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Birmingham man previously guilty of murder gets 20 years for drug, gun convictions
U.S. District Judge Corey Maze sentenced 33-year-old Francis “Mookie” Williams to 20 years after pleading guilty in March to distribution of methamphetamine and using and carrying a firearm during a drug trafficking crime.
AL.com at Friday, July 10, 2026 2:11:26 PM
HABD Revives 5H Program, Opens New Pathway to Homeownership for FamiliesBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times For the first time in 15 years, the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) has sold a home through its 5H Lease-Purchase Homeownership Program, marking what agency leaders call a renewed commitment to helping Birmingham families build long-term financial stability through homeownership. Last month, which was National Homeownership […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, July 10, 2026 1:02:58 AM
Birmingham Legion FC to host 'Soccer in Shelby County' match July 24BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Birmingham Legion FC is hosting its Soccer in Shelby County match on July 24. The match will be held at the Exhibition Field at Dunnavant Valley Fields, which is adjacent to the Legion FC Training Center. It will be the first time a professional soccer match has been held in Shelby [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, July 9, 2026 5:05:10 PM
Renovations underway on former hotel that will house future 'Veterans Village' in early 2027BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Plans to turn a former Hilton hotel off Highway 280 into a “Veterans Village” are moving forward after the Tunnel to Towers Foundations permit to renovate the property was approved by the city earlier this week. Gavin Naples, Executive Vice President of the Homeless Veteran Program, said they are now in [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, July 9, 2026 5:29:19 PM
Alabama AME Bishop on Redistricting: “The Role of Black Church is to Be the Guardian of Democracy.”By Shauna Stuart | The Birmingham Times In May, Bishop Julius McAllister, Jr. knew he had to join the fight against redistricting in Alabama. McAllister is the 144th Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Alabama where he serves as the Presiding Prelate of the Ninth Episcopal District, leading parishioners across 250 churches in […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, July 10, 2026 11:03:06 AM
Birmingham man convicted of killing his teen girlfriend on his birthdayJeremiah Isaiah Pressley was convicted of capital murder in the 2024 killing of 19-year-old Mya Parker.
AL.com at Thursday, July 9, 2026 12:32:55 PM
Mother of Kahleb Collins receives 2 life sentences after guilty pleaBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The mother of Kahleb Collins, a 1-year-old who was missing for months before his remains were found in a burn pile, was sentenced to serve two life sentences in prison. Wendy Bailey, 24, of Winfield, pleaded guilty to first-degree domestic violence and aggravated child abuse of a child under the age [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Friday, July 10, 2026 1:02:44 PM
Romance in the Magic City: Exploring Birminghams Current Dating ScenePart One of Three By Nicole Sade Daniel | For The Birmingham Times I’ve spent years exploring conversations around love, relationships, personal growth, and the experiences that shape how we connect with one another. Through my books, digital platforms, and conversations with women across different stages of life, one topic continues to surface: dating. Whether […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, July 10, 2026 3:02:50 AM
Oteys Fest 2026Oteys Tavern Proudly Announces Oteys Fest 2026! WHEN: Saturday, July 25th, 2026 – RAIN OR SHINE! WHERE: Oteys Tavern in Crestline – 224 Country Clb…
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B-Metro at Thursday, July 9, 2026 6:33:06 PM
Birmingham city retirees push for cost-of-living adjustment increaseFormer Birmingham City retirees and city leaders gathered at Birmingham City Hall Wednesday for a pension board meeting.
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, July 9, 2026 6:05:04 AM
As Alabamas fiber network grows, Alabama Power trains crews to keep customers connectedBroadband fiber has connected more Alabama communities than ever before while making the electric grid smarter and more reliable. To make sure those benefits continue to customers after storms, Alabama Power is training crews across the state to restore the company's rapidly expanding fiber network alongside electric service. While about 20% of Alabama Powers fiber [...]...
Alabama Power at Thursday, July 9, 2026 3:04:21 PM
Jefferson County boy warns other teens about 'NeeDoh' social media trendThere's a warning about a dangerous social media trend that's sending children to hospitals with severe burns.
CBS42 - TV at Friday, July 10, 2026 5:45:53 AM
Childersburg resident concerned over impact data center could have on historic cemeteryThe site of a potential data center in Childersburg continues to create controversy among some residents.
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, July 9, 2026 5:38:33 AM
Countdown to kickoff: 50 days until high school football seasonThe high school football season begins in a few weeks.
280 Living at Thursday, July 9, 2026 2:03:57 AM
The George Barber I Knew: The Visionary Who Brought the World to BirminghamBy Don Erwin Many fine articles have been published about George Barbers life and accomplishments. I would like to add a personal perspective. I first met George about 1997 when I visited the Barber Museum in downtown Birmingham, where Trim Tab is now located. From the outside, it looked like an old warehouse, but inside, … Continue reading The George Barber I Knew: The Visionary Who Brought the World to Birmingham →...
Comeback Town at Thursday, July 9, 2026 9:03:26 AM
Jefferson County Coroner's Office searching for families of 5 people who recently diedJEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Jefferson County Coroner/Medical Examiner's Office is requesting assistance in locating the families of five people who recently died. Anyone with information regarding the families of the following people can call 205-930-3603. Mario Martinez (No photo available) Mario Martinez, 63, of Hoover, was found unresponsive inside of an apartment in [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, July 9, 2026 2:30:05 PM
Greene County EMS back in serviceGREENE COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Residents in Greene County will once again have local ambulance service after state leaders stepped in to provide two new ambulances for the countys EMS system. Earlier this week, CBS 42 reported that Greene County EMS had no working ambulances after all of its vehicles were taken out of service, [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, July 9, 2026 10:27:45 PM
Alabama dog owner files complaint after dog died following stay at pet resortWilson Archer is raising concerns after his boxer died less than 24 hours after returning home from a pet resort in Hoover.
CBS 42 at Friday, July 10, 2026 6:59:25 AM
38-year-old woman killed in predawn crash on I-20 in BirminghamThe single-vehicle crash happened at 2:03 a.m. Friday on I-20 near the I-59 interchange.
AL.com at Friday, July 10, 2026 10:32:25 AM
BJCC celebrates 50 Years, reflecting on Legacy Arenas history and looking toward the futureBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex is celebrating a major milestone this weekend as it marks its 50th anniversary, honoring five decades of concerts, sporting events and community gatherings that have helped shape Birmingham. While the BJCC has expanded over the years with the additions of Protective Stadium and the Coca-Cola Amphitheater, officials say [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Friday, July 10, 2026 10:23:49 PM
Alabaster PetSmart hosting July adoption event with Friends of Chilton AnimalsALABASTER, Ala. (WIAT) -- Friends of Chilton Animals, an animal rescue organization based in Clanton, is hosting an adoption event at the PetSmart in Alabaster. The event will take place Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Visitors can meet adoptable pets from Friends of Chilton Animals and their partner rescue, Chilton County TNR. Adoption fees for [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Friday, July 10, 2026 8:57:32 PM
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Bham Now at Saturday, July 11, 2026 1:03:51 AM
Alabama Power launched inaugural Grid Games Energy Hackathon for high schoolersThe future of energy was on full display as 10th-grade high school students from across Alabama recently took part in the inaugural Grid Games, an Alabama high school energy hackathon powered by Alabama Power. Alabama Powers Strategic Implementation department led the hackathon, partnering with Community Relations and the Alabama Power Foundation. Alabama Power Service Organization [...]...
Alabama Power at Thursday, July 9, 2026 3:04:26 PM
Chelsea Farmers Market offers local produce, baked goods and handmade productsShoppers can browse fresh seasonal produce and handcrafted goods while supporting area farmers, artisans and small businesses at the weekly market.
280 Living at Friday, July 10, 2026 8:03:47 PM
A renowned college band director is coming to Birmingham to inspire young musiciansStudents from all seven city high schools will perform at the free High School Marching Band Camp Showcase.
AL.com at Thursday, July 9, 2026 7:33:26 AM
Former Birmingham Escape Day Spa employee arrested on sexual abuse chargesA former Escape Day Spa employee was arrested on sexual abuse charges, Homewood police announced.
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, July 9, 2026 1:32:37 PM
Editor's Note: July 2026Kyle Parmley reflects on celebrating Independence Day, the nations 250th anniversary and the freedoms worth appreciating this July.
280 Living at Friday, July 10, 2026 4:04:01 PM
Film Screening: Annihilation (2018)Join us for a screening of Alex Garlands 2018 sci-fi thriller Annihilation, presented in conjunction with our current exhibition, Erin Jane Nelson: Living and Working. Loosely based on the first novel in Jeff VanderMeers Southern Reach Trilogy (2014), Annihilation follows a group of scientists who enter a mysterious, quarantined zone called the Shimmer, where evolution […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Friday, July 10, 2026 2:00:43 PM
“Being able to take up space in some rooms where you normally wouldnt be able to. Im talking to CELOCAL INFLUENCER, DAVIDA ROACH RECENTLY ATTENDED THE CANNES LIONS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CREATIVITY IN FRANCE, THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES, JULY 9.
Birmingham Times at Friday, July 10, 2026 1:02:56 AM
Birmingham educator, former school board member remembered for dedication to studentsThe longtime teacher, principal, and school board president served Birmingham City Schools for decades.
AL.com at Friday, July 10, 2026 1:05:30 PM
Breeze Airways Launches New Nonstop Flights at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airportflybirmingham.com Breeze Airways has officially launched new service at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM). The low-fare carrier enters the market offering nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Raleigh-Durham (RDU). The flights are scheduled twice weekly on Fridays and Mondays. “We are thrilled to welcome Breeze Airways to Birmingham,” said Ashby Pate, Board Chair of the […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, July 11, 2026 1:03:06 AM
Finding Love in the Magic City: Real Love is Built Through CommunicationSecond of Three Parts By Nicole Sade Daniel | For The Birmingham Times Like many Birmingham singles, Matthew Covington, 39, and Tierra Virden, 34, experienced the highs and lows of dating before finding each other. The two first met unexpectedly while Virden was attending Jacksonville State University. The couple, who were engaged at the time […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, July 10, 2026 2:04:17 AM
Suspended Jefferson County probate judge appears before Judicial CommissionMONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Yashiba Blanchard had her first hearing before the Judicial Commission on Thursday morning. Blanchard, who was elected Jefferson County Probate Judge, Place 1, in 2024, is currently suspended following a 120-page complaint filed by the Judicial Inquiry Commission. Blanchard is accused of judicial misconduct, including abusing staff and failing to hold [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, July 9, 2026 11:32:14 AM
Widespread Storms This Weekend - Some May Be StrongWATCH THE CBS 42 WEATHER LIVESTREAM HERE: Friday: Scattered storms will fire up around lunch time, continuing into the evening. They will bring heavy rain and frequent lightning where they form. Highs will make it into the lower 90s and upper 80s with feels like temperatures in the low 100s. The Weekend: A surface front will approach [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, July 9, 2026 4:52:21 PM
Unbound: Freedom to Read Event Aims to Celebrate Black Voices, CommunityBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times As conversations surrounding book bans and the preservation of Black history continue across the country, the Black Contractors Association of Alabama Chapter (BCAAC) is inviting the Birmingham community to gather for an evening centered on literature, culture and conversation. The organization’s inaugural Unbound: Freedom to Read event will […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, July 10, 2026 11:03:07 AM
AWOL Marine accused of setting fires, damaging property in AlabamaA Virginia man who court documents say is absent without leave (AWOL) from the U.S. Marine Corps is facing several charges after investigators linked him to two separate arson incidents and a string of other crimes in Lauderdale County.
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, July 9, 2026 6:38:00 AM
Annual 'Tiny Desk Contest: The Best of Alabama' to be held at SaturnBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Birmingham's WBHM is hosting a concert featuring three Alabama musicians who entered NPR's Tiny Desk Contest this year. The event is scheduled for Thursday, July 16, at Saturn. The show will start at 7 p.m., and doors open at 6 p.m. Caroline Spears, the Community and Corporate Sponsorship Director and Community [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Friday, July 10, 2026 5:12:10 PM
Sixteenth Street Baptist Church to host grand opening for KultureCity Sensory Inclusive RoomBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Sixteenth Street Baptist Church is hosting a grand opening and ribbon-cutting for its new Sensory Inclusive Room, presented in partnership with KultureCity. According to Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, this sensory room is designed to provide a safe and calming environment for people of any age with sensory sensitivities, autism, PTSD, dementia [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, July 9, 2026 4:36:50 PM
Drivers in Alabaster urged to use caution on the roads as CSX begins maintenance work on railroad crALABASTER, Ala. (WIAT) -- Planned upgrades to ten railroad crossings in Alabaster are now underway by CSX crews. While they are performing routine crossing and track tie maintenance, they are running about a day behind on some of the crossings. Theres a lot of activity at the railroad crossing at Industrial Road off of Highway [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Friday, July 10, 2026 6:27:28 PM
July 9, 2026____________________________ EMPLOYMENT ______________________________ ______________________________ LEGAL ______________________________ LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Hendricks Construction Group, LLC Contractor, has completed the UAB Quarterback Tower 6th & 7th Floor Demolition Project, UAB Job #H255008, in Birmingham, Alabama, for The Board of Trustees of […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, July 10, 2026 1:02:53 AM
Aritzia and PopUp Bagels set to debut at The SummitAritzia and PopUp Bagels are expected to open their first Alabama locations at The Summit later this summer.
280 Living at Friday, July 10, 2026 4:04:01 PM
Birminghams humane society sues city, AI company over data center plansThe nonprofit has plans to build an animal welfare campus adjacent to the Nebius site.
AL.com at Friday, July 10, 2026 8:05:08 PM
Birmingham man convicted of murder sentenced to 20 years in prison on gun, drug chargesBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A Birmingham man who was convicted of murder in 2013 was sentenced to 20 years in prison on gun and drug charges. Francis Williams, 33, of Birmingham, was sentenced to 240 months in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release for distribution of methamphetamine and using and carrying a firearm [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Friday, July 10, 2026 10:04:42 AM
Birmingham woman killed in crash on I-20A 38-year-old woman was killed in a crash on I-20 West at the I-59 South interchange early Friday morning.
CBS42 - TV at Friday, July 10, 2026 11:10:55 AM
Valley Post restaurants close less than six months after openingAll four Valley Post restaurants in Chelsea have closed less than six months after opening as the Pihakis Restaurant Group faces lawsuits and millions in liens.
280 Living at Friday, July 10, 2026 6:03:53 PM
Girls Rock Birmingham presenting 2026 summer camp showcaseBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Girls Rock Birmingham's annual summer camp will run from June 13-18. The camp will end with a showcase held at Saturn. The camp gives girls and gender-expansive youth ages 10-16 the chance to learn an instrument, form a band and write an original song with their fellow campers. The end-of-camp showcase [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, July 9, 2026 10:46:37 PM
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CBS42 - TV at Thursday, July 9, 2026 1:04:06 PM
280 corridor open houses July 4-5Looking for a home along the 280 corridor? Check out some open houses happening this weekend.
280 Living at Friday, July 10, 2026 4:04:01 PM
Strong Storm Threat Returns This Weekend Across Central AlabamaCBS 42 Weather Live Channel: A more active weather pattern is expected this weekend and early next week. This will include strong to possibly severe storms with gusty winds from microbursts and torrential rain. Any storms will end tonight, and we will be partly cloudy with muggy lows in the lower to mid-70s. Weekend Outlook: [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Friday, July 10, 2026 5:04:02 PM
New Homewood Office of Bryant Bank to Celebrate Grand Opening on FridaySpecial to the Times Bryant Bank has opened the doors to its new Homewood office, but customers can expect to see familiar faces at the new branch. The new office, which opened on June 22, is located at 1725 28th Avenue South, just down the street from Bryant Bank’s previous Homewood location. “This new office […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, July 11, 2026 1:03:10 AM
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