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Corey Goguts named Alabama Miss Softball
After leading Hewitt-Trussville to another Class 7A state championship, Corey Goguts has added another milestone to an already remarkable career.
CBS42 - TV at Saturday, June 20, 2026 10:05:11 AM
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Birmingham Times at Saturday, June 20, 2026 6:03:39 AM
Flash flooding reported in Birmingham metro areaFlood watch continues for all of central Alabama on Saturday.
AL.com at Saturday, June 20, 2026 4:05:39 PM
Jimmie Hale Mission gifts cars to men in Reclaiming Hope programBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Jimmie Hale Mission gifted three cars to three men Thursday as part of an annual initiative. The cars they received were donated and gifted to the men for successfully completing a 16-week program called Reclaiming Hope. Clinton Walker is among the three men who received a car. Walker said the [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Friday, June 19, 2026 6:35:37 AM
East-West Classic celebrates baseball history and looks toward Rickwood Fields futureBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The third annual East-West Classic brought a packed crowd to historic Rickwood Field on Thursday, celebrating the legacy of the Negro Leagues while showcasing the future of baseball. The event featured former Major League Baseball stars, young players and fans from across the community, all gathering at Americas oldest baseball park [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Friday, June 19, 2026 10:20:26 PM
Birmingham council told residents opposite things about data center vote: op-edThe revised ordinance stripped away the very process residents had been demanding.
AL.com at Saturday, June 20, 2026 12:05:33 PM
Special Olympics Alabama headed to national competitionOn Friday, 45 athletes left Birmingham for Minnesota to compete at the Special Olympics 2026 USA Games, taking place June 20-26.
CBS42 - TV at Friday, June 19, 2026 7:55:59 AM
World War II portrait project highlights stories behind the Greatest GenerationPhotographer Jeff Rease will share images and firsthand accounts collected during a yearslong effort to document living World War II veterans.
280 Living at Friday, June 19, 2026 4:05:09 AM
Federal grant to help shape future of mass transit in Birmingham regionThe grant will provide technical assistance to help the transit authority explore growth opportunities.
AL.com at Saturday, June 20, 2026 1:33:41 PM
Tuscaloosa Restaurant Week running through June 27TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) – Tuscaloosa restaurants experience significant revenue drops during the summer, but an annual event aims to boost businesses and save families a little extra cash. Tuscaloosa Restaurant Week is underway between now and June 27. You can find a full list of the restaurants and the special menus and pricing they have [...]...
CBS 42 at Friday, June 19, 2026 7:03:09 PM
Activist Arrested at Birmingham City Hall Following Comments on Recent Jail DeathsBy Emily Cundiff | ABC 33/40 Activist Eric Hall was escorted from Birmingham City Hall in handcuffs Tuesday after confronting city leaders over two recent deaths at the Birmingham City Jail during a City Council meeting. During public comment, speakers criticized city officials and raised concerns about conditions inside the jail following the deaths of […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, June 20, 2026 6:03:46 AM
Housing Authority of the Birmingham District Homeownership Expo Seeks to Remove Barriers to Buying aBy Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times What should I do first if I want to become a homeowner? Am I eligible to buy a home? How much money do I need to save? These are just a few of the many questions people ponder before purchasing their first home. Oftentimes, questions about credit […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, June 20, 2026 3:04:01 AM
Judge grants state's request to consolidate 2 capital murder cases involving Damien McDanielA court filing Thursday evening indicated that an order for consolidation related to capital murder suspect Damien McDaniel has been “rendered and entered.”...
CBS 42 at Saturday, June 20, 2026 1:39:26 PM
Pinson Council approves incentive structure for school administratorsThe Pinson City Council approved a resolution authorizing an incentive structure for administrators at the local schools during a meeting on Thursday night.
CBS 42 at Saturday, June 20, 2026 10:11:41 AM
Parker High School football coach to host youth football campBIRMIGNHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A.H. Parker High School head coach Frank Warren is hosting his second annual youth football camp Saturday. The camp is free and open to children from ages 5 to 12-years-old. It will from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at A.H. Parker High School. Participants will receive instructions from experienced coaches, participate [...]...
CBS 42 at Friday, June 19, 2026 3:27:04 PM
Little Reds Most Unusual Day with Opera BirminghamFor a limited time, become an arts member to unlock exclusive presale access and secure the best available seats before tickets open to the public. Become a Member Families will enjoy this operatic version of the story of Little Red Riding Hood based on scenes from operas by J. Offenbach and G. Rossini. Forest Ranger Dudley […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Friday, June 19, 2026 8:00:32 AM
Firearm found in preschooler's backpack at Levite Jewish Community CenterBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A firearm was found Friday morning in the backpack of a 4-year-old child at the Levite Jewish Community Center's Cohn Early Childhood Learning Center. According to Brooke Bowles, CEO of Levite JCC, the child's father alerted the center that he had inadvertently left the firearm in the child's backpack. The security [...]...
CBS 42 at Friday, June 19, 2026 4:33:10 PM
Central Alabama Pride celebrates community with annual parade and festival in BirminghamBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Central Alabama Pride has had a busy month so far. On June 13, the organization hosted its annual Pride in the Magic City parade in Birmingham's Lakeview area. On June 14, they hosted the 48th annual PrideFest at Linn Park. Wayne Rogers, democratic candidate for Secretary of State, participated in the [...]...
CBS 42 at Friday, June 19, 2026 5:46:56 PM
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 Tuesday, June 9, 2026 8:31:04 AM
All-South Metro Baseball: Lions, Jags land on 1st teamHoovers Will Adams, Homewoods Levi Nickoli and Hewitt-Trussvilles Jace Riggan lead the 2026 All-South Metro Baseball Team after standout seasons across the metro area.
280 Living at Saturday, June 20, 2026 9:04:47 AM
Hoover school system hires new RC3 coordinator, 2 new assistant principalsThe principal of the Shelby County Career Technical Education Center will be the new coordinator at the Riverchase Career Connection Center.
280 Living at Saturday, June 20, 2026 9:04:47 AM
Cheers vibe in the countrysideSpitting Llama has helped Cat-n-Bird Winery in Chelsea grow into a relaxed Saturday community spot with drinks, music, food trucks and family-friendly events.
280 Living at Saturday, June 20, 2026 9:04:47 AM
Gun found in preschoolers backpack at Birminghams Levite Jewish Community CenterA police report has been filed.
AL.com at Friday, June 19, 2026 2:06:48 PM
A New Yorker and The Birmingham he Never Saw ComingBy Scott Gelber For nearly 50 years, New York wasnt just where I lived. It shaped how I saw the world. I spent 25 of those years working in Manhattan. If youve ever worked there, you know the rhythm. Everything moves fast. The expectations are high. The pressure is constant. Eighty-hour weeks are not unusual. … Continue reading A New Yorker and The Birmingham he Never Saw Coming →...
Comeback Town at Friday, June 5, 2026 12:01:34 AM
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Bham Now at Thursday, June 11, 2026 12:09:28 AM
African American Comic Expo Brings Black Nerd Culture to Birminghams West SideBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times For Micah Blair, being a “blerd ” is about more than comic books, cosplay, and anime. It’s about creating a space where people can embrace who they are without judgment. “A blerd is an African American or person of color that loves everything in the nerd community, from […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, June 20, 2026 3:04:19 AM
Plenty of local representation on all-state teamsPlayers from across the area made the all-state baseball and softball teams.
280 Living at Friday, June 19, 2026 2:04:45 AM
World Cup 2026: USA clinches first place in Group DCOLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The United States has punched its ticket to the knockout phase of the World Cup and also clinched first place in its group. A 2-0 win for the Americans in Seattle on Friday against Australia was enough to book a Round of 32 spot in the bracket. But thanks to a [...]...
CBS 42 at Saturday, June 20, 2026 8:16:25 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 Tuesday, June 9, 2026 5:33:48 PM
Birmingham water board ranks last in customer service, spending $90,000 to learn whyThe current Central Alabama Water utility, restructured by the state legislature, was championed as a response to years of complaints.
AL.com at Saturday, June 20, 2026 12:05:33 PM
The Souths Best Colleges: University of North Alabama The University of North Alabama (UNA) in Florence, Alabama, stands as a beacon of innovation and student-centered excellence, leading the charge in preparing students…
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B-Metro at Friday, June 5, 2026 4:04:58 PM
Area schools shine at state outdoor track championships in Gulf ShoresAthletes from Briarwood, Oak Mountain, Spain Park and Chelsea posted standout performances at the state outdoor track and field championships.
280 Living at Saturday, June 20, 2026 4:04:52 AM
Battle over speed bumps in Birminghams Crestwood community is escalating quicklyFlyers and a petition aim to stop the city's plans to stop speeders in one historic neighborhood...
AL.com at Friday, June 19, 2026 7:05:43 AM
Families flock to Birmingham Civil Rights Institutes Juneteenth Jubilee celebrationBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute hosted its day long “Juneteenth Jubilee” celebration in the heart of the Civil Rights District. The event combined the history of freedom with a block party that included food trucks, a DJ and even line dancing. Organizers wanted to make sure the celebration also served as [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Friday, June 19, 2026 6:37:56 PM
For 13 Years, The Files Arts Project Has Brought the World of Dance Back HomeBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times On a beautiful June Friday, parents packed into a small dance studio inside the Alabama School of Fine Arts, eager to catch a glimpse of what their children had accomplished during the week. The weather was mild by Alabama standards, offering a welcome break from the sweltering summer […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, June 20, 2026 6:03:43 AM
Birmingham Doing What No One Thought PossibleBy David Sher Let me get this out of the way: Some people are going to accuse me of being a bit too optimistic. That is all okay. A dose of optimism is likely what we need. Birmingham has always been known as the city of perpetual promise. And for the first time in modern … Continue reading Birmingham Doing What No One Thought Possible →...
Comeback Town at Sunday, June 7, 2026 12:01:33 AM
ChelseaFest returns with new location, live music and one of Alabama's largest fireworks showsChelsea's annual Independence Day celebration will feature live entertainment, dozens of vendors, family activities and a massive fireworks display as the city also commemorates America's 250th birthday.
280 Living at Saturday, June 20, 2026 9:04:47 AM
2026 BPL Summer Reading Spotlight: Woodlawn Branch Library Plans SummerBy Roy L. Williams | Birmingham Public Library Every Birmingham Public Library branch offers its own special Summer Reading experience, but Woodlawn Branch Library stands out with a lineup you won’t find just anywhere. Where else can families meet friendly therapy animals, hear an uplifting hip-hop program that celebrates learning, and sit down one-on-one with […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, June 20, 2026 5:04:11 AM
Time to Pay Close Attention to Birmingham Mayor Randall WoodfinBy David Sher I’m dumbfounded. I’ve written and hosted ComebackTown columns for 14 years on how Birmingham might do better. Fourteen years of hoping, pushing, and prodding. And then the world turns upside down. Suddenly Birmingham has turned on the spigot with one win after another. Headlines that seemed impossible just a few months ago … Continue reading Time to Pay Close Attention to Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin →...
Comeback Town at Friday, June 12, 2026 12:01:27 AM
“This initiative removes barriers by bringing resources together in one place — both online and in tMAYOR RANDALL L. WOODFIN, AFTER THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAMS INNOVATION TEAM LAUNCHED THE NORTH BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY SERVICE HUB, A NEW NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED RESOURCE CENTER, THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES, JUNE 18.
Birmingham Times at Saturday, June 20, 2026 6:03:40 AM
Strait of Hormuz closed again as Iran heads to negotiations with USIranian state television says the countrys negotiating team is going to Switzerland.
CBS 42 at Saturday, June 20, 2026 9:32:22 AM
Birmingham native Chris Richards to star vs. Australia in World CupChris Richards will start for the USMNT against Australia after a historic World Cup debut.
AL.com at Friday, June 19, 2026 1:06:37 PM
Rancher Hat Bar opens custom hat design shop at The SummitRancher Hat Bar recently opened at The Summit, offering customers the opportunity to create customized cowboy, rancher and trucker hats.
280 Living at Saturday, June 20, 2026 9:04:47 AM
Comic and Cosplay Fan Works to Build a Home for Birminghams BlerdsBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Before Micah Blair was a Birmingham police officer, he was a kid who simply enjoyed comics. That love would eventually grow into a passion that has given many fellow Birminghamians a place to share in this love, too. Long before he was organizing conventions, hosting game nights, or […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, June 20, 2026 6:03:42 AM
2 injured in separate afternoon shootings in BirminghamInvestigations are underway after separate afternoon shootings in Birmingham.
AL.com at Saturday, June 20, 2026 12:05:33 PM
The Myth Thats Been Holding Birmingham and Alabama Back — Why Its Finally DyingBy Emily Wykle For a long time, ambitious entrepreneurs in Alabama learned the same lesson early: if you wanted to build something big, you would probably have to leave. That belief shaped more than their careers. It shaped where companies were headquartered, where jobs landed and where economic opportunity bloomed. The Old Assumption Birmingham, Huntsville, … Continue reading The Myth That’s Been Holding Birmingham and Alabama Back — Why It’s Finally Dying →...
Comeback Town at Friday, June 19, 2026 12:01:24 AM
Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama seeks to inspire a new generation of thinkers and inThe official opening in May of the Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama was a moment to celebrate. With about 800 in attendance, the ceremony at the new center in Rainbow City culminated a remarkable four-year effort by dedicated educators, professionals, public officials, private supporters and other community stakeholders to make the center a reality. [...]...
Alabama Power at Friday, June 19, 2026 6:05:01 AM
1 suffers life-threatening injuries in east Birmingham shootingA person suffered life-threatening injuries in an east Birmingham shooting Friday afternoon.
CBS 42 at Saturday, June 20, 2026 8:10:30 AM
Birmingham on a Permanent Emotional Roller CoasterBy David Sher One minute we are at the top of the world. The next, we hit rock bottom. Where is our confidence? Where is our self-esteem? Why do we think it’s okay to be judged by people who don’t know us and don’t care about us? The Milken Institute — a respected nonpartisan economic … Continue reading Birmingham on a Permanent Emotional Roller Coaster →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, June 16, 2026 8:01:22 AM
Father's Day Weekend - Scattered Storms with Highs in the Upper 80sWATCH THE CBS 42 WEATHER LIVESTREAM HERE: Father's Day Weekend: The cold front sitting over Alabama will continue to stall into the weekend. This will provide a focus for more shower and storm activity. Most of us will stay dry, with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Where it does rain, it could be [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Saturday, June 20, 2026 6:15:00 AM
Alabama Tried to get Rid of this Birmingham Man, It Didnt WorkEditor’s note: I don’t do this often. But when we lost J. Mason Davis on April 24, I knew I had to bring back one of the most remarkable pieces ever published on ComebackTown — because it deserves to be read again, and because the man who wrote it deserves to be remembered. Read it … Continue reading Alabama Tried to get Rid of this Birmingham Man, It Didn’t Work →...
Comeback Town at Sunday, June 14, 2026 12:01:35 AM
Weather Aware: Flash Flood Threat Continues Through FridayCBS 42 Weather Live Channel: ***Weather Aware Through Friday*** A cold front arrives on Friday, Juneteenth, bringing another round of scattered showers and storms with more heavy downpours. Some could be strong to possibly severe with gusty winds. SPC has placed parts of Central Alabama in a level 1/5 Marginal Risk. Highs will be in [...]...
CBS 42 at Friday, June 19, 2026 5:30:00 AM
Lady Eagles fall just short in state finalOak Mountains girls soccer team reached the Class 7A state final after a dominant playoff run before falling 1-0 to Auburn.
280 Living at Saturday, June 20, 2026 4:04:53 AM
Hanzhi Wang & Anthony TrionfoFor a limited time, become an arts member to unlock exclusive presale access and secure the best available seats before tickets open to the public. Become a Member Join us for a pay-what-you-choose performance presented as part of the Alys Stephens Centers 30th Anniversary season, featuring two extraordinary artists: accordionist Hanzhi Wang and flutist Anthony Trionfo. Celebrated for her staggering virtuosity […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Friday, June 19, 2026 9:00:41 AM
Trump says US will begin charging tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 dayTrump claimed there'd be “NO TOLLS” in the waterway during or after the ceasefire period unless the two sides fail to reach a final agreement by then.
CBS 42 at Saturday, June 20, 2026 4:15:28 PM
Suspect in Alabama realtors disappearance being extraditedA key suspect in a Huntsville abduction case is on his way to face local investigators after being arrested in Michigan.
CBS 42 at Saturday, June 20, 2026 4:14:27 PM
Two deaths in three days expose Birmingham City Jails disturbing conditions: The city has a responKalena “Peaches” Croskey, and Kadeem Sweazer of Center Point died in a span of three days.
AL.com at Friday, June 19, 2026 1:06:37 PM
Man convicted in deadly Birmingham home invasion that injured pregnant woman: Its been a long 6 yeA Jefferson County jury convicted Cameron Dejuan Blanding in the Feb. 6, 2020, shooting death of Devonta Reddick.
AL.com at Friday, June 19, 2026 11:06:09 AM
Chaeyoung ParkFor a limited time, become an arts member to unlock exclusive presale access and secure the best available seats before tickets open to the public. Become a Member Join us for a “Pay What You Choose” performance presented as part of the Alys Stephens Centers 30th Anniversary season, featuring pianist Chaeyoung Park. Praised as an artist who “does not play a single […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Friday, June 19, 2026 9:00:42 AM
Humanities program explores lesser-known stories behind the Statue of LibertyStoryteller Dolores Hydock will examine the history, design and public reaction behind one of America's most recognizable symbols.
280 Living at Saturday, June 20, 2026 9:04:47 AM
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