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Chelsea residents speak out on proposed 5-mill property tax
A vote by the City Council is expected on Oct. 27.
280 Living at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 9:03:07 AM
“I love the kids. Even though I got a show, Im like, no, I got to come and touch the kids because tPERCY “MASTER P” MILLER DURING HIS VISIT TO NORWOOD ELEMENTARY ON OCTOBER 2, AHEAD OF THE CASH MONEY & NO LIMIT TOUR AT THE LEGACY ARENA AT BJCC, THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES, OCTOBER 8.
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 6:02:21 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 Tuesday, October 6, 2026 1:02:46 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 Wednesday, October 7, 2026 10:02:50 PM
4th suspect in Birminghams 2024 Five Points South massacre now indictedAaron Orlando Jones-Turpin is charged with capital murder of two or more people in the Sept. 21, 2024, massacre outside the now-closed Hush Lounge that left four dead.
AL.com at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 7:03:31 PM
Alabama Habitat for Humanity hosts regional leaders to advance affordable housingAlabama Habitat for Humanity joined forces with Auburn Universitys Rural Studio and The Front Porch Initiative in Newbern in September to address energy efficiency for affordable, sustainable and resilient housing. The collaborative effort, supported by Carrier Global Corporation, brought Habitat affiliate leaders, construction professionals, statewide partners, industry experts and housing advocates from across five states [...]...
Alabama Power at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 4:31:50 AM
Jags drop just outside top 10 in ASWA poll; Lions remain No. 1This week's Alabama Sports Writers Association rankings are out.
280 Living at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 4:02:58 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 Wednesday, October 7, 2026 10:02:50 PM
This beloved Birmingham coffee shop is expanding to Hoover in 2027June Coffee is opening a second location in Hoover.
AL.com at Tuesday, October 6, 2026 9:04:17 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 Wednesday, October 7, 2026 10:02:50 PM
Chantal Drake: Birmingham Museum of Arts Interim Director Leading at a Pivotal TimeBy Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times For Chantal Drake, becoming interim director of the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA) was a full-circle moment. Drake, the James Milton and Sallie R. Johnson Deputy Director for the museum, assumed the role as interim director on August 1. She was appointed to the position by the […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, October 6, 2026 10:01:49 PM
280 corridor business happenings: October 2026See the latest in the 280 corridor business community.
280 Living at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 6:03:16 PM
82-year-old man missing more than week found dead outside Birmingham buildingJoseph James Turner, who suffered from dementia, disappeared on Sept. 26 when he walked away from his younger brothers repast.
AL.com at Tuesday, October 6, 2026 12:03:39 PM
Birmingham contractor completes $25 million Mississippi healthcare projectThe project broke ground in April 2025.
AL.com at Tuesday, October 6, 2026 11:05:14 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 Tuesday, October 6, 2026 1:02:46 AM
The Next Round Alabama News Center College Football Update: Week 5Alabama had an impressive road win against Mississippi State. Auburn struggled in a loss to Tennessee. The Next Round guys take a look at those games and more in the college football update. The Next Round is hosted by Jim Dunaway, Ryan Brown and Lance Taylor, and can be watched on YouTube and Facebook or [...]...
Alabama Power at Tuesday, October 6, 2026 3:02:59 AM
Local Cosmetics Founder to Host Courage to Walk Domestic Violence Awareness WalkBy Jordyn Davis | For the Birmingham Times Jeddie Carnes found her purpose after surviving two years of domestic abuse from her partner. After two long years of using makeup to cover her bruises and scars, she knew her calling was to help women find a voice, even if their abuse silences them. Today, Carnes […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, October 6, 2026 2:01:59 AM
Two arrested in deadly shooting of Hoover man at west Birmingham McDonaldsErnesto Gama Pablo, a 20-year-old from Fort Payne, and a 17-year-old are in custody.
AL.com at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 10:03:31 AM
Black Is Beautiful: The Love Story and Legacy of Marcus and Amy Jacques GarveyThe Birmingham Times Black nationalist Marcus Garvey, founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, led the largest organized mass movement in Black history. His Back-to-Africa movement earned him nicknames like “Black Moses,” and his ideas of racial pride are seen as a precursor to the “Black is Beautiful” ideals of the 1960s. Garvey encouraged Black […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, October 6, 2026 10:01:51 PM
Birmingham data center representatives to hand over real estate records, judge saysThe judge said that Kendra Woodfin, a real estate broker and the mayors wife, wont be subpoenaed now.
AL.com at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 7:03:31 PM
Free Saturday Program at BPL Gives Families a Place to Play, Learn and Grow TogetherBy Roy L. Williams | Birmingham Public Library The Birmingham Public Library is excited to host Birmingham-based Small Magics Ready Saturdays and Expect More, two free play-based early learning programs. Families are invited to spend Saturday mornings playing, learning and growing together through activities designed to help young children build important early literacy and learning […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, October 6, 2026 10:01:50 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 Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:19 AM
Football Friday: Hornets, Jags, Eagles back in actionHigh school football in the 280 corridor continues Friday night.
280 Living at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 10:02:50 PM
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 Tuesday, October 6, 2026 12:02:04 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
Miles College Honors Master P, Announces Economic Mobility Initiative at Inaugural Business and ReseSpecial to the Times Miles College hosted its first Judge U.W. Clemon Center Business & Research Conference on Friday, during Homecoming 2026, bringing together Alabama leaders and nationally recognized voices across business, entertainment, justice and civic engagement. New Orleans Hip Hop Pioneer and philanthropist Percy “Master P” Miller was recognized as a Distinguished Honoree for […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, October 6, 2026 10:01:51 PM
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
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 Tuesday, October 6, 2026 2:02:01 AM
Birmingham officers shoot armed domestic violence suspect, police sayWest Precinct officers were dispatched shortly after 12:30 p.m. Wednesday to the 600 block of Avenue T.
AL.com at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 3:32:21 PM
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 Monday, October 5, 2026 9:02:08 PM
From a volunteer crew on a two-lane road to a four-station districtThe Cahaba Valley Fire District has grown from an all-volunteer crew on a two-lane U.S. 280 in 1978 to a four-station district with 61 employees, and most of its calls today are medical.
280 Living at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 10:02:50 PM
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 Tuesday, October 6, 2026 2:02:00 AM
Hoovers fine arts specialist makes the case for the arts on their own termsHoover City Schools fine arts specialist Brian Cocke argues that music, art and theater are core to a good education, not extras, as he visits classrooms such as Gwin Elementary's music room.
280 Living at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 10:02:50 PM
“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 Monday, October 5, 2026 11:02:04 PM
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
Local volleyball teams wrapping up regular seasonHere's a weekly update on Briarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park's volleyball teams.
280 Living at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 4:02:58 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
Application Fees at UAB Waived for First-Time Undergraduate Students This WeekBy Alicia Rohan | UAB News Prospective undergraduate students have the opportunity to begin blazing their path at the University of Alabama at Birmingham during “Free Application Week,” set for Oct. 5-9. Entering first-time freshman, transfer and online students can apply at no cost, regardless of their residency status. As part of UABs initiative to expand […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, October 6, 2026 10:01:50 PM
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 Nature Preserve followed in 2009, protecting […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, October 6, 2026 2:02:03 AM
Waldo's Chicken & Beer opens at Valley Post in ChelseaWaldo's Chicken & Beer opened Sept. 29 at Valley Post in Chelsea, becoming the first restaurant to return to the development since its original restaurants closed in April.
280 Living at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 10:02:50 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 Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:20 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 Tuesday, October 6, 2026 2:02:02 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 Tuesday, October 6, 2026 2:02:02 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
Lost a pet? Heres what Homewood residents need to know about animal control changesHomewood residents will need to follow new procedures for reporting stray animals, locating lost pets and handling wildlife concerns after the city partnered with the Greater Birmingham Humane Society.
AL.com at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 10:03:31 AM
Week 8 Football Preview: Hornets, Jags in Thursday actionBriarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park are back in action this week.
280 Living at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 9:03:07 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
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 Monday, October 5, 2026 9:02:08 PM
Buzz over bite-sized macaron business in Mt LaurelMt Laurel resident Jojo Ehlers turned a love of macarons into InBetween Macs, a small business selling bite-sized macarons at pop-ups and fall festivals.
280 Living at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 10:02:50 PM
Football Gameday: Hornets, Jags in Thursday actionHigh school football in the 280 corridor continues Thursday night.
280 Living at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 4:02:58 PM
Bluebird at the SymphonyNashville’s legendary Bluebird Cafe meets the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. Celebrated songwriters perform the hits they wrote for Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Luke Bryan, Dan + Shay, Carrie Underwood, and more, with full orchestral arrangements performed live by ASO musicians. Hear the songs and the stories behind them like never before.
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Alys Stephens Center at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 11:00:32 AM
Birmingham opioid settlement: $609K approved for drug abatement programThe city has collected $3.2 million from lawsuits against companies that benefited from the opioid epidemic and will use $609,699 to expand its Drug Nuisance Abatement Team.
AL.com at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 4:03:37 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 Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:20 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
More than tape and ice: The weeklong operation that keeps Briarwoods football team ready for FridayBriarwood Christian School's athletic trainers spend a week preparing for each Friday night football game, tracking workloads, hydration and recovery for the team.
280 Living at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 10:02:50 PM
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 Tuesday, October 6, 2026 2:02:00 AM
Upscale boutique opens first Alabama location at Birminghams SummitThe retailer is one of several to open this year at the shopping center.
AL.com at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 11:05:18 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 Wednesday, October 7, 2026 10:02:50 PM
Jefferson County Is Doing What Many Thought ImpossibleBy Danny Carr Something remarkable is happening in Jefferson County – and almost no one is talking about it. Only three years ago, we faced a deadly problem that seemed nearly impossible to solve. Today, the numbers tell a dramatically different story. The change cannot be credited to one arrest, one new law or one … Continue reading Jefferson County Is Doing What Many Thought Impossible →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, October 6, 2026 12:31:02 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 Tuesday, October 6, 2026 1:02:46 AM
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