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280 corridor open houses August 1-2
Looking for a home along the 280 corridor? Check out some open houses happening this weekend.
280 Living at Monday, August 10, 2026 10:03:54 AM
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 Sunday, August 9, 2026 12:01:41 AM
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Birmingham Times at Monday, August 10, 2026 10:03:00 AM
Stormy Start To The Week; Hotter Weather AheadAlabama's 42 Weather Live Channel: Monday and Tuesday: A weak boundary in Alabama will be a focus for storms Monday and Tuesday, with showers and storms likely in Central Alabama from around lunchtime into the early evening. Some storms will be capable of heavy rain, frequent lightning, and gusty winds. Highs will be in the [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Sunday, August 9, 2026 12:40:00 AM
American Conference unveils UAB's 2026-27 league opponentsBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- UAB men's basketball now knows its conference opponents for the 2026-27 season. The American Conference announced its scheduling matrix Friday, revealing the Blazers' home and away matchups. Each team will play six conference opponents twice (home and away) while facing the remaining six opponents once. UAB will host North Texas, Tulane [...]...
CBS 42 at Friday, August 7, 2026 11:55:58 AM
Homewood Planning Committee approves Samford Student Housing proposalHOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — The Homewood Planning Committee unanimously approved a proposal to build student housing for Samford University students. The proposal includes the development of two six-story buildings located on the south side of Lakeshore Dr. near the track and field complex. Samford University's Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs, Colin Coyne, said [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Friday, August 7, 2026 7:43:51 AM
Conversations with Sherri Jackson: One-on-One with Eric EssixBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- This weekend on Conversations with Sherri Jackson, Sherri will sit down with Birmingham musician Eric Essix. This segment can be seen at 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. It can also be viewed in the video player above.
CBS42 - TV at Friday, August 7, 2026 10:10:01 PM
Fairfield man identified in fatal Birmingham shootingBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A 62-year-old man who was shot and killed Saturday in Birmingham has been identified. Randy Rivers of Fairfield was shot during a reported assault in the 5700 block of Ensley around 12:38 p.m. His death is being investigated as a homicide. Anyone with information should contact the Birmingham Police Department.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 10, 2026 10:06:24 AM
Pinson Council passes 1-year moratorium on data centersThere may be some upsides to having a data center inside of an industrial zone but that time is not now for Pinson.
CBS 42 at Saturday, August 8, 2026 9:45:17 AM
FISE World Series brings BMX, skateboarding and more to downtown BirminghamBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Flips, tricks and serious air are taking over City Walk as the FISE World Series comes to downtown Birmingham this weekend. The three-day action sports and music festival runs August 7-9, bringing athletes and fans to downtown Birmingham for competitions featuring BMX freestyle, skateboarding and 3x3 basketball. Organizers say the festival is [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:39:10 PM
Chelsea City Council OKs 2027 transportation planProjects most likely to happen in 12 to 18 months involve Chesser Drive and Stanley Drive.
280 Living at Sunday, August 9, 2026 12:03:48 AM
The Summit hosting Back to School Bash in BirminghamBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Summit in Birmingham will host a Back to School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 8. The event will last from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. It will feature face painting, balloon twisting, entertainment, crafts and more. Food vendors like Emmy Squared, Inbetween Macs, Pompous Banana and Kona Ice will be present. The Back [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Friday, August 7, 2026 8:06:33 PM
When does daylight saving time end in 2026? As early as possibleAs warm as it is right now, late fall isn't that far away.
CBS42 - TV at Sunday, August 9, 2026 11:24:38 AM
Oak Mountain High School: Alabama's 42 Two-A-DaysBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Oak Mountain recorded a 4-6 season in 2025 and finished seventh in Region 3. After three seasons as head coach for the Eagles, Shane McComb was fired during the offseason. McComb recorded a 9-21 overall record at Oak Mountain before his departure. Oak Mountain hired Jason Kervin to step in as [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, August 6, 2026 9:42:35 PM
Recently sold homes along the 280 corridor: July 2026See some recent real estate sales along the 280 Corridor.
280 Living at Monday, August 10, 2026 10:03:54 AM
Maylene man killed in motorcycle crash on I-59/20BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Jefferson County Coroners Office identified a man who was killed in a single-vehicle crash on I-59/20 Saturday. Brandon McGurie, 20, of Maylene, was the lone rider of a motorcycle that crashed around noon Saturday on I-59/20 at Elton B. Stephens Expressway. He was transported to UAB Hospital, where he was [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 10, 2026 10:19:26 AM
Hueytown High School: Alabamas 42 Two-A-DaysHueytown went 7-6 during the 2025 season, and the Golden Gophers were knocked out of the playoffs by Benjamin Russell.
CBS 42 at Saturday, August 8, 2026 8:10:35 AM
Birmingham: The New Plantation Owners Dont Grow Cotton –They Harvest DataBy Randy Hutcheson Every day, Birmingham residents generate enormous amounts of monetizable digital exhaust — streaming movies, using GPS, storing files in the cloud, scrolling social media, shopping online, and increasingly asking AI to do tasks for us. That data has real monetary value. According to the Baltimore Sun, the average commercial value of an … Continue reading Birmingham: The New Plantation Owners Dont Grow Cotton –They Harvest Data →...
Comeback Town at Friday, August 7, 2026 12:01:32 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 Saturday, August 1, 2026 1:04:18 PM
Alabama Power engineers spark STEM interestOxfords CREATE STEM Learning Network recently hosted a lively group of around 35 middle school students for SparkSTEM Discovery Day at the Randolph-Roanoke Career Tech Center in Wedowee. The daylong event featured hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities. The SparkSTEM Discovery Day aims to connect classroom education with real-world workforce and industry needs. [...]...
Alabama Power at Friday, August 7, 2026 1:04:31 PM
Contract kitchen employee at Alabama prison arrestedA contract kitchen employee at an Alabama prison was arrested Friday.
CBS42 - TV at Saturday, August 8, 2026 11:26:26 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 Saturday, August 1, 2026 1:04:18 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 Saturday, August 1, 2026 12:04:17 PM
Police warn back-to-school photos have hidden clues for predators: What to check forWhat may have started as a wholesome family tradition could inadvertently tip off bad actors to personal details of your child's life and whereabouts.
CBS42 - TV at Sunday, August 9, 2026 11:08:09 AM
WNBA commissioner says league task force will discuss trans athlete participationIndiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham has publicly advocated to ban trans athletes from competing in the league.
CBS42 - TV at Saturday, August 8, 2026 11:29:56 PM
District 6 Farmers Market returns for final event of the summerThe final installment of Birmingham's District 6 Farmers Market will feature local vendors, free giveaways and shopping vouchers for early attendees.
AL.com at Saturday, August 8, 2026 12:04:52 PM
Trussville Mayors Breakfast to host shark attack survivor Lulu GribbinThe upcoming Trussville Mayors Prayer Breakfast will host Lulu Gribbin, a survivor of a shark attack.
CBS42 - TV at Saturday, August 8, 2026 9:49:43 AM
KitKat Gave Coko Eason Her Big Break and the Internet Cannot Stop ListeningBy Chanda Temple | City of Birmingham As a kid, Coko Eason always grabbed a KitKat candy bar before heading off to church on Sundays. She enjoyed the chocolatey snack and its catchy jingle just that much. Now, more than 30 years later, Coko is featured in an online KitKat commercial, where she can be […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, August 8, 2026 12:02:48 AM
Comeback Town: Alabama sabotaging Birmingham healthcareAlabama has lost at least seven rural hospitals since 2010. Right now, the Alabama Hospital Association says 27 more rural hospitals are in danger of closing, with 19 of those at immediate risk.
AL.com at Sunday, August 9, 2026 9:05:05 AM
Get to Know NBA Champion and Birmingham Native Trey Jemison IIIBy Ameera Steward | For the Birmingham Times To the world, Trey Jemison III, standing at 6’10 and 280 lbs., is a center for the New York Knicks, who just won their first NBA championship in 25 years. But to Birmingham hes a friend, a student, a neighbor; to Birmingham hes a part of our […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, August 10, 2026 1:02:56 AM
Road Closures Planned in Birmingham This Weekend for FISE World Series at City Walkbirminghamal.gov Motorists are advised to expect temporary road closures near City Walk BHAM as the City of Birmingham prepares to host the FISE World Series, an internationally recognized action sports festival taking place August 7-9. The following traffic changes will be in effect: 18th Street North (from Abraham Woods Boulevard toward City Walk BHAM) is closed now through 5 […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, August 10, 2026 10:02:59 AM
Editor's Note: August 2026Kyle Parmley reflects on August as a fresh start for local families, schools, football and community life.
280 Living at Monday, August 10, 2026 10:03:54 AM
Dining: The EssentialExecutive Chef of The Essential,Victor King grew up on a farm in Nolansville, Tennessee. “Because my mom and I had the farm, we always entertained…
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B-Metro at Saturday, August 1, 2026 1:04:18 PM
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 Saturday, August 1, 2026 1:04:18 PM
Birmingham City Schools Announces Policy for Free and Reduced Meals, Launches StopFinder Bus App forBirmingham City Schools Birmingham City Schools this week announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program. District leaders are also encouraging parents to register their children before the first day of school. They said more than 11,000 students have already […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, August 8, 2026 10:03:05 PM
Fauci contempt vote presents DOJ with 'incredibly messy' choicesThe push to charge former COVID czar Dr. Anthony Fauci with contempt of Congress is full of pitfalls for prosecutors, should the Justice Department choose to take up the case. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved the criminal referral Thursday, arguing that Fauci's assertion of his Fifth Amendment rights 111 times during [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Sunday, August 9, 2026 5:01:37 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 Saturday, August 1, 2026 12:04:16 PM
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 Saturday, August 1, 2026 12:04:14 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 Saturday, August 1, 2026 12:04:19 PM
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 Saturday, August 1, 2026 12:04:20 PM
Mortimer Jordan High School: Alabamas 42 Two-A-DaysMortimer Jordan recorded a 4-7 season in 2025, finishing third in its region. The Blue Devils were knocked out by Mountain Brook in the first round of playoffs.
CBS 42 at Saturday, August 8, 2026 8:08:33 AM
Shelby County man killed in morning crashA Shelby County man was killed in a crash Sunday morning, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
CBS42 - TV at Sunday, August 9, 2026 3:47:18 PM
Man dies in west Birmingham following shooting, crashA man died after he was shot while driving in west Birmingham on Saturday afternoon.
CBS42 - TV at Saturday, August 8, 2026 3:19:45 PM
Chelsea Car Show brings classic cars and family fun to City HallChelsea Lodge 886 will host a community car show featuring classic cars, custom vehicles, food, music and awards.
280 Living at Sunday, August 9, 2026 12:03:48 AM
Red Pearl remains a culinary experience for foodie explorers in BirminghamUnlike the fiery, flash-pan style cooking seen in its back kitchen, Red Pearl came onto the Birmingham food scene almost like a whisper.
AL.com at Sunday, August 9, 2026 9:05:05 AM
5th annual 'Unity in the Community' block party being held in JasperJASPER, Ala. (WIAT) -- The fifth annual Unity in the Community block party will be held in Jasper on Saturday. The block party is free to attend. Jason Atkins, the next Walker County Sheriff, will be in attendance to speak with the community. The event will take place at Coke Oven Park at 5 p.m. [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Friday, August 7, 2026 9:24:45 PM
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 Saturday, August 1, 2026 1:04:18 PM
Nature lovers: Doubling Double Oak Park is a big winShelby County and the Forever Wild Land Trust are adding 907 acres to Double Oak Park, doubling its size and expanding public hiking and biking opportunities.
280 Living at Sunday, August 9, 2026 12:03:48 AM
Garbage rates for unincorporated Shelby County go up Oct. 1The Shelby County Commission renewed the county's contract with Waste Management.
280 Living at Saturday, August 8, 2026 12:03:50 AM
Country singer Chase Wright to support Drew Baldridge in BirminghamBefore country music artist Drew Baldridge takes stage at WorkPlay on Thursday, one of his friends plans to bring more life into the venue.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 10, 2026 6:39:25 AM
Nearly 5,000 Birmingham City School students remain unregistered for first day of classThousands of students have yet to register for Birmingham City Schools as district officials make a final push before classes begin Monday.
AL.com at Saturday, August 8, 2026 11:05:12 AM
New Cordova Elementary opens its doors to studentsCORDOVA, Ala. (WIAT) -- The first day of schools is a feeling like no other, especially when youre the first group of students in a brand new school. The youngest of the bunch in Cordova are starting the year in a new building. It may look incomplete out front but when you walk inside Cordova [...]...
CBS 42 at Friday, August 7, 2026 5:38:26 PM
Ralph Lauren Launches Latest Artist in Residence Collaboration with Gees Bendralphlauren.com NEW YORK — Ralph Lauren this week launched Ralph Lauren x Gees Bend, the latest collaboration of the Companys Artist in Residence program with Gees Bend textile artists Claudia Pettway Charley and Loretta Pettway Bennett. Gees Bend, Alabama, is home to a community of Black artists whose quilting has been shaped by generations of […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, August 10, 2026 1:03:02 AM
2 national restaurants, national coffee chain likely for Chelsea PlazaDeveloper Moiz Foulad said he can't name the businesses yet because plans aren't finalized.
280 Living at Saturday, August 8, 2026 1:04:06 AM
Former Huskie to become voice of Arizona CardinalsA Hewitt-Trussville High School graduate has landed an NFL radio job.
CBS42 - TV at Sunday, August 9, 2026 12:57:02 PM
City of Birmingham Approves $45M to Expand Career Training, Modernize Schools, Strengthen Student Subirminghamal.gov Mayor Randall L. Woodfin recommended, and the Birmingham City Council has approved, a historic $45 million investment to prepare students for high-demand careers, improve recreational spaces, expand financial literacy education, and enhance an early childhood learning facility. “This is one of the most significant investments weve made in the future of Birminghams children and our citys economy. I am so […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, August 9, 2026 1:03:03 AM
Springville officials explore ending Flock camera contract after misuse and cost reviewOfficials with the City of Springville are exploring routes to shorten or entirely end its contract with Flock Safety following an audit exposing an officer for misusing the camera system and the city concluding the service did not justify its cost.
CBS42 - TV at Saturday, August 8, 2026 9:39:52 AM
Briarwood names John Patterson as chief advancement officerBriarwood Christian School has named John Patterson as its new chief advancement officer to lead enrollment, development and communications.
280 Living at Sunday, August 9, 2026 12:03:48 AM
Problem in America? Sports betting, marijuana use soarsIn 2025, Americans spent $166 billion betting on sports, and 21.4 million people used marijuana on a near-daily basis.
CBS42 - TV at Sunday, August 9, 2026 8:01:12 AM
Man found shot after vehicle crashes in Ensley; Birmingham police investigating homicideBirmingham police are investigating a homicide after a man was found fatally shot inside a vehicle that crashed into an Ensley residence on Saturday afternoon.
AL.com at Sunday, August 9, 2026 9:05:05 AM
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