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City Celebrates Black Business Month on Birminghams Historic Black Main Street
birminghamal.gov For over a century, Birmingham’s Black entrepreneurs have been bringing dreams to life. When segregation severely limited Black Birminghams access to white-owned businesses and banks, the community built its own. For decades, these places thrived. Walk down 4th Avenue North today, and you’ll pass storefronts, a theater marquee, and a few surviving signs of a […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, August 17, 2026 7:02:44 AM
Back in the game: Niblett leading Hornets on quest to Accomplish the MissionTad Niblett reflects on 34 years in coaching and his mission to build Chelsea football around character, fundamentals and community.
280 Living at Monday, August 17, 2026 7:03:43 AM
Are You Dating … or Just Collecting Red FlagsWhat if I told you the problem isn’t that we’re collecting data, it’s that somewhere along the way, we started treating every piece of data like a red flag? In my last column, I introduced the idea of dating for data, which ultimately means slowing down long enough to observe people instead of rushing to […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, August 17, 2026 4:02:58 AM
DANGEROUS HEAT: Oppressive Heat ContinuesAlabama's 42 Weather Live Channel: Heat Advisory remains in effect through Monday for Central Alabama. Weekend Outlook: The very strong ridge will remain in place all weekend, with dangerous heat and little to no rain. Sunday will be partly cloudy, with highs in the upper 90s to low100s, and the heat index will be around [...]...
CBS 42 at Sunday, August 16, 2026 6:30:00 AM
HighPointe seeks builder for new subdivisionChelsea officials approved rezoning for a proposed 20-home subdivision near Forest Parks, while residents raised concerns about traffic, safety and preserving the citys rural character.
280 Living at Monday, August 17, 2026 4:04:01 AM
Joey Logano holds off Chase Briscoe to win NASCAR race at RichmondTwo races remain until the title run featuring the top 16 drivers.
CBS 42 at Saturday, August 15, 2026 11:28:13 PM
Brasfield & Gorrie Invests in Birminghams Future with Headquarters Expansionbrasfieldgorrie.com Brasfield & Gorrie has broken ground on a four-story, 88,000 sq ft building that will expand its existing headquarters in Birminghams Lakeview District. The general contractor recently completed its headquarters parking deck expansion, adding a fourth level to support the companys ongoing hiring needs. “Birmingham has been home to this company for over 60 […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, August 17, 2026 7:02:47 AM
Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan Named to 2026-27 Leadership Alabama ClassBirmingham City Schools Among the 72 members of Leadership Alabama Class XXXVI is Birmingham City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan. Leadership Alabama is a statewide program of Alabama leaders engaged in creating a network of relationships that seeks mutual understanding of problems and priorities for Alabamas future. The program year will launch on Wednesday, October […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, August 17, 2026 7:02:42 AM
AmFirst celebrates 90 years of serving Alabama membersAmFirst is marking its 90th anniversary, celebrating nine decades of growth from a small steelworkers credit union to one of Alabama's largest financial institutions.
280 Living at Monday, August 17, 2026 4:04:01 AM
Follow high school football with Under the LightsThe Under the Lights team has you covered this football season.
280 Living at Monday, August 17, 2026 7:03:43 AM
Shelby County Planning Commission to meet MondayThe meeting will be Monday, Aug. 17, at 6 p.m.
280 Living at Sunday, August 16, 2026 12:03:56 AM
Children among 5 shot at park in Lexington, KentuckyMy heart is broken.
CBS 42 at Saturday, August 15, 2026 8:59:30 PM
Niblett builds new identity from the ground upFirst-year Chelsea head coach Tad Niblett is building a new identity around fundamentals, player development and a young roster entering the 2026 football season.
280 Living at Monday, August 17, 2026 7:03:43 AM
280 corridor open houses August 8-9Looking for a home along the 280 corridor? Check out some open houses happening this weekend.
280 Living at Saturday, August 15, 2026 11:03:54 AM
SAW's BBQ coming to Valley Post in ChelseaSAW's BBQ plans to open its seventh location and first along the U.S. 280 corridor at Valley Post in Chelsea later this year.
280 Living at Saturday, August 15, 2026 11:03:54 AM
Alabama Power blood drive with LifeSouth collects nearly 200 donationsAlabama Power employees turned out strong to give the gift of life during a time of need. As part of its annual Safety Renewal program, Alabama Powers Power Delivery Construction and Contract Services team hosted a blood drive on July 28. The drive attracted 189 donors, up from 104 in 2025, the first time the [...]...
Alabama Power at Friday, August 14, 2026 2:32:24 PM
Suspect in Virginia State University shooting arrested, found hiding in closetA 19-year-old man has been arrested as a suspect in the shooting of five people at Virginia State University after he was found hiding in a closet.
CBS 42 at Sunday, August 16, 2026 12:38:03 PM
Supreme Court emergency docket roars backThe Supreme Courts emergency docket has flared up in the thick of the justices summer recess. President Trump is urging the justices to revive his mail ballot restrictions and allow White House ballroom construction to resume. It again puts the high court in the hot seat after its string of key rulings on other aspects of [...]...
CBS 42 at Sunday, August 16, 2026 5:01:19 AM
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Bham Now at Tuesday, August 11, 2026 12:03:54 AM
Are mass layoffs coming in Alabama? Here's how to checkCompanies aren't legally allowed to keep mass layoffs a secret. Here's how you can tell if your company has plans to cut jobs.
CBS 42 at Sunday, August 16, 2026 11:15:41 AM
Trussville to hold Last Splash Bash before permanently closing poolThe City of Trussville is giving residents one last chance to swim at the Trussville Pool before closing permanently.
CBS42 - TV at Saturday, August 15, 2026 9:08:58 AM
Miles College Leads Transformative Investment Collaboration with Lawson State, Stillman College, BesBy Miles College | miles.edu Miles College President Dr. Bobbie Knight joined Mayor Gulley, Bessemer City Schools Superintendent, Milean Michael Turner, The Same House, QTS Data Centers, and education partners Lawson State Community College and Stillman College for the launch of Bessemer Built, a transformative collaboration designed to expand educational access, career pathways, and opportunities […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, August 17, 2026 7:02:43 AM
CabaretMusic by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff. Directed by Assistant Professor and Head of Performance Santiago Sosa. Music direction by Jonathan Parks. In this stylish, classic jazz musical, American writer Cliff Bradshaw falls in love with English cabaret performer Sally Bowles at the decadent Kit Kat Klub in 1930s Weimar, […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Thursday, August 13, 2026 10:30:31 AM
2026 Freshman Theatre ShowcaseAn exciting evening of performances by Theatre and Musical Theatre majors.
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Alys Stephens Center at Thursday, August 13, 2026 10:30:33 AM
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 Thursday, August 13, 2026 10:30:30 AM
Oak Mountain sisters win world championship in first year of schools HOSA programOak Mountain High School sisters Maggie and Laura Rodgers won the forensic science world championship during the schools first year participating in HOSA.
280 Living at Saturday, August 15, 2026 10:04:58 PM
Hoover council votes against deannexation for Trinity Presbyterian ChurchThe church wanted to deannex its 7-acre property so it could go ahead and open a school before getting zoning approved.
280 Living at Monday, August 17, 2026 7:03:43 AM
First-round pick Ty Simpson throws 2 TD passes, rallies Rams past ChiefsThere were a whole bunch of raised eyebrows when the Los Angeles Rams drafted Ty Simpson in the first round in April.
CBS 42 at Sunday, August 16, 2026 8:25:23 AM
'Heated Rivalry,' 'Hacks' sweep 18th Dorian TV AwardsA now-cancelled Netflix show took home an award from GALECA, the Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.
CBS 42 at Saturday, August 15, 2026 8:06:33 PM
Leslie Odom Jr. Added to Alys Stephens Centers 30th Anniversary Season LineupBy Shannon Thomason | UAB News Broadway star Leslie Odom Jr. will perform at the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center in 2027. The Tony and Grammy award winner will bring his extraordinary voice, magnetic stage presence and genre-spanning artistry to the Alys Stephens Center stage, Friday, June 25, 2027. Tickets from $55. Buy tickets. The Alys Stephens Center is part of […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, August 17, 2026 7:02:45 AM
Mercer, Palmer and Akin Win Nominations in Special Congressional PrimaryThe Birmingham Times In Tuesdays special Congressional primary, former Pelham City Councilman Maurice Mercer easily won the Democratic nomination for Alabamas House District 6 to face U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer, who clenched the nomination as the Republican candidate. In the U.S. House District 7 seat, voters selected Republican Ammie Akin to face U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, August 17, 2026 1:03:11 AM
Hoover gains $16 million in federal funding for I-459 Exit 9 interchangeThe new federal funding lowers Hoover's estimated share of the total $131 million projected cost to $56 million.
280 Living at Saturday, August 15, 2026 11:03:54 AM
Mobile APSO provides backpacks and school supplies to Monroe County studentsEvery summer before the beginning of the school year, Mobile Division Alabama Power Service Organization (APSO) volunteers support students heading back to school. This summer was no different. “Alabama Power truly believes in education,” said Chris Mayfield, Alabama Power economic development representative and Mobile Division president for APSO. “Education is the foundation for our next [...]...
Alabama Power at Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:04:32 PM
Birmingham Orthodontics Donates Oral Hygiene Kits to Local Schools Ahead of the New School YearSpecial to the Times Birmingham Orthodontics is distributing more than 7,000 oral hygiene kits to schools and community organizations across Birmingham through a back-to-school initiative designed to improve children’s oral health and ensure students have access to basic hygiene supplies before returning to the classroom. Each oral hygiene kit includes a toothbrush, fluoride toothpaste, dental […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, August 17, 2026 5:03:05 AM
Always running, always ready: Alabama Power Generation powers on customersPress start on the coffee pot or hit the TV remote, and electric devices zoom to life: Alabama Power is on and ready to serve. At its core, the reliable electricity Alabama Power customers daily expect is due to the companys careful planning to meet growing demand. The companys generating fleet – made up of [...]...
Alabama Power at Wednesday, August 12, 2026 10:33:00 AM
Ruscellis opens in Martys TrussvilleAnybody who wants to try Italian food at Martys Trussville wont have to wait anymore Ruscellis Italian restaurant has made its home there.
CBS 42 at Saturday, August 15, 2026 9:11:52 AM
Meet a live gopher tortoise at Oak Mountain State ParkVisitors can learn about one of Alabama's keystone species and meet a live gopher tortoise during a family-friendly educational program at Oak Mountain State Park.
280 Living at Monday, August 17, 2026 7:03:43 AM
Comeback Town: The Birmingham BBQ restaurant that changed AmericaFor over five years, I ate barbecue at Ollies without knowing what an important place the restaurant played in the history of the Civil Rights Movement.
AL.com at Sunday, August 16, 2026 8:32:51 AM
Trump pushes Senate to vote on permanent daylight saving time bill 'as soon as possible'President Trump on Saturday again urged senators to vote on a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, a measure some Republicans in the upper chamber oppose.
CBS 42 at Sunday, August 16, 2026 2:20:54 PM
Annaya Chelcy: The Local Content Creator Boosting Birminghams Small BusinessesBy Jordyn Davis | For the Birmingham Times Annaya Chelcy wants Birmingham residents to know that Black businesses matter. As a viral local content creator and founder of The Local Tourist Collective — an event-hosting and experiential marketing agency — she brings her large audiences to small, local businesses that may be overlooked in the […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, August 17, 2026 7:02:58 AM
280 corridor open houses August 15-16Looking for a home along the 280 corridor? Check out some open houses happening this weekend.
280 Living at Monday, August 17, 2026 7:03:43 AM
After Years of Building Upon Successes, Birmingham City Schools is Chasing First B.By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times For Birmingham City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan, the district’s annual state report card isn’t simply a letter grade. It’s a reflection of thousands of daily decisions happening inside classrooms, hallways and homes across Birmingham. From teachers analyzing student data before the first bell rings to principals celebrating small […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, August 17, 2026 7:02:54 AM
Officials cut ribbon for new McDonalds in OdenvilleOfficials gathered at a new McDonalds location in Odenville where they cut the ribbon to welcome the business to the city on Aug. 5.
CBS 42 at Saturday, August 15, 2026 9:03:25 AM
“Im a husband, a father, a retired military professional who just happens to enjoy wine, and I wantLA FRAN MARKS, OWNER OF CHATEAU BEVVY, JEFFERSON COUNTYS FIRST BLACK-OWNED WINERY, LOCATED AT 1930 1ST AVENUE NORTH IN BESSEMER, AUGUST 12, AL.COM.
Birmingham Times at Monday, August 17, 2026 7:02:53 AM
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 Thursday, August 13, 2026 10:30:29 AM
Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, diesTommy John earlier this month wrote a note shared by the Yankees on social media, saying goodbye to everyone, including friends and fans who followed him throughout his career.
CBS 42 at Sunday, August 16, 2026 1:36:56 PM
Shelby County tax revenues projected to be flat in 2027County Manager Chad Scroggins and Chief Financial Officer Brian Wheeler shared revenue projections with the County Commission this week.
280 Living at Monday, August 17, 2026 4:04:01 AM
Navy looking into warship redesigns as part of Trump requestsThe changes would cost billions and worsen chronic delays, sources said.
CBS 42 at Saturday, August 15, 2026 7:01:30 PM
Red Flags Tour ShowcaseA showcase of this years touring production of Red Flags, conceived by Lisa Kaye Bell and Soundproofbox from Leeds, UK. Red Flags is an interactive forum theatre-style production designed to help young people recognize warning signs in relationships and prevent relationship violence before patterns become entrenched.
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Alys Stephens Center at Thursday, August 13, 2026 10:30:34 AM
We Are Proud to Present…We Are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as South West Africa, From the German Südwestafrika, Between 1884-1925 | By Jackie Sibblies Drury | Directed by Mona Eldashoury. With a Saturday understudy matinee. In this boundary-pushing play by acclaimed playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury, the haunted past of the Nama/Herero […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Thursday, August 13, 2026 10:30:32 AM
Birmingham on a Permanent Emotional Roller CoasterBy David Sher One minute we are at the top of the world. The next, we hit rock bottom. Where is our confidence? Where is our self-esteem? Why do we think it’s okay to be judged by people who don’t know us and don’t care about us? The Milken Institute — a respected nonpartisan economic … Continue reading Birmingham on a Permanent Emotional Roller Coaster →...
Comeback Town at Sunday, August 16, 2026 12:01:42 AM
Megan Montgomery Foundation marks fourth anniversary with $40,000 UAB grantThe Megan Montgomery Foundation celebrated four years of work and announced a $40,000 grant supporting a relationship violence prevention production at UAB.
280 Living at Monday, August 17, 2026 7:03:43 AM
Greystone Golf and Country Club marks 35 years as 280 corridor landmarkGreystone Golf and Country Club celebrates 35 years as a landmark along the U.S. 280 corridor, known for its championship courses, community impact and continued growth.
280 Living at Monday, August 17, 2026 7:03:43 AM
Second line parade to honor life of beloved Birmingham guitar playerRickie Castrillo made Birmingham his home after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. He died at age 80 on July 4.
AL.com at Saturday, August 15, 2026 8:11:24 PM
Lions lean on loaded senior class in new-look regionBriarwood Christian enters a new classification and unfamiliar region with a large, experienced senior class leading the Lions into the 2026 football season.
280 Living at Saturday, August 15, 2026 11:03:54 AM
Shelby County, Hoover schools announce new leadersShelby County Schools and Hoover City Schools announce new principals, assistant principals and district-level administrators for the upcoming school year.
280 Living at Sunday, August 16, 2026 12:03:56 AM
August 13, 2026____________________________ EMPLOYMENT ______________________________ Assistant Professor University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC seeks Assistant Professor to conduct clinical activities as obstetric anesthesiologist in Birmingham, AL. Will also perform teaching, research, and service to the UAB Heersink School of Medicine. Must have completed fellowship in obstetric anesthesiology and be BC/BE in anesthesiology and eligible for Alabama […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, August 17, 2026 7:02:48 AM
Recently sold homes along the 280 corridor: August 2026See some recent real estate sales along the 280 Corridor.
280 Living at Monday, August 17, 2026 7:03:43 AM
Jaguars lean on culture and new pieces as they jump back into bigger classificationSpain Park returns to a larger classification with a close-knit culture, new contributors and an experienced defense leading the Jaguars into the 2026 season.
280 Living at Monday, August 17, 2026 7:03:43 AM
UFL Owner Eyes 3 Birmingham-Area Sites for Possible New Stallions StadiumBy ABC 33/40 The Birmingham Stallions may be leaving the city, but United Football League co-owner Mike Repole is already proposing a path to bring the team back to the Birmingham metro, and none of the locations he’s suggesting are within Birmingham city limits. In a new social media post, Repole called for developing a […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, August 17, 2026 7:02:51 AM
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