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Birmingham-Southerns class of 2026 returns to the Hilltop to honor graduation
?? FORWARD EVER: Former Birmingham-Southern students now attending schools across the Southeast reunited on the BSC campus to commemorate their 2026 graduation...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:05:00 PM
YMCA of Greater Birmingham Receives $15K Grant for Digital Literacy ProgramsSpecial to The Times YMCA of Greater Birmingham has received a $15,000 grant from Spectrum as part of the companys digital education program. “The YMCA is committed to making sure that regardless of age, our community members have access to technology and opportunities to develop the digital skills needed for success in todays world,” said […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:05:56 PM
This new box in Birmingham lets you trade your old trinkets for new treasures?????? BHM TRINKET TRADE: Check out this adorable new Birmingham oddity located at The Battery in East Avondale...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:05:01 PM
Birmingham Expands Community Violence Prevention Efforts with $200,000 in Local Micro-GrantsBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times “Today we take that success further by investing directly in the people and organizations doing the most critical work on the ground,” said Mayor Randall Woodfin as he stood before community leaders at City Hall on Monday morning. “These groups are in our streets, connected to our community, and […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, April 27, 2026 9:03:50 PM
Birmingham firm begins work on 40-bed Tennessee rehab hospitalThe facility is expected to open next spring.
AL.com at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 11:06:46 AM
Hero Diner at Railroad Park is now temporarily closed?? TEMPORARILY CLOSED: Another Birmingham-area Hero Diner location has closed its doors—at least for now.
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:05:01 PM
New coffee shop now open on Highland Avenue? NEW: Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee is now open inside the Cortland Vesta apartments!...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:05:01 PM
See how this local sports surgeon upgraded his practice with better business sense?? MEDICINE + MANAGEMENT: See why this groundbreaking local surgeon added an MBA to his résumé ?? NowPartner...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:05:01 PM
Big Problem: Moneyed People in the Suburbs Love Birmingham Too MuchBy David Sher I recently met with the CEO of a large private company to discuss how greater Birmingham might progress. He’s a well-known name from a well-known firm. He was totally engaged in our conversation. He took copious notes and asked thoughtful questions about what I presented. At the conclusion, I felt good about … Continue reading Big Problem: Moneyed People in the Suburbs Love Birmingham Too Much →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:01:34 PM
HOME LISTINGS: See 22 on the market now in Birmingham (April 24-26)?? HOUSE HUNTING: New listings across the Greater Birmingham Area just dropped. Be one of the first to see what's hot on the market now. Now Partner...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 4:05:49 PM
Historic A.G. Gaston Motel closing temporarily for $4M renovation?? The historic 1954 wing of the A.G. Gaston Motel will be closed for renovation for approximately 18 months starting Mother's Day Weekend.
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:05:00 PM
Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass HeartFor a limited time, become an arts member to unlock exclusive presale access and secure the best available seats before tickets go on sale to the public. Become an Arts Member Experience bluegrass at its most daring, joyful, and virtuosic. The legendary Béla Fleck returns with his acclaimed My Bluegrass Heart tour for an electrifying […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Monday, April 27, 2026 3:30:27 AM
MAY EVENTS: 47 you wont want to miss in Birmingham?? MAY EVENTS: Festivals, outdoor hangs and game-day energy with Birminghams home teams—plan your month now!...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:05:00 PM
Speak Loud, Win Big: $500 on the Line at BPLs Bards & Brews Poetry Slam on May 1By Roy L. Williams | Birmingham Public Library Birmingham Public Library (BPL) invites the community to experience some of the metro areas top spoken word artists competing for a combined $500 in a Bards & Brews Poetry Slam happening Friday, May 1 at the Central Library downtown. This will be the second slam of the […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 11:04:30 AM
City of Birmingham Launches Reinvest Workforce Initiative to Create Career OpportunitiesBy Scott Minshall | CBS 42 The City of Birmingham is taking steps to create career opportunities and remove work barriers for its residents. That announcement came today during a news conference where the city unveiled its Reinvest Workforce Initiative. The program will include coordinated components aimed at expanding economic opportunities across the Magic City. […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:05:53 PM
New Collaborative Offers UAB Students Community-Driven Work to Help the Birmingham ThriveBy Matt Windsor | UAB News Three faculty members in UABs J. Frank Barefield, Jr. Department of Criminal Justice have joined forces to give bright undergraduates the opportunity to get real-world experience while serving the surrounding community. The Community Solutions Collaborative brings together UAB labs focused on digital forensics, law and data science “to serve […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:05:49 PM
Red Shoe Run raises $101K for Alabama families [PHOTOS]?????????The Red Shoe Run has been called The Magic Citys most whimsical race! See why.
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:05:00 PM
Popular ice cream shop coming to Birminghams 5 Points West Neighborhood?? The new ice cream shop should arrive before the new family fun center near the Crossplex.
What do you think of the new development within the 5 Points West neighborhood?...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:05:01 PM
Birmingham ranks 2nd nationally for first-time home buyers in 2026Birmingham is the second best market in the U.S. for first-time home buyers in 2026, according to Zillow. The popular housing website released the ranking earlier this month based on Continue Reading ...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:05:01 PM
Foot Soldiers 63rd Anniversary Celebration Set For Saturday in Birminghams Historic 4th Avenue DisSpecial to The Times The Civil Rights Activist Committee is hosting the Foot Soldiers 63rd anniversary celebration from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, in Birmingham’s Historic 4th Avenue District. This years theme, “Honoring the Legacy – Uniting the Neighborhoods – Inspiring the Nation,” commemorates the 63rd anniversary of the Birmingham Civil […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 5:04:06 PM
Alabama Power lineman Mike Goldman hangs up toolbelt after working safely 57 years1969 was a remarkable year. Apollo 11 made history with its first flight to the moon, making Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin worldwide heroes. Boeing 747 took its first flight. A postage stamp cost 5 cents, a gallon of gas was 35 cents, and Richard M. Nixon was president. That year, Michael was the most [...]...
Alabama Power at Saturday, April 18, 2026 4:33:41 AM
Received a text about an Alabama DMV traffic ticket? Heres how to tell its a scam?? BE AWARE: Scammers impersonating Alabama law enforcement departments are sending texts demanding payment for fines. Check out these tips for catching phishing attempts.
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:05:01 PM
How this Auburn student landed a job with a Fortune 500 companyINTERNSHIP ? FORTUNE 500 JOB OFFER: See how this Auburn student turned her summer internship into a full-time job offer ?? NowPartner...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:05:01 PM
Pinhole Camera Workshop with Jillian BrowningDive into the exciting world of pinhole photography with UAB professor Jillian Browning at the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts (AEIVA). Inspired by the pinhole camera photography on view in Erin Jane Nelsons exhibition at AEIVA, participants will learn about the history of photography and the development of pinhole and long-exposure techniques, create their […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Friday, April 17, 2026 2:30:19 PM
Alabama high school students explore lineworker careers with Alabama PowerDozens of high school seniors got an up-close, hands-on experience of what it takes to be a lineworker at Alabama Power. Alabama Powers Phenix City and Headland headquarters hosted 59 students from 19 area high schools for Lineworker Career Day events earlier this month. Each student had expressed interest in exploring a career in the [...]...
Alabama Power at Saturday, April 25, 2026 12:05:12 PM
6 new businesses + 3 closures in Birmingham this week? NEW + COMING SOON: Its a new week in The Magic City, and that means a new roundup of businesses popping up across town.
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:05:01 PM
This Bham-based BBQ chain has some of the best brisket?? BEST BRISKET? This one won't be too surprising to Full Moon loyalists in the Magic City...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 3:07:14 PM
Zoës Kitchen founders to open new restaurant in Homewood, rebrand Cahaba Heights location?? OPENING ALERT: Founders of Zoë's Kitchen are opening their new flagship restaurant in Homewood on Friday, May 1st. They also have rebranding/expansion plans.
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:05:01 PM
30 dont-miss concerts coming to Birmingham, May-September 2026Stars in the rock, country, hip-hop, jazz and jam worlds are set to play at venues throughout the city.
AL.com at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 10:08:22 AM
Alabama Powers Jay Johnson honored as Lineman of the YearWhen conditions are ripe for a power outage in Alabama, odds are that linemen like Jay Johnson will be putting in some hard work. For the Alabama Power lineman, the call to restore power isnt just part of the job — its a mission. On Wednesday, that commitment was recognized when Johnson was named Lineman [...]...
Alabama Power at Saturday, April 18, 2026 4:33:40 AM
Meet these 3 artists who showcase the beauty of the Magic City?? BHAM'S BEAUTY: See how these artists are inspired by the landmarks, landscapes and architecture of Birmingham...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:05:01 PM
$3M+ SEEDS grant to spark industrial growth in Northwest AlabamaThe Shoals Economic Development Authority has been awarded more than $3 million for upgrades at a local industrial park, a move that will help ready the region for new jobs and investment. The funding through the Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program will be used to acquire about 70 acres within the Barton Riverfront [...]...
Alabama Power at Tuesday, April 21, 2026 12:04:52 PM
Erin Jane Nelson: Living and WorkingExhibition Opening: Thursday, May 21, 5-7 p.m. AEIVA presents Living and Working, a survey exhibition of work by Erin Jane Nelson made between 2015 and 2025 while she was living just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. Over this period, Nelson engaged in a sustained dialogue with the environment and ecology of the southeastern United States through […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Wednesday, April 22, 2026 12:00:44 AM
Birmingham mayor pushes for answers as Nebius data center moves forwardMayor Randall Woodfin sat down for an exclusive interview with AL.com to address residents concerns about the planned Nebius AI factory.
AL.com at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 10:08:22 AM
JST Corp. announces $500 million expansion in Alabama electronics plantA global leader in the design and manufacturing of electronic connectors plans to expand its North Alabama operations in a $500 million project that will create 80 jobs. Japan-based JST Corp. will build an automation-based facility in Guntersvilles Conners Island Business Park. The project is expected to cover 540,000 square feet and feature a design that [...]...
Alabama Power at Friday, April 24, 2026 10:33:50 AM
How design jobs shape what you see in Birmingham every day—apply now and start creating?? WHO DESIGNED THAT? You can impact Birminghams visual identity—apply now to build real graphic design skills and shape the citys visual story. NowPartner...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 3:07:14 PM
Coreata Houser: The Solutions Architect for Business in BirminghamBy Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Coreata Houser believes all his past experiences — both professional and personal — have prepared him for his current role as director of the City of Birminghams Department of Innovation & Economic Opportunity (IEO). “This is the only job where every single experience I’ve had in life, […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, April 27, 2026 10:04:07 PM
Walmart renovation in Leeds among new high-dollar building permits?? $5 MILLION RENOVATIONS: Among this week's jigh-dollar building permits is a renovation project at the Leeds Walmart Supercenter.
#Walmart #Leeds...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:05:01 PM
“We are thrilled to build on our relationship with the SWAC and look forward to hosting Alabama StatBIRMINGHAM MAYOR RANDALL WOODFIN, ASU WILL KICK OFF THE 2026 COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON AT LEGION FIELD ON AUGUST 29TH AGAINST SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY, BHAM NOW, APRIL 20.
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:05:58 PM
500+ locals shared the Birmingham restaurants theyll defend forever?? YOUR FAVORITE BHAM RESTAURANTS: Which of these spots will you defend till your dying breath?...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:05:00 PM
Nature-inspired tea workshop explores wildflower brewingParticipants can learn how to identify, harvest and brew herbal teas from plants found in nature.
280 Living at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:05:01 PM
Former Players Sharpe and Saxton Lead Fairfields Football, Girls Basketball ProgramsBy Solomon Crenshaw Jr. | For the Birmingham Times When young sports fans of Fairfield High Preparatory School talk about the good old days, they might only think about the beginning of boys basketball success under coach Maurice Ford. But Jazmine Saxton and Rex Sharpe know better. They are former Fairfield Tiger athletes who experienced […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:05:48 PM
Security guard arrested in fatal shooting at Birmingham Greyhound stationChristopher Jarrett will be transported to the Jefferson County Jail, where he will be held with no bond.
AL.com at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 4:06:57 PM
How to start birding in Birmingham—no yard required?? BIRDING IN BHAM: You dont need acres of land (or even a yard) to get into birding. Here's what you need for your at-home setup. ?? NowPartner...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:05:01 PM
Naila Jackson Helps Greater-Birmingham Entrepreneurs Navigate Business ResourcesBy Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times In May 2024, Naila Jackson launched Network Navigator as a one-day event designed to connect Greater Birmingham-based small business owners with the resources they needed to grow their companies. But she couldnt stop there. Today, Network Navigator is an independent nonprofit organization serving local entrepreneurs year-round with […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:05:55 PM
In the Moment: Recent Acquisitions to AEIVAs Permanent CollectionOpening: May 21, 5–7pm AEIVA presents In the Moment: Recent Acquisitions to AEIVAs Permanent Collection, featuring work by seventeen artists acquired over the past three years, much of which will be on view at AEIVA for the first time. Works by Alabama artists such as Pinky/MM Bass, Celestia Morgan, and Susan Fitzsimmons are shown alongside […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Sunday, April 26, 2026 12:00:43 AM
Oak Mountain mathletes sweep Shelby County tournamentOak Mountain High swept Shelby County's math tournament, Chelsea's basketball teams reached the 6A Final Four, and two local teachers earned National Board certification in a strong month for area schools.
280 Living at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:05:01 PM
Troubled Birmingham restaurant group sued for nearly $400,000 over unpaid billsThe restaurant group has seen several restaurants permanently and temporarily closed in the last three weeks.
AL.com at Monday, April 27, 2026 7:09:06 PM
Can small purchases really build savings? We tested it in Birmingham?? SPEND SMARTER: Can small purchases really help build savings? We tested it in Birmingham.?? NowPartner...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:05:01 PM
Sloss Metal Arts Summer Youth Apprenticeship Applications Openbirminghamal.gov Applications are open through April 28 for the annual Summer Youth Apprenticeship at Sloss Furnaces. The Summer Youth Apprenticeship was founded on the importance of passing on the history of Sloss and the many techniques and traditions of metal art. This paid, 8-week program employs 10-15 high school students, aged 16-19, to work and […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:05:50 PM
Birmingham City Council weighs new rules for data centersThe city council voted to push their vote on the regulations to the first week of June.
AL.com at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 3:08:21 PM
Pihakis closes 4 Valley Post restaurants in Chelsea??BREAKING: More Pihakis Restaurant Group restaurants were shuttered on Monday, including the 5 month old Valley Post development.
#closings2026 #foodie...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:05:01 PM
Banking company sues struggling Birmingham restaurant group over $1.1 million loanAccording to the lawsuit, the loan was for the buildout of Tasty Town, a Greek restaurant that closed on April 12.
AL.com at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 5:33:31 PM
Recent real estate sales on the 280 corridor: April 2026See recently real estate transactions along the 280 corridor.
280 Living at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:05:01 PM
Blind Boys of AlabamaFor a limited time, become an arts member to unlock exclusive presale access and secure the best available seats before tickets go on sale to the public. Become an Arts Member Six-Time GRAMMY® Winners | Gospel Music Hall of Fame Inductees The gospel legends Blind Boys of Alabama return to the UAB Alys Stephens Center […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Monday, April 27, 2026 3:30:27 AM
Get free, at-home genetic testing—no matter where you live?? FREE TESTING: Here's how to get easy, no-cost access to genetic testing—available to all Alabamians statewide. NowPartner...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 8:05:08 AM
Birmingham denies another charter application, maintaining longtime rejection recordBirmingham City Schools has not accepted a charter school application in over 10 years.
AL.com at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 10:08:22 AM
Under the Big Top: A Celebration of Culture and Community Arrives in BirminghamStory and Photos by Marika N. Johnson | For the Birmingham Times For more than three decades, the UniverSoul Circus has brought a different kind of spectacle beneath the big top — one that blends world-class circus entertainment with the rhythms, traditions and cultural expressions of communities often underrepresented in mainstream circus productions. The traveling […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:05:47 PM
Birmingham City Council Delays Vote Until June on Data Center RegulationsThe Birmingham Times Rules for future data center development in Birmingham are still being worked out, as city council members delayed a vote on updates to the citys zoning ordinance. After hearing from nearly two dozen concerned citizens during a public hearing on Tuesday, the Birmingham City Council voted unanimously to postpone a decision on […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:03:52 PM
These 12 dining spots have closed as Birmingham restaurant group faces hardest decisionsThe company lists 22 restaurants in four states.
AL.com at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 11:06:46 AM
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