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69-year-old woman killed in Bessemer crash
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) -- A 69-year-old woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning. Debra Sellers, of Bessemer, was the driver of a vehicle that was involved in a single-vehicle crash in the 6900 block of Hopewell Road around 6:45 a.m. She was transported to UAB Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. The [...]...
CBS 42 at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 10:20:19 AM
Shelby County school board to consider 2026-27 academic guide ThursdayThe board also will be voting on increased costs for random student drug testing.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:03:51 PM
Learn the art of nautical-themed cookie decorating at Cat-n-Bird WineryAward-winning cookie artist Shannon Lescarini will teach royal icing techniques and decorating tips during a beginner-friendly nautical-themed class in Chelsea.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:03:51 PM
Lawmakers push for Supreme Court justices to be included in ban on prediction markets, stock tradingTrust in government is at an all-time low.
CBS 42 at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 4:37:17 PM
CBS 42+ Evenings | Stretch Zone BirminghamBeth Marlowe, who owns Stretch Zone Birmingham, discussed what the studio's practitioners do.
CBS 42 at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 7:14:29 PM
Chelsea council rezones property along US 280 for residential, commercial usesTwenty new homes are planned near the entrance to Forest Parks.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:03:51 PM
Redemption by Straight Mountain Foods opens in ArgoRedemption by Straight Mountain Foods opened Wednesday, July 8, in Argo at 8885 Gadsden Highway, in the former Lukes Hot Dogs and Crazy Horse location. Starting with catering and a food truck, the local business has now grown into a full-fledged restaurant.
CBS 42 at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 4:02:10 PM
UAB doctor shares insight as CDC investigates Cyclosporiasis casesThere's an outbreak of the parasitic infection Cyclosporiasis, and it's linked to contaminated produce.
CBS 42 at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 5:35:05 AM
PSC seeks to control data centers with balancing act between Alabama Power, ratepayersLarge data centers are under construction in Bessemer, Birmingham, Hayneville, Montgomery and elsewhere.
AL.com at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 8:05:15 PM
Police excavation work on property off of Wolf Pond Road draws interest of neighborsThere is an excavation taking place as part of a police investigation on the land off Wolf Pond Road on Wednesday afternoon.
CBS 42 at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 1:27:22 PM
Birmingham man killed his teen girlfriend after his birthday celebration, prosecutor saysJeremiah Isaiah Pressley, now 25, is charged with capital murder in the May 25, 2024, killing of 19-year-old Mya Parker.
AL.com at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 8:05:15 PM
Chelsea City Council to vote on new residential, commercial developments on US 280Rezoning requests are for 20 new homes next to Forest Parks and a business district along Brasher Lane and U.S. 280.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:03:51 PM
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 Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:03:51 PM
280 corridor business happenings: July 2026See the latest in the 280 corridor business community.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:03:51 PM
Learn the basics of mushroom identification at Oak Mountain State ParkA beginner-friendly program will introduce participants to Alabama's native mushrooms and their role in healthy forest ecosystems.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:03:51 PM
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 Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:03:51 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 Tuesday, July 7, 2026 8:03:06 PM
Pedestrian taken to hospital after being struck by vehicle in BirminghamBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Wednesday in Birmingham, according to the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service. The BFRS reported that the incident occurred in the 1100 block of 4th Avenue North. The pedestrian was transported to UAB Hospital. According to the Vestavia Hills Police Department, the vehicle was involved [...]...
CBS 42 at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 2:51:14 PM
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 Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:03:51 PM
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 Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:03:51 PM
Countdown to kickoff: 50 days until high school football seasonThe high school football season begins in a few weeks.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:03:51 PM
Birmingham City Schools to host 'High School Marching Band Camp Showcase'Birmingham City Schools is hosting its annual High School Marching Band Camp Showcase on Thursday.
CBS 42 at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 3:14:52 PM
Birmingham council approves security for themselves, their families when facing threatsSecurity would be deployed when a credible threat is determined by the police chief, supported by investigative findings and reasonably connected to their official duties.
AL.com at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 8:05:15 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
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 Wednesday, July 8, 2026 6:04:02 PM
Alabama Quietly Killing Thousands of Dogs and Cats. Heres What Were Doing in Birmingham to Save ThBy Robert Watkins News Flash! If you are a dog or cat and can choose your birth state, you might want to avoid Alabama — no matter how cutely you wag your tail, shake hands with your paw, or roll over on command. Alabama has a problem that most people dont know about. Our state … Continue reading Alabama Quietly Killing Thousands of Dogs and Cats. Heres What We’re Doing in Birmingham to Save Them →...
Comeback Town at Sunday, June 21, 2026 12:01:35 AM
Man shot, killed by Carbon Hill police officerA Carbon Hill police officer shot and killed a man early Wednesday morning.
CBS 42 at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 11:44:30 AM
Man fleeing Vestavia Hills police hits pedestrian at downtown Birmingham intersectionThe chase began about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday on I-65 in Vestavia Hills and ended in the 1100 block of Fourth Avenue North,...
AL.com at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 5:05:15 PM
Alabama Cities Should Follow the Lead of This South Carolina CityBy Doug Martinson Editors note: This column appeared recently in the Huntsville Real-Time News . I thought people in Birmingham might be interested in what leaders in Huntsville are saying about their city and ours. I recently went to a wedding in Greenville, SC, which is a very well planned and beautiful city and one … Continue reading Alabama Cities Should Follow the Lead of This South Carolina City →...
Comeback Town at Monday, June 22, 2026 12:01:34 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
A Full-Circle Moment: Meet The Birmingham Times New Editor, Javacia Harris BowserA Note from Publisher Samuel P. Martin I am pleased to announce that Javacia Harris Bowser has been named the new executive editor of The Birmingham Times, bringing a strong voice, a clear editorial vision, and a deep commitment to meaningful storytelling to the role. In this new position, Javacia will help guide our content […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:02:49 PM
Hoover Planning and Zoning Commission to meet July 6The action meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., with a work session at 5:30 p.m.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:03:51 PM
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 Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:03:51 PM
Listen Up Coffee Cocktails Food and Music at High Dive HiFi Lounge in Lakeview. Displayed prominently on the High Dive menu aew some words to the…
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B-Metro at Friday, July 3, 2026 7:32:29 AM
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
Researchers scale down hurricane season forecast ahead of 'powerful' El NiñoWith the second month of hurricane season underway, researchers at Colorado State University reduced their forecast for the rest of the season, citing a powerful El Niño predicted to take hold later this summer.
CBS 42 at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 3:35:33 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
Construction along SR-124 in Walker County starting July 9TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) -- Drivers in and around Walker County can expect delays due to a project set forth by the Alabama Department of Transportation to install guardrails. This project is along SR-124 from SR-118 to SR-69 and will improve safety and traffic flow. The project is almost 11 miles long and is set to [...]...
CBS 42 at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 12:07:00 PM
Hoover zoning board recommends approval for stand-alone ER on Valleydale RoadGrandview Medical Center wants to put its stand-alone emergency department at 2137 Valleydale Road, across from Southlake.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:03:51 PM
Hot, Humid, & Stormy Finish to the WeekWatch The CBS 42 Weather Livestream Here: Tonight: Partly cloudy, with an isolated shower or storm possible overnight. Lows will fall into the low to middle 70s. Very warm and muggy. Tomorrow: Scattered storms will fire up around lunch time, continuing into the evening. There will likely be more of them than on Wednesday. Highs will make [...]...
CBS 42 at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 4:47:23 PM
Davida Roach: Local Influencer Represents Birmingham at Cannes Lions in FranceBy Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Though lifestyle influencer Davida Roach is a native of Charleston, South Carolina, she proudly represents Birmingham wherever she goes, even when work takes her to France. Roach recently attended the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France. “Its the largest creative marketing festival in the world,” […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 9:32:18 PM
New store in Springville to benefit victims of human traffickingA shopping experience with a purpose opens this weekend in Springville. ShopWell is a new boutique concept created by The WellHouse, a local ministry serving women rescued from human trafficking.
CBS 42 at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 3:54:20 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 Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:03:51 PM
Birmingham dining scene endures tragic year, can restaurant week bring it back?Mayor Randall Woodfin cited the death of Mona Jean Ables and Pihakis closings as a tragic loss for the city's restaurant scene.
AL.com at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 4:05:24 PM
Blind chocolate taste test challenges sweet tooth at Mt Laurel LibraryAdults can put their taste buds to the test by identifying popular chocolate bars during a blindfolded tasting experience.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 6:04:02 PM
Andrew Gunn elected superintendent as Shelby County Schools faces rapid growthAndrew Gunn has been elected Shelby County Schools superintendent, promising a transition focused on listening, teacher support, family trust and student-centered leadership.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:03:51 PM
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
Vishnu, Davis & HaleighJoin us for a pay-what-you-choose performance this summer featuring Indian artist Vishnu Ramprasad on his self-invented instrument dubbed NAVTAR® alongside Birmingham-based guitar-and-violin duo Davis Little and Haleigh Black. Vishnu, Davis & Haleigh blend musical traditions from Alabama and India, creating a vibrant sound that is both modern and deeply rooted in tradition. Biography: Vishnu, Davis & Haleigh is a cross-cultural collaboration between Davis & Haleigh, a guitar-and-vi...
Alys Stephens Center at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 3:30:30 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
3 family members killed in I-59 crash identifiedTRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) -- Three members of the same family killed in a crash on Interstate 59 were identified Wednesday. The crash happened around 7:30 a.m. on I-59 NB when two tractor-tailers collided in a Alabama Department of Transportation construction zone near mile marker 138. 5-year-old Nailana Butler and her parents, 32-year-old Dominque Mariona Butler [...]...
CBS 42 at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:52:32 AM
Gadsden to host 'Slide the City' back-to-school eventThe City of Gadsden will host a back-to-school event featuring a 1,000-foot-long slip 'n slide from July 25-26.
CBS 42 at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 4:23:18 PM
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 a story in the Baltimore Sun “Your personal data has a … Continue reading Birmingham: The New Plantation Owners Dont Grow Cotton –They Harvest Data →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 2:31:06 PM
280 corridor events guide: July 2026See what's happening along the 280 corridor in July.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:03:51 PM
Alabama community honors fallen wildland firefighter Sydney WatsonWARRIOR, Ala. (WIAT) -- Family, friends and firefighters from across the country gathered Tuesday at HighPoint Community Church to honor the life and sacrifice of Sydney Watson, the 27-year-old Alabama wildland firefighter who was killed while battling the Knowles Fire in western Colorado. Watson, of Warrior, was one of three firefighters killed during a burnover [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 10:16:39 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 Tuesday, July 7, 2026 8:03:08 PM
Alabama Power restores service to all customers affected by June 1 stormsMondays storms came fast and hit hard – sweeping across nearly every part of Alabama and leaving many families and businesses without power. At the height of the storm, customers in about 93% of Alabama Powers service area experienced some level of impact – a reflection of how quickly the system moved and how widespread [...]...
Alabama Power at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 1:33:12 AM
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 Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:03:51 PM
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 Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:03:51 PM
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 Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:03:51 PM
2026 Hoover City Dad Brigade set for Saturday, July 11The annual back-to-school cleanup effort is looking for volunteers.
280 Living at Wednesday, July 8, 2026 6:04:02 PM
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