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U.S. Senator Cory Booker To Visit Birmingham on Monday for Town Hall
The Birmingham Times U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) will be coming to Birmingham on Monday, May 4, for a rescheduled town hall with Blueprint Alabama. “Im excited to return to Alabama, because the people of Alabama are no strangers to confronting the kind of moral moment America is in right now,” said Senator Booker. “In […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, May 4, 2026 12:03:52 AM
Speak Loud, Win Big: $500 on the Line at BPLs Bards & Brews Poetry Slam on May 1By Roy L. Williams | Birmingham Public Library Birmingham Public Library (BPL) invites the community to experience some of the metro areas top spoken word artists competing for a combined $500 in a Bards & Brews Poetry Slam happening Friday, May 1 at the Central Library downtown. This will be the second slam of the […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, May 4, 2026 1:04:05 AM
My Thing Was That You Know When You Know … I Had No Doubt About ItJo & Charles Chambers By Mia Watkins | The Birmingham Times Live: Vestavia Hills Married: August 10, 1991 Met: Jo and Charles Chambers either met in the 1960s or the 1990s, depending on who you ask. “He says we met when we were in college.” Jo Chambers said. “I dont remember meeting him. I remember […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, May 1, 2026 11:04:03 PM
Recent real estate sales on the 280 corridor: April 2026See recently real estate transactions along the 280 corridor.
280 Living at Sunday, May 3, 2026 5:05:22 PM
14 Pihakis restaurants now closed in Birmingham (and beyond) + whats still openOPEN & CLOSED: Confused by all the news? Here's an up-to-date list of which Pihakis-owned restaurants have closed + which are still open as of Wednesday, April 29 ??...
Bham Now at Friday, May 1, 2026 5:04:50 PM
Gov. Ivey Calls Special Session of Alabama Legislature, Rep. Sewell ReactsCompiled From Online Reports On Friday, Gov. Kay Ivey issued a proclamation calling the Alabama Legislature into a special session starting May 4 at 4 p.m. The focus of the session is strictly on setting up special primary elections if the state’s ongoing legal battle over voting maps shifts in its favor. In a statement, […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, May 4, 2026 12:03:50 AM
Baseball, soccer playoffs continueBriarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park teams are still rolling in the playoffs.
280 Living at Wednesday, April 29, 2026 9:05:00 PM
Hoover council reappoints Paquette, Dismukes to school, arts boardsPaquette has been on the school board for five years, and Dismukes has been on the Hoover Arts Council for more than three years.
280 Living at Friday, May 1, 2026 1:05:06 PM
How outdoor recreation is fueling Alabamas economic engineFrom the mountains of the Tennessee Valley to the shores of the Gulf Coast, and everything in-between, our state is second to none in the country when it comes to beautiful outdoors and recreation. Whether its camping and hiking across Alabamas state parks, fishing our streams, rivers, coastlines and bays, or hunting in our states [...]...
Alabama Power at Friday, May 1, 2026 4:05:31 PM
How Auburns new animal rescue team meets a critical need in disaster response??SAVING ALABAMAS ANIMALS: This new disaster response team was designed to help how animals are supported when disaster strikes. ?? NowPartner...
Bham Now at Monday, May 4, 2026 12:05:44 PM
Why Birminghams Economic Future Depends on Regional AlignmentBy Steve Ammons Economic competition today doesnt happen city by city. It happens region against region. Companies evaluating where to invest arent comparing one municipality to another. Theyre comparing metropolitan areas, looking at workforce size, infrastructure, talent pipelines, quality of life, and economic momentum. In other words, theyre evaluating regions. That reality is exactly why … Continue reading Why Birminghams Economic Future Depends on Regional Alignment →...
Comeback Town at Sunday, April 26, 2026 12:01:25 AM
Under the Big Top: A Celebration of Culture and Community Arrives in BirminghamStory and Photos by Marika N. Johnson | For the Birmingham Times For more than three decades, the UniverSoul Circus has brought a different kind of spectacle beneath the big top — one that blends world-class circus entertainment with the rhythms, traditions and cultural expressions of communities often underrepresented in mainstream circus productions. The traveling […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 8:04:05 PM
A New Five Points South Is Emerging Right Before My EyesBy Steve Alexander. If you havent visited Five Points South lately, youll be amazed with what you see. Gone is the graffiti. Clean and Safe ambassadors patrol the district. There are no encampments in the park. The unhoused are being proactively connected to the services they need. Five Points South is re-emerging right before my … Continue reading A New Five Points South Is Emerging Right Before My Eyes →...
Comeback Town at Sunday, April 26, 2026 12:01:25 AM
Celebrate 63 years of civil rights during Birmingham eventOn Saturday, the Civil Rights Activists Committee will host the Foot Soldiers' 63rd anniversary celebration in Birmingham's Historic 4th Avenue Business District.
AL.com at Thursday, April 30, 2026 5:06:25 PM
How Birmingham parks + people benefit from a new nonprofit partnership??NEW PARTNERS FOR BIRMINGHAM PARKS: Jefferson County Greenways + Glenwood grow plants for our green spaces + much more. NowPartner...
Bham Now at Friday, May 1, 2026 5:05:01 AM
Birmingham bringing quarterback back to OrlandoThe Stallions will try to break a four-game losing streak when they take on the Storm on Sunday.
AL.com at Friday, May 1, 2026 10:05:58 PM
Veteran civil rights activist says Supreme Court ruling is a call to actionPaulette Roby, head of Birmingham's Civil Rights Activist Committee prepares for an event commemorating a key chapter in the movement, the 1963 Children's Crusade.
AL.com at Friday, May 1, 2026 10:05:58 PM
In the Moment: Recent Acquisitions to AEIVAs Permanent CollectionOpening: May 21, 5–7pm AEIVA presents In the Moment: Recent Acquisitions to AEIVAs Permanent Collection, featuring work by seventeen artists acquired over the past three years, much of which will be on view at AEIVA for the first time. Works by Alabama artists such as Pinky/MM Bass, Celestia Morgan, and Susan Fitzsimmons are shown alongside […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Sunday, April 26, 2026 12:00:43 AM
Alabama SEEDS grant positions Marion County for advanced manufacturingThe town of Brilliant has been awarded more than $470,000 to develop an industrial site along Interstate 22, positioning the rural Alabama community to attract advanced manufacturing developments and high-quality jobs. The grant, through the Site Evaluation Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program, will fund site clearance, grading and construction of a 50,000-square-foot building pad at [...]...
Alabama Power at Thursday, April 30, 2026 3:35:26 PM
Once iconic retail store demolished as Birmingham area mall begins redevelopmentThe store closed in 2022.
AL.com at Monday, May 4, 2026 1:07:18 PM
The Idea that Could Bring Excitement Back to Downtown BirminghamBy David Sher Walk down 3rd Avenue North outside the Alabama Theatre. Look down. See those stars embedded in rose-colored marble? Birmingham residents have walked past them a thousand times without a second glance. That’s the Alabama Walk of Fame—and it’s been mostly gathering dust since 1989. We Had the Vision Thirty-six years ago, Birmingham … Continue reading The Idea that Could Bring Excitement Back to Downtown Birmingham →...
Comeback Town at Wednesday, April 22, 2026 12:01:26 AM
PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGSBy Gwen DeRu | The Birmingham Times THURSDAY, APRIL 30 **READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!!! **IRONDALE CELEBRITY BASKETBALL SHOWDOWN ON THE COURT, 1:30 – 3 p.m. Team Mayor Stewart vs Team Councilor London at Shades Valley High School. **JAZZ HAPPY HOUR with JOSE CARR AND HIS BAND, 5 p.m. at […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, May 4, 2026 1:03:56 AM
23 weekend events in Birmingham—golf, a derby party + more (May 1-3)?? WEEKEND PLANS: Don't miss what's happening May 1–3 across Birmingham.
Bham Now at Friday, May 1, 2026 6:04:50 PM
Golding impressed with Alabama safety, ex-Auburn QBOle Miss head coach participated in Regions Tradition Pro-Am golf tournament in Birmingham Wednesday...
AL.com at Wednesday, April 29, 2026 2:06:27 PM
Birmingham man swindled New England women who were seeking loveHis lies caused substantial emotional and financial harm to women who were simply looking for someone with whom they could spend their lives.
AL.com at Thursday, April 30, 2026 6:10:31 AM
A sheriff's candidate is suing after a woman called him a crooked cop on talk radioFormer narcotics investigator Jude Washington said he lost multiple job offers the same day Kimberly Alexander called him a crooked cop who destroyed families on a Birmingham morning show.
AL.com at Thursday, April 30, 2026 2:07:08 PM
How to celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2026 in Birmingham—events, specials + more?? CINCO DE MAYO is just around the corner! It falls on Taco Tuesday this year, and Birmingham is celebrating accordingly.
Bham Now at Friday, May 1, 2026 3:05:40 PM
Motorcyclist killed in Birmingham wreck identified as 22-year-oldBirmingham police and firefighters were dispatched at 5:19 p.m. Saturday to the wreck at Woodland Avenue and Lomb Avenue.
AL.com at Monday, May 4, 2026 9:06:43 AM
Blind Boys of AlabamaFor a limited time, become an arts member to unlock exclusive presale access and secure the best available seats before tickets go on sale to the public. Become an Arts Member Six-Time GRAMMY® Winners | Gospel Music Hall of Fame Inductees The gospel legends Blind Boys of Alabama return to the UAB Alys Stephens Center […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Monday, April 27, 2026 3:30:27 AM
Stallions vs. Storm free livestream: How to watch UFL game today, TV, scheduleThe Birmingham Stallions play against the Orlando Storm in a UFL game today. Fans can watch this game for free online.
AL.com at Sunday, May 3, 2026 11:05:47 PM
Alabama Quietly Killing Thousands of Pets. Heres What Were Doing in Birmingham to Save ThemBy 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 Pets. Heres What We’re Doing in Birmingham to Save Them →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, April 21, 2026 12:30:47 PM
Birmingham Expands Community Violence Prevention Efforts with $200,000 in Local Micro-GrantsBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times “Today we take that success further by investing directly in the people and organizations doing the most critical work on the ground,” said Mayor Randall Woodfin as he stood before community leaders at City Hall on Monday morning. “These groups are in our streets, connected to our community, and […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, May 4, 2026 1:04:07 AM
Celebrated Birmingham chef speaks out on restaurant closings: We show up for each other“Supporting local restaurants and small businesses isnt just about dining out — its about standing behind the people.
AL.com at Friday, May 1, 2026 10:05:58 PM
From Seedlings to Screen: A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club Puts STEM at ForefrontBy Mia Watkins | For the Birmingham Times The Walter Howlett Club of the A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club may be a place for recreation for local children, but it is also on the cutting edge of science and technology education. As the club celebrates its 60th anniversary, CEO Andre McFadden said it is […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, May 4, 2026 12:03:51 AM
Pinhole Camera Workshop with Jillian BrowningDive into the exciting world of pinhole photography with UAB professor Jillian Browning at the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts (AEIVA). Inspired by the pinhole camera photography on view in Erin Jane Nelsons exhibition at AEIVA, participants will learn about the history of photography and the development of pinhole and long-exposure techniques, create their […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Friday, April 17, 2026 2:30:19 PM
Birmingham Stallions snap 4-game losing streakThree fumble recoveries help make the difference in the United Football League game on Sunday.
AL.com at Sunday, May 3, 2026 11:05:47 PM
Presiding Judge Andra Sparks Celebrates Retirement From Birminghams Criminal Justice SystemBy Abby Haymond | WBRC Judge Andra Sparks celebrated his retirement Saturday night after decades of serving as Birminghams presiding judge. Dozens of friends, family, and colleagues packed the Birmingham Crossplex to honor Sparks, who spent 30 years on the bench and 37 years practicing law. “Ive always said that Im an ambassador for Birmingham, […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, May 4, 2026 1:03:48 AM
Alabamas workforce training agency recognized as world classAIDT, Alabamas premier workforce training agency, has received “Unconditional Approval” following its ISO 9001:2015 audit by the Performance Review Institute (PRI) — the highest possible outcome, affirming that the agencys quality management systems meet every international standard with zero findings and zero corrective actions required. The result is more than a certification milestone. Its a [...]...
Alabama Power at Wednesday, April 29, 2026 3:33:51 PM
Jelly Roll, Post Malones Birmingham stadium concert canceled: We aint ready for tour just yetThe Big Ass Stadium Tour will no longer visit Alabama in 2026.
AL.com at Friday, May 1, 2026 10:05:58 PM
Erin Jane Nelson: Living and WorkingExhibition Opening: Thursday, May 21, 5-7 p.m. AEIVA presents Living and Working, a survey exhibition of work by Erin Jane Nelson made between 2015 and 2025 while she was living just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. Over this period, Nelson engaged in a sustained dialogue with the environment and ecology of the southeastern United States through […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Wednesday, April 22, 2026 12:00:44 AM
Big Problem: Moneyed People in the Suburbs Love Birmingham Too MuchBy David Sher I recently met with the CEO of a large private company to discuss how greater Birmingham might progress. He’s a well-known name from a well-known firm. He was totally engaged in our conversation. He took copious notes and asked thoughtful questions about what I presented. At the conclusion, I felt good about … Continue reading Big Problem: Moneyed People in the Suburbs Love Birmingham Too Much →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:01:34 PM
Tuberville: College football nowadays a complete disasterCoach-turned-senator spoke with reporters at Wednesdays Regions Tradition Pro-Am in Birmingham...
AL.com at Wednesday, April 29, 2026 2:06:27 PM
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority conference brings more than 6,200 women to downtown BirminghamMore than 6,000 sorority members are participating in community service activities and celebrations downtown through May 2, injecting millions into the local economy.
AL.com at Wednesday, April 29, 2026 2:06:27 PM
Birmingham Small Business Week Helps Local Entrepreneurs Find Their CommunityBy Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Nathalie Nelson Parker first attended Birmingham Small Business Week events about four years ago when she and her husband relocated to the Magic City from Nashville. She calls the time she spent connecting with other local small business owners a “defining moment” in her entrepreneurial journey. She […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, May 4, 2026 1:03:57 AM
Oak Mountain mathletes sweep Shelby County tournamentOak Mountain High swept Shelby County's math tournament, Chelsea's basketball teams reached the 6A Final Four, and two local teachers earned National Board certification in a strong month for area schools.
280 Living at Sunday, May 3, 2026 5:05:22 PM
Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass HeartFor a limited time, become an arts member to unlock exclusive presale access and secure the best available seats before tickets go on sale to the public. Become an Arts Member Experience bluegrass at its most daring, joyful, and virtuosic. The legendary Béla Fleck returns with his acclaimed My Bluegrass Heart tour for an electrifying […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Monday, April 27, 2026 3:30:27 AM
“It was an honor to have the UniverSoul Circus at Booker T. Washington K-8… and we are so thankful fDR. ANTONIA G. ISHMAN, PRINCIPAL OF THE BOOKER T. WASHINGTON K-8, BIRMINGHAMTIMES.COM, APRIL 26.
Birmingham Times at Monday, May 4, 2026 12:03:53 AM
Campfire cooking class teaches outdoor meal basics at Oak MountainParticipants can learn how to prepare simple meals over an open flame during a beginner-friendly outdoor class.
280 Living at Sunday, May 3, 2026 2:07:08 AM
More restaurants close as situation worsens for Birminghams Pihakis GroupThe closures began April 12.
AL.com at Thursday, April 30, 2026 2:07:08 PM
Downtown Birmingham food hall to open 7 days a weekAnd live outdoor concerts will continue through May.
AL.com at Friday, May 1, 2026 10:05:58 PM
43 May concerts in Birmingham you wont want to miss?? MAY CONCERTS: From country legends like Alabama to hip-hop throwbacks like The Pharcyde, theres plenty of live music happening this May ??...
Bham Now at Monday, May 4, 2026 4:04:43 AM
Alabama Power Co. executive Ryan to speak at Jeff State spring graduationRyan is senior vice president of external affairs for Alabama Power Co.
280 Living at Thursday, April 30, 2026 12:05:04 PM
Touch rugby: Birminghams newest sport for everyone?? NO TACKLING OR SCRUMS: Try touch rugby every Sunday afternoon at Erskine Ramsay Park.
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Bham Now at Monday, May 4, 2026 4:04:43 AM
Comeback Town: Big problem. Moneyed people in the suburbs love Birmingham too much.My original hope was for some form of county-city consolidation, but its clear that wont happen in my lifetime.
AL.com at Sunday, May 3, 2026 11:05:47 PM
First look: John Cassimus opens new Zozos Kitchen in HomewoodNOW OPEN: Zozo's Kitchen, founded by the Cassimus Family, is now open in Homewood, Cahaba Heights and Tuscaloosa ??...
Bham Now at Monday, May 4, 2026 3:04:47 AM
AKA Sorority Conference Brings More Than 6,200 Women to Downtown BirminghamBy Joseph D. Bryant | jbryant@al.com Downtown Birmingham will be filled with the colors of pink and green this week as more than 6,000 women gather for days of camaraderie, celebration and community service. Members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority began their southeastern regional conference on Wednesday. The gathering brings together 122 college and […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, May 4, 2026 12:03:49 AM
Former Players Sharpe and Saxton Lead Fairfields Football, Girls Basketball ProgramsBy Solomon Crenshaw Jr. | For the Birmingham Times When young sports fans of Fairfield High Preparatory School talk about the good old days, they might only think about the beginning of boys basketball success under coach Maurice Ford. But Jazmine Saxton and Rex Sharpe know better. They are former Fairfield Tiger athletes who experienced […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, May 4, 2026 1:04:10 AM
60 Years Later, A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club is Still Finding a Need and Filling ItBy Mia Watkins | For the Birmingham Times A 60-year-old legacy began with a simple observation. Business titan and Birminghams first Black millionaire, Dr. Arthur George “A.G.” Gaston, was in downtown Birmingham one day during the height of the Civil Rights Movement and noticed a group of young, Black men idling. Not necessarily doing anything […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, May 4, 2026 12:03:54 AM
April 30, 2026____________________________ EMPLOYMENT ____________________________ Marketing Coordinator – Content & Social BJCC, is recruiting for a 1) 1. Marketing Coordinator – Content & Social, for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530. BT4/30/2026 ________________________________ Guest Experience Manager BJCC, is recruiting for a 1) 1. Guest Experience Manager, for information & ...
Birmingham Times at Monday, May 4, 2026 1:03:58 AM
Award-Winning Author/Illustrator Christian Robinson Brings Book Tour to BirminghamBy Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Birmingham families are in for a special story time and book signing as renowned author and illustrator Christian Robinson visits the Magic City. Robinson will be sharing his new book “Dad” on Saturday, May 16, from 10:30 to 11:30 am, at the downtown central branch of the […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, May 4, 2026 12:03:48 AM
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