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Practice Works opens third Birmingham-area location on U.S. 280
Practice Works has opened a new coworking and office space location on U.S. 280, offering workspace for therapists, wellness professionals and other practitioners.
280 Living at Sunday, July 5, 2026 8:03:22 PM
Beloved New Orleans musician who fled Hurricane Katrina, found home in Birmingham dead at 80“This is my second home. Birminghams been good to me,” Rickie Castrillo said in 2010, five years after the storm.
AL.com at Sunday, July 5, 2026 4:04:52 PM
Makeshift vessel catches fire on Lake MartinA makeshift vessel on Lake Martin that was being used as a platform to launch fireworks caught fire Saturday night, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
CBS 42 at Sunday, July 5, 2026 11:39:43 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 Saturday, July 4, 2026 10:03:16 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 Sunday, July 5, 2026 8:03:22 PM
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 Sunday, July 5, 2026 8:03:22 PM
July 2, 2026____________________________ EMPLOYMENT ______________________________ PART TIME Administrator/Clerical We seek an energetic, enthusiastic, and well-organized person for the position of Office Administrator/Clerical part-time. This is a part-time position of 20 to 25 hours per week at $680, depending on workload. Need to be detail-oriented, possess good customer service skills, some cash & items handling skills. Apply Email:application@thedebbiestaffing.com […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, July 4, 2026 7:02:30 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 Sunday, July 5, 2026 8:03:22 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 Saturday, July 4, 2026 10:03:40 PM
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Alabama Power at Saturday, July 4, 2026 1:03:47 AM
A Foreign Company Wants a 79-Acre AI Factory in Your Neighborhood. Speak Up June 9thBy Allison Black Cornelius A foreign-owned tech company wants to build a massive 79-acre AI Mega Factory in Oxmoor Valley that consumes as much electricity as 200,000 homes and requires enormous water resources in a county that has suffered drought conditions in 17 of the last 20 years. They want to put it right in … Continue reading A Foreign Company Wants a 79-Acre AI Factory in Your Neighborhood. Speak Up June 9th →...
Comeback Town at Friday, July 3, 2026 5:01:49 PM
The Souths Best Colleges: University of North Alabama The University of North Alabama (UNA) in Florence, Alabama, stands as a beacon of innovation and student-centered excellence, leading the charge in preparing students…
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B-Metro at Sunday, July 5, 2026 4:32:24 PM
City Council Approves $615M FY2027 Budget Presented By Birmingham Mayor WoodfinThe Birmingham Times The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved a $615 million Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget recommended by Mayor Randall L. Woodfin that focuses on investments in neighborhoods, youth, public safety, public transportation, homelessness services, and the municipal workforce. “I want to thank the Birmingham City Council for their vote in support of […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, July 4, 2026 6:02:36 AM
Hoover chamber gives out 2026 public safety awardsThe chamber recognized top employees from the Hoover police, fire and 911 departments.
280 Living at Saturday, July 4, 2026 5:03:19 AM
Almost a quarter-century ago, she made America proud. Now she likes just being mom.As America celebrates its 250th birthday, we bring you some patriotism nearly 25 years after one of the most unlikely Olympic moments ever. Birmingham's Vonetta Flowers failed to qualify for two summer Olympics, but traded in her track shoes for a bobsled and struck gold.
AL.com at Sunday, July 5, 2026 6:32:39 AM
Chelsea Planning Commission OKs plans for Valvoline oil change centerThe facility will be at 175 Shelby County 39 near the road's intersection with U.S. 280.
280 Living at Sunday, July 5, 2026 8:03:22 PM
Alabama Power makes work brighter for American Apparel military uniform makersIn a factory in Opp, Alabama, a team of workers sits at sewing machines, fashioning uniforms for Americas warfighters one stitch at a time. From station to station, the uniform takes shape — a pocket here, a button there — until, at the end, a complete pair of trousers is ready for final inspection. The [...]...
Alabama Power at Wednesday, July 1, 2026 8:32:36 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 Saturday, July 4, 2026 10:03:16 AM
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 Saturday, July 4, 2026 10:03:16 AM
$28 million more in incentives proposed for Stadium Trace VillageThe incentive package includes $4 million in upfront money and up to $24 million in rebates of sales and lodging taxes and construction permit fees.
280 Living at Saturday, July 4, 2026 5:03:19 AM
Nurture, Inc., Negro Southern League Museum Look to Preserve History While Healing the Communitybirminghamal.gov The Negro Southern League Museum (NSLM), in partnership with Nurture, Inc., is launching a series of community health and wellness events designed to support mental, emotional, and physical well-being throughout Birmingham. Josh Gibson, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in Negro Leagues history, died at just 35 years old from a stroke. […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, July 4, 2026 7:02:40 AM
Countdown to kickoff: 50 days until high school football seasonThe high school football season begins in a few weeks.
280 Living at Sunday, July 5, 2026 8:03:22 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 [...]...
CBS 42 at Sunday, July 5, 2026 6:44:08 PM
The Magic City Loop: Birminghams Ride into the FutureBy Eric Thomas What if you could land at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, step outside, and hop on a tram that carried you straight into the heart of the city — through Uptown, the Civil Rights District, the Parkside, UAB, Five Points, Lakeview, and back again? No rideshare surge pricing. No parking deck. No white-knuckling it … Continue reading The Magic City Loop: Birminghams Ride into the Future →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, June 30, 2026 3:01:33 PM
Alabama Loves to Quote the Bible. Our Prisons Prove We Dont Mean ItBy Mark Whiteside I will never forget the sound of that door closing behind me. It wasn’t dramatic. No alarms went off. Nobody yelled. But for one moment, I felt what it might be like to know you couldn’t leave — and I could leave anytime I wanted. I had walked into an Alabama prison … Continue reading Alabama Loves to Quote the Bible. Our Prisons Prove We Don’t Mean It →...
Comeback Town at Friday, June 26, 2026 8:01:15 AM
From classroom to control room: Jefferson State DSO class with Alabama Power energizes future workfoTen weeks. Eight graduates. Dozens of new skills. One big opportunity. The latest graduating class of the Jefferson State Community College Distribution System Operator Training Program crossed the finish line this week, marking the latest chapter in how Alabama Power is preparing the next generation to help keep electricity flowing across the state. The workforce [...]...
Alabama Power at Thursday, June 25, 2026 3:04:32 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 Saturday, July 4, 2026 7:02:28 AM
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 Sunday, July 5, 2026 8:03:22 PM
Teen killed, 2 children injured in Blount County crashA 17-year-old person was killed in a Blount County crash Friday evening, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
CBS 42 at Saturday, July 4, 2026 12:13:41 PM
Birmingham Cringes, Montgomery Counts the MoneyBy David Sher Birminghams future depends on doing something unique—a real competitive advantage. We have that competitive advantage, but when its promoted, it becomes surprisingly polarizing. Some residents see it as an obvious opportunity. Others cringe, wishing we could quietly move on. That debate is about whether Birmingham should fully embrace its Civil Rights history. … Continue reading Birmingham Cringes, Montgomery Counts the Money →...
Comeback Town at Friday, June 26, 2026 12:01:26 AM
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 Saturday, July 4, 2026 5:32:52 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 Saturday, July 4, 2026 7:02:25 AM
Were Us. Were the Same Us That We Were 50 Years Ago.A note from the editor: Alexis and Robert Lee were first featured in You Had Me at Hello in February 2021. Now that the Lees are celebrating 50 years of marriage, we checked in to learn more about their secret to long-lasting love. By Mia Watkins | For the Birmingham Times Alexis & Robert Lee […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, July 4, 2026 6:02:35 AM
4th of July Birmingham shooting leaves man with life-threatening injuriesA man suffered life-threatening injuries in a Birmingham shooting Saturday night.
CBS42 - TV at Sunday, July 5, 2026 11:08:34 AM
North Shelby Library plans patriotic party celebrating America's 250th birthdayFamilies can enjoy games, crafts and Kona Ice during a special Independence-themed celebration at the library.
280 Living at Sunday, July 5, 2026 4:03:58 PM
Stand-up guy: Inverness dad follows comedy dreamsInverness comedian Vince Fabra is pursuing stand-up, speaking gigs and teaching after leaving corporate work behind.
280 Living at Sunday, July 5, 2026 8:03:22 PM
You Had Me At Hello: Love Lessons from Barack and Michelle ObamaThe Birmingham Times Former first lady Michelle Obama delivered a loving and heartfelt tribute to her husband on Thursday at the Obama Presidential Centers grand opening ceremony in Chicago. Her words brought President Barack Obama to tears. “You told me all those years ago that you couldn’t promise me the world, but you could promise […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, July 4, 2026 7:02:41 AM
The Lesson My Birmingham Friend Taught Me from Beyond the GraveBy David Sher I wrote about Sam Tenenbaum, aka The Great Kaiser, when he passed away last year. I wrote about my regret, my guilt, my failure to support him. But I never expected what would happen next–or the lesson he would teach me, and all of us, from beyond the grave. For those who … Continue reading The Lesson My Birmingham Friend Taught Me from Beyond the Grave →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, June 23, 2026 8:31:07 AM
2 killed in Tuscaloosa County fire over 4th of July weekendTwo people were killed in a Tuscaloosa County fire Friday night.
CBS 42 at Saturday, July 4, 2026 2:09:54 PM
AVRC is delivering results for Alabama veteransAs Alabamians celebrate Independence Day this July 4, theyre also honoring the nearly 400,000 U.S. military veterans who currently call Alabama home. Helping to ensure that the states veterans and their families have access to information, support, and services they have earned is the mission of the Alabama Veterans Resource Center (AVRC). Alexandria Karagas, [...]...
Alabama Power at Friday, July 3, 2026 8:03:37 AM
Man shot dead inside east Birmingham home; investigation ongoinghomicide...
AL.com at Saturday, July 4, 2026 5:04:08 AM
Storms increase to wrap up 4th of July WeekendCBS 42 Weather Live Channel: 4th of July Weekend: There will be a better chance of storms on Sunday. A few storms could become strong enough to prompt a few severe thunderstorm warnings due to the potential for gusty wind. Highs will stay in the low to mid-90s, with a heat index of around 105°. [...]...
CBS 42 at Sunday, July 5, 2026 6:30:00 AM
Jacksonville man killed in Tuscaloosa County 4th of July crashA Jacksonville man was killed in a Tuscaloosa County crash Saturday, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
CBS42 - TV at Sunday, July 5, 2026 8:05:49 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 Sunday, July 5, 2026 8:03:22 PM
Man arrested following fatal Bessemer shootingA man is in custody following a fatal shooting in Bessemer on Sunday morning.
CBS42 - TV at Sunday, July 5, 2026 12:26:50 PM
Matcha Mondays Debuts with Conversations on Community, Culture and an Intimate Performance by CaseBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times A new monthly conversation series made its Birmingham debut Monday evening, bringing together community leaders, local entrepreneurs and music lovers for an event centered on conversation, culture and connection. Hosted by award-winning journalist Nicole Sadé and curated by Kendra Woodfin, Matcha Mondays — presented by Alicia’s Coffee and […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, July 4, 2026 7:02:35 AM
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 Saturday, July 4, 2026 10:03:16 AM
Pinson Council approves city communication appThe Pinson City Council recently approved incorporating an app by CivicPlus that sends notifications on various happenings to citizens.
CBS 42 at Saturday, July 4, 2026 9:23:07 AM
Man found fatally shot in Birmingham over 4th of July weekendA man was found fatally shot inside a Birmingham residence early Saturday morning.
CBS 42 at Saturday, July 4, 2026 9:51:55 AM
The City of Birmingham to Activate Multiple Cooling Stations During Extreme Heatbirminghamal.gov As temperatures continually rise, the City of Birmingham is partnering with community organizations, libraries, recreation centers, and service providers to offer cooling stations throughout the city for residents seeking relief from extreme heat. Cooling stations will be activated whenever temperatures reach 95 degrees or higher, including the heat index or “feels like” temperature. These locations provide air-conditioned spaces […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, July 4, 2026 7:02:42 AM
Alabama Power hosts 2150 Center, London School of Economics collaborationA newly launched collaboration with the London School of Economics allows Birminghams 2150 Center for Innovation, Commercialization & Growth to “move from problem solving to solution building,” according to the centers founder and CEO. The center and the LSE have high expectations, said Erskine “Chuck” Faush. “This is a very real launch point,” said Faush, [...]...
Alabama Power at Tuesday, June 30, 2026 1:32:33 AM
1 dead in Alabama house fire, coroner saysLimestone County Coroner Mike West said someone was found dead in a house fire early Saturday.
CBS 42 at Saturday, July 4, 2026 2:23:01 PM
Step Afrika!Feel the rhythm and experience the energy of Step Afrika! live in Birmingham, AL, the worlds first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping, a powerful form of percussive dance rooted in African American culture. Blending dance, storytelling, humor, and audience participation, Step Afrika! transforms the stage into a vibrant celebration of rhythm, movement, and culture — keeping Birmingham audiences engaged […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Saturday, July 4, 2026 6:30:34 PM
As the Nation Turns 250, a New Art Exhibition at BCRI Asks, Is This America?By Shauna Stuart | The Birmingham Times A new art exhibition at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute examines the past and future of America as the nation commemorates its 250th anniversary. Artist Willie Williams had a lot of questions during the 2024 presidential election. He noticed the tense moments and eyebrow-raising comments, including when then-candidate […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, July 4, 2026 5:02:30 AM
Comeback Town: The Magic City Loop could be Birminghams ride into the futureThere are a constellation of thriving districts, each one an engine of tourism, commerce, culture, and residential growth. What they lack is a thread connecting them.
AL.com at Sunday, July 5, 2026 8:05:01 AM
Search and recovery operation underway in east Alabama following boat crashAgencies started assisting with search and recovery operations after a boater went missing in Lake Wedowee on Friday, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
CBS 42 at Saturday, July 4, 2026 9:36:17 AM
2026 Arts Block Party feat. Terrance Simien & The Zydeco ExperienceMark your calendar for September 18 at 5 p.m. and join us for the biggest arts celebration of the season! The UAB Center for the Arts Block Party is a free, family-friendly evening filled with music, art, food, and fun for all ages. Enjoy local food trucks, creative vendors, live DJ music, giveaways, and interactive experiences throughout the evening. The galleries […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Saturday, July 4, 2026 6:30:32 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 Sunday, July 5, 2026 8:03:22 PM
Birmingham capital murder suspect arrested at short-term rental property in MontgomeryDontrell Bennett, 36, of Glendale, is charged with capital murder in the slaying of 46-year-old Dennis Collins, Birmingham police announced Sunday.
AL.com at Sunday, July 5, 2026 8:04:18 PM
North Carolina man injured on Lake MartinA North Carolina man was injured on Lake Martin on Saturday, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
CBS 42 at Sunday, July 5, 2026 8:53:15 AM
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