions surrounding proposed data centers in the city as residents continue to raise questions about the potential developments. Dozens of Brookwood residents gathered Tuesday night at the G.G. Hardin Center for a community meeting focused on developments along Industrial Parkway. The meeting was [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Tuesday, September 1, 2026 9:29:10 PM
Week 2 Football Preview: Lions host Game of the WeekBriarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park's football teams are back in action Friday.
280 Living at Thursday, September 3, 2026 12:05:57 AM
Small Kids, Big Germs: UAB Doctors Offer Tips to Keep Children in Daycare HealthyBy 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 Wednesday, September 2, 2026 7:06:40 AM
City Unveils Five-Year Plan to Reduce Gun Violence by 10 Percent AnnuallyBy Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times The City of Birminghams Office of Community Safety Initiatives (CSI) and Mayor Randall L. Woodfin announced on Monday a five-year plan designed to reduce gun violence, improve community safety, and disrupt cycles of violence. The Birmingham Violence Reduction Strategic Plan, with strategies implemented through July 31, 2031, […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 5:02:43 AM
Tinglewood Festival returning to Orr Park in MontevalloMONTEVALLO, Ala. (WIAT) -- The eighth annual Tinglewood Festival will e held in Montevallo on Saturday, Sept. 12. Tinglewood Festival is centered around woodworking. The event is named after Tim Tingle, the artist responsible for carving faces and creatures into the dead parts of living cedar trees in Orr Park. The event will feature live [...]...
CBS 42 at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 9:37:22 PM
Did Emmy-nominated Alabama singer make the semifinals on Americas Got Talent?The country artist from Birmingham performed an original song, On My Hood, aiming to earn viewer votes.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 8:06:20 PM
Lions rise to No. 1This week's Alabama Sports Writers Association rankings are out.
280 Living at Thursday, September 3, 2026 9:03:30 AM
“This investment gives Birmingham students the tools to make informed financial decisions, build weaMAYOR RANDALL L. WOODFIN, THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM IS EXTENDING ITS COMMITMENT TO THE IMC FINANCIAL FREEDOM PROJECT WITH A $1 MILLION INVESTMENT FOR CITIZENS LONG-TERM ECONOMIC STABILITY, THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES, AUGUST 27.
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 3:09:44 AM
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 Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
Birmingham Public Library Bards & Brews Poetry Grand Slam to Award $1,000 in Cash Prizes September 4By Roy L. Williams | Birmingham Public Library Think you have what it takes to be crowned Birmingham Public Library’s 2026 Poetry Grand Slam champion? Ten of the best poets in metro Birmingham will take the stage Friday, September 4, competing for $1,000 in cash prizes during BPL’s Bards and Brews Poetry Grand Slam, the […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 3:09:40 AM
New interactive experience opening at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International AirportTravelers at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport can enjoy a new interactive experience.
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 6:12:48 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 Tuesday, September 1, 2026 8:05:29 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 Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
Abrams Primary School closes indefinitely after mold found in classroomBESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) -- Abrams Primary School in Bessemer will close indefinitely after Superintendent Michael Turner said environmental testing found a moderate presence of mold in a classroom. The closure comes after the Bessemer school district was waiting on the results of environmental testing following concerns about mold at the school. The district announced the [...]...
CBS 42 at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 9:40:05 PM
Chelsea City Council to consider rejecting bids for City Hall renovationAll five bids received came in over budget.
280 Living at Thursday, September 3, 2026 1:04:27 PM
Alabama Gov. Ivey backs federal trucking crackdownOn Wednesday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey voiced her support for a federal crackdown on fraud and crime in the commercial trucking industry, highlighting similar enforcement efforts taking place in Alabama.
CBS 42 at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 11:14:22 AM
North Carolina man struck, killed on I-22A 65-year-old North Carolina man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday night on I-22.
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, September 3, 2026 8:08:00 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 Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
Sports Consultant Keonna Farmer is Preparing Student Athletes for Game of LifeBy Jordyn Davis | For the Birmingham Times Dr. Keonna Farmer has been keeping student athletes in check since 2020. As a former athlete, she saw firsthand what it takes to be prepared both athletically and professionally. Today, shes focused on building young athletes from the ground up through discipline, preparing them for life beyond […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 5:02:43 AM
Trio indicted on capital murder in fatal shooting of 26-year-old man in BirminghamWyatt John David Askew, 19, Quenton Christian Washington, 21, and Dorian Talley II, also 21, were indicted.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 3:33:07 PM
Inverness Country Club completes multimillion-dollar racquet sports renovationInverness Country Club completed a multimillion-dollar renovation that added six pickleball courts and an updated clubhouse for its tennis and pickleball programs.
280 Living at Thursday, September 3, 2026 12:05:57 AM
New Birmingham Museum of Art Installation Explores Citys Histories of Steel, Labor, LandBy Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Vulcan. Steel workers. Protests. These elements are undeniably linked to Birminghams past and present, and all three inspired new artwork recently unveiled at the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA). Created specifically for the BMA, the new installation, The Slow Can Beat the Quick, by New York-based artist […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, September 3, 2026 5:02:37 AM
Chelsea council rejects bids for City Hall construction projectThe scope of the project will be scaled back, and the project will be rebid after bids came in over budget.
280 Living at Thursday, September 3, 2026 9:03:30 AM
43-year-old charged with attempted murder in Birmingham shooting43-year-old charged with attempted murder in Birmingham shooting...
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, September 3, 2026 8:23:03 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…
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B-Metro at Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
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 Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 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 Thursday, September 3, 2026 6:03:04 AM
Dining: The EssentialExecutive 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…
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B-Metro at Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
Suspect in custody after kidnapping of 13-year-old girl at Moody gas stationThe following article is from Nathan Prewett and our media partners at Trussville Tribune. MOODY, Ala. (TRIBUNE) — A suspect was taken into custody after a teenage girl was kidnapped at a gas station in Moody, according to a statement from Moody Police Department Chief Reece Smith. Smith said police were alerted to a call [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 6:41:29 AM
The Womens Issue: A Legacy of PreventionCelebrating Barbara Schuler and Six Years of Health Impact. When Barbara Schuler founded VAX 2 STOP CANCER in 2020, she set out to solve a…
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B-Metro at Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
Days are about to get way shorter in September: How much daylight we're losingThe days will still have 24 hours, of course, but the amount of daylight you see is declining.
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, September 3, 2026 1:46:08 PM
Sheriff warns parents about AI-generated social media trend that threatens schoolsCLANTON, Ala. (WIAT) -- A social media trend that uses AI-generated videos to threaten schools has the Chilton County Sheriff issuing a warning to parents. Chilton County Sheriff John Shearon says the Cat in the Hat, the Dr. Seuss childrens character, is being used to make threats against schools. Shearon says the videos are AI-generated [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 6:21:37 PM
Where to watch Week 1 college football gamesAfter an exciting Week 0, Week 1 of the college football season has arrived and the quest towards crowing a national champion begins.
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 10:16:20 AM
Birmingham Artwalk starting Sept. 11The Birmingham Artwalk, a two-day arts festival in downtown Birmingham, will take place Sept. 11-12.
CBS 42 at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 3:29:21 PM
K Camp Returns to Birmingham, Brings Us Over Dem Tour With Jacquees to Iron CityBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times For more than a decade, Birmingham has been a familiar stop for Kristopher “K Camp” Campbell. On Thursday, Aug. 27, the Atlanta-born singer, rapper and producer returned to the Magic City, bringing R&B singer Jacquees along for their “Us Over Dem Tour” at Iron City. For K Camp, […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 5:02:42 AM
SEC sues LSU, alleging a coordinated push to recruit ex-pro athletes in defiance of rulesBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference filed a lawsuit against LSU and its leadership in Alabama federal court on Thursday, alleging the school had “waged a deliberate and coordinated campaign to recruit professional athletes” against league rules. The extraordinary step against one of the league's founding members in 1933 came as SEC Commissioner [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, September 3, 2026 1:22:42 PM
Week 2 Alabama high school football scheduleBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The high school football season rolls on with week two kicking off Thursday. The AHSAA WOTM Game of the Week is Bibb County (1-1) at Corner (1-1). After dropping its opening game to Thompson, Central Phenix City responded with a 54-3 win over Pell City. The Red Devils (1-1) look to [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 9:56:24 AM
Children's of Alabama patient meets bone marrow donorA patient at Children's of Alabama met his bone marrow donor for the first time Wednesday.
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 4:21:04 PM
Tallapoosa County deputies to conduct sobriety checkpoints at these locations during Labor Day weekeTallapoosa County deputies to conduct sobriety checkpoints at these locations during Labor Day weekend...
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, September 3, 2026 7:08:34 AM
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