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Jefferson County Greenways: A Legacy of Nature, Health and Community
First 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 Nature Preserve followed in 2009, protecting […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, October 4, 2026 1:03:31 AM
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Alabama Power at Sunday, October 4, 2026 1:04:43 AM
Man impersonating cop convicted in string of sex assaults of couples in Birmingham parksWe may never know the full extent of the harm he caused or how many other victims may still be out there.”...
AL.com at Friday, October 2, 2026 2:03:26 PM
Alabama Power offers energy bill chillers as outside temps sizzleHigh heat through Labor Day in Alabama...
Alabama Power at Sunday, October 4, 2026 3:03:21 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
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
Jefferson County Commission Celebrates New State-of-the-Art Animal Care FacilitySpecial to the Times On Tuesday, September 29, the Jefferson County Commission, along with its partners at the Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS), cut the ribbon on the new Jefferson County Animal Care facility. Architects from Birchfield Penuel & Associates, who designed the facility; Stone Building Company, who built the facility; and BL Harbert International, […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, October 4, 2026 1:03:31 AM
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
Editor's Note: October 2026Kyle Parmley reflects on October as a fresh start for local families, schools, football and community life.
280 Living at Friday, October 2, 2026 6:02:30 PM
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 Was Destined for Greatness. Its Not Too LateBy David Sher Editor’s note: Much of this article draws on research by Walker Beauchamp from his time as a student at Samford’s Cumberland School of Law.* In 1872, iron master Abram Hewitt predicted Alabama would become “the manufacturing center of the habitable globe.” In 1906, speculator John Gates said Birmingham would become “the largest … Continue reading Birmingham Was Destined for Greatness. It’s Not Too Late →...
Comeback Town at Thursday, October 1, 2026 11:31:03 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
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 Friday, October 2, 2026 11:02:03 PM
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 Saturday, October 3, 2026 4:02:49 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 Sunday, October 4, 2026 2:02:58 AM
Lions win outdoor volleyball matchHere's a weekly update on Briarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park's volleyball teams.
280 Living at Saturday, October 3, 2026 4:02:49 AM
Comeback Town: Birmingham residential electric bills are 41% higher than HuntsvillesBirmingham cannot change its electric utility overnight. But Alabama can change the way that utility is regulated.
AL.com at Sunday, October 4, 2026 8:32:36 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 Saturday, October 3, 2026 2:02:39 AM
October 1, 2026EMPLOYMENT ______________________________ ______________________________ LEGAL ______________________________ Notice of Completion In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama 1975, notice is hereby given that Cleary Construction Inc., Contractor has completed the Contract for 2022 PS03 CUNNINGHAM CREEK NO.2 AND MISSISSIPPI AVE […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, October 4, 2026 1:03:29 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
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 Friday, October 2, 2026 11:02:03 PM
Witnesses, clues sought in separate unsolved killings of 2 men in BirminghamBirmingham police have investigated 34 homicides in 2026, and Chief Michael Pickett on Oct. 1 reported a 91 percent clearance rate so far this year.
AL.com at Thursday, October 1, 2026 5:04:13 PM
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
Master P Encourages Norwood Elementary Students to Dream Big, Work HardBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times The sounds of students singing filled Norwood Elementary School Friday morning as teachers dressed in camouflage and students wearing their school colors of green welcomed a special guest whose career has been built on music, entrepreneurship and perseverance. Before taking the stage at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, October 4, 2026 1:03:27 AM
Week 7 Football Preview: Region play returnsBriarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park are back in action this week.
280 Living at Saturday, October 3, 2026 5:02:48 PM
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
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
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
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
Second judge freezes Trump mail ballot plan as Supreme Court ruling loomsThe 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
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
Birminghams Summit shopping center purchased for $508 millionSince opening almost 30 years ago, it is the most-visited retail destination in Alabama, drawing nearly 9 million visits annually.
AL.com at Thursday, October 1, 2026 6:04:23 PM
Texas rises to No. 1 in AP poll, Bama cracks top 10The 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
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
280 corridor events guide: October 2026See what's happening along the 280 corridor in October.
280 Living at Saturday, October 3, 2026 4:02:49 AM
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
Summer Heat Builds Back In This WeekAlabama'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
What do the new owners of Birminghams Summit shopping center have planned for its future?Birminghams 100-acre outdoor shopping center has been acquired for $508 million.
AL.com at Saturday, October 3, 2026 9:03:20 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 Sunday, October 4, 2026 7:02:42 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 Saturday, October 3, 2026 1:02:05 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
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
Birmingham mayor says wife has no involvement in massive data center property saleKendra Woodfin and her real estate firm were named in proposed subpoenas for records related to the Nebius project.
AL.com at Saturday, October 3, 2026 6:03:16 AM
Birmingham Mountain High Hikers is Building Community, One Trail at a TimeSecond of Two Parts By Cherith Glover Fluker | For the Birmingham Times Darryl Washington, Chris Lewis and Nathaniel Rutledge have been friends since playing basketball together at Ramsay High School in the 1980s. On August 11, 2014, the three stood at the trailhead of Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve at the end of their first […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, October 4, 2026 1:03:28 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
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
Auburn players react to 43-8 win over Southern MissAuburn players react to 43-8 win over Southern Miss...
CBS 42 at Sunday, September 13, 2026 2:04:16 PM
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
Birmingham on track to end 2026 with lowest murder tally since 1951The drop in Birmingham homicides comes just two years after citys deadliest year.
AL.com at Thursday, October 1, 2026 4:04:07 PM
Stillman Alumnus, Program Builder Teddy Keaton Tapped to Lead Tiger FootballSpecial to the Times Teddy Keaton is coming home. Stillman College announced on Thursday, that Coach Teddy Keaton, a Stillman graduate and veteran football coach, will lead the return of Tiger football as the College prepares to reinvigorate its program for the 2027–28 academic year. The appointment as Athletic Director and Head Football Coach brings […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, October 4, 2026 1:03:29 AM
“I want you to know this is not another report. Birmingham, Alabama, is good at reports. Were also 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 Sunday, October 4, 2026 1:03:33 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 Friday, October 2, 2026 5:02:07 PM
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 Saturday, October 3, 2026 5:02:48 PM
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 Saturday, October 3, 2026 2:02:39 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
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
Lions, Jags hold spots in ASWA pollThis week's Alabama Sports Writers Association rankings are out.
280 Living at Saturday, October 3, 2026 4:02:49 AM
Haute Pink to Celebrate Breast Cancer Community Through Fashion, SupportBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times For many people affected by breast cancer, the journey does not end when treatment does. There are financial challenges, emotional hurdles, changes in relationships and the everyday realities of learning how to live beyond a diagnosis. For Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center, supporting patients, survivors and the people who […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, October 4, 2026 1:03:30 AM
Birmingham Selected to Join Love Your Block, Helping Residents Improve Neighborhoods Citywidebirminghamal.gov Mayor Randall Woodfin this week announced the City of Birmingham has been selected to join Love Your Block, an initiative led by the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, to launch resident-led projects that improve their cities. As one of just 25 new local governments from 20 U.S. states to join […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, October 4, 2026 1:03:28 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 Sunday, October 4, 2026 1:03:33 AM
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