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280 corridor open houses October 10-11
Looking for a home along the 280 corridor? Check out some open houses happening this weekend.
280 Living at Monday, October 12, 2026 2:02:39 AM
Alabama Power energizes Autauga County educators for new school yearTo kick off the 2026-2027 Autauga County districts school year, nearly 1,200 educators, support staff and community partners attended its annual Institute Day on Aug. 3 at Prattville High School. The Institute Day gathering featured a meet-and-greet breakfast, rally and training sessions to fully equip Autauga School educators through the 2027 school year. In Autauga [...]...
Alabama Power at Sunday, October 11, 2026 3:03:04 AM
Alabama head coach Nate Oats celebrates his birthday at SEC Tip-Off '27On Tuesday afternoon in Birmingham, it was time to talk hoops and cake.
AL.com at Tuesday, October 13, 2026 2:32:24 PM
Football Friday: Lions hit the gridironHigh school football in the 280 corridor continues Friday night.
280 Living at Tuesday, October 13, 2026 12:02:32 AM
Week 9 Football Preview: Jags take on rival HooverBriarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park are back in action this week.
280 Living at Tuesday, October 13, 2026 2:03:24 PM
Capital projects underway at US 280 area schoolsCapital projects are underway at U.S. 280 area schools, including a new auxiliary gym at Chelsea High School, synthet-ic turf at Oak Mountain High School and HVAC upgrades at Inverness Elementary.
280 Living at Monday, October 12, 2026 2:02:39 AM
Week 8 football: Lions, Jags pitch shutoutsBriarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park were all in action this week.
280 Living at Tuesday, October 13, 2026 12:02:32 AM
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Bham Now at Sunday, October 11, 2026 12:32:06 AM
Birmingham hotels fill with football fans, storm evacuees, concertgoersEven before Hurricane Isaias took aim at Alabamas Gulf Coast and the Florida Panhandle, occupancy was already high due to fans in town for football and concerts.
AL.com at Friday, October 9, 2026 4:32:26 PM
Miles College Takes 3-Game Winning Streak into Face-Off with Kentucky StateBy Donald Hunt | For The Birmingham Times Miles College will take a three-game winning streak on the road to Kentucky State on Saturday, Oct. 10. at 1 p.m. The Golden Bears defense has given them a major lift over the last two weeks. The Thorobreds (3-1, 4-2) are one of the top teams in […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, October 9, 2026 6:02:03 PM
Former Birmingham mayoral aide ordered to produce records in election challengeAfter months of legal wrangling, a judge has ordered Alica Lumpkin to provide payroll records, bank statements and communications with Mayor Woodfin to prove she had resigned before qualifying to run the legislature.
AL.com at Saturday, October 10, 2026 1:03:12 PM
The Next Round Alabama News Center College Football Update: Week 6Alabama comes up short against Georgia while Auburn got a week to get well and regroup before facing … Georgia. The Next Round guys take a look back and a look ahead as we head into week six of the season. The Next Round is hosted by Jim Dunaway, Ryan Brown and Lance Taylor, and [...]...
Alabama Power at Monday, October 12, 2026 2:32:16 PM
The City of Birmingham to Host 2026 State of Homelessness Summit in Novemberbirminghamal.gov The City of Birmingham will commemorate National Homelessness Awareness Month by hosting its 2026 State of Homelessness Summit on Friday, Nov. 6. Together, community leaders, service providers, faith leaders, nonprofits, businesses, residents, and people with lived experience of homelessness will address one of Birminghams most pressing challenges. Held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, October 11, 2026 9:02:00 PM
Twelfth NightTwelfth Night, By William Shakespeare. Directed by Assistant Professor and Head of Performance Santiago Sosa. Twins Viola and Sebastian are separated by a shipwreck and washed ashore in the land of Illyria. Protectively disguising herself as a boy in this unknown and dangerous territory, Viola gets caught in a love triangle between the infatuated Duke […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Tuesday, October 13, 2026 12:30:36 AM
The New Age of Breast Cancer: Rates Increasing in Women Younger Than 45Second of Two Parts By Monique Jones | For the Birmingham Times Breast cancer is often seen as a disease that only affects older women, largely because the median age at the time of breast cancer diagnosis is 62. But according to the Centers for Disease Control, breast cancer rates have been increasing slowly in […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, October 8, 2026 9:01:48 PM
Shelby County Commission to consider landfill rate increasesThe commission meets Monday at 8:30 a.m.
280 Living at Tuesday, October 13, 2026 12:02:32 AM
Love & Lessons: The Honeymoon Phase Is Over… Now Whats Going to Happen?We understand cuffing season is here, the weather is beginning to change, the holidays are getting closer, and if you’re single, you may be feeling a little more pressure to find somebody to spend those cold nights with. Maybe you’ve already met someone. Maybe you’ve been talking to somebody for a few weeks and wondering […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, October 9, 2026 10:01:51 PM
Jags drop just outside top 10 in ASWA poll; Lions remain No. 1This week's Alabama Sports Writers Association rankings are out.
280 Living at Monday, October 12, 2026 2:02:39 AM
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 Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:20 AM
2026 Alabama high school volleyball state playoffs: AHSAA tournament schedule and where to watchAlabama high school volleyball playoffs are underway, with state championships set for October 27-29 in Birmingham.
AL.com at Tuesday, October 13, 2026 1:04:46 PM
Godsey, Green crowned Miss Oak Mountain, Miss Oak Mountains Teen 2027Jordyn Godsey and Bibb Green were crowned Miss Oak Mountain 2027 and Miss Oak Mountains Teen 2027.
280 Living at Monday, October 12, 2026 6:02:51 PM
From a volunteer crew on a two-lane road to a four-station districtThe Cahaba Valley Fire District has grown from an all-volunteer crew on a two-lane U.S. 280 in 1978 to a four-station district with 61 employees, and most of its calls today are medical.
280 Living at Tuesday, October 13, 2026 12:02:32 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 Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:19 AM
Man hit, killed while crossing Birminghams Valley AvenueThe crash happened at 8:47 p.m. Thursday in the 300 block of Valley Avenue.
AL.com at Friday, October 9, 2026 8:03:41 AM
The Next Round Alabama News Center College Football Update: 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 Sunday, October 11, 2026 3:03:05 AM
Birmingham Was Destined for Greatness. Its Not Too LateBy David Sher Editor’s note: Much of this article draws on research by Walker Beauchamp from his time as a student at Samford’s Cumberland School of Law.* In 1872, iron master Abram Hewitt predicted Alabama would become “the manufacturing center of the habitable globe.” In 1906, speculator John Gates said Birmingham would become “the largest … Continue reading Birmingham Was Destined for Greatness. It’s Not Too Late →...
Comeback Town at Thursday, October 1, 2026 11:31:03 AM
Hoovers fine arts specialist makes the case for the arts on their own termsHoover City Schools fine arts specialist Brian Cocke argues that music, art and theater are core to a good education, not extras, as he visits classrooms such as Gwin Elementary's music room.
280 Living at Tuesday, October 13, 2026 12:02:32 AM
Leaving Angola Sparks Conversation on Redemption, Reentry and Criminal Justice at Birminghams SidBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times A film screening at Birminghams Sidewalk Cinema became a conversation about second chances, the lasting effects of incarceration and what it takes to rebuild a life after prison. Alabama Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, in partnership with the Just Trust, hosted the two-night event “Justice & the […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, October 11, 2026 8:01:58 PM
Football Gameday: Hornets, Jags, Eagles in Thursday actionHigh school football in the 280 corridor continues Thursday night.
280 Living at Monday, October 12, 2026 2:02:39 AM
Power outages, damage reported around Alabama as Hurricane Isaias cleanup beginsBaldwin EMC reported more than 17,000 outages Saturday morning as crews worked to restore power. Officials in Mobile and Birmingham also continued cleanup efforts following Hurricane Isaias.
AL.com at Saturday, October 10, 2026 12:03:18 PM
Jefferson County Is Doing What Many Thought ImpossibleBy Danny Carr Something remarkable is happening in Jefferson County – and almost no one is talking about it. Only three years ago, we faced a deadly problem that seemed nearly impossible to solve. Today, the numbers tell a dramatically different story. The change cannot be credited to one arrest, one new law or one … Continue reading Jefferson County Is Doing What Many Thought Impossible →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, October 6, 2026 12:31:02 PM
Big Loss for Birmingham: Our Old Alabama State FairBy 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 Big Loss for Birmingham: Our Old Alabama State Fair →...
Comeback Town at Thursday, October 8, 2026 10:30:57 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 Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:19 AM
Baptist woman pastor leaves Birmingham pulpit after six yearsAfter six years in Alabama, the Rev. Erica Cooper has moved on.
AL.com at Monday, October 12, 2026 3:04:08 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 Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:20 AM
Buzz over bite-sized macaron business in Mt LaurelMt Laurel resident Jojo Ehlers turned a love of macarons into InBetween Macs, a small business selling bite-sized macarons at pop-ups and fall festivals.
280 Living at Tuesday, October 13, 2026 12:02:32 AM
Birmingham City Schools Celebrates Roots and Routes Winners at Exhibition OpeningBirmingham City Schools Birmingham City Schools welcomed students, families, educators, and community members on Wednesday to the Roots and Routes Opening Reception, celebrating the many cultures, stories, and experiences that make our community so vibrant. In partnership with the Birmingham Museum of Art, Desert Island Supply Co. and the Fiesta Festival, Roots and Routes presented […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, October 8, 2026 9:01:48 PM
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 Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:20 AM
Election Day is Judgment Day: Andrew Young Returns to Birmingham with Message on Faith, Justice anBy Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Ambassador Andrew J. Young, civil rights leader, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and former Mayor of Atlanta, delivered a rousing address at the 20th anniversary gathering of Christian Churches Together in the USA (CCT) on Thursday at the historic 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham. […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, October 9, 2026 9:01:48 AM
Waldo's Chicken & Beer opens at Valley Post in ChelseaWaldo's Chicken & Beer opened Sept. 29 at Valley Post in Chelsea, becoming the first restaurant to return to the development since its original restaurants closed in April.
280 Living at Tuesday, October 13, 2026 12:02:32 AM
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 Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:20 AM
Alabama Theatre holiday film series 2026: Dates, movies, times, ticketsA total of 18 screenings planned for Dec. 11-22 at the historic theater in downtown Birmingham.
AL.com at Monday, October 12, 2026 2:03:55 PM
Ashley M. Jones-Thompson, Birmingham-Based Poet, Receives Highest Humanities Honor Bestowed in AlabaBy Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Birmingham-based poet, essayist and educator Ashley M. Jones-Thompson was recognized on Monday as a new Alabama Humanities Fellow by the Alabama Humanities Alliance (AHA) — the highest humanities honor bestowed in the state of Alabama. Jones-Thompson and others were honored on October 12 at the AHA Alabama […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, October 12, 2026 9:03:44 PM
Air quality alert for Birmingham metro on WednesdayGround-level ozone levels expected to be high for sensitive groups.
AL.com at Tuesday, October 13, 2026 7:03:53 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 Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:20 AM
October 8, 2026EMPLOYMENT ______________________________ ______________________________ LEGAL ______________________________ Notice of Completion In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama 1975, notice is hereby given […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, October 12, 2026 12:01:57 PM
One dead, one rescued when tree hits Birmingham house as Isaias sweeps AlabamaOne person was killed when a tree crashed into an east Birmingham home early Saturday.
AL.com at Saturday, October 10, 2026 8:32:08 AM
66-year-old identified as man killed when tree hit Birmingham home as Isaias swept AlabamaThe Jefferson County Coroners Office identified the victim as Devolin Webster. He was 66.
AL.com at Monday, October 12, 2026 9:33:42 AM
Southlake Orthopaedics welcomes new physicianSouthlake Orthopaedics has welcomed Dr. Ryan T. Cordry, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint reconstruction and hip, knee and shoulder conditions.
280 Living at Tuesday, October 13, 2026 12:02:32 AM
Oak Mountain State Park Harvest Festival celebrates fall with family activitiesOak Mountain State Park will welcome the fall season with hayrides, vendors, food trucks, crafts and outdoor activities during its annual Harvest Festival.
280 Living at Tuesday, October 13, 2026 4:03:25 PM
Birmingham water utility prices rising in 2027 for most customersBirmingham's regional water authority approved a universal base rate that will increase costs for about 90 percent of customers beginning in January.
AL.com at Saturday, October 10, 2026 4:03:12 PM
ArtemisiaArtemisia, By Lauren Gunderson. Directed by Assistant Professor Kelley Schoger.? Artemisia Gentileschi was the most celebrated female painter of the 17th century, yet her name was all but lost for centuries. Attacked at just 17, publicly shamed and tortured to prove her truth, Gentileschis painterly prowess equaled the men of her time, and she fought […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Tuesday, October 13, 2026 12:30:37 AM
The Indian Cultural Association at UAB Presents: Diwali 2026: Rooted in LightThe Indian Cultural Association at UAB proudly presents Diwali 2026: Rooted in Light. The annual Diwali Show is one of Birminghams largest cultural showcases, bringing together talented performers from across the city to celebrate our community. This years theme honors the many ways Diwali is celebrated across India, paying homage to our roots, childhood memories, […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Tuesday, October 13, 2026 3:30:22 PM
The March Quilts, Celebrating Community, Legacy of the Civil Rights Era, Can Be Viewed Sunday at TheBy Sean Flynt | Special to The Times The Altamont School will display the full collection of The March Quilts nonprofit arts initiative in a public event Sunday, Oct. 18, 1-3 p.m. The quilts, created by Alabama residents, are colorful, diverse and inspiring reflections about community and the legacy of the Civil Rights Era. Artist, […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, October 13, 2026 5:01:56 PM
Hoover zoning board recommends approval for self-storage next to Jeff StateThe request now goes to the Hoover City Council.
280 Living at Monday, October 12, 2026 6:02:51 PM
Local volleyball teams wrapping up regular seasonHere's a weekly update on Briarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park's volleyball teams.
280 Living at Monday, October 12, 2026 2:02:39 AM
From Gallion to the Statewide Stage: Dr. Valencia Wells Makes History in OptometryBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Dr. Valencia Wells of Morris Avenue Eyecare knew she wanted to be an optometrist as early as eighth grade. It all started with a research paper. Growing up in Gallion, Alabama, a small community in rural Marengo County, Wells already knew she wanted to work in medicine. She […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, October 12, 2026 9:03:44 PM
Hoover council to consider $6.75 million contract for police drones, body camerasThe five-year contract would double the departments's first responder drone force and provide unlimited body camera video storage.
280 Living at Tuesday, October 13, 2026 12:02:32 AM
Hoover council approves $827,000 contract for new City Hall lake houseThe total cost of the project, with design and other costs, is now roughly $926,000.
280 Living at Tuesday, October 13, 2026 3:03:28 PM
Editor's Note: October 2026Kyle Parmley reflects on October as a fresh start for local families, schools, football and community life.
280 Living at Tuesday, October 13, 2026 12:02:32 AM
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