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The Building Chose Him: Inside Chateau Bevvy, Bessemers New Black-Owned Winery
By Mia Watkins | For the Birmingham Times Whats old is becoming new again in downtown Bessemer. As work to restore the historic Lincoln Theatre continues, another long vacant building is now bustling with new life as Chateau Bevvy Winery prepares to open its doors on September 26 as the first and only Black-owned urban […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, September 20, 2026 9:02:31 PM


Anthony C. Williams: As Director of Birminghams Negro Southern League Museum, His Job is Bigger Tha
By Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times  Anthony C. Williams has always been a sports fan. But it wasnt a love of baseball that led him to become the director of the Negro Southern League Museum. It was his love for Birmingham. “Being from Birmingham, you pride yourself on liking all the sports,” Williams […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, September 20, 2026 10:03:35 PM
Huntsville, for The Love of Everything Holy, Stop Building before Its Too Late
By 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 Sunday, September 20, 2026 12:01:24 AM
Annual Celebration of the Arts
*Registration is now closed for this event.* Join us for an evening of celebration honoring the many members of our community who play an integral role in supporting and advancing the arts. This event is open to the public to celebrate the arts community at UAB Center for the Arts. The evening will include a […] The post Annual Celebration of the Arts appeared first on UAB Center for the Arts .
Alys Stephens Center at Sunday, September 20, 2026 12:00:38 AM
Lions remain No. 1, Jags drop a spot
This week's Alabama Sports Writers Association rankings are out.
280 Living at Sunday, September 20, 2026 8:03:45 PM
Week 5 Football Preview: Lions hosting Game of the Week
Briarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park's football teams are back in action this week.
280 Living at Monday, September 21, 2026 2:03:21 AM
Black Contractors Association to Host Community Event Saturday at Boutwell
Special to the Times The Black Contractors Association–Alabama Chapter (BCAAC) invites the community to its third annual We Are One All-White Celebration on Saturday, September 26, at Boutwell Auditorium. The evening begins at 8 p.m., bringing people together for live entertainment, food and a celebration of community. Guests are encouraged to wear their finest white attire. Behind […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, September 21, 2026 10:02:27 PM
Chelsea City Council to consider $28 million budget for 2027
The council on Tuesday also plans to consider renewing its contract with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office for 12 deputies to serve Chelsea.
280 Living at Monday, September 21, 2026 2:03:21 AM
“For a century, the theatre has been a place where artists, audiences and our community come togethe
PHILIP MANN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF VIRGINIA SAMFORD THEATRE, THE VIRGINIA SAMFORD THEATRE IS CELEBRATING ITS 100TH YEAR IN OPERATION, WWW.BIRMINGHAMTIMES, SEPTEMBER 13.
Birmingham Times at Sunday, September 20, 2026 10:03:35 PM
Derzis proposes $178 million Hoover general fund budget for 2027
The budget includes a 2% cost-of-living increase for city employees and $1.8 million for increased garbage service costs.
280 Living at Sunday, September 20, 2026 8:03:45 PM
City clamps down on Hoover food truck operators
Hoover has tightened its food-truck rules, ending routine roadside setups and creating a new zoning framework for permanent food-truck courts.
280 Living at Monday, September 21, 2026 1:03:37 PM
Your iPhone may die faster this week: Here's why
As annoying as it may be, it should be short-lived.
CBS 42 at Monday, September 14, 2026 8:48:03 AM
ALDOT to close Pump House Road bridge over US 280 next week
The bridge will be closed for several days while concrete is poured to connect two new bridge halves.
280 Living at Monday, September 21, 2026 1:03:37 PM
Beacon of pride: Tunnel to Towers veterans village takes shape near 280
Tunnel to Towers is converting a former Colonnade hotel into about 110 long-term supportive housing units for military veterans, with an opening planned for 2027.
280 Living at Monday, September 21, 2026 1:03:37 PM
Local volleyball teams racking up wins
Here's a weekly update on Briarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park's volleyball teams.
280 Living at Monday, September 21, 2026 1:03:37 PM
Spain Park band students to pack 10,000 meals as part of fall fundraiser
Spain Park band students are raising funds while preparing to pack 10,000 meals for families in Birmingham and Ghana through a Meals to Missions service project.
280 Living at Monday, September 21, 2026 1:04:46 AM
Birmingham father, son killed by vehicle on I-65
A Birmingham man and his son were struck and killed by a vehicle on I-65 late Sunday night.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, September 14, 2026 9:24:29 AM
Understanding Alopecia: Local Dermatologist Shares What to Watch For, Explains Different Types
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. | For the Birmingham Times A diagnosis of alopecia only tells part of the story. “Alopecia is an umbrella term. It’s very nonspecific. It just means hair loss,” said Dr. Amena Alkeswani of Hoovers Olive Branch Dermatology. “It could be many, many, many other causes of hair loss that fall under […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, September 20, 2026 9:02:32 PM
Remember, Reflect, Recommit: 16th Street Baptist Church Commemorates Anniversary of 1963 Bombing, Op
By Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Sixty-three years after the tragic bombing of 16th Street Baptist Church claimed the lives of four young girls — Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson and Cynthia Wesley — the churchs leaders are honoring lives lost in the citys dark past while also forging a path […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, September 20, 2026 10:03:37 PM
UABs Henry Panion III to Conduct, Arrange for Stevie Wonders Songs in the Key of Life 50th Anniv
By Shannon Thomason | UAB News Stevie Wonder and Henry Panion III, Ph.D., on stage during a concert at Madison Square Garden.Producer, composer, arranger and conductor Henry Panion III, Ph.D., will join music legend Stevie Wonder for an international tour, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Wonders landmark album, “Songs in the Key of Life.” Panion is […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, September 18, 2026 10:02:35 PM
Texas rises to No. 1 in AP poll, Bama cracks top 10
The unprecedented comeback by Texas to knock off Ohio State moved the Longhorns to No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll Sunday and pushed the Buckeyes out of the top five for the first time in two seasons. Oregon, meanwhile, plummeted 15 spots to No. 21, its lowest ranking in four years, after its 39-31 road loss to [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Sunday, September 13, 2026 1:27:58 PM
Forged in Iron, Built by Hand: Panel Discussion on Black Labor and Birmingham
birminghamal.gov Mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 23 at 6pm and join us for an inspiring panel discussion, Forged in Iron, Built by Hand. This event will dive deep into the history of Black labor and its pivotal role in the making of Birmingham, offering insights into the struggles, triumphs, and legacy that shaped the […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, September 20, 2026 10:03:32 PM
Hoover police offer aids to help disabled people interact with law enforcement
The Police Department is partnering with The Arc of Shelby County to help with safety during traffic stops.
280 Living at Monday, September 21, 2026 1:03:37 PM
DA rules deadly shooting by Birmingham police justifiable as Black Lives Matter plans protests
Otis Lee Phillips Jr., described by those who knew him as a beloved father, was killed Aug. 24 in Ensley.
AL.com at Monday, September 21, 2026 3:04:20 PM
Triggerman convicted in shooting death of beloved Birmingham businessman
Jaquies LaMontavio Hoffman was indicted in the slaying of Snir Lalum, an Israeli citizen known as Sonny to his friends.
AL.com at Saturday, September 19, 2026 8:04:05 AM
Auburn players react to 43-8 win over Southern Miss
Auburn players react to 43-8 win over Southern Miss...
CBS 42 at Sunday, September 13, 2026 2:04:16 PM
Getaway driver signs plea deal in quadruple murder at Birmingham neighborhood car wash
Lamarion Tykese Charlie, 22, was charged in the slayings of Talton “TJ” Tait, Cortez Ray, Terrell Edwards, and Kevin McGhee.
AL.com at Saturday, September 19, 2026 8:04:05 AM
Trump says $5K dividend checks to Americans will 'happen 100 percent'
Trump said he will not send the dividends out while the GOP has control of Congress.
CBS 42 at Monday, September 14, 2026 8:04:43 AM
PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS
By Gwen DeRu | The Birmingham Times THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 **READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!!! **AFTER WORK PROFESSIONAL SOIREE EVERY THURSDAY at Majestic ULTRA Lounge. Happy Hour 5 – 9 p.m. Unwind and Connect hosted by Commissioner Sheila Tyson. **JAZZ HAPPY HOUR with JOSE CARR AND HIS BAND, 5 p.m. at the […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, September 20, 2026 10:03:36 PM
More than one night
The week-long operation that keeps Briarwood's football team ready for Friday nights.
280 Living at Monday, September 21, 2026 12:03:30 PM
Alabama man traveling to Washington to advocate for cancer research
A Madison man with the American Cancer Society is traveling with more than 700 volunteers from across the U.S. to Washington, D.C.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, September 14, 2026 9:04:10 AM
D-BAT Oak Mountain opens along Cahaba Valley Road
D-BAT Oak Mountain has opened a 16,500-square-foot indoor baseball and softball training facility near Heardmont Park on Cahaba Valley Road.
280 Living at Monday, September 21, 2026 1:03:37 PM
Alabama Mobility and Power Center launches smart energy pilot
Next-generation industrial energy management is now being tested in Alabama, thanks to a pilot project between the Alabama Mobility and Power Center and energy solutions company PowerBox Technology. The Alabama Mobility and Power Center is an industry-driven research and development initiative focused on advancing battery technologies, energy storage, power systems and next-generation mobility. Established in [...]...
Alabama Power at Friday, September 18, 2026 2:32:33 PM
Summer Heat Builds Back In This Week
Alabama's 42 Weather Live Channel: Monday and Tuesday: Very hot and dry to kick off the week. An isolated shower can't be totally ruled out, but the vast majority of Central Alabama stays dry and hot to kick off the new week. Highs in the mid to upper 90s each afternoon. The humidity won't be [...]...
CBS 42 at Monday, September 14, 2026 5:06:14 AM
ALDOT opens widened US 280 from Shades Creek Parkway to I-459
The $53 million project has been underway for 16 months and is expected to be fully complete this fall, ALDOT said.
280 Living at Monday, September 21, 2026 1:03:37 PM
Birminghams Virginia Samford Theatre Launches Centennial Season, Celebrating 100 Years of Storytell
Special to The Times Virginia Samford Theatre is celebrating a remarkable milestone as it launches its 2026-2027 Centennial Season this month, marking 100 years of storytelling, artistic excellence and community impact in Birmingham. The historic season will feature a dynamic lineup of musicals, dramas and special events, beginning Sept. 17 with the world premiere of Growing Up […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, September 19, 2026 12:02:42 AM
Food distribution to be held at Birmingham's Legion Field
The Community Food Bank of Central Alabama announced that it will give food at Legion Field to 450 households on Tuesday.
CBS 42 at Monday, September 14, 2026 11:01:41 AM
Community Food Bank to Distribute Food to 450 Households Tuesday at Legion Field
By ABC 33/40 The Community Food Bank of Central Alabama will distribute food to as many as 450 households Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Legion Field in Birmingham as part of an effort to raise awareness about hunger during Hunger Action Month. The drive-through distribution will begin at 9 a.m. at Lot J Gate at Legion […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, September 20, 2026 10:03:38 PM
Shelby County Planning Commission to weigh scaled-down Oak Mountain Heights development
The Shelby County Planning Commission meets Monday, Sept. 21.
280 Living at Sunday, September 20, 2026 6:03:36 PM
Comeback Town: Mountain Brook woman writes beautiful love letter to Birmingham
For any professional and family thinking about moving here, I want to share with you the real story of what life is like here, beyond the happily ever after.
AL.com at Sunday, September 20, 2026 8:32:52 AM
Comedian and Actor Lil Duval Brings His Multi-City Camp Duval Tour to Birmingham
Special to the Times Comedian, actor and producer Lil Duval is taking his talents behind the camera and taking control of how his next project reaches audiences. Building on the momentum of his acting career, Duval is stepping into a new lane as executive producer and star of the horror-comedy, “Camp Duval: Aint Nobody Dying […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, September 20, 2026 7:32:30 PM
Black Lives Matter demands answers after Birmingham police kill 5 in less than a year
A handful of activists gathered on Monday in front of police headquarters for the first of seven days of peaceful protest.
AL.com at Monday, September 21, 2026 8:04:24 PM
Week 5 football: Lions roll to 5-0; Hornets, Jags, Eagles fall
Briarwood got the week started with a dominant win on Thursday, while Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park suffered Friday losses.
280 Living at Sunday, September 20, 2026 6:03:36 PM
3 men indicted in separate Birmingham killings
A Jefferson County grand jury issued indictments against Timothy Antonio Moorer, 34, Willie James Nixon, 23, and Damarion Deante Owens 21.
AL.com at Monday, September 21, 2026 2:32:57 PM
Second judge freezes Trump mail ballot plan as Supreme Court ruling looms
The judge, a Trump appointee, found that Trumps mail ballot plan wasnt authorized by Congress.
CBS 42 at Monday, September 14, 2026 8:18:45 AM
The Next Round Alabama News Center College Football Update: Week 3
Alabama weathered early strikes from Florida State to go on to a 50-36 decisive home victory. Auburn suffered a 44-39 home loss to Florida to begin conference play. The Next Ground guys cover those games and more in this weeks update. The Next Round is hosted by Jim Dunaway, Ryan Brown and Lance Taylor, and [...]...
Alabama Power at Monday, September 21, 2026 2:32:43 PM
Birmingham man dies after car strikes him in Bessemer
A Birmingham man died after a car struck him in Bessemer on Wednesday evening.
CBS 42 at Monday, September 14, 2026 10:00:22 AM
First look: Developer gives details on $82 million hotel planned in Birmingham
A planned six-story boutique hotel near Railroad Park will feature 140 rooms, retail space and rooftop entertainment, with completion targeted for 2029.
AL.com at Saturday, September 19, 2026 12:04:23 PM
What Happened When Birmingham And Huntsville Sat Down for Lunch
By 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 Friday, September 18, 2026 3:31:04 PM
How Third Grader Khoda Carter is Helping Raise Awareness About Alopecia
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. | For the Birmingham Times Third grader Khoda Carter will participate in her fifth Alopecia Awareness Walk on Saturday, Sept. 19 but she didnt wait until then to spread the word. Khoda, who was diagnosed with alopecia areata at 1 year old, recently revealed to classmates at Hoovers Trace Crossings Elementary […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, September 20, 2026 10:03:34 PM
Shelby County Commission approves $170 million budget for 2027
The 2027 budget has less spending for capital projects than in 2026.
280 Living at Monday, September 21, 2026 12:03:30 PM
Preservation Hall Jazz Band: Creole Christmas
Celebrate the season with the legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band as they bring their joyful Creole Christmas to the UAB Alys Stephens Center on December 20, 2026. Blending New Orleans’ rich musical traditions with beloved holiday favorites, audiences will be transported by dazzling jazz, infectious rhythms, and heartfelt storytelling as one of Americas most treasured […] The post Preservation Hall Jazz Band: Creole Christmas appeared first on UAB Center for the Arts .
Alys Stephens Center at Monday, September 21, 2026 8:00:33 AM
Football Friday: Hornets, Eagles at home; Jags on road
High school football in the 280 corridor continues Friday night.
280 Living at Monday, September 21, 2026 12:03:30 PM
A Bit of Music History: Wu-Tang Clan Brings The Final Chamber to Birmingham
Written and Photographed by Marika N. Johnson Hip-hop icons Wu-Tang Clan made a stop in Birmingham Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater as part of the groups The Final Chamber tour. For more than three decades, Wu-Tang has built a musical legacy that stretches across generations, and on Saturday night, Birmingham got a chance […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, September 21, 2026 9:32:00 PM
India Hicks
  Join us at the Alys Stephens Center for a special evening with India Hicks—designer, entrepreneur, author, and celebrated lifestyle tastemaker—for an intimate fireside chat and book signing. Drawing on a life that spans the worlds of design, fashion, travel, and philanthropy, Hicks will share personal stories, creative insights, and lessons from her remarkable career. […] The post India Hicks appeared first on UAB Center for the Arts .
Alys Stephens Center at Sunday, September 20, 2026 12:00:39 AM
Make-A-Wish Alabama golf tournament returns to Greystone Oct. 8
Make-A-Wish Alabama's Putt Wishes First Golf Tournament will return to Greystone Golf & Country Club on Oct. 8 to raise money for children with critical illnesses.
280 Living at Monday, September 21, 2026 1:03:37 PM
R&B Star Bobby V to Headline Free District 4 Safe Summer Series at East Lake Park
Special to The Times Birminghams East Lake Park will come alive Sunday, September 20, as R&B star Bobby V headlines Birmingham City Councilor Brian Gunns District 4 Safe Summer Series, a free community celebration featuring live entertainment, a childrens carnival, food trucks, games, community partners and activities for the entire family. The festivities begin at […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, September 20, 2026 10:03:38 PM
Chelsea City Council approves $28.2 million budget for 2027
The budget is 31% higher for 2027, mostly due to one-time capital projects.
280 Living at Sunday, September 20, 2026 6:03:36 PM
JOHO Missions 5K and Fun Run returns to Chelsea
Runners of all ages can take on a 5K or 1-mile Fun Run in Chelsea while supporting a missions fundraiser held in memory of Joseph Honea.
280 Living at Sunday, September 20, 2026 3:03:38 PM
In Birmingham, Historians and Community Members Working to Keep the Memory of Virgil Ware and Johnny
By Shauna Stuart | For the Birmingham Times Every year during the annual commemoration of the 1963 bombing at 16th Street Baptist Church, speakers read the names of the children killed on Sept. 15, 1963. On Tuesday, as the community gathered in the sanctuary of the historic church to observe the 63rd anniversary of the […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, September 20, 2026 10:03:33 PM

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