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BIRMINGHAM MAYOR RANDALL WOODFIN ON THE WU-TANG CLAN. THE GROUPS TOUR STOP IN BIRMINGHAM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, ALSO INCLUDED A CANDID CONVERSATION WITH BIRMINGHAM YOUTH AT HIGH DIVE HIFI LOUNGE WITH WU-TANG MANAGEMENTS JOHN “MOOK” GIBBONS AND RAY ACOSTA, THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES, SEPTEMBER 24.
Birmingham Times at Monday, September 28, 2026 8:02:11 AM
D-BAT Oak Mountain opens along Cahaba Valley RoadD-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 28, 2026 8:02:58 AM
Black Contractors Association to Host Community Event Saturday at BoutwellSpecial 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 28, 2026 4:02:55 AM
Week 6 football: Lions hang on in top 3 matchupBriarwood defeated Montgomery Catholic in a non-region matchup.
280 Living at Sunday, September 27, 2026 12:03:22 AM
Roll Call: Birmingham Museum of Art Celebrates 200 Years of Black American Art with New ExhibitionFirst of Three Parts By Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times In 1971, the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA) acquired a work by Henry Ossawa Tanner titled Moroccan Scene. This striking oil painting, with a cool blue arch surrounding a hot white light, captures a street scene in Morocco. And it broke barriers in […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, September 28, 2026 8:02:10 AM
Love & Lessons: So … What Are We? The Dating Conversation Nobody Wants to HaveCuffing season has arrived. However, before you rush out and find somebody to cuff or let somebody cuff you, let’s remember something we talked about in the last column: just because it’s cuffing season doesn’t mean you have to get cuffed immediately. I know the weather will eventually get cooler, the holidays are coming, your […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, September 28, 2026 8:02:06 AM
Kyes sets digs record at Spain ParkHere's a weekly update on Briarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park's volleyball teams.
280 Living at Monday, September 28, 2026 8:02:58 AM
Football Friday: Lions at homeHigh school football in the 280 corridor continues Friday night.
280 Living at Thursday, September 24, 2026 3:02:59 PM
Capital murder suspect who allegedly robbed multiple Hispanic people faces 17 new chargesTavares Tre Von Nelson was described by authorities as a known member of Birminghams H2K gang.
AL.com at Thursday, September 24, 2026 5:32:09 PM
Birmingham Bash brings more than 400 youth soccer teams to area fields this weekendMore than 400 youth soccer teams from 10 states will spread across fields in Shelby County and the southern Birmingham area this weekend for the 2026 Birmingham Bash.
280 Living at Monday, September 28, 2026 8:02:58 AM
Downtown Birmingham church welcomes familiar face as pastorThe son of a legendary Birmingham pastor and broadcaster now leads the historic downtown church where his father served.
AL.com at Friday, September 25, 2026 3:04:18 PM
City clamps down on Hoover food truck operatorsHoover 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 28, 2026 8:02:58 AM
Lions remain No. 1, Jags drop a spotThis week's Alabama Sports Writers Association rankings are out.
280 Living at Monday, September 28, 2026 8:02:58 AM
Wu-Tang Management Shares Business Advice, Life Lessons with Birmingham YouthBy Shauna Stuart | For the Birmingham Times The Wu-Tang Clan experience doesnt stop at the stage. For more than 30 years, the legendary hip hop group has ensured its mantra “Wu-Tang is for the children” extends far beyond ODBs famous 1998 Grammys statement to a living connection between the music, the movement, and the […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, September 24, 2026 6:02:13 PM
Broadway in Birminghams Hamilton Still Shines Like a Beacon of Hope, Even in 2026By Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times I first saw “Hamilton” live in Birmingham in 2023 — three years after watching the Broadway production on Disney+ during the pandemic when we all had to spend the Fourth of July at home. I was utterly captivated each time. But as I prepared to see the […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, September 28, 2026 8:02:09 AM
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. […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Sunday, September 20, 2026 12:00:39 AM
PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGSBy Gwen DeRu | The Birmingham Times CELEBRATE HISPANIC CULTURE AND HERITAGE! THIS IS NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH!! THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 **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 […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, September 28, 2026 8:02:12 AM
Louise Alexander Elected as New Bessemer Mayor; Kenneth Gulley Out After 16 YearsBy Bria Chatman | WBRC After 16 years, Bessemer has new leadership. Louise Alexander defeated incumbent Kenneth Gulley in last weeks mayoral runoff. Three new city councilors were also elected. For months, residents have expressed frustration over Project Marvel, the proposed data center that has sparked debate among residents and city leaders. Mayor-elect Louise Alexander […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, September 28, 2026 8:02:06 AM
Your iPhone may die faster this week: Here's whyAs annoying as it may be, it should be short-lived.
CBS 42 at Monday, September 14, 2026 8:48:03 AM
Birmingham public radio station warns forced Gulf of America use threatens independenceDeviating from the law may result in disciplinary action or termination of employees, a station official said.
AL.com at Friday, September 25, 2026 5:32:20 PM
September 24, 2026EMPLOYMENT ______________________________ ______________________________ LEGAL ______________________________ NOTICE OF COMPLETION In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Comfort Systems USA Mid-South, Inc. has completed the Contract for Hoover City Schools Spain Park High School Equipment Replacement for […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, September 25, 2026 8:02:01 PM
Beacon of pride: Tunnel to Towers veterans village takes shape near 280Tunnel 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 28, 2026 8:02:58 AM
Roscoe Hall Finds Multiple Creative Outlets, Living a Double Life as a Chef and ArtistSecond of Three Parts By Chanda Temple | City of Birmingham When Roscoe Hall was a kid growing up in Chicago, his mother would take him to the museum as a reward for good grades. Standing there, surrounded by paintings and sculptures, Hall would stop and stare. Little did he know that decades later, people would do […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, September 28, 2026 8:02:08 AM
200 years of Black art on display at Birmingham museumThe most comprehensive examination of Birmingham Museum of Art's Black art collection will be on display starting this weekend.
AL.com at Thursday, September 24, 2026 12:03:35 PM
Birmingham approves $125K to study this iconic city bridgeThe Rainbow Bridge is 135 years old.
AL.com at Thursday, September 24, 2026 4:03:37 PM
Alabama man traveling to Washington to advocate for cancer researchA 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
Bishop T.D. Jakes to Headline Seventh Annual Shift Conference in BirminghamBy Nicole Sade Daniel | For the Birmingham Times Bishop T.D. Jakes, one of the most recognized voices in Christian ministry, will headline Refresh Family Churchs seventh annual Shift Conference. The church will welcome attendees and faith leaders from across the region Sept. 27-29 for three days of worship, teaching, and spiritual growth. For Bishop […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, September 25, 2026 8:02:01 PM
Preservation Hall Jazz Band: Creole ChristmasCelebrate 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 […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Monday, September 21, 2026 8:00:33 AM
Chelsea welcomes new IT Director Matthew GriffinChelseas new IT director Matthew Griffin brings a decade of technology experience and a service-focused approach to supporting city staff and residents.
280 Living at Monday, September 28, 2026 8:02:58 AM
Alabama Power volunteers join others to clean up Mobile, Baldwin coastlinesDespite the heat, volunteers from the Alabama Power Service Organization (APSO) participated in the 39th annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup – the states largest volunteer event, which takes place every third Saturday in September – across Mobile and Baldwin counties. APSO volunteers began picking up trash near Meaher State Park in Spanish Fort along the Mobile [...]...
Alabama Power at Friday, September 25, 2026 3:03:41 PM
Week 5 Football Preview: Lions hosting Game of the WeekBriarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park's football teams are back in action this week.
280 Living at Monday, September 28, 2026 8:02:58 AM
Food distribution to be held at Birmingham's Legion FieldThe 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
Birmingham man dies after car strikes him in BessemerA Birmingham man died after a car struck him in Bessemer on Wednesday evening.
CBS 42 at Monday, September 14, 2026 10:00:22 AM
SEC deeply disappointed in LSUs motion to dismiss federal lawsuitBirmingham hearing was postponed Sept. 9...
AL.com at Friday, September 25, 2026 7:32:34 PM
In Birmingham, Historians and Community Members Working to Keep the Memory of Virgil Ware and JohnnyBy 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 Thursday, September 24, 2026 6:02:18 PM
A Bit of Music History: Wu-Tang Clan Brings The Final Chamber to BirminghamWritten 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 28, 2026 4:02:55 AM
Birmingham father, son killed by vehicle on I-65A 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
Lions maintain top spot in ASWA pollThis week's Alabama Sports Writers Association rankings are out.
280 Living at Monday, September 28, 2026 8:02:58 AM
Forged in Iron, Built by Hand: Panel Discussion on Black Labor and Birminghambirminghamal.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 Thursday, September 24, 2026 6:02:17 PM
Birmingham City Schools Students Born in 1963 Celebrate Life After Segregation Six Decades Later at Story and Photos by Reginald Allen Sixty-three years after Birmingham became the epicenter of the American Civil Rights Movement, Birmingham City Schools alums born in 1963 participated in a special commemorative gathering on Saturday, September 19, 2026, for a once-in-a-lifetime conversation on growing up during the Civil Rights movement. The event, held at the Birmingham […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, September 28, 2026 8:02:13 AM
Spoken Word: Erin Jane NelsonIn partnership with the UAB Department of English and Creative Writing Program. UAB students will write and perform poetry in response to the works and themes of AEIVAs summer exhibition, Erin Jane Nelson: Living and Working. Light refreshments will be provided, and a Q&A will follow the poetry reading session.
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Alys Stephens Center at Thursday, September 24, 2026 12:00:34 AM
Man jailed in deadly Birmingham shooting now also charged in 2024 cold case homicideJimmy Hollis, 40, is charged in the 2024 shooting death of 69-year-old Reginald Crenshaw. Hollis was already being held without bond in the Jefferson County Jail after he was arrested in March shooting death of 45-year-old Derrick Antonio Blackmon.
AL.com at Thursday, September 24, 2026 10:03:42 PM
As College Begins in Earnest, Dont Let Scammers Crash the Back-to-School SeasonSponsored by JPMorganChase Todays students and young adults are true digital natives, having grown up online, learning to navigate digital spaces as a normal part of daily life. As they transition to college, they turn to digital platforms and social media for everything from apartment hunting and job searches to shopping, banking and talking with […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, September 26, 2026 9:02:00 AM
Jefferson County begins local public health surveyJefferson County health officials will conduct door-to-door surveys in Birmingham and surrounding communities.
AL.com at Saturday, September 26, 2026 4:32:03 PM
Woodlawn Scholars Explore Career Paths with Assistance from Leadership Birminghams Justice League (Birmingham City Schools Leadership Birminghams Justice League Career Exploration Day was held Friday at Woodlawn High School. The event connected Woodlawn scholars with professionals representing a variety of career fields through an interactive, small-group format. Rather than formal presentations or recruiting, speakers shared information about the careers available in their fields, the education and training […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, September 25, 2026 8:01:59 PM
New Birmingham commission report outlines educational path from poverty to prosperityBirmingham leaders have adopted the city's first cradle-to-career strategy, a long-term plan aimed at improving educational and economic outcomes for children by aligning schools, nonprofits, businesses and government agencies around shared goals.
AL.com at Thursday, September 24, 2026 4:03:37 PM
57-year-old man killed in Birmingham house fireBirmingham Fire and Rescue Service was dispatched about 8:45 p.m. Thursday to the blaze in the 3600 block of 42nd Avenue North.
AL.com at Friday, September 25, 2026 10:33:20 AM
Mock Trial: A New, Community-Driven Approach to JusticeUABs Justice Advocacy students and the UAB Pre-Law Program invite you to a powerful showcase inspired by AEIVAs exhibition, In the Moment: Recent Acquisitions to AEIVA’s Permanent Collection. This event features a socio-trial—a groundbreaking, community-driven approach to justice that goes beyond guilt or innocence. Socio-trials create space for truth-telling, accountability, and healing by blending restorative practices, […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Thursday, September 24, 2026 12:00:33 AM
4 Birmingham City Jail inmates rushed to hospitalBirmingham police and city officials said they are not releasing any information at this time.
AL.com at Thursday, September 24, 2026 4:03:37 PM
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 […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Sunday, September 20, 2026 12:00:38 AM
Briarwood to host Battle of 119 outdoor volleyball matchBriarwood will host its first outdoor volleyball match and is inviting the community to show up Monday.
280 Living at Sunday, September 27, 2026 12:03:22 AM
Cradle-to-Career: New Report Outlines Multiyear Investment in the Livelihood of Birmingham YouthBy Shauna Stuart | For the Birmingham Times Approximately 73,000 children in the city of Birmingham are living in poverty. According to Birmingham data, a child born into poverty in Birmingham has a 6% chance of reaching a top income level as an adult, and in some neighborhoods, that number falls below 2%. A new […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, September 25, 2026 11:31:39 AM
Corietta L. Mitchell: The First Black Artist Featured at the Birmingham Museum of ArtThird of Three Parts By Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times In March 1963, Corietta L. Mitchell (1910-1982) made history as the first Black artist to exhibit work at the Birmingham Museum of Art. But this was just one of her many achievements that advanced the citys Black arts community. Born in Birmingham, Mitchell […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, September 27, 2026 11:01:58 PM
Irondale Exposes One of Metro Birminghams Biggest FlawsBy David Sher I want to make this perfectly clear: I am not an enemy of Irondale. I’m impressed by a small municipality that keeps stacking up economic wins while so much of the rest of Jefferson County struggles. But that’s exactly the problem. The 2% Getting 100% of the Windfall Jefferson County has roughly … Continue reading Irondale Exposes One of Metro Birmingham’s Biggest Flaws →...
Comeback Town at Friday, September 25, 2026 12:01:24 AM
Jade Powers: Meet Birmingham Museum of Arts Curator of Contemporary ArtBy Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Just months after Jade Powers became the Hugh Kaul Curator of Contemporary Art at the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA) in September 2023, she began work on a major project shed devote over two years to. Now she can see her efforts pay off with the opening […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, September 24, 2026 6:02:13 PM
280 corridor open houses September 26-27Looking for a home along the 280 corridor? Check out some open houses happening this weekend.
280 Living at Thursday, September 24, 2026 3:02:59 PM
Birminghams Oasis Center Delayed, Development Now Expected by NovemberBy Brittenee Johnson |WVTM Birmingham’s planned Oasis resource center for people experiencing homelessness is facing delays after plans for its original location changed. The Birmingham City Council approved $850,000 for the Oasis in July, with plans to have the center open by the end of September. The daytime center is designed to provide basic needs […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, September 28, 2026 8:02:10 AM
Can Anthony Mix Deliver Another Win for Miles College Golden Bears this Weekend?By Donald Hunt | For the Birmingham Times It looks like Miles College received quite a boost offensively from quarterback Anthony Mix in its win over Clark Atlanta last week. The Golden Bears (1-1, 1-3) could use Mixs running and passing talents on Saturday, Sept. 26 against Savannah State (0-2, 0-2) on the road. The […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, September 28, 2026 8:02:11 AM
ALDOT to close Pump House Road bridge over US 280 next weekThe bridge will be closed for several days while concrete is poured to connect two new bridge halves.
280 Living at Monday, September 28, 2026 8:02:58 AM
Hoover City Council to consider 2027 budget on Monday, Sept. 28Mayor Nick Derzis proposed a $178 million general fund budget and total government fund spending of $206 million.
280 Living at Sunday, September 27, 2026 12:03:22 AM
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