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Alabama Power uses recycled materials to craft bench for Bellingrath Gardens
Visitors to Bellingrath Gardens in Theodore now have a new bench to rest on and enjoy the beautiful sights courtesy of Alabama Power. The bench is made from scrap materials - wood pallets and aluminum - left over from various projects. The work was performed by volunteers from Alabama Powers General Shops located in Calera. “We were [...]...
Alabama Power at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:04:25 AM
21 Birmingham nonprofits awarded $1.5M+ in grants from Navigate Affordable Housing?? CONGRATS TO THESE BHAM NONPROFITS! Check out all the organizations that received grants...
Bham Now at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:55 AM
Hoover City Council spices up meeting with festive holiday attire (photos)The mayor and City Council donned Christmas costumes and invited city employees and the public to do the same.
280 Living at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:56 AM
James Spann: sunny, colder today; mild Christmas week aheadSUNNY/COLDER: A colder, drier airmass is over Alabama this morning following last nights rain. Look for a sunny sky today with highs ranging from the upper 40s across the northern third of the state, to near 60 along the coast. Tonight will be clear and cold; a freeze is likely over the northern counties early [...]...
Alabama Power at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:04:23 AM
Happy Birthday, Bham! Heres 17 reasons to love living in Birmingham right now??HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BHAM! Heres a snapshot of Birmingham in 2025—17 reasons we love living here, right now.
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Bham Now at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:55 AM
Bradley, Reed play in postseason all-star gameBrock Bradley capped off his Spain Park High School football career with a stellar showing in the...
280 Living at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:56 AM
16 Christmas weekend events like Cirque Dreams Holidaze—Dec. 26-28?? WEEKEND EVENTS: We've got an action packed weekend, Birmingham! With holiday themed events and family-friendly fun, there is plenty of things to do! ??
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Bham Now at Wednesday, December 24, 2025 3:46:28 AM
Responding to Needs As they have done for decades, Collat Jewish Family Services (CJFS) responded to the SNAP government shutdown crisis by mobilizing the vision and helping…
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B-Metro at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:04:26 AM
“Each year, the need for stability grows, and so does our commitment to help. Our nonprofit partnersLISA MCCARROLL, CEO OF NAVIGATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERS; WHICH AWARDED MORE THAN $2.9 MILLION TO ALABAMA NONPROFITS AS PART OF AN INITIATIVE TO SERVE SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS; BHAMNOW.COM, DEC. 19.
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, December 24, 2025 3:45:22 AM
AEIVA Science Night: Recycled and Repurposed Material Art ChainsThis partnership with the Birmingham Zoo brings together science and art in an engaging series held every Tuesday in June. Inspired by artist Erin Jane Nelson’s art on view in AEIVA’s galleries, explore the intersection of art and science with hands-on activities that showcase how combining two disciplines can help us look at our surroundings […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 9:58:37 AM
3 facts to know about Alabamas unique Pinhoti Trail [MAPS]??DID YOU KNOW? Alabama has a (literal) connection to the Appalachian Trail. Learn all about the Pinhoti Trail + how you can help keep it wild and accessible. ??
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Bham Now at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:55 AM
Schedule of Birmingham-Area 2025 Kwanzaa CelebrationsTimes Staff Report Kwanzaa, the African American and Pan-African holiday celebrating history, values, family, community and culture will be observed from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, in Birmingham and culminates in gift giving and a feast. The weeklong festivities were first celebrated in 1966, honoring African heritage in African American culture. Celebrations begin at the […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, December 24, 2025 3:45:19 AM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth airport passenger traffic continues to climb in 2025??? TRAFFIC IS UP! Increased BHM airport passenger traffic should attract more non-stop flights.
Bham Now at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:55 AM
James Spann: Periods of rain today in Alabama; colder, drier day tomorrowRADAR CHECK: Large areas of rain are moving across Alabama early this morning ahead of a cold front. Look for rain at times through midnight; a thunderstorm is possible, but there is no risk of severe storms. Rain amounts will be generally 1/2 inch or less… expect a high in the 58-68 degree range this [...]...
Alabama Power at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:04:26 AM
Oak Mountain High School named official Semiquincentennial SchoolOak Mountain High School has been recognized as a Semiquincentennial School for its commitment to honoring U.S. history and fostering civic engagement ahead of Americas 250th anniversary.
280 Living at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:56 AM
Local teams scattered throughout ASWA basketball pollSeveral local high school basketball teams appear in the ASWA basketball poll.
280 Living at Wednesday, December 24, 2025 3:46:28 AM
All-South Metro Football: Brock Bradley, Gage Nasworthy earn Player of the Year honorsThe 2025 Under the Lights All-South Metro Football Team has been released.
280 Living at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:56 AM
My Regret After Death of Mountain Brook Wrestling Legend and Opera SingerBy David Sher I never met anyone like Sam Tenenbaum. You likely haven’t either. Sam passed away on December 5th at age 81. He was four months younger than me, and we went through elementary school together. In fact, we graduated in the last eighth-grade class at Crestline Elementary. No one could have predicted Sam’s … Continue reading My Regret After Death of Mountain Brook Wrestling Legend and Opera Singer →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 9:59:27 AM
13 Christmas Eve candlelight services in Birmingham?? CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES: Head to these Birmingham churches for a candlelight service ???
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Bham Now at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:55 AM
Drew McCombs: Cloudy Monday in Alabama with spotty showersALABAMA YESTERDAY Early on the first day of winter, light showers moved from west to east across north-central Alabama, with rainfall totals remaining under 0.2 inches. Showers fizzled out in the afternoon and redeveloped in southwestern Alabama through the evening, where Mobile received 0.20 inches and Atmore measured 0.28 inches. Highs hit the low 60s [...]...
Alabama Power at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:04:20 AM
Meet The Band Director Behind Birmingham City Schools Saxophone SantaBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Maurice Arrington is more than the current band director at William J. Christian K-8 School. For the past seven years, he has been a crowd favorite as Saxophone Santa during Birmingham City Schoolss All City Music Festival. About six years ago Dr. Debora Mayes (BCS Education Department Coordinator) […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, December 24, 2025 3:45:20 AM
Birmingham approves $1M for new Jimmie Hale Mission homeless shelterThe funding agreement will help the Jimmie Hale Mission construct a new, year-round service center for unhoused residents in Birmingham.
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Bham Now at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:55 AM
New book from Birmingham Historical Society offers a fresh look at The Magic City?? NEW: If you're a Birmingham native, a history buff or just a lover of fun facts, this may be the book for you. ??
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Bham Now at Wednesday, December 24, 2025 3:46:28 AM
The Next Round Alabama News Center College Football Preview: Crimson Tide advances in the CFPThe Alabama Crimson Tide came back from a 17-point deficit to defeat the Oklahoma Sooners in Norman in the first round of the College Football Playoff. What did they earn? A chance to take on No. 1 Indiana in the Rose Bowl on January 1. The Next Round guys look at what happened in Norman [...]...
Alabama Power at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:04:20 AM
Santa to make 2025 Christmas Eve rounds on Hoover fire trucksThe schedule may be altered due to emergency calls.
280 Living at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:56 AM
Samford honored for commitment to students mental health by Princeton Review???? SAMFORD RANKS IN MENTAL HEALTH: Out of a list of 30 colleges + universities, our very own Samford University got a shoutout for its commitment to students' mental health.
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Bham Now at Wednesday, December 24, 2025 3:46:28 AM
ASFA students made elf doors across downtown Birmingham—where to find them?? ELF DOORS: Have you seen these tiny little quirks in downtown Birmingham? Look a little harder on your next outing, or make a whole day of a scavenger hunt! ??...
Bham Now at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:55 AM
AIM After HoursJoin us for the latest AIM After Hours, an ongoing member-exclusive series. This event will explore the talent of Sharrif Simmons, a spoken word poet, musician, and arts educator. Sharrif will engage guests through Creative Writing & Spoken Word Poetry Workshops for participants. The Poet’s Corner Creative Writing & Spoken Word Poetry Workshops provide participants […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 9:58:32 AM
Its Not Just the Arsonist Who Started the Devastating Southside FireBy David Fleming On the morning of October 31, 2025, a fast-moving fire began in a long-vacant commercial building on Cobb Lane in Birminghams Five Points South and tore through an entire block, destroying multiple historic structures and leaving nearly two dozen people displaced. The blaze started in an unpowered, neglected wood-frame historic house and, … Continue reading It’s Not Just the Arsonist Who Started the Devastating Southside Fire →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 9:59:30 AM
Moody High School scores big with brand-new gym + more ahead#moodyal
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Bham Now at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:55 AM
Hoover celebrates Hanukkah with 2025 menorah lighting (photos)Mayor Nick Derzis lit the shamash candle, or servant candle, used to light the other candles.
280 Living at Wednesday, December 24, 2025 3:46:28 AM
James Spann: Showers, storms end tonight in Alabama; Friday looks cooler and drierRADAR CHECK: Large areas of rain continue to move across Alabama this afternoon. With a cloudy sky temperatures are between 58 and 64 degrees in most places. Late this morning SPC introduced a low end “marginal risk” of severe thunderstorms for much of North and West Alabama this evening … With an approaching cold front [...]...
Alabama Power at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:04:24 AM
13 popular events you missed at the BJCC + whats coming in 20261.1+MILLION VISITORS: Missed the biggest events at the BJCC this year? Heres your recap of the record-setting shows, games + moments everyones still talking about ??
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Bham Now at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:55 AM
Birminghamhenge: The Magic Citys special connection to Winter Solstice???? Move over Stonehenge. See Birminghamhenge on Dec. 21st (till 28th) in downtown Birmingham.
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Bham Now at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:55 AM
Bill Murray: sunny Saturday and rain chance tonightALABAMA YESTERDAY Friday was a clear and cooler day as a cool, dry air mass settled in. Highs ranged from the low to mid 50s and 60s from north to south. Skywatcher Johnny Wilbanks captured the vibrant sunset in Toney last night! ALABAMA THIS MORNING The coldest temperatures typically occur the second night after a [...]...
Alabama Power at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:04:22 AM
James Spann: Cold tonight; warmer days aheadSUNNY SKY: We have a cloudless sky across Alabama this afternoon with temperatures ranging from the upper 40s across the Tennessee Valley to the low 60s near the Gulf Coast. Tonight will be clear and cold … many communities across the northern third of the state will see a light freeze. The sky will stay [...]...
Alabama Power at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:04:22 AM
Hoover school superintendent gets contract extension, raiseSchool board members praised Maddox's performance over the past 2 1/2 years.
280 Living at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:56 AM
12 seasonal drinks to try in Birmingham this winter??Who doesn't love a good seasonal sip? Check out these 11 coffees around Birmingham that will make your holidays brighter.
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Bham Now at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:55 AM
Wingstop opens 2 new Birmingham Metro locations?? NEW: This popular wing chain has opened 2 new locations in the Bham area!
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Bham Now at Wednesday, December 24, 2025 3:46:28 AM
Habitat for Humanity celebrates first homeowners in Roebuck YMCA Neighborhood???? NEW HOMES IN ROEBUCK: Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity welcomed the first 3 homeowners of the new Roebuck YMCA Neighborhood. ??
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Bham Now at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:55 AM
Coming soon: New meat-and-three restaurant in HarpersvilleCOMING SOON: A new family-owned meat-and-three is coming to Harpersville!
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Bham Now at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:55 AM
AEIVA Science Night: Birds in NatureThis partnership with the Birmingham Zoo brings together science and art in an engaging series held every Tuesday in June. Inspired by artist Erin Jane Nelson’s art on view in AEIVA’s galleries, explore the intersection of art and science with hands-on activities that showcase how combining two disciplines can help us look at our surroundings […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 9:58:36 AM
Bama legend AJ McCarron named new Birmingham Stallions head coach?? ROLL GIDDY UP!...
Bham Now at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:55 AM
AEIVA Science Night: Microscopes and AmoebasThis partnership with the Birmingham Zoo brings together science and art in an engaging series held every Tuesday in June. Inspired by artist Erin Jane Nelson’s art on view in AEIVA’s galleries, explore the intersection of art and science with hands-on activities that showcase how combining two disciplines can help us look at our surroundings […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 9:58:35 AM
KultureCity secures $3.5M from Jefferson County for new accessibility park in Birmingham?? Led by local nonprofit KultureCity, the National Accessibility Park will be located at the historic Powell Steam Plant site and is expected to open in 2028 ??
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Bham Now at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:55 AM
Hoover hires Pell City's City Manager Brian Muenger as city administratorMuenger has been city manager in Pell City for more than 10 years.
280 Living at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:56 AM
AEIVA Science Night: Metals and Jewelry MakingThis partnership with the Birmingham Zoo brings together science and art in an engaging series held every Tuesday in June. Inspired by artist Erin Jane Nelson’s art on view in AEIVA’s galleries, explore the intersection of art and science with hands-on activities that showcase how combining two disciplines can help us look at our surroundings […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 9:58:34 AM
Recipe: Gingerbread Cookie Bars with Cream Cheese FrostingAs a young girl, I always looked forward to the holidays and cooking with my mom. The smell of southern soul food and sweet treats would fill each nook and cranny of our home, and my mom would guide me through each recipe, while sharing stories of her own childhood and the special recipes passed [...]...
Alabama Power at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:04:21 AM
Huntsville Didnt Need UAB to Win Eli Lilly—And That Should Terrify BirminghamBy Don Erwin In 2020 I wrote Buffalo Hunting in Alabama, a novel about economic development. One of the plot lines involved Alabama competing against other states for a giant, blockbuster pharmaceutical plant. In my novel, the Birmingham metro won the project. Fiction has now become real life. Sort of. I got the state right … Continue reading Huntsville Didn’t Need UAB to Win Eli Lilly—And That Should Terrify Birmingham →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 9:59:27 AM
Alabama Power Service Organization celebrates season of giving with 12 Days of APSO project in East The holiday season is all about giving. Whether that be physical items like toys for children or clothes and food for those in need, or more intangible things like acts of service and volunteering, giving to family, friends and even strangers is a Christmas tradition around the world. To celebrate the spirit of giving this [...]...
Alabama Power at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:04:23 AM
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day 2025—whats open and closed in The Magic City??HOLIDAY HOURS—Not everything shuts down for the holidays. Heres whats open and closed in Birmingham on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day—so you can plan before you head out. ??
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Bham Now at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:55 AM
How to get a free IT assessment to help set your business up for success in the new year??????? FREE IT ASSESSMENTS: Set your biz up for success in 2026 with this respected Alabama IT support company.
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Bham Now at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:55 AM
Spoken Word: Virginia L. MontgomeryIn partnership with the UAB Department of English and Creative Writing Program. UAB students will write and perform poetry in response to the works and themes of AEIVAs spring exhibition, Virginia L Montgomery: Blue Moon Cocoon. Light refreshments will be provided, and a Q&A will follow the poetry reading session.
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Alys Stephens Center at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 9:58:38 AM
AEIVA After Hours: Gallery HopJoin us for the latest AEIVA After Hours: Gallery Hop Edition, an ongoing member-exclusive series that takes you beyond the gallery walls. For this edition, we will kick things off at AEIVA with cocktails, snacks, and a private viewing of AEIVAs 2026 exhibition Blue Moon Cocoon by artist Virginia Lee Montgomery. Then well hop aboard […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 9:58:33 AM
ASWA all-state football team features several local playersSeveral local players were featured on the Alabama Sports Writers Association's all-state football team that was released Saturday.
280 Living at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:56 AM
From pets to people, this Auburn student took an unconventional path to medicine????? FUTURE DOCTOR: Meet Logan Crouch, an Auburn Animal Science senior whose agriculture roots helped shape an unexpected path to medicine—and why Auburn Ag can open doors far beyond the farm. ??
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Bham Now at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:55 AM
12 new Birmingham homes on the market now—Dec. 19-21?? NEW DIGS: Just listed homes are already turning heads. Get a sneak peek. ??
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Bham Now at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:55 AM
Best Stories of 2025: Remains of days gone byOne of the last original US 280 businesses still stands, but for how long?...
280 Living at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:56 AM
WATCH: All-South Metro Team unveiled on Under the Lights podcastThis week's episode of the Under the Lights podcast presented by KEYSYS unveils the All-South Metro Team.
280 Living at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:56 AM
280 Living Best of 2025: 5 storylines to watch in 2026Growth pressure, traffic fixes and project pivots — these five storylines will shape how the corridor evolves in the coming year.
280 Living at Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:03:56 AM
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