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Alabama Sabotaging Birmingham Healthcare
By David Sher I’m currently watching The Pitt, the hit Max series that follows life and death, hour by hour, in a crazy-busy emergency room in a large fictional Pittsburgh hospital. This show will scare the living daylights out of you—but at least you know it’s a TV series, not an accurate depiction of how … Continue reading Alabama Sabotaging Birmingham Healthcare →...
Comeback Town at Friday, September 4, 2026 12:01:24 AM
Shelby County Commission considers $92.7 million general fund budget for 2027That would be a 2.6% increase from 2026.
280 Living at Friday, September 4, 2026 3:03:28 AM
Alabama Power offers energy bill chillers as outside temps sizzleHigh heat through Labor Day in Alabama...
Alabama Power at Thursday, September 3, 2026 2:33:12 PM
Cassandra Wilson, the Two-Time Grammy Award-Winning Jazz Singer, Dies at 70By Maria Sherman | Associated Press NEW YORK — Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer has died. She was 70. Dubbed Americas best singer by Time magazine in 2001, Wilson was best known for her genre-bending voice, which expanded the boundaries of traditional blues-based jazz and worked effortlessly across folk, […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, September 4, 2026 12:02:48 PM
Week 3 Football Preview: Eagles, Jags square offBriarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park's football teams are back in action Friday.
280 Living at Friday, September 4, 2026 3:03:28 AM
Carver Jones Market Opens to Serve Residents of Birminghams District 6The Birmingham Times Birmingham City Councilor Crystal N. Smitherman of District 6 joined hundreds of residents on Wednesday morning to celebrate the opening of the new Carver Jones Market in the Heritage Park Towne Center, located at 873 Dennison Avenue SW. With a commitment to sourcing Alabama-grown produce, the new store could help fill a […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, September 4, 2026 12:02:47 PM
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 Friday, September 4, 2026 12:02:46 PM
THE WOMENS ISSUE: Community MattersAimee Castro and Bare Hands use art, traditions, even tacos to connect the community. A major milestone has been reached in Bare Hands, Inc.s capital campaign…
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B-Metro at Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
September 3, 2026 EMPLOYMENT ______________________________ Senior Accountant BJCC, is recruiting for a 1) 1. Senior Accountant, for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530. BT9/3/2026 _____________________________ ______________________________ LEGAL ______________________________ Notice of Completion WARNERS ATHLETIC CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC her...
Birmingham Times at Friday, September 4, 2026 1:31:57 PM
The Womens Issue: The Journey of LTryce SladeShe Is Building Communities the Right Way. Construction may build structures, but land use and planning shape communities—and that responsibility is what makes the work…
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B-Metro at Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
Days are about to get way shorter in September: How much daylight we're losingThe days will still have 24 hours, of course, but the amount of daylight you see is declining.
CBS 42 at Thursday, September 3, 2026 1:46:08 PM
Eunice Elliott Launches New Interactive Storytelling Platform for Travelers at Birmingham-ShuttleswoBy Sherrel Wheeler Stewart | For the Birmingham Times Birmingham-based comedian and entrepreneur Eunice Elliott has turned her natural curiosity and love for storytelling into a new platform that invites airport travelers to record the stories behind their trips. Elliott, a Bessemer native, unveiled the first WAYHAY (Where Are You Heading and Why) Studios kiosk […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, September 4, 2026 4:02:28 AM
Dining: Bayonet!Bayonet is the second concept (after Helen) from Chef Rob McDaniel and wife Emily McDaniel, with Daniel Goslin serving as Director of Operations. This spirited…
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B-Metro at Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
Declining enrollment means smaller 2027 budget for Shelby County SchoolsThe school board is proposing to spend $376 million in fiscal 2027.
280 Living at Thursday, September 3, 2026 5:03:37 PM
Coca-Cola United opens $350 million headquarters, a new visual gateway for BirminghamThe facility includes a 60-foot bottle-shaped plaza visible from the air and the trademark Dynamic Ribbon facing the interstate at the Tallapoosa Street exit.
AL.com at Thursday, September 3, 2026 12:32:44 PM
Main Street Anniston opens applications for $750,000 grant programANNISTON, Ala. (WIAT) -- Main Street Anniston and the city of Anniston have announced that applications are now open for the Building Improvement Grant Revitalization Program. The program is made possible through a $750,000 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant awarded through the National Park Services Historic Preservation Fund. The program is designed to help property [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, September 3, 2026 10:37:56 AM
Blue Shoe Ball celebrates Mike Slives legacy while raising awareness for prostate cancerBlue shoes took over Regions Field Thursday night as the Mike Slive Foundation hosted its 10th annual Blue Shoe Ball.
CBS42 - TV at Friday, September 4, 2026 6:28:49 AM
Alabama State University Emerges Victorious Against Southern University in Inaugural Birmingham FootAlabama State University The Alabama State University football team met the Southern Jaguars in the first-ever Birmingham Football Classic on Saturday afternoon, with the Hornets claiming a 30-17 season-opening victory in a neutral-site, non-conference meeting at Legion Field between the two Southwest Athletic Conference programs. Southern started the game aggressively, taking a 17-13 lead into […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, September 4, 2026 9:02:33 AM
Oak Mountain program explores monarchs and milkweedParticipants can learn about monarch butterflies, their migration and their dependence on milkweed before taking home a native milkweed plant to create a habitat of their own.
280 Living at Friday, September 4, 2026 8:03:16 AM
Recently sold homes along the 280 corridor: August 2026See some recent real estate sales along the 280 corridor.
280 Living at Friday, September 4, 2026 8:03:16 AM
Travel: AssisiA Journey to the Heart of Franciscan Italy Perched on the slopes of Monte Subasio in the green heart of Umbria, Assisi is one of…
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B-Metro at Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
Dîner en Blanc Birmingham Returns for its Seventh Spectacular — and Final — EditionBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times For one night, Birmingham will trade its usual evening scenery for something a little more Parisian. More than 1,000 guests, dressed entirely in white, will gather on Saturday, Sept. 12, for Dîner en Blanc Birmingham, an elegant pop-up picnic where the location remains a secret until the final […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, September 4, 2026 1:02:20 AM
New interactive experience opening at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International AirportTravelers at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport can enjoy a new interactive experience.
CBS 42 at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 6:12:48 PM
The Womens Issue: Understanding Homelessnessby Perryn Carroll As the Executive Director of the Jimmie Hale Mission, I regularly attend meetings filled with conversations about how to address the issues…
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B-Metro at Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
Children's of Alabama patient meets bone marrow donorA patient at Children's of Alabama met his bone marrow donor for the first time Wednesday.
CBS 42 at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 4:21:04 PM
Jefferson County Department of Health, Partners Launch Leave Behind Program to Prevent Opioid OverSpecial to The Times The Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH), in partnership with fire departments across Jefferson County, the Central Alabama Fire Chiefs Association (CAFCA), the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office, and the Birmingham Police Department has launched the Leave Behind Program, an evidence-informed initiative designed to connect individuals at risk of opioid overdose with lifesaving […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, September 4, 2026 12:02:48 PM
Alabama football releases 2026-27 depth chartAs Alabama prepares to kick off the 2026-27 season against East Carolina Saturday, the Crimson Tide has officially released its depth chart.
CBS 42 at Friday, September 4, 2026 9:11:47 AM
Birmingham comedian launches interactive storytelling booth at BHM airportBirmingham travelers can now record the stories behind their trips through WAYHAY, a new storytelling experience created by Bessemer native Eunice Elliott.
AL.com at Thursday, September 3, 2026 4:04:27 PM
“Very saddened to hear of the passing of Binnie Myles, one of Birminghams most prominent radio persBIRMINGHAM MAYOR RANDALL WOODFIN ON BINNIE MYLES, A FIXTURE IN BIRMINGHAMS RADIO AND PUBLIC RELATIONS INDUSTRIES, WHO DIED AT THE AGE OF 81 ON AUGUST 27, BIRMINGHAMTIMES.COM, AUGUST 27.
Birmingham Times at Friday, September 4, 2026 12:02:46 PM
Dangerous Heat Continues Through Labor Day Weekend, Spotty Storms Return SaturdayAlabama's 42 Weather Live Channel: Heat Advisory through Saturday Evening for Central Alabama Thursday: The hot, humid pattern continues as a strong upper-level ridge remains anchored across the Southeast. It will be partly cloudy, hot, and humid, with a few pop-up afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Any storm could be strong, with heavy rain and gusty [...]...
CBS 42 at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 5:04:08 PM
What to watch for in Alabama's season opener against East CarolinaAlabama football begins the 2026-27 season against East Carolina inside Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday.
CBS42 - TV at Friday, September 4, 2026 12:33:59 PM
Popular Birmingham-area Mexican restaurant closing after 9 yearsLocations in Mountain Brook and Ross Bridge remain open.
AL.com at Friday, September 4, 2026 10:04:42 AM
Dining: The EssentialExecutive Chef of The Essential,Victor King grew up on a farm in Nolensville, Tennessee. “Because my mom and I had the farm, we always entertained…
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B-Metro at Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
Sheriff warns parents about AI-generated social media trend that threatens schoolsCLANTON, Ala. (WIAT) -- A social media trend that uses AI-generated videos to threaten schools has the Chilton County Sheriff issuing a warning to parents. Chilton County Sheriff John Shearon says the Cat in the Hat, the Dr. Seuss childrens character, is being used to make threats against schools. Shearon says the videos are AI-generated [...]...
CBS 42 at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 6:21:37 PM
Abrams Primary School closes indefinitely after mold found in classroomBESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) -- Abrams Primary School in Bessemer will close indefinitely after Superintendent Michael Turner said environmental testing found a moderate presence of mold in a classroom. The closure comes after the Bessemer school district was waiting on the results of environmental testing following concerns about mold at the school. The district announced the [...]...
CBS 42 at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 9:40:05 PM
The Womens Issue: A Legacy of PreventionCelebrating Barbara Schuler and Six Years of Health Impact. When Barbara Schuler founded VAX 2 STOP CANCER in 2020, she set out to solve a…
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B-Metro at Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
Women Business Leaders: Vivian Mora Agency State FarmState Farm agency owner Vivian Mora and her team are passionate about the positive impact they can make in peoples lives and our communities by helping them…
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B-Metro at Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
Alabama News CenterGood News from Home...
Alabama Power at Friday, September 4, 2026 12:05:02 AM
Tinglewood Festival returning to Orr Park in MontevalloMONTEVALLO, Ala. (WIAT) -- The eighth annual Tinglewood Festival will e held in Montevallo on Saturday, Sept. 12. Tinglewood Festival is centered around woodworking. The event is named after Tim Tingle, the artist responsible for carving faces and creatures into the dead parts of living cedar trees in Orr Park. The event will feature live [...]...
CBS 42 at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 9:37:22 PM
Inverness Country Club completes multimillion-dollar racquet sports renovationInverness Country Club completed a multimillion-dollar renovation that added six pickleball courts and an updated clubhouse for its tennis and pickleball programs.
280 Living at Thursday, September 3, 2026 12:05:57 AM
The Womens Issue: STORIES FROM THE HEARTJoy. Sadness. Sung with a voice that carries a depth of feeling. Her first instrument was a ukulele, given to her by her mother, the…
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B-Metro at Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
Alabamas Alonzo Hurth Goes From Life Without Parole to a Life of PurposeBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times At 75, Alonzo Hurth has lived enough life to understand that freedom is more than walking through a prison gate. It is knowing that your future is still yours to shape. Hurth spent 27 years incarcerated in Alabama. At the time of his conviction, he was sentenced to […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, September 4, 2026 11:02:55 AM
Week 2 Football Preview: Lions host Game of the WeekBriarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park's football teams are back in action Friday.
280 Living at Thursday, September 3, 2026 12:05:57 AM
43-year-old charged with attempted murder in Birmingham shooting43-year-old charged with attempted murder in Birmingham shooting...
CBS 42 at Thursday, September 3, 2026 8:23:03 AM
Tallapoosa County deputies to conduct sobriety checkpoints at these locations during Labor Day weekeTallapoosa County deputies to conduct sobriety checkpoints at these locations during Labor Day weekend...
CBS 42 at Thursday, September 3, 2026 7:08:34 AM
SEC sues LSU, alleging a coordinated push to recruit ex-pro athletes in defiance of rulesBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference filed a lawsuit against LSU and its leadership in Alabama federal court on Thursday, alleging the school had “waged a deliberate and coordinated campaign to recruit professional athletes” against league rules. The extraordinary step against one of the league's founding members in 1933 came as SEC Commissioner [...]...
CBS 42 at Thursday, September 3, 2026 1:22:42 PM
Youre Dating, But Are You Actually Ready for the Relationship You Say You Want?Recently, I told you to date for data. Then we talked about red flags and green flags, but let’s be real for a second: Are you actually ready for the relationship you say you want? We spend a lot of time asking whether someone is right for us and analyzing their communication, consistency, and intentions, […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, September 4, 2026 11:02:54 AM
Lindsay Clancy murder trial ends in hung jury, defense demands stay of mistrial declarationThe judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder case announced Friday he was declaring a mistrial after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict. However, when defense attorney Kevin Reddington requested an immediate stay of the declaration, the judge gave the defense one hour to appeal.
CBS 42 at Friday, September 4, 2026 9:33:04 AM
Small Kids, Big Germs: UAB Doctors Offer Tips to Keep Children in Daycare HealthyBy Angel Pine and Mirella Bitas | UAB News As children head back to daycare this school year, many parents are preparing for an inevitable part of the experience: runny noses, coughs and stomach bugs. Frequent illnesses can be frustrating, yet they are a normal part of childhood and help strengthen a childs developing immune […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, September 4, 2026 12:02:51 PM
Live Fast, Eat SlowMountain Brook Italian Restaurant, Locanda Brasato, takes its time. Everyones living fast, running fast. “We believe in the importance of taking time to slow down…
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B-Metro at Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:11:10 AM
New Birmingham Museum of Art Installation Explores Citys Histories of Steel, Labor, LandBy Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Vulcan. Steel workers. Protests. These elements are undeniably linked to Birminghams past and present, and all three inspired new artwork recently unveiled at the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA). Created specifically for the BMA, the new installation, The Slow Can Beat the Quick, by New York-based artist […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, September 3, 2026 5:02:37 AM
Miles College and Alabama A&M Will Face Off Saturday in Louis Crews ClassicBy Donald Hunt | For the Birmingham Times Miles College will head back on the road to face host Alabama A&M on Saturday, Sept. 5 in the Louis Crews Classic. The kickoff will be at 6 p.m. The Golden Bears (0-0, 0-1) will be playing another tough opponent from the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Miles College […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, September 4, 2026 12:02:45 PM
Alabama Adventure owner arrested on domestic violence chargesHOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) -- The owner of Alabama Adventure, Daniel Koch, was arrested Wednesday afternoon on domestic violence charges, Hoover police announced. Authorities responded to a domestic violence call in the 4500 block of Jessup Lane around 2:03 p.m. Officers later identified the individuals as Koch and his girlfriend. After speaking with both parties and [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Friday, September 4, 2026 9:45:19 AM
North Carolina man struck, killed on I-22A 65-year-old North Carolina man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday night on I-22.
CBS 42 at Thursday, September 3, 2026 8:08:00 AM
Jefferson County deputy accused of blackmailing woman into sexual servitude receives bondJefferson County deputy accused of blackmailing woman into sexual servitude receives bond...
CBS42 - TV at Friday, September 4, 2026 7:37:55 AM
Did Emmy-nominated Alabama singer make the semifinals on Americas Got Talent?The country artist from Birmingham performed an original song, On My Hood, aiming to earn viewer votes.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 2, 2026 8:06:20 PM
Dangerous Heat Continues Through Labor Day Weekend, Alabama Game Could Feel Like 110°Alabama's 42 Weather Live Channel: Heat Advisory through Saturday Evening for Central Alabama This evening, any storms will dissipate. Overnight, it will be mostly clear, warm, and humid, with muggy lows in the lower to mid-70s. Friday: The ridge will begin to weaken and shift west as a trough of low pressure digs into the [...]...
CBS 42 at Thursday, September 3, 2026 4:39:27 PM
Need weekend plans? Browse our Birmingham events guideThe influential punk band will perform at Saturn, on a lineup with Negative Approach and Upchuck.
AL.com at Thursday, September 3, 2026 6:04:56 AM
Birminghams Pynk Beard to Perform Live on NBCs Americas Got Talent Tuesday NightThe Birmingham Times Birmingham singer-songwriter Pynk Beard (also known as Sebastian Kole) will be performing in the “America’s Got Talent” live shows on Tuesday, at 7 p.m. CST on NBC. Pynk Beard wowed the AGT judges with his audition, landing himself a spot in the AGT quarterfinals. After years of writing songs for artists like […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, September 4, 2026 12:02:50 PM
$4.19M Project Brings Upgrades to Some Birmingham City Schools Athletic CourtsBy Emily Cundiff | ABC 33/40 Birmingham is investing $4.19 million in new and upgraded athletic courts at city schools, a project officials say is meant to create more opportunities for students to be active, learn sports fundamentals and spend time outdoors. The Birmingham City Council approved two items Tuesday tied to the project, which […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, September 4, 2026 12:02:50 PM
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