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Learn the art of nautical-themed cookie decorating at Cat-n-Bird Winery
Award-winning cookie artist Shannon Lescarini will teach royal icing techniques and decorating tips during a beginner-friendly nautical-themed class in Chelsea.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 1:05:05 AM
Valley Post restaurants close less than six months after openingAll four Valley Post restaurants in Chelsea have closed less than six months after opening as the Pihakis Restaurant Group faces lawsuits and millions in liens.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 1:05:05 AM
Lifeline Children's Services celebrates China adoption programLifeline Children's Services brought together more than 300 people in Birmingham to celebrate families connected through its China adoption program.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 1:05:05 AM
Unbound: Freedom to Read Event Aims to Celebrate Black Voices, CommunityBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times As conversations surrounding book bans and the preservation of Black history continue across the country, the Black Contractors Association of Alabama Chapter (BCAAC) is inviting the Birmingham community to gather for an evening centered on literature, culture and conversation. The organization’s inaugural Unbound: Freedom to Read event will […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 8:03:05 PM
Medical cannabis dispensary under construction on US 280GP6 Wellness is building one of Birmingham's first medical cannabis dispensaries on Cahaba Park Circle as Alabama prepares to launch medical cannabis sales.
280 Living at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 3:04:07 PM
Explore Oak Mountain after dark during Nature at Night programFamilies can discover nocturnal wildlife and learn how the park comes alive after sunset during a guided evening adventure.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 1:05:05 AM
Chelsea Park hosts free outdoor movie night with How to Train Your DragonFamilies are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs for an evening under the stars as Chelsea Park screens the live-action adaptation of the beloved fantasy adventure.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 1:05:05 AM
Birmingham hospitality community remembers woman who died on 4th of JulyThe Birmingham hospitality community is coming together to remember a woman who died on the Fourth of July.
CBS 42 at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 6:21:32 PM
Birmingham man killed his teen girlfriend after his birthday celebration, prosecutor saysJeremiah Isaiah Pressley, now 25, is charged with capital murder in the May 25, 2024, killing of 19-year-old Mya Parker.
AL.com at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 8:05:15 PM
Editor's Note: July 2026Kyle Parmley reflects on celebrating Independence Day, the nations 250th anniversary and the freedoms worth appreciating this July.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 1:05:05 AM
City of Clay to hold town hall on DYS propertyA town hall will be held by the City of Clay to get input from citizens on what to do about the Department of Youth Services (DYS) property.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, July 6, 2026 10:07:49 PM
Alabama woman killed, man wounded in stabbingVideo above: News 5 Now — Top Stories from July 6, 2026 BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A woman is dead, and a man remains in the hospital following a stabbing in Baldwin County's Belforest community. According to a Baldwin County Sheriff's Office news release, deputies were called to a home on Augustine Drive just [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Monday, July 6, 2026 12:14:14 PM
Fatal crash on I-65 in Pelham closes exit 246PELHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- First responders are on the scene of a fatal I-65 crash Monday morning. The crash happened near mile marker 246 and has the off-ramp closed as of 7:00 a.m. Drivers are asked to avoid the area if possible and to expect delays.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, July 6, 2026 7:02:51 AM
PSC seeks to control data centers with balancing act between Alabama Power, ratepayersLarge data centers are under construction in Bessemer, Birmingham, Hayneville, Montgomery and elsewhere.
AL.com at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 8:05:15 PM
Thousands of dollars worth of fireworks stolen from Alabama store, owner saysThe theft hit the business owner hard on what was supposed to be a very busy day at the store.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, July 6, 2026 6:44:47 AM
Springville places 1-year moratorium on data center proposalsThe city of Springville has imposed a one-year moratorium at its most recent city council meeting Monday, July 6, as the city develops more thorough planning and zoning regulations for similar projects in the future.
CBS 42 at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 2:03:13 PM
Birmingham council approves security for themselves, their families when facing threatsSecurity would be deployed when a credible threat is determined by the police chief, supported by investigative findings and reasonably connected to their official duties.
AL.com at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 8:05:15 PM
Weve Been Called to Build Something: In the Fight Against Redistricting, Political Activist Dee RBy Shauna Stuart | The Birmingham Times Deanna “Dee” Reed had a lot on her mind on May 8. That morning, the political consultant and organizer for Black Voters Matter gathered outside of the Alabama State Capitol with politicians, faith leaders, fellow activists and community members to protest the special legislative session Gov. Kay Ivey […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 8:03:08 PM
CBS 42 previews 'Big Brother 28,' castCBS 42's Isaac Goffin discussed his excitement for Big Brother 28. The season premiers on CBS 42 at 7 p.m. Thursday.
CBS 42 at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 7:21:34 PM
Alabama community honors fallen wildland firefighter Sydney WatsonWARRIOR, Ala. (WIAT) -- Family, friends and firefighters from across the country gathered Tuesday at HighPoint Community Church to honor the life and sacrifice of Sydney Watson, the 27-year-old Alabama wildland firefighter who was killed while battling the Knowles Fire in western Colorado. Watson, of Warrior, was one of three firefighters killed during a burnover [...]...
CBS 42 at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 10:16:39 PM
Talladega man sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug crimeA Talladega man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a drug crime, U.S. Attorney Phillip Williams Jr. announced Tuesday.
CBS 42 at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 12:14:06 PM
280 corridor events guide: July 2026See what's happening along the 280 corridor in July.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 1:05:05 AM
New Hearing set in Birmingham AI Data Center Lawsuit Following Judges RecusalBy Lisa Crane and Taylor Lang | WVTM A newly assigned Jefferson County judge will hear arguments Tuesday on whether a challenge to a proposed Birmingham AI data center can resume where it left off after the previous judge recused herself. Circuit Judge Javan Patton Crayton set a status and scheduling conference for 9:30 a.m. […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 8:03:01 PM
Chelsea Public Library wraps up Summer Reading Program with dinosaur-themed celebrationReaders who complete the library's Summer Reading Program can celebrate with fossils, dinosaur activities and themed snacks.
280 Living at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 3:04:07 PM
No-phone, modest-dress Villaggio Colafrancesco on US 280 draws crowds for 4 years runningVillaggio Colafrancesco on U.S. 280 continues to draw crowds with its no-phone policy, modest-dress code, Italian coffee, gelato and slower way of life.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 1:05:05 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 a story in the Baltimore Sun “Your personal data has a … Continue reading Birmingham: The New Plantation Owners Dont Grow Cotton –They Harvest Data →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 2:31:06 PM
Learn the basics of mushroom identification at Oak Mountain State ParkA beginner-friendly program will introduce participants to Alabama's native mushrooms and their role in healthy forest ecosystems.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 1:05:05 AM
Blind chocolate taste test challenges sweet tooth at Mt Laurel LibraryAdults can put their taste buds to the test by identifying popular chocolate bars during a blindfolded tasting experience.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 1:05:05 AM
Davida Roach: Local Influencer Represents Birmingham at Cannes Lions in FranceBy Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Though lifestyle influencer Davida Roach is a native of Charleston, South Carolina, she proudly represents Birmingham wherever she goes, even when work takes her to France. Roach recently attended the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France. “Its the largest creative marketing festival in the world,” […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 9:32:18 PM
Alabama basketball commit Anderson Diaz reclassifies to 2026 class, will play for Crimson Tide this Alabama basketball gained significant news Tuesday that will help its backcourt this upcoming season.
CBS 42 at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 2:37:14 PM
Hot & Stormy July Afternoons Continue - Increasing Storm Chances This WeekendWATCH THE CBS 42 WEATHER LIVESTREAM HERE: Tonight: Lows in the low to middle 70s for most. With some lingering forcing from a nearby low pressure system, one or two storms may linger until the early morning hours. Tomorrow: Waking up dry and mostly clear, before clouds build in the middle morning hours. Highs will [...]...
CBS 42 at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 5:29:26 PM
US military strikes Iran after Tehran hits 3 tankers in Strait of HormuzThe U.S. military began launching a series of “powerful” strikes against targets in Iran after Tehran attacked at least three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Central Command (Centcom) announced on social media Tuesday evening. Centcom said the attacks are intended to “impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping [...]...
CBS 42 at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 4:43:11 PM
Woman struck, killed by vehicle in Birmingham identifiedA Birmingham woman who was struck and killed by a vehicle during the early morning hours of the Fourth of July was identified Monday.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, July 6, 2026 8:24:45 AM
Hoover zoning board recommends approval for stand-alone ER on Valleydale RoadGrandview Medical Center wants to put its stand-alone emergency department at 2137 Valleydale Road, across from Southlake.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 1:05:05 AM
Dazzling Dress Exhibition Opening at Birmingham Public Library on July 10By Margaret Splane | Birmingham Public Library On Friday, July 10, a dazzling exhibition of 12 dresses by 12 Alabama artists will open at the Central Library. Embodied: Contemporary Takes on the Dress is the result of a collective desire to create dresses for the purpose of telling personal stories. Featured artists include Amanda Banks, […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 8:02:59 PM
Alabama, Auburn release joint statement opposing Protect College Sports ActThe University of Alabama and Auburn University released a joint statement Monday opposing the Protect College Sports Act.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, July 6, 2026 12:16:29 PM
Birmingham Black Nurses Association, Childrens of Alabama Help Next Generation Envision a Future inBy Mia Watkins | For The Birmingham Times A group of middle school students left the 2026 Summer Nurse Camp at Childrens of Alabama with greater clarity about their future careers and with medical skills they can use immediately. “Everything about it was just so fun,” said 13-year-old Aubree Jones, a student at Phillips Academy. […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 8:03:06 PM
New Homewood Office of Bryant Bank to Celebrate Grand Opening on FridaySpecial to the Times Bryant Bank has opened the doors to its new Homewood office, but customers can expect to familiar faces at the new branch. The new office, which opened on June 22, is located at 1725 28th Avenue South, just down the street from Bryant Bank’s previous Homewood location. “This new office gives […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 8:03:03 PM
24-year-old Tuscaloosa County man arrested for Capital Murder in deaths of single father of three anTUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit has identified the two people who were shot killed at a home in Brookwood. The victims were identified as 31-year-old Jose Felix Alvarez-Duenas and 22-year-old Jazmine Alexis Bates. Bates was a student at the University of Alabama. According to the Tuscaloosa VCU, a dog that [...]...
CBS 42 at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 7:33:29 PM
The University of Montevallo prepares for 'Preview Day' on July 17MONTEVALLO, Ala. (WIAT) -- The University of Montevallo is preparing to welcome interested high school graduates and transfer students to campus for its Summer Preview Day on July 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This in-person open house event lets prospective students explore campus and see how it feels to be a Montevallo Falcon. [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Monday, July 6, 2026 12:56:41 PM
Chelsea Farmers Market offers local produce, baked goods and handmade productsShoppers can browse fresh seasonal produce and handcrafted goods while supporting area farmers, artisans and small businesses at the weekly market.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 1:05:05 AM
280 corridor open houses July 4-5Looking for a home along the 280 corridor? Check out some open houses happening this weekend.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 1:05:05 AM
Bagel chain opening first Alabama location this month at The Summit in BirminghamOther locations are planned for Tuscaloosa, and eventually Mobile and Huntsville.
AL.com at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 12:06:01 PM
Hoover Planning and Zoning Commission to meet July 6The action meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., with a work session at 5:30 p.m.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 1:05:05 AM
Birmingham man sentenced to more than 10 years in prison on firearm chargesBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A 32-year-old man was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison on multiple firearm charges, announced U.S. Attorney Phillip Williams Jr. Robert Garrett, of Birmingham, was sentenced to 130 months in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm and one count [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Monday, July 6, 2026 5:05:29 PM
Alabama AME Bishop on Redistricting: “The Role of Black Church is to Be the Guardian of Democracy.”By Shauna Stuart | The Birmingham Times In May, Bishop Julius McAllister, Jr. knew he had to join the fight against redistricting in Alabama. McAllister is the 144th Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Alabama where he serves as the Presiding Prelate of the Ninth Episcopal District, leading parishioners across 250 churches in […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 8:03:04 PM
Applications being accepted through July 24 for 'Hoover's Got Talent' showcaseLeadership Hoover announced its inaugural Hoover's Got Talent showcase.
CBS 42 at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 3:09:47 PM
Railroad crossing on Hwy 261 in Helena closed beginning July 6HELENA, Ala. (WIAT) -- Drivers in Helena may need to plan for a detour beginning Monday when the railroad crossing on Highway 261 closes for maintenance. The closure is expected to last until at least July 8. Additionally, another railroad crossing closure is scheduled for Tuesday on Highway 52 in Pelham near Donut Joe's, which [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Sunday, July 5, 2026 6:44:08 PM
2026 Hoover City Dad Brigade set for Saturday, July 11The annual back-to-school cleanup effort is looking for volunteers.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 1:05:05 AM
Schumacher, Crumpton win Miss Hoover, Miss Hoover's Teen 2027Julia Schumacher is a University of Alabama student from Minnesota, and Cambree Crumpton is a Chilton County High School student from Clanton.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 1:05:05 AM
Arizona man facing capital murder charge following Birmingham shootingA man from Glendale, Arizona is facing a capital murder charge following a deadly Fourth of July shooting.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, July 6, 2026 5:53:54 AM
Countdown to kickoff: 50 days until high school football seasonThe high school football season begins in a few weeks.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 1:05:05 AM
Breeze Airways Launches New Nonstop Flights at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airportflybirmingham.com Breeze Airways has officially launched new service at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM). The low-fare carrier enters the market offering nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Raleigh-Durham (RDU). The flights are scheduled twice weekly on Fridays and Mondays. “We are thrilled to welcome Breeze Airways to Birmingham,” said Ashby Pate, Board Chair of the […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 8:03:00 PM
2 killed, including child, in Trussville I-59 crashAt least two people, including a child, were killed in a crash Tuesday morning involving two semi-trucks on Interstate 59 near Trussville.
CBS 42 at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 1:45:50 PM
3 volunteer firefighters lose their homes to the Aspen Acres FireThe firefighters were on the front lines battling the blaze when the fire destroyed nearly everything they owned.
CBS 42 at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 7:59:21 PM
Aritzia and PopUp Bagels set to debut at The SummitAritzia and PopUp Bagels are expected to open their first Alabama locations at The Summit later this summer.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 1:05:05 AM
Chelsea City Council to vote on new residential, commercial developments on US 280Rezoning requests are for 20 new homes next to Forest Parks and a business district along Brasher Lane and U.S. 280.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 1:05:05 AM
Hoover police officer involved in crash on I-65HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) -- An officer with the Hoover Police Department was involved in a crash on I-65 on Tuesday. According to the Hoover Police Department, one driver involved in the accident was transported for minor injuries. Because the crash involved a Hoover police officer, the Hoover Police Department has asked the Vestavia Hills Police [...]...
CBS 42 at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 3:23:59 PM
Cahaba Brewing Company to host night market benefitting Greater Birmingham Humane SocietyCahaba Brewing Company will host a market benefitting the Greater Birmingham Humane Society on July 18.
CBS 42 at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 6:37:41 PM
Andrew Gunn elected superintendent as Shelby County Schools faces rapid growthAndrew Gunn has been elected Shelby County Schools superintendent, promising a transition focused on listening, teacher support, family trust and student-centered leadership.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 1:05:05 AM
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