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MAYOR RANDALL L. WOODFIN ON BIRMINGHAMS NEW CRADLE-TO-CAREER PLAN, EMPHASIZING THE CITYS COMMITMENT TO MOVING FROM PLANNING TO ACTION ON BEHALF OF ITS CHILDREN, THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES, OCTOBER 1.
Birmingham Times at Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:02:02 AM
PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGSBy Gwen DeRu | The Birmingham Times Celebrate Global Humanity Day – TRIUMPH OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT!!! CELEBRATE FAIRFIELD AND MILES COLLEGE HOMECOMING!! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 **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 […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:02:01 AM
The Womens Issue: Understanding Homelessnessby Perryn Carroll As the Executive Director of the Jimmie Hale Mission, I regularly attend meetings filled with conversations about how to address the issues…
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B-Metro at Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:20 AM
The Womens Issue: The Journey of LTryce SladeShe Is Building Communities the Right Way. Construction may build structures, but land use and planning shape communities—and that responsibility is what makes the work…
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B-Metro at Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:20 AM
Lions win outdoor volleyball matchHere's a weekly update on Briarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park's volleyball teams.
280 Living at Thursday, October 1, 2026 7:03:37 AM
Movement for Parkinsons Class?? Movement for Parkinsons Class – Free & Open to All Senior Adults! ?? Join UAB Arts in Medicine for a Movement for Parkinsons class designed to build coordination, strength, flexibility, balance, control, and confidence in a supportive and engaging environment. Led by experienced dance professionals from Southern Danceworks, this evidence-based program follows a method […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:00:35 AM
THE WOMENS ISSUE: Community MattersAimee Castro and Bare Hands use art, traditions, even tacos to connect the community. A major milestone has been reached in Bare Hands, Inc.s capital campaign…
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B-Metro at Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:20 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 Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:02:08 AM
Week 7 Football Preview: Region play returnsBriarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park are back in action this week.
280 Living at Thursday, October 1, 2026 9:03:23 AM
Make-A-Wish Alabama golf tournament returns to Greystone Oct. 8Make-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 Thursday, October 1, 2026 9:03:23 AM
Family desperate to find 82-year-old missing from Birmingham since SaturdayJoseph James Turner walked away from his younger brother's repast on Saturday and hitched a ride to the Greyhound bus station in downtown Birmingham. He hasn't been seen or heard from since then.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 30, 2026 5:04:17 PM
Birmingham Leaders Unveil GoBHM Transportation Vision at Town HallBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times For some Birmingham students, getting across the city can mean leaving home hours before class. For others, unreliable bus routes can mean missing a doctors appointment, extracurricular activity or other opportunity. Those experiences took center stage Tuesday night as Birmingham city leaders, transit officials and young people gathered at […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:02:01 AM
Arrest made in 2022 hit-and-run that killed man who ran out of gas on I-65 in BirminghamMalique Corteze McKeithen, 30, is charged with manslaughter in the death of Martin Michael Cruse on I-65 in Birmingham.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 30, 2026 6:04:06 PM
Annual Chelsea Community Center Fall Craft Fair to be held Oct. 10The Chelsea Community Center hosts its annual Fall Craft Fair Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with about 75 vendors, funnel cakes from the Boy Scouts and free admission.
280 Living at Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:02:57 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 Thursday, October 1, 2026 7:03:37 AM
Dining: Bayonet!Bayonet is the second concept (after Helen) from Chef Rob McDaniel and wife Emily McDaniel, with Daniel Goslin serving as Director of Operations. This spirited…
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B-Metro at Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:19 AM
Briarwood Christian School names David Keith director of transportationBriarwood Christian School has hired U.S. Marine Corps veteran David Keith as director of transportation, bringing more than 35 years of industry experience.
280 Living at Thursday, October 1, 2026 7:03:37 AM
Need weekend plans? Browse our Birmingham events guideAuthentic dishes are on the menu, along with live music, dancing, an outdoor marketplace and more.
AL.com at Thursday, October 1, 2026 6:32:25 AM
Dining: The EssentialExecutive Chef of The Essential,Victor King grew up on a farm in Nolensville, Tennessee. “Because my mom and I had the farm, we always entertained…
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B-Metro at Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:19 AM
The Womens Issue: STORIES FROM THE HEARTJoy. Sadness. Sung with a voice that carries a depth of feeling. Her first instrument was a ukulele, given to her by her mother, the…
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B-Metro at Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:20 AM
Blue Cross reverses decision, will cover treatment for Birmingham man who had brain bleedElijah Briggs was featured in AL.com investigation into the state of healthcare in Alabama and Blue Cross Blue Shield's firm grip on the private insurance market.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 30, 2026 6:04:06 PM
The Next Round Alabama News Center College Football Update: Week 3Alabama 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
The Next Round Alabama News Center College Football Update: Week 2Alabama started SEC play with a win in the Bluegrass State while Auburn claimed a victory in its first home game of the year and prepares to host Florida this week. The Next Round guys take a look at those games and more. The Next Round is hosted by Jim Dunaway, Ryan Brown and Lance [...]...
Alabama Power at Monday, September 14, 2026 3:32:43 PM
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
Trails Foundation, Alabama Power unveil Little Fox Creek signage for “Year of Alabama Trails”At Little Fox Creek in Randolph County, visitors can now strike a pose alongside new commemorative signage celebrating the “Year of Alabama Trails. New signage at Little Fox Creek highlights the areas natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities, inviting visitors to explore part of the more than 120,000 acres Alabama Power maintains. Little Fox Creek [...]...
Alabama Power at Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:33:02 AM
Meet Moses Crawford: Bringing Conscious Living to Birmingham Through Vegan FoodBy Ameera Steward | For the Birmingham Times Moses Crawford is on a mission to help Birmingham get healthy. He seeks to bring the philosophy of holistic living and veganism to the Birmingham community through his business Conscious Living, which provides vegan food, catering, cold-pressed juices, and detox packages. Crawford is especially passionate about inspiring […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:02:03 AM
Birmingham furniture store closing after 83 incredible years“This wasnt an easy decision, but we are forever grateful for the generations of customers who have supported us since 1943.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 30, 2026 6:04:06 PM
Mt Laurel to hold annual fall festival Oct. 24The Mt Laurel Fall Festival returns Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with artisan vendors, food trucks, farmer pop-ups and live music from Bryson Square.
280 Living at Thursday, October 1, 2026 9:03:23 AM
The Next Round Alabama News Center College Football Update: Week 4Both Alabama and Auburn won SEC games at home this past weekend and now both must turn their sights to challenging road games this week. The Next Round guys break it down. The Next Round is hosted by Jim Dunaway, Ryan Brown and Lance Taylor, and can be watched on YouTube and Facebook or heard [...]...
Alabama Power at Tuesday, September 29, 2026 2:03:41 PM
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
Lions, Jags hold spots in ASWA pollThis week's Alabama Sports Writers Association rankings are out.
280 Living at Thursday, October 1, 2026 9:03:23 AM
Women Business Leaders: Vivian Mora Agency State FarmState Farm agency owner Vivian Mora and her team are passionate about the positive impact they can make in peoples lives and our communities by helping them…
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B-Metro at Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:19 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
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
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
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 Thursday, October 1, 2026 7:03:37 AM
Chelsea Planning Commission votes in favor of new Pine Ridge subdivisionThe proposal moving to the City Council is for 51 homes on 33 acres off Shelby County 11.
280 Living at Thursday, October 1, 2026 7:03:37 AM
Alabama Mobility and Power Center launches smart energy pilotNext-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
Lions maintain top spot in ASWA pollThis week's Alabama Sports Writers Association rankings are out.
280 Living at Thursday, October 1, 2026 7:03:37 AM
Spain Park anglers win high school fishing tournament on Lake GuntersvilleSpain Park anglers James Monson and Greyson Price won a Major League Fishing high school tournament on Lake Guntersville, qualifying for the 2027 national championship.
280 Living at Thursday, October 1, 2026 7:03:37 AM
Live Fast, Eat SlowMountain Brook Italian Restaurant, Locanda Brasato, takes its time. Everyones living fast, running fast. “We believe in the importance of taking time to slow down…
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B-Metro at Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:19 AM
Birmingham Residential Electric Bills Are 41% Higher Than HuntsvillesBy Joyce Lanning, Ph.D. Huntsville is booming. Metropolitan Birmingham is growing at a fraction of Huntsvilles pace. Electricity prices may not be the reason. But they certainly dont help. A Huntsville Utilities residential customer using 1,200 kilowatt-hours pays about $147 a month. An Alabama Power customer using the same amount pays about $207 — 41% … Continue reading Birmingham Residential Electric Bills Are 41% Higher Than Huntsvilles →...
Comeback Town at Wednesday, September 30, 2026 8:31:03 AM
Hoover 20-year-old killed when meetup at Birmingham McDonalds ended in gunfireIsaiah Earl Hosanna was killed just before 9 p.m. Monday at the fast-food restaurant on Bessemer Road. He was a 2024 graduate of Hoover High School.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 30, 2026 7:32:25 PM
Hoover council approves $206 million in government spending for 2027The budget includes $10.4 million in capital projects for 2027.
280 Living at Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:02:49 AM
New initiative gives Chelsea residents inside lookChelsea has launched a Government Academy that gives residents an inside look at city departments and services through classes every other Thursday evening over five months.
280 Living at Thursday, October 1, 2026 9:03:23 AM
Mayor rejects Tubervilles latest threat to send National Guard to fight crime in citiesTuberville describes Montgomery as “a war zone” and Mobile and Birmingham as “dangerous in a new campaign ad.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 30, 2026 6:04:06 PM
For Artists Richard Dial, Celestia Morgan, and Roscoe Hall, All Roads Lead to AlabamaBy Shauna Stuart | For the Birmingham Times Roll Call: Two Hundred Years of Black American Art is like a family reunion. The Birmingham Museum of Arts newest exhibition features 99 works by Black artists from the early nineteenth century to the present, curated entirely from the museums permanent collection. Over the decades, the BMA […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, September 30, 2026 11:02:13 PM
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 Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:02:08 AM
Jefferson County Greenways: A Legacy of Nature, Health and CommunityFirst of Two Parts By Cherith Glover Fluker | For the Birmingham Times For most of their history, Red Mountain Park, Ruffner Mountain, and Turkey Creek Nature Preserve were three different places with three different stories. Ruffner came first, staking its claim on the mountain in 1977. Turkey Creek followed in 2009, protecting one of […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:02:00 AM
Regular season concludes in OctoberBriarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park football teams play the second half of their region schedules in October, with rivalry games and playoff seeding ahead.
280 Living at Thursday, October 1, 2026 9:03:23 AM
The Womens Issue: A Legacy of PreventionCelebrating Barbara Schuler and Six Years of Health Impact. When Barbara Schuler founded VAX 2 STOP CANCER in 2020, she set out to solve a…
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B-Metro at Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:20 AM
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 Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:02:09 AM
Travel: AssisiA Journey to the Heart of Franciscan Italy Perched on the slopes of Monte Subasio in the green heart of Umbria, Assisi is one of…
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B-Metro at Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:19 AM
280 corridor events guide: October 2026See what's happening along the 280 corridor in October.
280 Living at Thursday, October 1, 2026 9:03:23 AM
Capital projects underway at US 280 area schoolsCapital projects are underway at U.S. 280 area schools, including a new auxiliary gym at Chelsea High School, synthet-ic turf at Oak Mountain High School and HVAC upgrades at Inverness Elementary.
280 Living at Thursday, October 1, 2026 9:03:23 AM
At the Greystone Y, a 12-week class helps cancer survivors get back on their feetLivestrong at the YMCA, a free 12-week program at the Greystone YMCA, helps adult cancer survivors rebuild strength and confidence in small, individualized classes led by trained instructors.
280 Living at Thursday, October 1, 2026 9:03:23 AM
Against Lane College, Will Miles College Golden Bears Hold on to Winning Streak?By Donald Hunt | For the Birmingham Times Miles College will take a two-game winning streak into its contest against Lane College (0-3, 0-5) on Saturday, Oct. 3 at home. The kickoff for this Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference game will be at 2 p.m. This is also Homecoming for the Golden Bears (2-1, 2-3). Over […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, September 30, 2026 10:02:09 PM
280 corridor business happenings: October 2026See the latest in the 280 corridor business community.
280 Living at Thursday, October 1, 2026 9:03:23 AM
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 Thursday, October 1, 2026 7:03:37 AM
City Council Launches Plan to Revive, Increase Walkability in 12 NeighborhoodsBy Emily Cundiff | WBMA Birmingham City Council approved nearly $700,000 Tuesday to begin planning a long-term effort aimed at revitalizing 12 neighborhood business districts across the city. The agreements are part of a previously approved $2 million investment from the citys budget surplus for the Urban Villages Initiative. City leaders describe the effort as […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:02:02 AM
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