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Local ice cream trucks first brick-and-mortar location opens April 18
?? NEW OPENING: The ice cream truck Dream Flavors is officially opening their first storefront tomorrow, April 18.
Bham Now at Saturday, April 18, 2026 2:04:55 AM
UAB Nursing Professor Shares How to Balance Nutrition for Long-Term HealthBy Tehreem Khan | UAB News Good nutrition is a cornerstone of overall health and a key factor in preventing chronic diseases, influencing blood sugar, inflammation, weight management and energy metabolism. While there are national guidelines in place to provide a roadmap for healthy eating, Alabama faces particular challenges. In 2024, Centers for Disease Control and […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, April 17, 2026 11:03:56 PM
Birmingham decorator convicted of bilking client out of thousands of dollarsA Shelby County jury this week convicted 40-year-old Lindsey Erin Davis of first-degree theft by deception,...
AL.com at Friday, April 17, 2026 5:33:29 PM
Birmingham Stallions set for Magic City Kickoff on SaturdayThe UFL team has a fan fest on Friday and a Gucci Mane halftime concert for its 2026 homecoming.
AL.com at Friday, April 17, 2026 10:05:54 AM
Hoover chamber gives 2026 scholarships to Moffett, DeesThe two seniors from Hoover and Spain Park high schools are headed to Auburn University.
280 Living at Friday, April 17, 2026 2:33:10 PM
23 Birmingham home listings to check out now (April 17-19)?? LIKE WHAT YOU SEE?: Browse new home listings in Birmingham, Mountain Brook, Vestavia + more, then book a tour to see your favorites. NowPartner...
Bham Now at Saturday, April 18, 2026 4:04:43 AM
Major League Baseball returns to Rickwood Field for Juneteenth East-West Classic?? Major League Baseball is returning to Rickwood Field for the 3rd consecutive year with a home run derby and a game with former all-stars. See the details ????...
Bham Now at Saturday, April 18, 2026 4:04:43 AM
Your guide to 44 coffee shops across Greater Birmingham? COFFEE SHOPS: You deserve a caffeine treat, Birmingham... where are you headed?...
Bham Now at Friday, April 17, 2026 9:04:44 PM
Birmingham Stallions Prepare for Home Opener Saturday Against Orlando StormBy Abby Haymond | WBRC The Birmingham Stallions joined their fan base for a pep rally Friday night as the team prepares for their home opener Saturday against the Orlando Storm. The energy at the rally made one thing clear: Birmingham is ready for game day. “I need them and the shirtless section and everybody […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, April 17, 2026 10:32:59 PM
Planet Fitness to takeover former Big Lots location in Trussville??????? Planet Fitness is coming to Trussville. What are your thoughts about a new popular workout spot moving into the former Big Lots location?...
Bham Now at Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:06:26 AM
HGTV star headlines expo supporting Birmingham homeowners, April 18?? TOMORROW IN BHAM: Birmingham homeowners, take note: a free event this weekend is bringing expert advice, local resources (and a familiar face from HGTV) to the Magic City.
Bham Now at Friday, April 17, 2026 11:04:38 PM
32 weekend events including the Alabama State Fair (April 17-19)?? WEEKEND PLANS: Here's what's happening in Birmingham, April 17–19. ??...
Bham Now at Thursday, April 16, 2026 2:06:36 AM
You Had Me at Hello: Lessons on LoveCompiled by Javacia Haris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Last week my husband Edward and I celebrated our 20th anniversary. Several friends who have yet to reach that milestone have asked us, “Whats the secret?” We shared a lot of the same advice we gave when we were featured in this column back in 2018: […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 10:04:22 PM
The Birmingham Times editor lands new role in Philadelphia—our chat with Barnett Wright??? The Birmingham Times editor has a new role! Learn more about Barnett Wright. ??...
Bham Now at Friday, April 17, 2026 7:04:35 AM
5K combines whiskey, wine with runningThe Running Birds' Whiskey and Wine 5K on April 25 at Oak Mountain State Park offers six beverage tastings along an untimed course, with a bottle of wine or whiskey at the finish line.
280 Living at Thursday, April 16, 2026 5:04:42 PM
Rep. Sewell Presses RFK on 2024 Comments He Made Suggesting Black Children Should Be Re-Parentedsewell.house.gov Washington D.C. — During a Thursday House Ways and Means Committee hearing, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) questioned Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about his previous comments suggesting that Black children with ADHD should be “re-parented.” Sewell pressed the Secretary to clarify and account for those remarks, which he now […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, April 17, 2026 9:03:43 AM
Meet Geno Gardner: The Servant Leader Who Teaches Birmingham Financial GrowthBy Jordyn Davis | The Birmingham Times Geno Gardner isnt your typical Community Manager at JPMorganChase. While he clocks in every weekday, his focus extends far beyond personal or corporate gain. Gardner builds trust and teaches financial education in underserved communities to show up for Birmingham. And while most workforce traits are developed within a […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, April 17, 2026 11:03:48 PM
Birmingham Woman Walked Away from a Dream Job. Now Being Recognized for Oscar-Nominated FilmBy David Sher, I have the deepest respect and admiration for people who are brave and unselfish enough to go out and make the world better. Not people who talk about making the world better. Not people who share articles about it on social media. People who actually give something up — real comfort, real … Continue reading Birmingham Woman Walked Away from a Dream Job. Now Being Recognized for Oscar-Nominated Film →...
Comeback Town at Monday, April 13, 2026 12:01:28 AM
How Does Birmingham Do It? One of the Most Generous Cities in AmericaBy Jacob Gordon I’m so proud of Birmingham. And you should be too. We often take our most positive attributes for granted. Year after year, Birmingham is recognized as one of the most generous cities in the U.S. Magnify Money: Birmingham 2nd most charitable city in America Chroncicle of Philanthropy: Birmingham 3rd most charitable city … Continue reading How Does Birmingham Do It? One of the Most Generous Cities in America →...
Comeback Town at Monday, April 13, 2026 12:01:30 AM
Spring craft fair brings local vendors and family fun to ChelseaShoppers can browse handmade goods and support local businesses during a daylong community event.
280 Living at Thursday, April 16, 2026 5:04:42 PM
Birmingham to Host Weeklong Series of Events for Small Business Week 2026The Birmingham Times Birmingham will host a series of events May 3-9 as part of Small Business Week 2026, offering resources, workshops, and networking opportunities for local entrepreneurs. For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration has celebrated National Small Business Week to recognize the contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners. Birmingham […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, April 17, 2026 10:32:58 PM
New Birmingham vintage shop set to open Saturday, April 18??? OPENING SOON: Love shopping sustainably? This new spot will be your go-to for all vintage shopping + trading.
Bham Now at Thursday, April 16, 2026 5:04:41 PM
Buffalo Rock completes $300M infrastructure updates with new Birmingham HQ?? BIG MOVES FOR BHAM: Buffalo Rock has moved to a new 127,000-square-foot headquarters in Birmingham, part of a $300 million expansion and growth strategy...
Bham Now at Thursday, April 16, 2026 5:04:41 PM
Youve Got to Make It Happen: The Lifes Work of Robert Bob DickersonBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times On any given day, inside the Birmingham Business Resource Center, the work doesnt announce itself. It hums. A phone call about a loan application. A quiet conversation about a business plan that isnt quite there yet. Someone walking in with an idea — and walking out with direction. […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 9:32:54 PM
Your Parents Abandoned Birmingham. Will You?By Tony Tamburello Birmingham has changed dramatically in my lifetime. Downtown revitalization, mixed-use development, and reinvestment have turned stagnant areas into hubs of activity. Much of this progress comes not from flashy reinvention but from undoing past mistakes that pushed people away. From a city once defined by decline to one defined by possibility, the … Continue reading Your Parents Abandoned Birmingham. Will You? →...
Comeback Town at Monday, April 13, 2026 12:01:27 AM
How to keep kids healthy + happy all spring + summer—Birmingham parents, save this!?? BHAM PARENTS, SAVE THIS: Keep kids healthy + happy all spring + summer with these tips + resources. NowPartner...
Bham Now at Thursday, April 16, 2026 9:04:59 PM
Birmingham metro real estate market now experiencing spring surge?? BIRMINGHAM REAL ESTATE: March was a good month for the housing market in Birmingham!
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Bham Now at Saturday, April 18, 2026 4:04:43 AM
Innagural BirmingHIM Mens Fashion Week Focuses on Community, Clothing, HealthBy Ameera Steward | The Birmingham Times After completing his 2025 collection, fashion designer and celebrity stylist Perry Varner wanted to throw a party to celebrate the release of his clothing line. But as word got out and more men wanted to be involved, Varner — an Alabama native, author, and all-around socialite — felt […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, April 17, 2026 11:03:38 PM
Birmingham One Step Away from Doing the ImpossibleBy David Sher Let me get this out of the way: Some people or going to accuse me of being a bit too optimistic. That is all okay. A dose of optimism is likely what we need. Birmingham has always been known as the city of perpetual promise. And for the first time in modern … Continue reading Birmingham One Step Away from Doing the Impossible →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, April 7, 2026 8:01:24 AM
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Alabama Power at Saturday, April 4, 2026 8:05:27 PM
Railroad Park named one of the best city parks in America by USA Today?? Birmingham's front lawn recognized nationally again! Tell us what you like best about Railroad Park.
Bham Now at Saturday, April 18, 2026 4:04:43 AM
Upcoming Saturday lane closure on US-280 in Shelby County: What you need to know?? Expect 280 Shelby County delays on Saturday, April 18.
Bham Now at Friday, April 17, 2026 3:04:47 PM
HGTV star to headline free Birmingham home expoHGTV's Carmeon Hamilton headlines the HomeWise Expo, where experts offer guidance on everything from energy savings to protecting homes for future generations.
AL.com at Friday, April 17, 2026 11:33:30 AM
Alabama Energy Infrastructure Training Center earns DOE recognitionThe Alabama Energy Infrastructure Training Centers HVAC Fast Track Program has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for excellence in Heat Pump Installation and Heat Pump Comfort Advising — a distinction that runs through February 2029. The Training Center is a public-private workforce development partnership between the Alabama Legislature, the Alabama Community [...]...
Alabama Power at Saturday, April 11, 2026 1:34:07 AM
Associated MetalCast to invest $6.24M in Oxford, Alabama, 50 new jobs expectedA precision metal casting and manufacturing company will expand its Alabama operations in a $6.24 million project that will create 50 jobs and add new equipment and technology across Calhoun and Talladega counties. Associated MetalCast plans upgrades at two facilities in Oxford, as well as the skilled manufacturing positions that will be added over the next [...]...
Alabama Power at Saturday, April 4, 2026 7:05:55 PM
Golf for a good cause + win $10k—Saturday, May 16?CALLING ALL GOLFERS: Register for this local tournament + enter a hole-in-one contest for a chance to win $10K! ??NowPartner...
Bham Now at Friday, April 17, 2026 9:04:44 PM
Iconic soft drink company opens new headquarters in BirminghamBuffalo Rock's new headquarters will be located off Lakeshore Parkway...
AL.com at Thursday, April 16, 2026 12:07:59 PM
Remembering Alabamians who served in the Bay of Pigs—April 21st [FREE EVENT]??? PAY TRIBUTE: Commemorate Alabama servicemen who served during the Bay of Pigs Invasion with the Southern Museum of Flight! ??NowPartner...
Bham Now at Saturday, April 18, 2026 4:04:43 AM
Birminghams chicken festival is back on May 2—get tickets now??CHICKEN FESTIVAL: The second annual Furnace Chicken Festival is back! Get your tickets.?? NowPartner...
Bham Now at Friday, April 17, 2026 3:04:47 PM
Fentanyl, meth, guns seized in Birmingham raids; 33-year-old held on $275,000 bondQuadarius Henley is charged with drug trafficking, unlawful distribution of a controlled substance and certain persons forbidden to possess a pistol, the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office announced Friday.
AL.com at Friday, April 17, 2026 6:05:49 PM
Alabama club pro playing in major golf championshipPine Tree Country Club in Birmingham will be represented at the Senior PGA Championship this week.
AL.com at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 9:33:55 PM
Alabama Power linemen, coaching duo of Clanton bring teamwork from bucket truck to ballfieldTyrone TJ Morris and Andy Gore work for Alabama Power at the same crew headquarters in Montgomery. But this year that partnership went from the bucket truck to the baseball field when the two started assistant coaching the same youth league baseball team in Clanton. Morris says this is the first year of many to [...]...
Alabama Power at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 3:05:11 AM
New Michigan-based Yemeni coffee shop coming soon to US-280? MORE YEMENI COFFEE: Shibam Coffee Co. is opening its first Alabama location in Inverness, emphasizing Yemeni coffee culture and supporting local farmers with fair practices...
Bham Now at Saturday, April 18, 2026 4:04:43 AM
Two indicted in Birmingham drive-by shooting that killed 17-year-oldEdjuan Figguers and Deleon Hawkins, both 22, are charged with capital murder in 2025 killing of 17-year-old Lorenzo Davis Jr., a Huffman High School student.
AL.com at Friday, April 17, 2026 4:33:41 PM
FIRST LOOK: New Mexican restaurant, De Nada, opening soon in Parkside?? A fresh new dining experience that blends Birmingham roots with elevated Mexican cuisine is opening soon in Birmingham's Parkside District ??...
Bham Now at Thursday, April 16, 2026 2:07:56 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
Owners of Brookwood Village sell 40K square feet for retail/office space??The new owners promise new office spaces and retail. See the details ????
What do you think should redeveloped at the former Brookwood Village?...
Bham Now at Saturday, April 18, 2026 4:04:43 AM
City of Birmingham Again Urges Judge to Force Return of Fluoride to Water SystemBy Riley Conlon | WVTM The city of Birmingham is again pressing a Jefferson County judge to order Central Alabama Water to restore fluoride to its drinking water system, arguing in a new court filing that the utility violated state law, created a public health risk and concealed the removal from the public. The filing […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, April 17, 2026 11:03:39 PM
FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola is coming on May 7—what you need to know?? SOCCER FANS: Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, you can see the famous trophy + meet FIFA Legends coming to Bham. ????NowPartner...
Bham Now at Saturday, April 18, 2026 4:04:43 AM
Hoover favorite Blue Pacific returns after month-long closure???? WELCOME BACK! One of Birmingham's favorite restaurants is once again open for business after a brief hiatus...
Bham Now at Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:06:26 AM
Earth Day: 10 Ways to give back in Birmingham?? EARTH DAY IS APRIL 22: Here's how to give back and get involved across Birmingham.
Bham Now at Friday, April 17, 2026 3:04:47 PM
GMB USA expands to Opelika, Alabama with $9M investment, 75 new jobsA global automotive components manufacturer will establish a new production facility in Opelika, bringing 75 jobs and more than $9 million in capital investment to east Alabamas growing advanced manufacturing sector. GMB USA Alabama Inc. will produce precision automotive components for hybrid electric vehicles at its new operation in the Orr Industrial Park, further positioning [...]...
Alabama Power at Friday, April 10, 2026 12:33:52 AM
Classic clothes, coffee, community: New vintage store to host grand opening in BirminghamCollected Birmingham, a new downtown vintage shop, is hosting their grand opening on Saturday, April 18.
AL.com at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 10:11:15 PM
April 9, 2026____________________________ EMPLOYMENT ____________________________ Ticketing Manager BJCC, is recruiting for a 1) Ticketing Manager for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530. BT4/09/2026 ________________________________ Booking Administrator BJCC, is recruiting for a 1) Booking Administrator, for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume...
Birmingham Times at Friday, April 17, 2026 11:03:52 PM
Alabama Tried to get Rid of this Birmingham Man, It Didnt WorkEditor’s note: I don’t do this often. But when we lost J. Mason Davis on April 24, I knew I had to bring back one of the most remarkable pieces ever published on ComebackTown — because it deserves to be read again, and because the man who wrote it deserves to be remembered. Read it … Continue reading Alabama Tried to get Rid of this Birmingham Man, It Didn’t Work →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, April 14, 2026 2:31:00 PM
Alpha Kappa Alpha Brings Sisterhood, Service and Stacey Abrams to BirminghamBy Cody D. Short | For The Birmingham Times More than 6,000 women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated will gather in Birmingham this month for the organizations 94th South Eastern Regional conference, which will also bring political leader Stacey Abrams to the Magic City. Members from across Alabama and neighboring states Tennessee and Mississippi […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, April 17, 2026 11:03:44 PM
Heavenly Donut Co. now open in Homewood?? NOW OPEN: Check out The Heavenly Donut Co.'s new spot in Homewood—a collab space with Baba Java!...
Bham Now at Saturday, April 18, 2026 4:04:43 AM
New luxury event space opens in downtown Birmingham?? NOW BOOKING: A husband-wife team has launched The Collective on 4th in Birmingham for a variety of events, offering photography and unique experiences...
Bham Now at Saturday, April 18, 2026 4:04:43 AM
YMCA president visits the revitalized Roebuck campus: “It is absolutely thriving”? MAKING MOVES: YMCA CEO Suzanne McCormick highlights the collaborative power of Habitat for Humanity, Christ Health + Impact Family Counseling...
Bham Now at Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:06:26 AM
Get out of the office + walk for better habits—free event on April 29???????WALK @ LUNCH: Join us on April 29, get out of the office for a bit + move your body! ?? NowPartner...
Bham Now at Friday, April 17, 2026 11:04:38 PM
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