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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 5:04:55 AM
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 5:04:55 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 Sunday, April 26, 2026 9:04:23 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
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 5:04:55 AM
Birmingham is investing $200,000 in youth services and violence preventionBirmingham is awarding $200,000 in DOJ grants to 14 groups aiding violence prevention and youth intervention efforts.
AL.com at Monday, April 27, 2026 2:33:43 PM
Birmingham restaurant group closes yet another dining spot temporarilyA Trussville location is temporarily closed and two other restaurants owned by the group have closed permanently.
AL.com at Monday, April 27, 2026 1:33:53 PM
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
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 5:04:55 AM
Birmingham police investigate deadly shooting near downtown bus stationThe victim died at UAB Hospital at 5:40 p.m.
AL.com at Sunday, April 26, 2026 6:33:48 PM
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
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 5:04:55 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 Sunday, April 26, 2026 8:33:58 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
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
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 5:04:55 AM
$3M+ SEEDS grant to spark industrial growth in Northwest AlabamaThe Shoals Economic Development Authority has been awarded more than $3 million for upgrades at a local industrial park, a move that will help ready the region for new jobs and investment. The funding through the Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program will be used to acquire about 70 acres within the Barton Riverfront [...]...
Alabama Power at Tuesday, April 21, 2026 12:04:52 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 5:04:55 AM
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
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
Dont miss Cahaba lily season—heres how to experience it?? ITS CAHABA LILY SEASON: Here's everything you need to know about how to see Cahaba lilies this year + protect them for the future?? NowPartner...
Bham Now at Monday, April 27, 2026 4:04:50 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 Sunday, April 26, 2026 8:33:59 PM
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 5:04:55 AM
Westover Day returns with vendors, food and family activitiesThe annual community event will bring residents together for a day of entertainment and local offerings.
280 Living at Monday, April 27, 2026 5:05:04 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
Alabama Power linemen, coaching duo of Clanton bring teamwork from bucket truck to ballfieldTyrone TJ Morris and Andy Gore work for Alabama Power at the same crew headquarters in Montgomery. But this year that partnership went from the bucket truck to the baseball field when the two started assistant coaching the same youth league baseball team in Clanton. Morris says this is the first year of many to [...]...
Alabama Power at Wednesday, April 15, 2026 3:05:11 AM
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 5:04:55 AM
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 5:04:55 AM
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 5:04:55 AM
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 5:04:55 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
Popular Birmingham-area ice cream shop announces 2nd locationThe first shop, which opened last summer, promises “a moment of peace in every scoop,”...
AL.com at Monday, April 27, 2026 8:33:49 AM
Alabama Power lineman Mike Goldman hangs up toolbelt after working safely 57 years1969 was a remarkable year. Apollo 11 made history with its first flight to the moon, making Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin worldwide heroes. Boeing 747 took its first flight. A postage stamp cost 5 cents, a gallon of gas was 35 cents, and Richard M. Nixon was president. That year, Michael was the most [...]...
Alabama Power at Saturday, April 18, 2026 4:33:41 AM
24-year-old man dies two days after fire at east Birmingham apartmentBirmingham Fire and Rescue Service was dispatched just before 3 p.m. Thursday to a report of a fire at a one-story, two-unit apartment in the 6500 block of Second Avenue South.
AL.com at Monday, April 27, 2026 10:10:12 AM
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
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 5:04:55 AM
3rd generation Stephens named new CEO of EBSCO Industries?? NEW CEO: Bryson Stephens has been appointed permanent CEO of EBSCO Industries, succeeding Tim Collins and continuing the family legacy established in 1944...
Bham Now at Monday, April 27, 2026 5:05:04 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
Alabama Powers Jay Johnson honored as Lineman of the YearWhen conditions are ripe for a power outage in Alabama, odds are that linemen like Jay Johnson will be putting in some hard work. For the Alabama Power lineman, the call to restore power isnt just part of the job — its a mission. On Wednesday, that commitment was recognized when Johnson was named Lineman [...]...
Alabama Power at Saturday, April 18, 2026 4:33:40 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 5:04:55 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
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
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
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
Thousands turn out for 2026 Celebrate Hoover Day (photos)This year's festival included a 40-foot-tall ferris wheel and zipline.
280 Living at Monday, April 27, 2026 5:05:04 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
How to celebrate Small Business Week—special events, speakers + more?? SMALL BUSINESS WEEK IS BACK: What to know about Bhams biggest week celebrating local entrepreneurs—plus events you wont want to miss May 3–9. NowPartner...
Bham Now at Monday, April 27, 2026 5:05:04 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
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
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
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 5:04:55 AM
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 5:04:55 AM
Singer Bruce Hornsby spotted at iconic Birmingham BBQ joint???? Looks like Bruce Hornsby found great BBQ instead of a fan dancer this time in Birmingham!...
Bham Now at Tuesday, April 28, 2026 3:06:58 AM
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
Local baseball teams cruise through opening roundBriarwood, Chelsea and Spain Park's baseball teams all won in the first round of the playoffs.
280 Living at Monday, April 27, 2026 5:05:04 PM
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 5:04:55 AM
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 5:04:55 AM
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 5:04:55 AM
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
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 5:04:55 AM
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