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MAX Transit announces free bus service for Tuesdays primary
MAX Transit is providing free rides on Election Day to help Birmingham and Jefferson County residents get to the polls for Alabamas primary.
AL.com at Monday, May 18, 2026 1:05:59 PM
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 Tuesday, May 19, 2026 1:03:59 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
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
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
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
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
Covington County to develop 110-acre industrial site with Alabama SEEDS fundingCovington County will be home to a new 110-acre industrial site, funded in part by a $440,220 state grant. The space off Alabama Highway 55 is designed to attract industry and in-demand jobs to the southern Alabama county. The funding comes from the states Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program. Created in 2023 [...]...
Alabama Power at Monday, May 18, 2026 8:33:55 PM
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.
280 Living at Saturday, May 16, 2026 6:04:48 AM
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
Hoover City Council to consider guardrails for data centersThe council also will consider additional change orders for the new Hoover Fire Station No. 1.
280 Living at Saturday, May 16, 2026 6:04:48 AM
In the Birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, Groups Rally to Defend Black Political Representation inBy Kim Chandler | Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Thousands of people rallied 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. U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey called Montgomery “sacred soil” in the […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, May 18, 2026 6:03:57 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 Monday, May 18, 2026 5:04:12 PM
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.
280 Living at Friday, May 15, 2026 6:04:49 PM
Texas-style barbecue restaurant now open in Birmingham metro locationThe business took Food Truck of the Year” for two consecutive years from the Hueytown Chamber of Commerce.
AL.com at Monday, May 18, 2026 1:05:59 PM
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
Jags softball advances; baseball teams prep for semisSpain Park's softball team will be at the state tournament next week.
280 Living at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 1:06:04 PM
280 corridor business happenings: May 2026See the latest in the 280 corridor business community.
280 Living at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 6:04:55 PM
The Myth Thats Been Holding Birmingham and Alabama Back — Why Its Finally DyingBy Emily Wykle For a long time, ambitious entrepreneurs in Alabama learned the same lesson early: if you wanted to build something big, you would probably have to leave. That belief shaped more than their careers. It shaped where companies were headquartered, where jobs landed and where economic opportunity bloomed. The Old Assumption Birmingham, Huntsville, … Continue reading The Myth That’s Been Holding Birmingham and Alabama Back — Why It’s Finally Dying →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 9:01:26 AM
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Bham Now at Monday, May 11, 2026 7:05:00 AM
“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
Woodlawn High School Athletes Help Make a Difference at Sloss Furnacesbirminghamal.gov A group of dedicated athletes from Woodlawn High School recently came together not on the playing field, but at the Historic Sloss Furnaces for a special site beautification service project. With a spirit of teamwork and community pride, these students rolled up their sleeves and worked tirelessly to enhance the grounds of one of […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, May 18, 2026 11:03:57 PM
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
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
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
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
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.
280 Living at Thursday, May 14, 2026 1:05:30 PM
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.
280 Living at Saturday, May 16, 2026 2:04:41 AM
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
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
Pihakis Restaurant Group faces eviction lawsuit over shuttered Birmingham officeIt's the fourth lawsuit filed in connection with the restaurant group.
AL.com at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 1:06:50 PM
Data center growth in Alabama: 492 Alabamians weigh in?? DATA CENTER GROWTH: Data centers are popping up all over the state. Is Alabama ready?
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Bham Now at Sunday, May 10, 2026 9:09:37 PM
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
Birmingham water utility touts improved credit rating, modest savings with more comingTwo months after massive layoffs, Central Alabama Water reports modest savings and an improved credit outlook and rating.
AL.com at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 11:06:18 AM
Troubled, historic Birmingham cemetery under investigation after shutting down without warningZion Memorial Gardens, used for burials since the mid-1800s, announced its closure and then “decided to reopen.”...
AL.com at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 4:05:57 PM
Jags, Lions move on, Hornets fall in baseball playoffsSpain Park High School kept it rolling in the baseball playoffs.
280 Living at Friday, May 15, 2026 6:04:49 PM
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 Monday, May 18, 2026 4:03:55 PM
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 Sunday, May 17, 2026 3:00:35 PM
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
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
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.
280 Living at Saturday, May 16, 2026 7:33:41 AM
Chelsea City Council to discuss education, gas taxesA work session is planned for Tuesday, May 12.
280 Living at Friday, May 15, 2026 6:04:49 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
See 12 new home listings in Birmingham—May 8-10?? JUST LISTED: These standout properties hit top neighborhoods across Greater Birmingham. Act fast before they're gone! NowPartner...
Bham Now at Sunday, May 10, 2026 7:04:43 AM
6 spring drinks to try right now in Birmingham???? SPRING MENU ITEMS: We rounded up a few seasonal cocktails and coffee across Bham... comment your fav and what we should try next!...
Bham Now at Sunday, May 10, 2026 7:04:43 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
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
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
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
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
Blight taking over as Hoover athletics directorChris Blight has spent the past 10 years at Oak Mountain.
280 Living at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 1:06:04 PM
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.
280 Living at Friday, May 15, 2026 2:05:09 PM
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.
280 Living at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 2:04:59 PM
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.
280 Living at Saturday, May 16, 2026 7:33:41 AM
UAB Libraries Share AI Resources, Skills with Alabamas K-12 EducatorsBy Shannon Thomason | UAB News As artificial intelligence tools become more available, teachers need to know when it is appropriate and how to use them. That is why faculty from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Libraries are working to enhance media and AI literacy in the community. In late April, UAB Libraries hosted teachers and librarians […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, May 18, 2026 6:03:55 PM
Brandon Cummings: REV Birminghams VP of Economic Development and Downtowns Biggest FanBy Jordyn Davis | For the Birmingham Times For Brandon Cummings, theres nothing like the sights and sounds of Downtown Birmingham. As one of the newest members of the REV Birmingham team, serving as the Vice President of Economic Development, he believes downtown is filled with economic potential and that its his job to make […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, May 18, 2026 11:03:58 PM
Jelly Roll schedules new Alabama show for May: Heres how to secure last-minute ticket dealsFollowing the cancellation of his coheadlining tour date with Post Malone, Jelly Roll announced a new Birmingham show date for later this month.
AL.com at Monday, May 18, 2026 1:05:59 PM
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.
280 Living at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:05:08 PM
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.
280 Living at Saturday, May 16, 2026 6:04:48 AM
One arrested after police shootout in west BirminghamPolice say they responded to a report of a suspicious person with a gun and he fired on officers as they arrived.
AL.com at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 10:06:07 AM
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