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The reluctant librarian who stayed: Michelyn Reids 20-plus years at North Shelby
Michelyn Reid has spent more than 20 years at North Shelby Library, building community relationships while leading both North Shelby and Mt Laurel libraries.
280 Living at Thursday, September 10, 2026 12:03:26 AM
The Next Round Alabama News Center College Football Review: Week 1Both the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers started off this football season with wins but went about them in different ways. The Next Round guys provide a recap of the first week of the season. 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 Wednesday, September 9, 2026 1:03:52 PM
Garage Clothing now open at The Summit??? NEW STORE ALERT AT THE SUMMIT: Garage Clothing — beloved by Gen Z shoppers everywhere — just opened its doors in Birmingham this Labor Day weekend]]...
Bham Now at Thursday, September 10, 2026 7:47:16 AM
Pelham lands new Planet Fitness, opening soon?? NEW PLANET FITNESS: The popular fitness club franchise with more than 2,700 worldwide locations is gearing up to open a new one along Pelham Parkway ??]]...
Bham Now at Wednesday, September 9, 2026 11:13:40 AM
Expect traffic impacts: Part of one of Birminghams main streets will close for 2 weeksThe closure will be in the vicinity of Sloss Furnace along First Avenue North.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 9, 2026 5:04:47 PM
Coast Guard Celebrates First Graduating Class at TRACEN Birmingham-SouthernCoast Guard Media The U.S. Coast Guard last week commemorated the inaugural graduating class at Training Center (TRACEN) Birmingham-Southern. A ceremony was held for 29 students of the Leadership and Management School, presided over by Rear. Adm. Matthew Brown, commander, Coast Guard Force Readiness Command. More than 30 permanent personnel have transitioned to Birmingham. “Todays graduation […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, September 10, 2026 3:02:28 AM
‘Taps’ played live daily at Alabama National Cemetery in September?? TAPS PLAYED LIVE EVERY DAY THIS SEPTEMBER: Every evening at 4:30 PM, a live bugler is showing up at Alabama National Cemetery to honor the veterans buried there.]]...
Bham Now at Wednesday, September 9, 2026 4:24:21 PM
Data center company sued again in Birmingham – by a Regions Bank shareholderThe lawsuit filed in early September focuses on the sale of the property from Regions Bank to Nebius.
AL.com at Thursday, September 10, 2026 6:05:26 AM
Hot and Less Humid Weather Tuesday and Wednesday, Storm Chances Increase On ThursdayAlabama's 42 Weather Live Channel: Tonight: A few showers and storms will move across Central Alabama this evening, bringing locally heavy downpours and brief gusty winds. Rain will taper off overnight, leaving partly cloudy skies and a breezy feel. Lows will drop into the upper 60s to lower 70s. Tuesday & Wednesday: The upper-level ridge [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Monday, September 7, 2026 4:30:29 PM
Lions stay No. 1, Jags riseThis week's Alabama Sports Writers Association rankings are out.
280 Living at Wednesday, September 9, 2026 5:00:00 AM
Birmingham Youth are Invited to Lead Climate Solutions Through Bloomberg Philanthropies Fundbirminghamal.gov Birmingham residents ages 15–24 are invited to turn their ideas for a healthier, greener, and more resilient city into action through Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund. Birmingham is among 300 new cities worldwide selected to participate in the initiative, which empowers young people to design and lead solutions to local climate and environmental challenges. Through the Youth Climate Action […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, September 10, 2026 3:02:29 AM
Birmingham: The New Plantation Owners Dont Grow Cotton –They Harvest DataBy Randy Hutcheson Every day, Birmingham residents generate enormous amounts of monetizable digital exhaust — streaming movies, using GPS, storing files in the cloud, scrolling social media, shopping online, and increasingly asking AI to do tasks for us. That data has real monetary value. According to the Baltimore Sun, the average commercial value of an … Continue reading Birmingham: The New Plantation Owners Dont Grow Cotton –They Harvest Data →...
Comeback Town at Monday, September 7, 2026 12:01:19 AM
Will Guidara Join us for a special fireside chat featuring acclaimed business leader, bestselling author, and hospitality visionary Will Guidara. This event offers a unique professional development opportunity for business leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and community members to gain actionable insights that can transform teams, enhance service, and elevate performance. About Will Guidara Will Guidara is the […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Tuesday, September 8, 2026 10:30:32 AM
$30M Alabama Golf House breaks ground in Irondale this November? GOLF HOUSE ALABAMA COMING TO IRONDALE: A new nonprofit is building a $30M+ home for golf in Alabama next to Pine Tree Golf & Country Club, complete with a Hall of Fame.]]...
Bham Now at Thursday, September 10, 2026 11:18:32 AM
Leeds Board of Education hears concerns on communication with publicSeveral spoke during public comments to voice concerns, notably in regard to communication, to the Leeds Board of Education during a meeting on Tuesday morning.
CBS 42 at Wednesday, September 9, 2026 10:25:51 AM
Tierra Jeter and Tiffaney Strayhorne are Brewing Something Bigger at NOIR Café,By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Inside the Hoover Public Library, tucked among shelves of books and quiet study spaces, visitors can find something they may not expect: a specialty café built around coffee, food, community and connection. NOIR, located at 200 Municipal Drive, is the collaborative creation of Birmingham-area entrepreneurs Tierra Jeter and […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, September 10, 2026 3:02:27 AM
ALDOT opens widened US 280 from Shades Creek Parkway to I-459The $53 million project has been underway for 16 months and is expected to be fully complete this fall, ALDOT said.
280 Living at Thursday, September 10, 2026 10:44:00 AM
Birmingham City Schools Students Born in 1963 Invited to Commemorate Civil Rights Legacy at Kelly InSpecial to The Times Sixty-three years after Birmingham became the epicenter of the American Civil Rights Movement, community leaders are inviting Birmingham City Schools alumni born in 1963 to participate in a special commemorative gathering in the Birmingham Civil Rights District starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 19. Activities will include the Birmingham Civil […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, September 10, 2026 3:02:28 AM
Briarwood Christian hires Samford assistant as its new softball coachBirmingham-Southern graduate to take over Briarwood softball program.
AL.com at Tuesday, September 8, 2026 7:04:48 PM
The Alabama State Fair of My Birmingham Childhood Is GoneBy David Sher When I was a child growing up in Birmingham in the 1950s, there were four things I looked forward to all year: my birthday, Christmas in downtown Birmingham, the Iron Bowl, and the Alabama State Fair. Fortunately, I still have a birthday. But the Christmas downtown of my childhood is gone. The … Continue reading The Alabama State Fair of My Birmingham Childhood Is Gone →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, September 8, 2026 10:01:24 AM
Yeildings Department Store building gets historic sign approvalNew vintage sign approved for The Yeildings building, once home to Birminghams first department store...
AL.com at Tuesday, September 8, 2026 7:04:48 PM
What it takes to get Auburn’s Pat Dye Field ready for game day?? SECRETS UNDER AUBURN'S FIELD: Did you know Pat Dye Field has a 1.4% slope, a drainage system from 1981 + horseshoes buried underneath? Here's what it actually takes to get the field ready for game day. ?? NowPartner]]...
Bham Now at Thursday, September 10, 2026 9:38:15 AM
FREE Irondale Music Fest 2026: Tony Tatum + more?? IRONDALE MUSIC FEST 2026: Free live music, local food vendors and birthday-party energy are headed to Beacon Park on Sept. 26—no ticket needed. ?? NowPartner]]...
Bham Now at Wednesday, September 9, 2026 9:00:05 AM
23 weekend events in Birmingham: Artwalk, Fit Fest + more, Sept. 10–13, 2026? BHAM WEEKEND EVENT LINEUP: Check here before planning your weekend, Birmingham. Sept. 10–13 is packed with fun events + we don’t want you to miss a thing. ]]...
Bham Now at Wednesday, September 9, 2026 3:04:30 PM
Rep. Sewell visits new Coca-Cola UNITED Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, stopped by the new Coca-Cola UNITED Corporate Headquarters and Birmingham Sales Center on Tuesday.
CBS42 - TV at Tuesday, September 8, 2026 6:00:25 PM
People Die Twice: How One Birmingham Man Refuses to Let 9/11 Take His Brother a Second TimeBy Mia Watkins | For the Birmingham Times According to Roy Williams, people die two times: the day they take their last breath, and the day people stop talking about them. On the 25th anniversary of September 11, Williams is on a mission to make sure his brother, Dwayne Williams, lives forever. “Seven people from […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, September 10, 2026 3:02:27 AM
Local volleyball teams have solid weeksHere's a weekly update on Briarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park's volleyball teams.
280 Living at Wednesday, September 9, 2026 1:03:18 PM
What could be more caring than engineering?Spain Park Engineering Academy students are using 3D printing and hands-on design to create prosthetic devices for real people, connecting engineering with community needs.
280 Living at Thursday, September 10, 2026 12:03:26 AM
Man found dead in Cherokee County after skid steer discovered in waterA man was found dead after a skid steer was discovered overturned in a body of water in Cherokee County on Sunday.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, September 7, 2026 4:10:24 PM
Suspect arrested after University of Alabama student reports sexual assaultA suspect was arrested Tuesday after a University of Alabama student reported to police that she was a victim of a sexual assault.
CBS 42 at Wednesday, September 9, 2026 10:49:55 AM
Stallings has big plans with new athletic director job at Shelby County SchoolsFormer Chelsea baseball coach and athletic director Michael Stallings steps into the top athletics role for Shelby County Schools with relationships at the center of his vision.
280 Living at Thursday, September 10, 2026 12:03:26 AM
12 ways to honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11 in the Birmingham area???? 25 YEARS LATER: Here's where to honor Patriot Day and the 25th anniversary of 9/11 around the Birmingham area, from stair climbs to a wreath-laying ceremony.]]...
Bham Now at Wednesday, September 9, 2026 8:35:00 AM
Body found outside Birmingham house in 2020 identified as man who vanished from MichiganWillie Warren Tansil Jr., a 58-year-old man from Grand Rapids, vanished in 2017.
AL.com at Tuesday, September 8, 2026 7:04:48 PM
Need weekend plans? Browse our Birmingham events guideGet ready for an evening of string music that's infused with a rock sensibility and extended improvisation.
AL.com at Thursday, September 10, 2026 6:05:26 AM
Man in handcuffs stole Adamsville police car, chief saysAdamsville police say 35-year-old Justin Robert Green stole a police cruiser and was eventually captured in Birmingham.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 9, 2026 10:04:57 AM
Suspected burglar shot to death in Birmingham identifiedIt was Birminghams second deadly shooting in 16 hours.
AL.com at Thursday, September 10, 2026 8:32:53 AM
Help sought for funeral for Birmingham mother killed in hit-and-runParetha Deshun Marshall, 54, was killed Aug. 30.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 9, 2026 5:04:47 PM
Kasey Hollington takes the helm at Oak Mountain High School.Kasey Hollington, a longtime Oak Mountain High teacher and assistant principal, has been named the schools next principal, bringing continuity and deep community ties to the role.
280 Living at Thursday, September 10, 2026 12:03:26 AM
Auburn wins 17-16 heartstopper over BaylorATLANTA (WIAT) — Auburn football started the 2026-27 season against Baylor inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday. The Tigers pulled out a dramatic 17-16 victory in their season debut. Auburn's defense led the way early. The Tigers forced a Baylor turnover on each of its first two possessions. Safety Eric Winters forced a fumble from Baylor [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Saturday, September 5, 2026 8:03:47 PM
“Sixty-three years later, we have an opportunity to honor the sacrifices of those who came before usBETTINA BYRD-GILES, ONE OF THE ORGANIZERS OF AN UPCOMING COMMUNITY GATHERING HONORING THE 63RD ANNIVERSARY OF BIRMINGHAMS DEFINING CIVIL RIGHTS YEAR, THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES, SEPT. 10.
Birmingham Times at Thursday, September 10, 2026 1:02:31 AM
Telling Our Citys Story: What It Means to Be Poet Laureate for the City of BirminghamBy Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Create Birmingham, in partnership with the City of Birmingham, recently announced that its team is now accepting applications for the 2027–28 City of Birmingham Poet Laureate. But if you dont linger in literary circles, or perhaps even if you do, you may be wondering: what is a […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, September 10, 2026 3:02:31 AM
Man pleads guilty in connection to 2018 Cullman County ATV fatal crashA man pleaded guilty Wednesday in connection with the 2018 death of Hannah Bates in Cullman County.
CBS 42 at Wednesday, September 9, 2026 3:46:49 PM
3rd northbound lane opens on I-59 in TrussvilleThe widened northbound lanes on I-59 are now open in the Trussville area, adding a third travel lane between I-459 and Chalkville Mountain Road.
CBS 42 at Wednesday, September 9, 2026 10:17:49 AM
AmFirst food drive supplies nearly 95,000 meals across central AlabamaAmFirst and ABC 33/40's annual food drive generated enough food and monetary donations to provide 94,863 meals through the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.
280 Living at Thursday, September 10, 2026 12:03:26 AM
Football Friday: Lions, Eagles on road; Eagles, Jags at homeHigh school football in the 280 corridor continues Friday night.
280 Living at Thursday, September 10, 2026 2:00:00 PM
Birmingham approves $1.1 million for Hill School redevelopment to new homesBirmingham City Council voted to sell the vacant Smithfield school property for $1 and fund development of 31 single-family homes on the site abandoned since 2014.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 9, 2026 1:32:43 PM
Roy S. Johnson, a Prostate Cancer Thriver, is on a Mission to Raise Awareness, Save LivesFirst of Three Parts By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Roy S. Johnson has spent nearly five decades asking other people to tell the truth. As a journalist, he has built a career around telling stories — from the biggest names in professional sports to the people whose lives and experiences rarely make headlines. […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, September 10, 2026 1:02:31 AM
Salaam Green Reflects on Her Tenure as Birminghams First Poet LaureateBy Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times In December of 2023, Salaam Green made local and literary history when she was selected to become the first poet laureate for the City of Birmingham. Greens tenure began in January of 2024 and wraps up at the end of 2026. As Create Birmingham, in partnership with […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, September 10, 2026 3:02:34 AM
Man shot dead in Birminghams 2nd homicide in 16 hoursThe shooting happened just after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 900 block of 47th Place North.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 9, 2026 12:32:57 PM
280 corridor business happenings: September 2026See the latest in the 280 corridor business community.
280 Living at Thursday, September 10, 2026 12:03:26 AM
Southbound Food Festival Returns to Birmingham, Brings Plethora of Culinary Talent to Town SeptemberBy Chanda Temple | City of Birmingham The chefs scheduled to cook during the Southbound Food Festival, which will take place at different venues in Birmingham from Sept. 18 to 27, have spent years building recipes and resilience. Take Breanne Kostyk of Flour Moon Bagels in New Orleans, who will be one of the featured chefs at […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, September 10, 2026 3:02:29 AM
Alabama players react to 48-10 victory over East CarolinaNo. 13 Alabama opened its season with a 48-10 victory over East Carolina.
CBS42 - TV at Saturday, September 5, 2026 3:46:40 PM
Fall events, activities for teens at Chelsea LibraryChelsea Public Library is expanding its teen programming this fall with a local author event, special-effects workshop, tournaments, crafts and take-home escape rooms.
280 Living at Thursday, September 10, 2026 12:03:26 AM
UAB study finds married couples can slow down aging with shared healthy habitsA new University of Alabama at Birmingham study found that married couples can slow down their aging by sharing healthy habits.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, September 7, 2026 4:39:42 PM
Family sought for 4 who died recently in Jefferson CountyThe Jefferson County Coroner's Office is looking for family members of four people who died recently in the Birmingham area.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 9, 2026 5:04:47 PM
Hoover zoning board approves plans for 8 new homes in InvernessThe zoning board delayed consideration of a request for a community center in Riverchase Office Park.
280 Living at Wednesday, September 9, 2026 1:05:00 PM
Online Sales for Magic City Classic Tailgating Slots Will Open Thursday, Sept. 10birminghamal.gov The online tailgating slots for the Magic City Classic at Legion Field will go live at 12:01 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10 on www.bigtickets.com. The game is the annual matchup between Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University. Before getting on Big Tickets, fans should consider creating an account in advance. Once the slots […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, September 10, 2026 3:02:30 AM
Sidewalk Cinema hosting limited screenings of Mary Oliver documentaryBirmingham's Sidewalk Cinema is hosting screenings of Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World for two days only.
CBS42 - TV at Tuesday, September 8, 2026 4:37:29 PM
Jefferson County Coroner's Office searching for families of 4 people who recently diedThe Jefferson County Coroner's Office is searching for the families of four people who recently died.
CBS 42 at Wednesday, September 9, 2026 3:59:52 PM
A new, wider US-280 now open from Shades Creek to I-459?? BIG 280 UPDATE: One of Birmingham's busiest roads just got a major upgrade — and if you drive that stretch near I-459, you're going to notice the difference starting today.]]...
Bham Now at Thursday, September 10, 2026 11:10:18 AM
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