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Chelsea City Council eyes potential gas tax for road maintenance
But council members voiced no support for splitting the city's 1-cent sales tax for education to help fund a police department.
280 Living at Thursday, May 14, 2026 12:05:08 PM
17-year-old girl fatally shot during possible gunplay inside Birmingham homeThe shooting happened at 1021 p.m. Tuesday on 17th Street S.W.
AL.com at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 12:33:24 AM
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Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 14, 2026 5:03:49 AM
City of Hoover to host sendoff party for Miss Hoover 2026 Ali MimsMims is scheduled to take part in the Miss Alabama 2026 competition in early June.
280 Living at Thursday, May 14, 2026 12:05:08 PM
Lions claim soccer state title, Eagles fall just shortBriarwood Christian School's boys soccer team finished off a thrilling playoff run with a state championship.
280 Living at Thursday, May 14, 2026 12:05:08 PM
Alabama House of Representatives Briefly Halts Primary Debate Amid ProtestsBy Ralph Chapoco | Alabama Reflector The Alabama House of Representatives Friday abruptly recessed during a debate over a primary bill after protests erupted in the House gallery. Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, was about to take the podium to begin speaking on SB 1, sponsored by Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Josephine, when people began yelling in […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 2:04:26 AM
Birmingham School of Law Hosts Law Day Mock Trial at Jefferson County CourthouseBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times The courtroom at the Jefferson County Courthouse took on a different tone Friday as middle school students from i3 Academy and Legacy Prep Charter School stepped into the roles of attorneys, witnesses, and jurors during the Law Day celebration hosted by the Birmingham School of Law (BSOL). Observed […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, May 12, 2026 1:04:08 AM
Meet the candidates: Alabama State Senate District 16Ahead of Alabamas May 19 primary election, take a closer look at the candidates, including their backgrounds, priorities and experience in one of the key races impacting local voters.
280 Living at Thursday, May 14, 2026 12:05:08 PM
Elections 2026: Candidates for Alabama State House of Representatives and Alabama U.S. Senate CandidPrimaries: Part 3 of 4 By Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Democratic Candidates for Alabama State House of Representatives District 52 Kelvin Datcher Datcher currently represents Alabama House District 52 and is seeking re-election. As a representative hes served on the Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee, House County and Municipal Government Committee and […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 14, 2026 4:03:52 AM
280 corridor businesses nominated for Shelby County Small Business AwardsSeveral businesses from the U.S. 280 corridor will be recognized during the annual countywide small business awards luncheon.
280 Living at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 2:05:17 AM
Samara JoyFresh off a meteoric rise and multiple Grammy wins, jazz sensation Samara Joy returns to the Alys Stephens Center for a truly special night in our 30th Anniversary season. When we asked audiences who they most wanted to see again, Samara Joy was right at the top, and its easy to hear why. With her […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 1:30:29 AM
Blight taking over as Hoover athletics directorChris Blight has spent the past 10 years at Oak Mountain.
280 Living at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 1:06:04 PM
New Mexican restaurant in Alabama has upscale vibe but not too fancy to partyWe serve good tacos. We serve good margaritas. But we have a lot more, said Armando Martinez, owner of De Nada in Birmingham.
AL.com at Thursday, May 14, 2026 9:34:13 AM
May is Preservation Month—2 Birmingham events for history buffs?? PRESERVATION MONTH EVENTS: Check out a couple of ways Bham is celebrating Preservation Month this May.
Bham Now at Sunday, May 10, 2026 7:04:43 AM
Meet the candidates: Alabama House of Representatives District 45Ahead of Alabamas May 19 primary election, take a closer look at the candidates, including their backgrounds, priorities and experience in one of the key races impacting local voters.
280 Living at Thursday, May 14, 2026 12:05:08 PM
Moonlight Movies returns to Lee Branch with free family movie nightFamilies can enjoy an outdoor showing of “Zootopia 2” along with complimentary snacks and drinks.
280 Living at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 2:04:59 PM
Alabama team seeks to attract foreign investors at SelectUSA Investment SummitThe Alabama Department of Commerce broadened this week its mission to showcase the economic opportunities available to foreign businesses in the Yellowhammer State. Commerce and its Made in Alabama brand had its largest presence to date at the annual SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, Maryland, the highest-profile U.S. event for the promotion of foreign direct investments. [...]...
Alabama Power at Tuesday, May 12, 2026 1:33:22 PM
New Birmingham metro area Chick-fil-A location opening soonAbout 120 people will be employed at the restaurant.
AL.com at Thursday, May 14, 2026 9:34:13 AM
Mayor Randall Woodfin Wont Sign Nightclub Safety Ordinance After OutcryBy Jeremy Gray | jgray@al.com Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said he will not sign an amended ordinance that would have required enhanced safety plans from bars and clubs open late at night. The city council on Tuesday unanimously passed the first reading of the amended Kelvyn Felder Ordinance. The second reading is expected this week. […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 14, 2026 5:03:58 AM
New medical office building breaks ground in Homewood?? UNDER CONSTRUCTION: A new building for Vitalogy Wellness Center & Med Spa is being built in Homewood, emphasizing holistic health + community-focused medical services.
Bham Now at Sunday, May 10, 2026 8:09:08 AM
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Bham Now at Monday, May 11, 2026 7:05:00 AM
Birmingham contractor begins 7-county South Carolina medical facilityThe hospital serves seven counties in South Carolina.
AL.com at Thursday, May 14, 2026 11:06:36 AM
Meet the candidates: Alabama House of Representatives District 48Ahead of Alabamas May 19 primary election, take a closer look at the candidates, including their backgrounds, priorities and experience in one of the key races impacting local voters.
280 Living at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 2:05:17 AM
Homeowners sue Birmingham, Nebius to block data center slated for Oxmoor ValleyNebius has said it plans to start construction on the site in the coming months. These two residents hope to stop it.
AL.com at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 4:06:15 PM
Boy, 14, charged with murder in killing of teen girl during gunplay at Birmingham homeThe juvenile is charged with intentional murder in the death of 17-year-old Destiny Lawson and with certain persons prohibited from possessing a firearm.
AL.com at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 8:05:47 PM
250 miles in 56 hours: UAB grad sets new Cocodona ultramarathon record?? WOW!! UAB alum Rachel Entrekin set the course record at the Cocodona 250 ultramarathon in Arizona.
#Cocodona250 #UAB...
Bham Now at Sunday, May 10, 2026 8:09:08 AM
Trust Your Gut: Community Event Focused on Digestive Health Set for May 16By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times A free, educational brunch event designed to spark conversation, raise awareness, and improve health outcomes in minority communities is set to return to downtown Birmingham on Saturday, May 16. Hosted by the Crohns & Colitis Foundation, the program — part of its national “MyIBD Connections” initiative — will […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 2:04:27 AM
Jags, Lions move on, Hornets fall in baseball playoffsSpain Park High School kept it rolling in the baseball playoffs.
280 Living at Thursday, May 14, 2026 12:05:08 PM
65 Years Later, the Freedom Riders Are Ready for Another Battle: This Movement Has to be ReopenedBy Shauna Stuart | For the Birmingham Times When Kredelle and Alphonso Petway joined the civil rights movement of the 1960s, they were following in the footsteps of their father Rev. Matthew Petway, who had been an activist since the 1950s. The family was based in Pensacola, Fla., but spent time in Montgomery, Ala. Kredelle started […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 14, 2026 5:03:47 AM
Alabama boosts economic development with $20M+ for 10 industrial sitesMore than $20 million is being awarded to 10 economic development organizations across the state to help ready industrial sites for new investments and high-quality jobs, Governor Kay Ivey announced this month. The awards are part of the Growing Alabama Tax Credit program, which uses private dollars to improve publicly owned sites for economic development. [...]...
Alabama Power at Tuesday, May 12, 2026 1:33:23 PM
Hero Doughnuts founder apparently reopening Homewood location?? HERO REOPENING? Hero Doughnuts in Homewood may reopen soon, according to encouraging updates from founder Wil Drake...
Bham Now at Sunday, May 10, 2026 9:09:37 PM
Cecil Stodghill: Leading the Futures of Students at The Altamont SchoolBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times At The Altamont School, Principal Cecil Stodghills story begins long before he ever stepped onto the Birmingham campus, rooted instead in a classroom miles away, where a teacher saw something in him that would ultimately shape not only his future, but the futures of hundreds of students he […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 14, 2026 4:03:50 AM
Birmingham Zoo named #1 attraction in the city—heres whats new?? BIRMINGHAM'S TOP ATTRACTION: Our Zoo is #1! Dinosaurs, giraffes + more...see which animals have been added. ?? NowPartner...
Bham Now at Sunday, May 10, 2026 8:09:08 AM
Birmingham Museum of Art Announces Departure of Director Graham C. BoettcherSpecial to The Times The Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA) announces that Graham C. Boettcher, Ph.D., The R. Hugh Daniel Director and CEO, will step down from his role effective July 31, 2026, following 20 years of distinguished service to the institution. Boettcher, who began his tenure at the BMA in 2006 as a curatorial […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 14, 2026 4:03:48 AM
New art gallery Visual Feast now open in Hoover??? NEW ART GALLERY: Visual Feast Gallery, located in Hoover, showcases Rose Cook's abstract art and handmade pieces while offering art classes + workshops. The gallery is seeking emerging artists to join its collection!...
Bham Now at Sunday, May 10, 2026 7:04:43 AM
Jags softball advances; baseball teams prep for semisSpain Park's softball team will be at the state tournament next week.
280 Living at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 1:06:04 PM
Birmingham leads Alabama in population loss as far-flung suburbs boomBirmingham's population continues a steady decline it's been seeing for decades, but some parts of the metro grew.
AL.com at Thursday, May 14, 2026 6:34:18 AM
6 spring drinks to try right now in Birmingham???? SPRING MENU ITEMS: We rounded up a few seasonal cocktails and coffee across Bham... comment your fav and what we should try next!...
Bham Now at Sunday, May 10, 2026 7:04:43 AM
Celebrating 30 Years of RENT: Adam Pascal and Anthony RappCelebrate a milestone moment at the Alys Stephens Center as Broadway icons Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp take the stage for a special evening honoring the 30th Anniversary of Rent, as well as their friendship, and celebrating the 30th Anniversary of UABs Alys Stephens Center. Best known for originating the roles of Roger and Mark, […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 1:30:30 AM
Black Journalisms First Power Couple: Ida B. Wells and Ferdinand Lee BarnettThe Birmingham Times Long before the modern civil rights movement, Ida B. Wells and Ferdinand Lee Barnett built a partnership based in activism, journalism and a mutual determination to fight racial injustice. Their marriage was not simply a love story; it was a bond of two people committed to using their voices, pens and public […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 14, 2026 4:03:49 AM
See 12 new home listings in Birmingham—May 8-10?? JUST LISTED: These standout properties hit top neighborhoods across Greater Birmingham. Act fast before they're gone! NowPartner...
Bham Now at Sunday, May 10, 2026 7:04:43 AM
Black ViolinGenre-defying duo Black Violin takes the stage at the Alys Stephens Center on October 18 for an electrifying performance that reimagines the possibilities of classical music. Blending virtuosic violin with hip-hop, R&B, and pop influences, Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste create a high-energy concert experience that is both inspiring and boundary-breaking. With infectious beats, soaring […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 1:30:28 AM
Supreme Court Halts Order for Alabama to Use US House Map with 2 Largely Black DistrictsBy David A. Lieb, Kim Chandler and Mark Sherman | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday set the stage for Alabama to get rid of one of two largely Black congressional districts before this years midterm elections, creating an opening for Republicans to gain an additional U.S. House seat in a partisan […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 14, 2026 5:03:57 AM
Hoover City Council to consider guardrails for data centersThe council also will consider additional change orders for the new Hoover Fire Station No. 1.
280 Living at Thursday, May 14, 2026 12:05:08 PM
Birmingham woman charged in shooting of her estranged husband on US 280 in Vestavia HillsHer attorney said she fired in self-defense when the victim approached her vehicle “to cause harm to her.”...
AL.com at Tuesday, May 12, 2026 4:05:48 PM
280 corridor business happenings: May 2026See the latest in the 280 corridor business community.
280 Living at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 6:04:55 PM
Time to Pay Close Attention to Birmingham Mayor Randall WoodfinBy David Sher I’m dumbfounded. I’ve written and hosted ComebackTown columns for 14 years on how Birmingham might do better. Fourteen years of hoping, pushing, and prodding. And then the world turns upside down. Suddenly Birmingham has turned on the spigot with one win after another. Headlines that seemed impossible just a few months ago … Continue reading Time to Pay Close Attention to Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:31:04 AM
Birmingham Stallions win another UFL Player of the Week AwardColby Wadman averaged 53.4 yards on five punts in Saturdays overtime victory against Dallas.
AL.com at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 3:05:32 PM
Data center growth in Alabama: 492 Alabamians weigh in?? DATA CENTER GROWTH: Data centers are popping up all over the state. Is Alabama ready?
#datacenters #alabama...
Bham Now at Sunday, May 10, 2026 9:09:37 PM
Birmingham Public Library to Host The Ensley Childhood Project Exhibition Beginning May 15Special to The Times A new multimedia exhibition celebrating the history, memories and everyday lives of residents in Birminghams historic Ensley neighborhood will open Friday, May 15, at the First Floor Gallery inside the Birmingham Public Librarys Central Location. “The Ensley Childhood Project” will remain on display through July 25 and features homemade family photographs, […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 14, 2026 4:03:54 AM
Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau: Tourism Generates Record Economic Impact for AreaBy Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Tourism delivered unprecedented economic impact for Jefferson County in 2025, according to a newly released report from the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau (GBCVB). At its annual meeting Thursday, May 7, at Red Mountain Theatre in Birmingham, the GBCVB announced that tourism in Greater Birmingham generated a […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 2:04:28 AM
Birmingham council rescinds tougher bar and club rules after backlashThe reversal came after business owners criticized the revised rules and Mayor Randall Woodfin threatened a rare veto over the weekend.
AL.com at Tuesday, May 12, 2026 3:10:38 PM
Data center company sues Birminghams zoning board over power structure denialsNebius is taking its appeal of recent zoning decisions impacting its multibillion-dollar AI factory plans to court.
AL.com at Thursday, May 14, 2026 7:33:55 AM
Chelsea City Council to discuss education, gas taxesA work session is planned for Tuesday, May 12.
280 Living at Thursday, May 14, 2026 10:05:01 AM
What to know about Senate, House candidates on primary ballotCandidates are set for Alabama's May 19 primary across Senate Districts 15–16, House Districts 45 and 48, Shelby County Sheriff, School Superintendent, and School Board District 3, featuring incumbents and challengers with varied civic backgrounds.
280 Living at Thursday, May 14, 2026 12:05:08 PM
Authors Secret Birmingham Highlights How to Be a Tourist in Your Own TownBy Cherith Glover Fluker | For the Birmingham Times Over the past year, I’ve fallen in love with Birmingham all over again. The city itself has remained largely the same, but I have changed. While researching for my book, “Secret Birmingham: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure,” I began looking at familiar places […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 14, 2026 5:03:46 AM
“You can become anything you want to become as long as you prepare and believe in yourself.”NBA LEGEND, PHILANTHROPIST AND BUSINESS LEADER EARVIN “MAGIC” JOHNSON, WHO DELIVERED THE KEYNOTE ADDRESS TO STILLMAN COLLEGE GRADUATES AS STILLMAN CELEBRATES 150 YEARS, THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES, MAY 10.
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 14, 2026 5:03:44 AM
Meet the candidates: Alabama State Senate District 15Ahead of Alabamas May 19 primary election, take a closer look at the candidates, including their backgrounds, priorities and experience in one of the key races impacting local voters.
280 Living at Thursday, May 14, 2026 12:05:08 PM
Shepherd named 2026 Birmingham All-Metro Player of the YearOak Mountains Kati Anne Shepherd was named Birmingham All-Metro Player of the Year as players from Briarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park earned top honors from area coaches.
280 Living at Thursday, May 14, 2026 12:05:08 PM
Governor Ivey Calls Special Election for Alabama-Drawn Congressional MapCompiled From Online Reports MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday celebrated the United States Supreme Courts decision to vacate the court-ordered congressional map, allowing for the use of the 2023 Alabama-drawn congressional map. “I will continue to say: Alabama knows our state, our people and our districts best. The United States Supreme Courts decision […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 14, 2026 4:03:51 AM
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