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Under the Big Top: A Celebration of Culture and Community Arrives in Birmingham
Story 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 12:05:47 PM
Alabamas first wildlife rescue license plate is coming to the DMV: How to get the owl tag?? SUCCESS! After hitting the 1,000-signature goal just in time, the Alabama Wildlife Centers stunning owl design is headed to production...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 10:07:11 AM
How to start birding in Birmingham—no yard required?? BIRDING IN BHAM: You dont need acres of land (or even a yard) to get into birding. Here's what you need for your at-home setup. ?? NowPartner...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:06:51 PM
Zoës Kitchen founders to open new restaurant in Homewood, rebrand Cahaba Heights location?? OPENING ALERT: Founders of Zoë's Kitchen are opening their new flagship restaurant in Homewood on Friday, May 1st. They also have rebranding/expansion plans.
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:06:51 PM
Hero Diner at Railroad Park is now temporarily closed?? TEMPORARILY CLOSED: Another Birmingham-area Hero Diner location has closed its doors—at least for now.
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:06:51 PM
How this Auburn student landed a job with a Fortune 500 companyINTERNSHIP ? FORTUNE 500 JOB OFFER: See how this Auburn student turned her summer internship into a full-time job offer ?? NowPartner...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:06:51 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
6 new businesses + 2 closures in Birmingham this week? NEW + COMING SOON: Its a new week in The Magic City, and that means a new roundup of businesses popping up across town.
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:06:51 PM
Popular ice cream shop coming to Birminghams 5 Points West Neighborhood?? The new ice cream shop should arrive before the new family fun center near the Crossplex.
What do you think of the new development within the 5 Points West neighborhood?...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:06:51 PM
HOME LISTINGS: See 22 on the market now in Birmingham (April 24-26)?? HOUSE HUNTING: New listings across the Greater Birmingham Area just dropped. Be one of the first to see what's hot on the market now. Now Partner...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:06:51 PM
Exceptional Foundation prom returns with Out of This World themeThe Junior League of Birmingham will host a special prom experience for participants with pre-event preparations and an evening celebration.
280 Living at Monday, April 27, 2026 5:05:04 PM
This Bham-based BBQ chain has some of the best brisket?? BEST BRISKET? This one won't be too surprising to Full Moon loyalists in the Magic City...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:06:51 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
Shelby County Schools rebrands student business competitionShelby County Schools introduced the Next Gen PRO Challenge, expanding its student business competition to include new skill areas.
280 Living at Monday, April 27, 2026 6:05:00 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, April 27, 2026 9:03:50 PM
Shelby County Schools earns national music education honorShelby County Schools received a national award recognizing its commitment to music education programs.
280 Living at Monday, April 27, 2026 6:05:00 PM
Birmingham launches new job training initiative??Birmingham's newest workforce training program will benefit the Pratt City, North Birmingham, Northside and Smithfield neighborhoods.
#jobtraining #jobs #workforce...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:06:51 PM
Sloss Metal Arts Summer Youth Apprenticeship Applications Openbirminghamal.gov Applications are open through April 28 for the annual Summer Youth Apprenticeship at Sloss Furnaces. The Summer Youth Apprenticeship was founded on the importance of passing on the history of Sloss and the many techniques and traditions of metal art. This paid, 8-week program employs 10-15 high school students, aged 16-19, to work and […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:05:50 PM
30 dont-miss concerts coming to Birmingham, May-September 2026Stars in the rock, country, hip-hop, jazz and jam worlds are set to play at venues throughout the city.
AL.com at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 10:08:22 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 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 11:04:30 AM
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
How design jobs shape what you see in Birmingham every day—apply now and start creating?? WHO DESIGNED THAT? You can impact Birminghams visual identity—apply now to build real graphic design skills and shape the citys visual story. NowPartner...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:06:51 PM
Birmingham mayor pushes for answers as Nebius data center moves forwardMayor Randall Woodfin sat down for an exclusive interview with AL.com to address residents concerns about the planned Nebius AI factory.
AL.com at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 10:08:22 AM
This new box in Birmingham lets you trade your old trinkets for new treasures?????? BHM TRINKET TRADE: Check out this adorable new Birmingham oddity located at The Battery in East Avondale...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:06:51 PM
Birmingham denies another charter application, maintaining longtime rejection recordBirmingham City Schools has not accepted a charter school application in over 10 years.
AL.com at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 10:08:22 AM
Alabama high school students explore lineworker careers with Alabama PowerDozens of high school seniors got an up-close, hands-on experience of what it takes to be a lineworker at Alabama Power. Alabama Powers Phenix City and Headland headquarters hosted 59 students from 19 area high schools for Lineworker Career Day events earlier this month. Each student had expressed interest in exploring a career in the [...]...
Alabama Power at Saturday, April 25, 2026 12:05:12 PM
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 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:05:48 PM
Can small purchases really build savings? We tested it in Birmingham?? SPEND SMARTER: Can small purchases really help build savings? We tested it in Birmingham.?? NowPartner...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:06:51 PM
JST Corp. announces $500 million expansion in Alabama electronics plantA global leader in the design and manufacturing of electronic connectors plans to expand its North Alabama operations in a $500 million project that will create 80 jobs. Japan-based JST Corp. will build an automation-based facility in Guntersvilles Conners Island Business Park. The project is expected to cover 540,000 square feet and feature a design that [...]...
Alabama Power at Friday, April 24, 2026 10:33:50 AM
These 12 dining spots have closed as Birmingham restaurant group faces hardest decisionsThe company lists 22 restaurants in four states.
AL.com at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 11:06:46 AM
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
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
Birmingham ranks 2nd nationally for first-time home buyers in 2026Birmingham is the second best market in the U.S. for first-time home buyers in 2026, according to Zillow. The popular housing website released the ranking earlier this month based on Continue Reading ...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:06:51 PM
YMCA of Greater Birmingham Receives $15K Grant for Digital Literacy ProgramsSpecial to The Times YMCA of Greater Birmingham has received a $15,000 grant from Spectrum as part of the companys digital education program. “The YMCA is committed to making sure that regardless of age, our community members have access to technology and opportunities to develop the digital skills needed for success in todays world,” said […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:05:56 PM
Walmart renovation in Leeds among new high-dollar building permits?? $5 MILLION RENOVATIONS: Among this week's jigh-dollar building permits is a renovation project at the Leeds Walmart Supercenter.
#Walmart #Leeds...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:06:51 PM
Birmingham firm begins work on 40-bed Tennessee rehab hospitalThe facility is expected to open next spring.
AL.com at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 11:06:46 AM
Regions Tradition returns with earlier spring startThe Regions Tradition returns April 29-May 3 at Greystone, featuring golf legends, a star-studded pro-am and a Blues Traveler concert. The weeklong event benefits Childrens of Alabama.
280 Living at Monday, April 27, 2026 5:05:04 PM
New coffee shop now open on Highland Avenue? NEW: Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee is now open inside the Cortland Vesta apartments!...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:06:51 PM
New Collaborative Offers UAB Students Community-Driven Work to Help the Birmingham ThriveBy Matt Windsor | UAB News Three faculty members in UABs J. Frank Barefield, Jr. Department of Criminal Justice have joined forces to give bright undergraduates the opportunity to get real-world experience while serving the surrounding community. The Community Solutions Collaborative brings together UAB labs focused on digital forensics, law and data science “to serve […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:05:49 PM
City of Birmingham Launches Reinvest Workforce Initiative to Create Career OpportunitiesBy Scott Minshall | CBS 42 The City of Birmingham is taking steps to create career opportunities and remove work barriers for its residents. That announcement came today during a news conference where the city unveiled its Reinvest Workforce Initiative. The program will include coordinated components aimed at expanding economic opportunities across the Magic City. […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:05:53 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
6 Birmingham-area school districts win best music education in U.S. award?????? Music education = Academic excellence. See who made the Best Communities for Music Education list?...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:06:51 PM
Get to know: Briarwood alum, sports management major Jolee GiadrosichBriarwood alum Jolee Giadrosich is turning a passion for sports into a career, gaining hands-on event operations experience through Knight Eady, Alabama athletics and the Masters Tournament.
280 Living at Monday, April 27, 2026 6:05:00 PM
Meet these 3 artists who showcase the beauty of the Magic City?? BHAM'S BEAUTY: See how these artists are inspired by the landmarks, landscapes and architecture of Birmingham...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:06:51 PM
Coreata Houser: The Solutions Architect for Business in BirminghamBy Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Coreata Houser believes all his past experiences — both professional and personal — have prepared him for his current role as director of the City of Birminghams Department of Innovation & Economic Opportunity (IEO). “This is the only job where every single experience I’ve had in life, […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, April 27, 2026 10:04:07 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
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
See how this local sports surgeon upgraded his practice with better business sense?? MEDICINE + MANAGEMENT: See why this groundbreaking local surgeon added an MBA to his résumé ?? NowPartner...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:06:51 PM
Spring craft fair brings local vendors and family fun to ChelseaShoppers can browse handmade goods and support local businesses during a daylong community event.
280 Living at Monday, April 27, 2026 6:05:00 PM
Find unique items and community connection at Chelsea spring craft fairChelsea Community Center's free Spring Craft Fair returns April 25, featuring 65-75 vendors selling handmade goods, food trucks and family activities — a growing community tradition since 2022.
280 Living at Monday, April 27, 2026 6:05:00 PM
Naila Jackson Helps Greater-Birmingham Entrepreneurs Navigate Business ResourcesBy Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times In May 2024, Naila Jackson launched Network Navigator as a one-day event designed to connect Greater Birmingham-based small business owners with the resources they needed to grow their companies. But she couldnt stop there. Today, Network Navigator is an independent nonprofit organization serving local entrepreneurs year-round with […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:05:55 PM
Get free, at-home genetic testing—no matter where you live?? FREE TESTING: Here's how to get easy, no-cost access to genetic testing—available to all Alabamians statewide. NowPartner...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 8:05:08 AM
Received a text about an Alabama DMV traffic ticket? Heres how to tell its a scam?? BE AWARE: Scammers impersonating Alabama law enforcement departments are sending texts demanding payment for fines. Check out these tips for catching phishing attempts.
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:06:51 PM
“We are thrilled to build on our relationship with the SWAC and look forward to hosting Alabama StatBIRMINGHAM MAYOR RANDALL WOODFIN, ASU WILL KICK OFF THE 2026 COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON AT LEGION FIELD ON AUGUST 29TH AGAINST SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY, BHAM NOW, APRIL 20.
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:05:58 PM
Pihakis closes 4 Valley Post restaurants in Chelsea??BREAKING: More Pihakis Restaurant Group restaurants were shuttered on Monday, including the 5 month old Valley Post development.
#closings2026 #foodie...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:06:51 PM
Troubled Birmingham restaurant group sued for nearly $400,000 over unpaid billsThe restaurant group has seen several restaurants permanently and temporarily closed in the last three weeks.
AL.com at Monday, April 27, 2026 7:09:06 PM
Perrys Steakhouse: A decade of dining excellencePerry's Steakhouse & Grille marks 10 years on U.S. 280, earning Birmingham loyalty through USDA prime steaks, exceptional service and a well-oiled kitchen that served 900 guests on Valentine's Day.
280 Living at Monday, April 27, 2026 5:05:04 PM
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 Monday, April 27, 2026 6:05:00 PM
Spain Park student earns national Academic All-American honorSpain Parks Addison Pledger earned Academic All-American honors from the National Speech and Debate Association.
280 Living at Monday, April 27, 2026 5:05:04 PM
New Yemeni coffee shop coming soon to Cahaba Heights?? NEW COFFEE SHOP: Owner Khaled Almansoob wants Qahwah House to be a space where people can gather, connect and experience authentic Yemeni coffee in a welcoming envionment ??...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 10:07:11 AM
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