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Hoover City Council to consider guardrails for data centers
The council also will consider additional change orders for the new Hoover Fire Station No. 1.
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Thousands Expected to Rally Today in Montgomery, Selma to Defend Black Political RepresentationBy Kim Chandler, Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Thousands of people are rallying Saturday in the cradle of the modern Civil Rights Movement to mobilize a new voting rights era as conservative states dismantle congressional districts that helped secure Black political representation.“The bottom line is we are seeing a full-fledged, coordinated attack on Black political […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, May 16, 2026 9:03:51 AM
New Life Church to host inaugural Missions Market in WestoverThe community market will feature local vendors while supporting missions programs through vendor sales.
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Meet the candidates: Alabama State Senate District 16Ahead of Alabamas May 19 primary election, take a closer look at the candidates, including their backgrounds, priorities and experience in one of the key races impacting local voters.
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Road Trip Throughout the South: Top Destinations for Black HistoryBy Cherith Glover Fluker | For the Birmingham Times I love a good road trip. Couple it with an opportunity to celebrate Black history and support Black-owned businesses, and youve got my attention. In the Southeast, some of the most powerful landmarks in Black history sit just a few hours from Birmingham. And the communities […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 14, 2026 9:04:05 PM
Mayor Randall Woodfin Wont Sign Nightclub Safety Ordinance After OutcryBy Jeremy Gray | jgray@al.com Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said he will not sign an amended ordinance that would have required enhanced safety plans from bars and clubs open late at night. The city council on Tuesday unanimously passed the first reading of the amended Kelvyn Felder Ordinance. The second reading is expected this week. […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 14, 2026 5:03:58 AM
Alabama Power Co. executive Ryan to speak at Jeff State spring graduationRyan is senior vice president of external affairs for Alabama Power Co.
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From bowling lanes to book stacks: The unlikely career path of Chelseas library directorDana Polk, Chelsea's only library director since 2001, has grown the library from a shared room with a few thousand books into a beloved 30,000-book community hub with 13 staff.
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New Mexican restaurant in Alabama has upscale vibe but not too fancy to partyWe serve good tacos. We serve good margaritas. But we have a lot more, said Armando Martinez, owner of De Nada in Birmingham.
AL.com at Thursday, May 14, 2026 9:34:13 AM
Chelsea City Council eyes potential gas tax for road maintenanceBut council members voiced no support for splitting the city's 1-cent sales tax for education to help fund a police department.
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“You can become anything you want to become as long as you prepare and believe in yourself.”NBA LEGEND, PHILANTHROPIST AND BUSINESS LEADER EARVIN “MAGIC” JOHNSON, WHO DELIVERED THE KEYNOTE ADDRESS TO STILLMAN COLLEGE GRADUATES AS STILLMAN CELEBRATES 150 YEARS, THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES, MAY 10.
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 14, 2026 5:03:44 AM
Shepherd named 2026 Birmingham All-Metro Player of the YearOak Mountains Kati Anne Shepherd was named Birmingham All-Metro Player of the Year as players from Briarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park earned top honors from area coaches.
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Election 2026: 6 Democrats, 3 Republicans Running in Alabama Governor RacePrimaries: Part 4 of 4 By Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times The 2026 Alabama gubernatorial election will be held on November 3. Primary elections to choose candidates will take place on Tuesday, May 19. Incumbent Republican Gov. Kay Ivey is ineligible to seek re-election to a third term. Here are the candidates running […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 14, 2026 4:33:04 PM
Alabama boosts economic development with $20M+ for 10 industrial sitesMore than $20 million is being awarded to 10 economic development organizations across the state to help ready industrial sites for new investments and high-quality jobs, Governor Kay Ivey announced this month. The awards are part of the Growing Alabama Tax Credit program, which uses private dollars to improve publicly owned sites for economic development. [...]...
Alabama Power at Tuesday, May 12, 2026 1:33:23 PM
May is Preservation Month—2 Birmingham events for history buffs?? PRESERVATION MONTH EVENTS: Check out a couple of ways Bham is celebrating Preservation Month this May.
Bham Now at Sunday, May 10, 2026 7:04:43 AM
Alabama Tried to get Rid of this Birmingham Man, It Didnt WorkEditor’s note: I don’t do this often. But when we lost J. Mason Davis on April 24, I knew I had to bring back one of the most remarkable pieces ever published on ComebackTown — because it deserves to be read again, and because the man who wrote it deserves to be remembered. Read it … Continue reading Alabama Tried to get Rid of this Birmingham Man, It Didn’t Work →...
Comeback Town at Thursday, May 14, 2026 3:01:29 PM
Black Journalisms First Power Couple: Ida B. Wells and Ferdinand Lee BarnettThe Birmingham Times Long before the modern civil rights movement, Ida B. Wells and Ferdinand Lee Barnett built a partnership based in activism, journalism and a mutual determination to fight racial injustice. Their marriage was not simply a love story; it was a bond of two people committed to using their voices, pens and public […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 14, 2026 4:03:49 AM
Meet the candidates: Alabama House of Representatives District 45Ahead of Alabamas May 19 primary election, take a closer look at the candidates, including their backgrounds, priorities and experience in one of the key races impacting local voters.
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7 exciting dishes to try at De Nada restaurant in BirminghamOwner Armando Martinez suggests these dishes to newcomers at his upscale casual Mexican restaurant.
AL.com at Saturday, May 16, 2026 6:34:12 AM
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Bham Now at Monday, May 11, 2026 7:05:00 AM
Last Chance! A Special Meet and Greet with Dog Man and Captain Underpants Creator Dav PilkeyBooks-A-Million Proudly Presents Dav Pilkey, #1 Worldwide Bestselling Author and Illustrator of Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and Cat Kid Comic Club Saturday, April 25 at 1:00 PM CT (Doors open at 12:00 PM) Jemison Concert Hall at UAB Alys Stephens Center 1200 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205 Tickets to our Dav Pilkey event […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Friday, May 15, 2026 8:00:41 AM
Meet the candidates: Shelby County SheriffAhead of Alabamas May 19 primary election, take a closer look at the candidates, including their backgrounds, priorities and experience in one of the key races impacting local voters.
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Birmingham Public Library to Host The Ensley Childhood Project Exhibition Beginning May 15Special to The Times A new multimedia exhibition celebrating the history, memories and everyday lives of residents in Birminghams historic Ensley neighborhood will open Friday, May 15, at the First Floor Gallery inside the Birmingham Public Librarys Central Location. “The Ensley Childhood Project” will remain on display through July 25 and features homemade family photographs, […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 14, 2026 4:03:54 AM
Data center growth in Alabama: 492 Alabamians weigh in?? DATA CENTER GROWTH: Data centers are popping up all over the state. Is Alabama ready?
#datacenters #alabama...
Bham Now at Sunday, May 10, 2026 9:09:37 PM
Kidcam Camps offer summer activities for kids at Oak MountainWeekly day camps will feature outdoor recreation, STEM activities and field trips for children ages 5-13.
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280 corridor business happenings: May 2026See the latest in the 280 corridor business community.
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Birmingham Residents File Class-Action Lawsuit Over Proposed Nebius AI FacilityBy Riley Conlon |WVTM Residents near Birminghams Oxmoor Valley area have sued Nebius and the City of Birmingham over a proposed AI data center campus, arguing the project violates zoning rules and threatens nearby neighborhoods with noise, pollution and falling property values. The class-action lawsuit, filed May 13 in Jefferson County Circuit Court, seeks to […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, May 15, 2026 9:33:25 PM
Supreme Court Halts Order for Alabama to Use US House Map with 2 Largely Black DistrictsBy David A. Lieb, Kim Chandler and Mark Sherman | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday set the stage for Alabama to get rid of one of two largely Black congressional districts before this years midterm elections, creating an opening for Republicans to gain an additional U.S. House seat in a partisan […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 14, 2026 5:03:57 AM
Cecil Stodghill: Leading the Futures of Students at The Altamont SchoolBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times At The Altamont School, Principal Cecil Stodghills story begins long before he ever stepped onto the Birmingham campus, rooted instead in a classroom miles away, where a teacher saw something in him that would ultimately shape not only his future, but the futures of hundreds of students he […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 14, 2026 4:03:50 AM
A major leadership change is coming to a beloved Alabama museumGraham Boettcher will step down as director of the Birmingham Museum of Art, with Chantal Drake named interim director amid a national search.
AL.com at Thursday, May 14, 2026 4:06:08 PM
Elections 2026: Candidates for Alabama State House of Representatives and Alabama U.S. Senate CandidPrimaries: Part 3 of 4 By Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Democratic Candidates for Alabama State House of Representatives District 52 Kelvin Datcher Datcher currently represents Alabama House District 52 and is seeking re-election. As a representative hes served on the Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee, House County and Municipal Government Committee and […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 14, 2026 4:03:52 AM
Birmingham Zoo named #1 attraction in the city—heres whats new?? BIRMINGHAM'S TOP ATTRACTION: Our Zoo is #1! Dinosaurs, giraffes + more...see which animals have been added. ?? NowPartner...
Bham Now at Sunday, May 10, 2026 8:09:08 AM
Meet the candidates: Alabama State Senate District 15Ahead of Alabamas May 19 primary election, take a closer look at the candidates, including their backgrounds, priorities and experience in one of the key races impacting local voters.
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250 miles in 56 hours: UAB grad sets new Cocodona ultramarathon record?? WOW!! UAB alum Rachel Entrekin set the course record at the Cocodona 250 ultramarathon in Arizona.
#Cocodona250 #UAB...
Bham Now at Sunday, May 10, 2026 8:09:08 AM
What to know about Senate, House candidates on primary ballotCandidates are set for Alabama's May 19 primary across Senate Districts 15–16, House Districts 45 and 48, Shelby County Sheriff, School Superintendent, and School Board District 3, featuring incumbents and challengers with varied civic backgrounds.
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New art gallery Visual Feast now open in Hoover??? NEW ART GALLERY: Visual Feast Gallery, located in Hoover, showcases Rose Cook's abstract art and handmade pieces while offering art classes + workshops. The gallery is seeking emerging artists to join its collection!...
Bham Now at Sunday, May 10, 2026 7:04:43 AM
Lions claim soccer state title, Eagles fall just shortBriarwood Christian School's boys soccer team finished off a thrilling playoff run with a state championship.
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Authors Secret Birmingham Highlights How to Be a Tourist in Your Own TownBy Cherith Glover Fluker | For the Birmingham Times Over the past year, I’ve fallen in love with Birmingham all over again. The city itself has remained largely the same, but I have changed. While researching for my book, “Secret Birmingham: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure,” I began looking at familiar places […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 14, 2026 5:03:46 AM
Alabama team seeks to attract foreign investors at SelectUSA Investment SummitThe Alabama Department of Commerce broadened this week its mission to showcase the economic opportunities available to foreign businesses in the Yellowhammer State. Commerce and its Made in Alabama brand had its largest presence to date at the annual SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, Maryland, the highest-profile U.S. event for the promotion of foreign direct investments. [...]...
Alabama Power at Tuesday, May 12, 2026 1:33:22 PM
Why does coach AJ McCarron feel great about the Birmingham Stallions?Coming off back-to-back victories, the United Football League team plays at home on Sunday afternoon.
AL.com at Saturday, May 16, 2026 5:33:48 AM
UAB Graduate to Serve Alabama Community Through First Rural Optometry ScholarshipBy Satina Richardson | UAB News Malia McDowell, O.D., a 2026 graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry, is the first recipient of the Rural Optometry Scholarship from the Alabama Board of Optometric Scholarship and Loan Awards. She has received $134,000 to practice in an underserved rural community in Alabama. McDowell will be […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, May 15, 2026 9:33:26 PM
Scales & Tails program brings live animals to Oak MountainVisitors can meet reptiles, amphibians and birds while learning about Alabama wildlife and ecosystems.
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Shelby County Schools superintendent candidates highlight their visions for the future at local foruOak Mountain High principal Andrew Gunn and HR assistant superintendent Joel Dixon faced off in a Shelby County Schools superintendent forum, debating student engagement, mental health, technology use, and teacher retention ahead of the May 19 primar...
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New medical office building breaks ground in Homewood?? UNDER CONSTRUCTION: A new building for Vitalogy Wellness Center & Med Spa is being built in Homewood, emphasizing holistic health + community-focused medical services.
Bham Now at Sunday, May 10, 2026 8:09:08 AM
Hero Doughnuts founder apparently reopening Homewood location?? HERO REOPENING? Hero Doughnuts in Homewood may reopen soon, according to encouraging updates from founder Wil Drake...
Bham Now at Sunday, May 10, 2026 9:09:37 PM
Birmingham Stallions win another UFL Player of the Week AwardColby Wadman averaged 53.4 yards on five punts in Saturdays overtime victory against Dallas.
AL.com at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 3:05:32 PM
Birmingham contractor begins 7-county South Carolina medical facilityThe hospital serves seven counties in South Carolina.
AL.com at Thursday, May 14, 2026 4:06:08 PM
Vintage-inspired brand brings first Alabama location to BirminghamThe company operates 27 stores worldwide and partners with 450 retail locations.
AL.com at Friday, May 15, 2026 1:34:10 PM
May 14, 2026____________________________ EMPLOYMENT ____________________________ Director of PRACP and Senior Manager BJCC, is recruiting for a 1) Director of Public Relations and Community Partnerships and 2) Senior Manager-Performing Arts Venues for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530. BT5/14/2026 ________________________________ Accounting Manager McCalla, AL. Reqd: Bachs deg. in Bus. Admin. or Accounting ...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 14, 2026 5:03:49 AM
Chelsea City Council to discuss education, gas taxesA work session is planned for Tuesday, May 12.
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Governor Ivey Calls Special Election for Alabama-Drawn Congressional MapCompiled From Online Reports MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday celebrated the United States Supreme Courts decision to vacate the court-ordered congressional map, allowing for the use of the 2023 Alabama-drawn congressional map. “I will continue to say: Alabama knows our state, our people and our districts best. The United States Supreme Courts decision […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 14, 2026 4:03:51 AM
Moonlight Movies returns to Lee Branch with free family movie nightFamilies can enjoy an outdoor showing of “Zootopia 2” along with complimentary snacks and drinks.
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Downtown Birmingham office complex hits the market for $5.2 millionOpened in 1904, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2023.
AL.com at Friday, May 15, 2026 11:05:46 AM
Birmingham Museum of Art Announces Departure of Director Graham C. BoettcherSpecial to The Times The Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA) announces that Graham C. Boettcher, Ph.D., The R. Hugh Daniel Director and CEO, will step down from his role effective July 31, 2026, following 20 years of distinguished service to the institution. Boettcher, who began his tenure at the BMA in 2006 as a curatorial […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 14, 2026 4:03:48 AM
Negro Southern League Museum Celebrates the Life of Baseball Legend Eugene Scruggsbirminghamal.gov Alabama native, and American pitcher, Eugene “Dick” Scruggs, Sr. died May 4, the Negro Southern League Museum announced. He was 87. Scruggs was a pitcher in the Negro Leagues whose career, community leadership, and professional achievements left a lasting mark on Alabama sports history and the broader story of Black baseball in America. Born […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, May 15, 2026 8:03:54 AM
New Birmingham metro area Chick-fil-A location opening soonAbout 120 people will be employed at the restaurant.
AL.com at Thursday, May 14, 2026 9:34:13 AM
Jags, Lions move on, Hornets fall in baseball playoffsSpain Park High School kept it rolling in the baseball playoffs.
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9 pounds of meth, $32,500 cash seized in Birmingham drug bust; woman chargedThe May 14, 2026, raid turned up nearly 9 pounds of methamphetamine, as well as 136 grams of fentanyl, 237 Xanax pills, 258 Percocet pills, 39 Oxycodone pills and other drugs.
AL.com at Saturday, May 16, 2026 12:07:29 AM
City of Hoover to host sendoff party for Miss Hoover 2026 Ali MimsMims is scheduled to take part in the Miss Alabama 2026 competition in early June.
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65 Years Later, the Freedom Riders Are Ready for Another Battle: This Movement Has to be ReopenedBy Shauna Stuart | For the Birmingham Times When Kredelle and Alphonso Petway joined the civil rights movement of the 1960s, they were following in the footsteps of their father Rev. Matthew Petway, who had been an activist since the 1950s. The family was based in Pensacola, Fla., but spent time in Montgomery, Ala. Kredelle started […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, May 14, 2026 5:03:47 AM
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