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Bham Now at Monday, April 27, 2026 6:09:01 AM
Birmingham police investigate deadly shooting near downtown bus stationThe victim died at UAB Hospital at 5:40 p.m.
AL.com at Sunday, April 26, 2026 6:33:48 PM
Former Players Sharpe and Saxton Lead Fairfields Football, Girls Basketball ProgramsBy Solomon Crenshaw Jr. | For the Birmingham Times When young sports fans of Fairfield High Preparatory School talk about the good old days, they might only think about the beginning of boys basketball success under coach Maurice Ford. But Jazmine Saxton and Rex Sharpe know better. They are former Fairfield Tiger athletes who experienced […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, April 26, 2026 8:33:58 PM
City of Birmingham Launches Reinvest Workforce Initiative to Create Career OpportunitiesBy Scott Minshall | CBS 42 The City of Birmingham is taking steps to create career opportunities and remove work barriers for its residents. That announcement came today during a news conference where the city unveiled its Reinvest Workforce Initiative. The program will include coordinated components aimed at expanding economic opportunities across the Magic City. […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, April 25, 2026 12:03:43 AM
Thousands turn out for 2026 Celebrate Hoover Day (photos)This year's festival included a 40-foot-tall ferris wheel and zipline.
280 Living at Sunday, April 26, 2026 6:04:47 PM
A New Five Points South Is Emerging Right Before My EyesBy Steve Alexander. If you havent visited Five Points South lately, youll be amazed with what you see. Gone is the graffiti. Clean and Safe ambassadors patrol the district. There are no encampments in the park. The unhoused are being proactively connected to the services they need. Five Points South is re-emerging right before my … Continue reading A New Five Points South Is Emerging Right Before My Eyes →...
Comeback Town at Sunday, April 26, 2026 12:01:25 AM
HOME LISTINGS: See 22 on the market now in Birmingham (April 24-26)?? HOUSE HUNTING: New listings across the Greater Birmingham Area just dropped. Be one of the first to see what's hot on the market now. Now Partner...
Bham Now at Monday, April 27, 2026 6:09:01 AM
Westover Day returns with vendors, food and family activitiesThe annual community event will bring residents together for a day of entertainment and local offerings.
280 Living at Sunday, April 26, 2026 2:33:35 PM
YMCA of Greater Birmingham Receives $15K Grant for Digital Literacy ProgramsSpecial to The Times YMCA of Greater Birmingham has received a $15,000 grant from Spectrum as part of the companys digital education program. “The YMCA is committed to making sure that regardless of age, our community members have access to technology and opportunities to develop the digital skills needed for success in todays world,” said […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, April 25, 2026 12:03:47 AM
Spring craft fair brings local vendors and family fun to ChelseaShoppers can browse handmade goods and support local businesses during a daylong community event.
280 Living at Friday, April 24, 2026 1:05:11 PM
How to celebrate Small Business Week—special events, speakers + more?? SMALL BUSINESS WEEK IS BACK: What to know about Bhams biggest week celebrating local entrepreneurs—plus events you wont want to miss May 3–9. NowPartner...
Bham Now at Monday, April 27, 2026 6:09:01 AM
Where to charge your electric vehicle in Birmingham, including UAB, Uptown + Highway 280??EV CAR CHARGE FINDER: We've gathered spots to charge your electric vehicle in Bham. Did we miss any? Let us know! ??...
Bham Now at Monday, April 27, 2026 4:04:46 AM
Singer Bruce Hornsby spotted at iconic Birmingham BBQ joint???? Looks like Bruce Hornsby found great BBQ instead of a fan dancer this time in Birmingham!...
Bham Now at Monday, April 27, 2026 6:09:01 AM
See Alabama Ballets exciting performance on May 8-10—get tickets now??UNBOUND BY ALABAMA BALLET: Find out why this performance is so special + get tickets
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Bham Now at Monday, April 27, 2026 6:09:01 AM
Regions Tradition returns with earlier spring startThe Regions Tradition returns April 29-May 3 at Greystone, featuring golf legends, a star-studded pro-am and a Blues Traveler concert. The weeklong event benefits Childrens of Alabama.
280 Living at Sunday, April 26, 2026 2:33:35 PM
FREE Birmingham Folk Festival returns to Avondale Park Saturday, May 16: make plans now???? FREE BIRMINGHAM FOLK FEST MAY 18: Get details on the music lineup, art activities + more! NowPartner...
Bham Now at Saturday, April 25, 2026 12:04:47 AM
Alabama State University Names New Director of Bands After 30 YearsBy Tolly Carr | HBCU Buzz Alabama State University has named Dr. Derrick Smith as its new Director of Bands, marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of the most recognizable HBCU marching band programs in the country. The Mighty Marching Hornets announced the hire on social media, welcoming Smith back to campus […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, April 24, 2026 11:03:40 PM
6 Birmingham-area school districts win best music education in U.S. award?????? Music education = Academic excellence. See who made the Best Communities for Music Education list?...
Bham Now at Monday, April 27, 2026 6:09:01 AM
33 weekend events, including Magic City Art Connection (April 24-26)?? WEEKEND EVENTS: Don't miss what's happening April 24-26 in Birmingham.
Bham Now at Monday, April 27, 2026 6:09:01 AM
Huntsville spending $350,000 to explore light rail to Nashville, Birmingham, AtlantaStudy does not involve local transit service.
AL.com at Sunday, April 26, 2026 9:05:44 AM
Under the Big Top: A Celebration of Culture and Community Arrives in BirminghamStory and Photos by Marika N. Johnson | For the Birmingham Times For more than three decades, the UniverSoul Circus has brought a different kind of spectacle beneath the big top — one that blends world-class circus entertainment with the rhythms, traditions and cultural expressions of communities often underrepresented in mainstream circus productions. The traveling […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, April 26, 2026 9:04:23 PM
Birmingham-filmed Gunner wins 40+ awards around the globe?? BIG WINS FOR BHAM: Gunner, a 2024 action thriller filmed in Birmingham, has won more than 40 global festival awards, highlighting Alabama and Birmingham's appeal for filmmakers...
Bham Now at Monday, April 27, 2026 6:09:01 AM
Birmingham Festival Theatre is leaving Five Points South after 53 years?? Birmingham Festival Theatre (BFT) is looking for a new venue.
On May 2-3 they will be holding a celebration at the Five Points theater which is the oldest Black Box theater in Alabama.
Bham Now at Sunday, April 26, 2026 1:04:43 AM
Birmingham launches new job training initiative??Birmingham's newest workforce training program will benefit the Pratt City, North Birmingham, Northside and Smithfield neighborhoods.
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Bham Now at Monday, April 27, 2026 6:09:01 AM
Magic City Mimosa Festival cancels annual event?EVENT CANCELED: Magic City Mimosa Festival wont return in 2026. Details.??...
Bham Now at Monday, April 27, 2026 6:09:01 AM
2 Birmingham-area colleges rank among safest in U.S.?? SAFETY FIRST: These 2 Birmingham-area colleges rank among the safest in the country (plus, an Alabama school takes the No. 1 spot).
Bham Now at Monday, April 27, 2026 6:09:01 AM
New music venue now open at Lakeview Marina in Birmingham?? NEW MUSIC VENUE: The next concert is May 1 ??...
Bham Now at Monday, April 27, 2026 6:09:01 AM
Get free, at-home genetic testing—no matter where you live?? FREE TESTING: Here's how to get easy, no-cost access to genetic testing—available to all Alabamians statewide. NowPartner...
Bham Now at Monday, April 27, 2026 6:09:01 AM
This new box in Birmingham lets you trade your old trinkets for new treasures?????? BHM TRINKET TRADE: Check out this adorable new Birmingham oddity located at The Battery in East Avondale...
Bham Now at Monday, April 27, 2026 6:09:01 AM
Sloss Metal Arts Summer Youth Apprenticeship Applications Openbirminghamal.gov Applications are open through April 28 for the annual Summer Youth Apprenticeship at Sloss Furnaces. The Summer Youth Apprenticeship was founded on the importance of passing on the history of Sloss and the many techniques and traditions of metal art. This paid, 8-week program employs 10-15 high school students, aged 16-19, to work and […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, April 25, 2026 12:03:41 AM
3rd generation Stephens named new CEO of EBSCO Industries?? NEW CEO: Bryson Stephens has been appointed permanent CEO of EBSCO Industries, succeeding Tim Collins and continuing the family legacy established in 1944...
Bham Now at Monday, April 27, 2026 6:09:01 AM
How to get a free smoke alarm for your home in Birmingham?? BE PREPARED: Birmingham is offering residents free smoke alarms to help prevent deadly accidents...
Bham Now at Monday, April 27, 2026 4:04:46 AM
Regions Pro-Am tee times for Saban, Barkley, othersAnnual event takes place Wednesday at Greystone in Birmingham...
AL.com at Saturday, April 25, 2026 4:33:54 PM
Alabama high school students explore lineworker careers with Alabama PowerDozens of high school seniors got an up-close, hands-on experience of what it takes to be a lineworker at Alabama Power. Alabama Powers Phenix City and Headland headquarters hosted 59 students from 19 area high schools for Lineworker Career Day events earlier this month. Each student had expressed interest in exploring a career in the [...]...
Alabama Power at Saturday, April 25, 2026 12:05:12 PM
Birmingham ranks 2nd nationally for first-time home buyers in 2026Birmingham is the second best market in the U.S. for first-time home buyers in 2026, according to Zillow. The popular housing website released the ranking earlier this month based on Continue Reading ...
Bham Now at Monday, April 27, 2026 6:09:01 AM
Blind Boys of AlabamaFor a limited time, become an arts member to unlock exclusive presale access and secure the best available seats before tickets go on sale to the public. Become an Arts Member Six-Time GRAMMY® Winners | Gospel Music Hall of Fame Inductees The gospel legends Blind Boys of Alabama return to the UAB Alys Stephens Center […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Monday, April 27, 2026 3:30:27 AM
In the Moment: Recent Acquisitions to AEIVAs Permanent CollectionOpening: May 21, 5–7pm AEIVA presents In the Moment: Recent Acquisitions to AEIVAs Permanent Collection, featuring work by seventeen artists acquired over the past three years, much of which will be on view at AEIVA for the first time. Works by Alabama artists such as Pinky/MM Bass, Celestia Morgan, and Susan Fitzsimmons are shown alongside […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Sunday, April 26, 2026 12:00:43 AM
New Yemeni coffee shop coming soon to Cahaba Heights?? NEW COFFEE SHOP: Owner Khaled Almansoob wants Qahwah House to be a space where people can gather, connect and experience authentic Yemeni coffee in a welcoming envionment ??...
Bham Now at Monday, April 27, 2026 6:09:01 AM
New nutrition-focused concept Project LeanNation coming to Homewood this summer?? COMING SOON: This will be the second Project LeanNation location in Birmingham, coming after the first location in Meadowbrook...
Bham Now at Monday, April 27, 2026 6:09:01 AM
Alabamas first wildlife rescue license plate is coming to the DMV: How to get the owl tag?? SUCCESS! After hitting the 1,000-signature goal just in time, the Alabama Wildlife Centers stunning owl design is headed to production...
Bham Now at Monday, April 27, 2026 6:09:01 AM
“We are thrilled to build on our relationship with the SWAC and look forward to hosting Alabama StatBIRMINGHAM MAYOR RANDALL WOODFIN, ASU WILL KICK OFF THE 2026 COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON AT LEGION FIELD ON AUGUST 29TH AGAINST SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY, BHAM NOW, APRIL 20.
Birmingham Times at Saturday, April 25, 2026 12:03:49 AM
Get to know: Briarwood alum, sports management major Jolee GiadrosichBriarwood alum Jolee Giadrosich is turning a passion for sports into a career, gaining hands-on event operations experience through Knight Eady, Alabama athletics and the Masters Tournament.
280 Living at Sunday, April 26, 2026 2:33:35 PM
Why Birminghams Economic Future Depends on Regional AlignmentBy Steve Ammons Economic competition today doesnt happen city by city. It happens region against region. Companies evaluating where to invest arent comparing one municipality to another. Theyre comparing metropolitan areas, looking at workforce size, infrastructure, talent pipelines, quality of life, and economic momentum. In other words, theyre evaluating regions. That reality is exactly why … Continue reading Why Birminghams Economic Future Depends on Regional Alignment →...
Comeback Town at Sunday, April 26, 2026 12:01:25 AM
Birminghams youngest candidate for mayor learned some tough lessons: At 25, hes not done yetJerimy Littlepage, 25, finished sixth in the 2025 race but says the experience taught him valuable lessons.
AL.com at Saturday, April 25, 2026 5:06:10 PM
Chelsea City Council approves agreement with Middle Alabama Area Agency on AgingChelsea partnered with M4A — Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging — to send Citizen Observer Patrol volunteers into homebound seniors' homes, delivering meals and companionship to isolated residents.
280 Living at Friday, April 24, 2026 1:05:11 PM
New Collaborative Offers UAB Students Community-Driven Work to Help the Birmingham ThriveBy Matt Windsor | UAB News Three faculty members in UABs J. Frank Barefield, Jr. Department of Criminal Justice have joined forces to give bright undergraduates the opportunity to get real-world experience while serving the surrounding community. The Community Solutions Collaborative brings together UAB labs focused on digital forensics, law and data science “to serve […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, April 26, 2026 8:33:59 PM
Perrys Steakhouse: A decade of dining excellencePerry's Steakhouse & Grille marks 10 years on U.S. 280, earning Birmingham loyalty through USDA prime steaks, exceptional service and a well-oiled kitchen that served 900 guests on Valentine's Day.
280 Living at Friday, April 24, 2026 1:05:11 PM
7 local bookstores for every reader—hidden gems, local events + more?? INDIE BOOKSTORE DAY: Celebrate the local book community this weekend—events to attend + bookstores to visit.
Bham Now at Monday, April 27, 2026 6:09:01 AM
Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass HeartFor a limited time, become an arts member to unlock exclusive presale access and secure the best available seats before tickets go on sale to the public. Become an Arts Member Experience bluegrass at its most daring, joyful, and virtuosic. The legendary Béla Fleck returns with his acclaimed My Bluegrass Heart tour for an electrifying […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Monday, April 27, 2026 3:30:27 AM
New arcade with VR games open in Bessemer??? GAME ON: Everyday Fun Arcade, located at 6000 Pocahontas Road in Bessemer, opened earlier this year...
Bham Now at Monday, April 27, 2026 4:04:46 AM
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