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Hoover council approves $206 million in government spending for 2027
The budget includes $10.4 million in capital projects for 2027.
280 Living at Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:02:49 AM
Birmingham Was Destined for Greatness. Its Not Too LateBy David Sher Editor’s note: Much of this article draws on research by Walker Beauchamp from his time as a student at Samford’s Cumberland School of Law.* In 1872, iron master Abram Hewitt predicted Alabama would become “the manufacturing center of the habitable globe.” In 1906, speculator John Gates said Birmingham would become “the largest … Continue reading Birmingham Was Destined for Greatness. It’s Not Too Late →...
Comeback Town at Thursday, October 1, 2026 11:31:03 AM
Roscoe Hall Finds Multiple Creative Outlets, Living a Double Life as a Chef and ArtistSecond of Three Parts By Chanda Temple | City of Birmingham When Roscoe Hall was a kid growing up in Chicago, his mother would take him to the museum as a reward for good grades. Standing there, surrounded by paintings and sculptures, Hall would stop and stare. Little did he know that decades later, people would do […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:02:08 AM
Jefferson County Greenways: A Legacy of Nature, Health and CommunityFirst of Two Parts By Cherith Glover Fluker | For the Birmingham Times For most of their history, Red Mountain Park, Ruffner Mountain, and Turkey Creek Nature Preserve were three different places with three different stories. Ruffner came first, staking its claim on the mountain in 1977. Turkey Creek followed in 2009, protecting one of […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:02:00 AM
The Womens Issue: Understanding Homelessnessby Perryn Carroll As the Executive Director of the Jimmie Hale Mission, I regularly attend meetings filled with conversations about how to address the issues…
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B-Metro at Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:20 AM
PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGSBy Gwen DeRu | The Birmingham Times Celebrate Global Humanity Day – TRIUMPH OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT!!! CELEBRATE FAIRFIELD AND MILES COLLEGE HOMECOMING!! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 **READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!!! **AFTER WORK PROFESSIONAL SOIREE EVERY THURSDAY at Majestic ULTRA Lounge. Happy Hour 5 – 9 p.m. Unwind and Connect hosted […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:02:01 AM
“I want you to know this is not another report. Birmingham, Alabama, is good at reports. Were also MAYOR RANDALL L. WOODFIN ON BIRMINGHAMS NEW CRADLE-TO-CAREER PLAN, EMPHASIZING THE CITYS COMMITMENT TO MOVING FROM PLANNING TO ACTION ON BEHALF OF ITS CHILDREN, THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES, OCTOBER 1.
Birmingham Times at Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:02:02 AM
Travel: AssisiA Journey to the Heart of Franciscan Italy Perched on the slopes of Monte Subasio in the green heart of Umbria, Assisi is one of…
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B-Metro at Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:19 AM
Birmingham Leaders Unveil GoBHM Transportation Vision at Town HallBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times For some Birmingham students, getting across the city can mean leaving home hours before class. For others, unreliable bus routes can mean missing a doctors appointment, extracurricular activity or other opportunity. Those experiences took center stage Tuesday night as Birmingham city leaders, transit officials and young people gathered at […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:02:01 AM
Women Business Leaders: Vivian Mora Agency State FarmState Farm agency owner Vivian Mora and her team are passionate about the positive impact they can make in peoples lives and our communities by helping them…
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B-Metro at Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:19 AM
Classic Alabama cafe was bold trailblazer in '70s, now praised as a great placeThe serene, welcoming restaurant was founded about five decades ago, and has been an institution in Birmingham ever since.
AL.com at Tuesday, September 29, 2026 6:03:40 AM
Broadway in Birminghams Hamilton Still Shines Like a Beacon of Hope, Even in 2026By Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times I first saw “Hamilton” live in Birmingham in 2023 — three years after watching the Broadway production on Disney+ during the pandemic when we all had to spend the Fourth of July at home. I was utterly captivated each time. But as I prepared to see the […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:02:09 AM
Dining: Bayonet!Bayonet is the second concept (after Helen) from Chef Rob McDaniel and wife Emily McDaniel, with Daniel Goslin serving as Director of Operations. This spirited…
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B-Metro at Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:19 AM
Dining: The EssentialExecutive Chef of The Essential,Victor King grew up on a farm in Nolensville, Tennessee. “Because my mom and I had the farm, we always entertained…
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B-Metro at Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:19 AM
Lions remain No. 1, Jags drop a spotThis week's Alabama Sports Writers Association rankings are out.
280 Living at Monday, September 28, 2026 5:02:59 PM
Homewood police seize more than a pound of cocaine in drug bustPolice carried out the narcotics search warrant in the 24000 block of Francis Avenue in southwest Birmingham.
AL.com at Monday, September 28, 2026 1:03:51 PM
Family desperate to find 82-year-old missing from Birmingham since SaturdayJoseph James Turner walked away from his younger brother's repast on Saturday and hitched a ride to the Greyhound bus station in downtown Birmingham. He hasn't been seen or heard from since then.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 30, 2026 5:04:17 PM
Money Matters: How to Afford Youth Sports Without Breaking the BudgetSome of my favorite memories from my kids childhood involve fall sports. There was something special about sitting beside a soccer field as the harvest moon rose, cheering from the sidelines and hoping our team would pull out the win. What I remember less fondly is the bill. Youth sports have a way of becoming […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, September 29, 2026 1:01:55 AM
Birmingham Residential Electric Bills Are 41% Higher Than HuntsvillesBy Joyce Lanning, Ph.D. Huntsville is booming. Metropolitan Birmingham is growing at a fraction of Huntsvilles pace. Electricity prices may not be the reason. But they certainly dont help. A Huntsville Utilities residential customer using 1,200 kilowatt-hours pays about $147 a month. An Alabama Power customer using the same amount pays about $207 — 41% … Continue reading Birmingham Residential Electric Bills Are 41% Higher Than Huntsvilles →...
Comeback Town at Wednesday, September 30, 2026 8:31:03 AM
2026 Southbound Food Festival Culminates With Funk Brunch, Capping Off 10 Days of Culinary CelebratiPhotos by Reginald Allen | For the Birmingham Times The Southbound Food Festival returned to the Magic City for its fourth annual celebration of all things food, drink and entertainment. For 10 days, Birmingham hosted various events and pop-up shops, offering residents a chance to not only sample some of the city’s dining options, but also […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, September 29, 2026 12:01:58 AM
Need weekend plans? Browse our Birmingham events guideAuthentic dishes are on the menu, along with live music, dancing, an outdoor marketplace and more.
AL.com at Thursday, October 1, 2026 6:32:25 AM
The Next Round Alabama News Center College Football Update: Week 4Both Alabama and Auburn won SEC games at home this past weekend and now both must turn their sights to challenging road games this week. The Next Round guys break it down. The Next Round is hosted by Jim Dunaway, Ryan Brown and Lance Taylor, and can be watched on YouTube and Facebook or heard [...]...
Alabama Power at Tuesday, September 29, 2026 2:03:41 PM
Cradle-to-Career: New Report Outlines Multiyear Investment in the Livelihood of Birmingham YouthBy Shauna Stuart | For the Birmingham Times Approximately 73,000 children in the city of Birmingham are living in poverty. According to Birmingham data, a child born into poverty in Birmingham has a 6% chance of reaching a top income level as an adult, and in some neighborhoods, that number falls below 2%. A new […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:02:08 AM
Blue Cross reverses decision, will cover treatment for Birmingham man who had brain bleedElijah Briggs was featured in AL.com investigation into the state of healthcare in Alabama and Blue Cross Blue Shield's firm grip on the private insurance market.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 30, 2026 6:04:06 PM
THE WOMENS ISSUE: Community MattersAimee Castro and Bare Hands use art, traditions, even tacos to connect the community. A major milestone has been reached in Bare Hands, Inc.s capital campaign…
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B-Metro at Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:20 AM
Birmingham police chief renews calls for access to cameras amid search for homicide suspectBirmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett said immediate access to the surveillance cameras of homeowners and business owners would drastically speed up response preparedness and suspect identification.
AL.com at Thursday, October 1, 2026 6:04:23 PM
Hoover 20-year-old killed when meetup at Birmingham McDonalds ended in gunfireIsaiah Earl Hosanna was killed just before 9 p.m. Monday at the fast-food restaurant on Bessemer Road. He was a 2024 graduate of Hoover High School.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 30, 2026 7:32:25 PM
Birmingham man dies after car strikes him in BessemerA Birmingham man died after a car struck him in Bessemer on Wednesday evening.
CBS 42 at Monday, September 14, 2026 10:00:22 AM
Texas rises to No. 1 in AP poll, Bama cracks top 10The unprecedented comeback by Texas to knock off Ohio State moved the Longhorns to No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll Sunday and pushed the Buckeyes out of the top five for the first time in two seasons. Oregon, meanwhile, plummeted 15 spots to No. 21, its lowest ranking in four years, after its 39-31 road loss to [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Sunday, September 13, 2026 1:27:58 PM
Love & Lessons: So … What Are We? The Dating Conversation Nobody Wants to HaveCuffing season has arrived. However, before you rush out and find somebody to cuff or let somebody cuff you, let’s remember something we talked about in the last column: just because it’s cuffing season doesn’t mean you have to get cuffed immediately. I know the weather will eventually get cooler, the holidays are coming, your […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, September 29, 2026 12:01:59 AM
Your iPhone may die faster this week: Here's whyAs annoying as it may be, it should be short-lived.
CBS 42 at Monday, September 14, 2026 8:48:03 AM
Beacon of pride: Tunnel to Towers veterans village takes shape near 280Tunnel to Towers is converting a former Colonnade hotel into about 110 long-term supportive housing units for military veterans, with an opening planned for 2027.
280 Living at Monday, September 28, 2026 5:02:59 PM
D-BAT Oak Mountain opens along Cahaba Valley RoadD-BAT Oak Mountain has opened a 16,500-square-foot indoor baseball and softball training facility near Heardmont Park on Cahaba Valley Road.
280 Living at Monday, September 28, 2026 5:02:59 PM
The Womens Issue: STORIES FROM THE HEARTJoy. Sadness. Sung with a voice that carries a depth of feeling. Her first instrument was a ukulele, given to her by her mother, the…
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B-Metro at Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:20 AM
Summer Heat Builds Back In This WeekAlabama's 42 Weather Live Channel: Monday and Tuesday: Very hot and dry to kick off the week. An isolated shower can't be totally ruled out, but the vast majority of Central Alabama stays dry and hot to kick off the new week. Highs in the mid to upper 90s each afternoon. The humidity won't be [...]...
CBS 42 at Monday, September 14, 2026 5:06:14 AM
Witnesses, clues sought in separate unsolved killings of 2 men in BirminghamBirmingham police have investigated 34 homicides in 2026, and Chief Michael Pickett on Oct. 1 reported a 91 percent clearance rate so far this year.
AL.com at Thursday, October 1, 2026 5:04:13 PM
Food distribution to be held at Birmingham's Legion FieldThe Community Food Bank of Central Alabama announced that it will give food at Legion Field to 450 households on Tuesday.
CBS 42 at Monday, September 14, 2026 11:01:41 AM
Alabama man traveling to Washington to advocate for cancer researchA Madison man with the American Cancer Society is traveling with more than 700 volunteers from across the U.S. to Washington, D.C.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, September 14, 2026 9:04:10 AM
Auburn players react to 43-8 win over Southern MissAuburn players react to 43-8 win over Southern Miss...
CBS 42 at Sunday, September 13, 2026 2:04:16 PM
Second judge freezes Trump mail ballot plan as Supreme Court ruling loomsThe judge, a Trump appointee, found that Trumps mail ballot plan wasnt authorized by Congress.
CBS 42 at Monday, September 14, 2026 8:18:45 AM
Movement for Parkinsons Class?? Movement for Parkinsons Class – Free & Open to All Senior Adults! ?? Join UAB Arts in Medicine for a Movement for Parkinsons class designed to build coordination, strength, flexibility, balance, control, and confidence in a supportive and engaging environment. Led by experienced dance professionals from Southern Danceworks, this evidence-based program follows a method […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:00:35 AM
City Council Launches Plan to Revive, Increase Walkability in 12 NeighborhoodsBy Emily Cundiff | WBMA Birmingham City Council approved nearly $700,000 Tuesday to begin planning a long-term effort aimed at revitalizing 12 neighborhood business districts across the city. The agreements are part of a previously approved $2 million investment from the citys budget surplus for the Urban Villages Initiative. City leaders describe the effort as […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:02:02 AM
Trump says $5K dividend checks to Americans will 'happen 100 percent'Trump said he will not send the dividends out while the GOP has control of Congress.
CBS 42 at Monday, September 14, 2026 8:04:43 AM
Birmingham father, son killed by vehicle on I-65A Birmingham man and his son were struck and killed by a vehicle on I-65 late Sunday night.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, September 14, 2026 9:24:29 AM
ALDOT to close Pump House Road bridge over US 280 next weekThe bridge will be closed for several days while concrete is poured to connect two new bridge halves.
280 Living at Monday, September 28, 2026 5:02:59 PM
Birmingham on track to end 2026 with lowest murder tally since 1951The drop in Birmingham homicides comes just two years after citys deadliest year.
AL.com at Thursday, October 1, 2026 4:04:07 PM
Against Lane College, Will Miles College Golden Bears Hold on to Winning Streak?By Donald Hunt | For the Birmingham Times Miles College will take a two-game winning streak into its contest against Lane College (0-3, 0-5) on Saturday, Oct. 3 at home. The kickoff for this Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference game will be at 2 p.m. This is also Homecoming for the Golden Bears (2-1, 2-3). Over […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, September 30, 2026 10:02:09 PM
Nature Speaks: The Art of Carl Smith on View at Birmingham Public LibraryBy Margaret Splane | Birmingham Public Library The Birmingham Public Library is proud to feature the works of artist Carl Smith in an upcoming exhibition titled Nature Speaks. The show features unique statues, pedestals, and wall pieces that Smith deftly fashions from the found remains of trees and vines. The new exhibition is on display […]...
Birmingham Times at Tuesday, September 29, 2026 1:01:55 AM
Arrest made in 2022 hit-and-run that killed man who ran out of gas on I-65 in BirminghamMalique Corteze McKeithen, 30, is charged with manslaughter in the death of Martin Michael Cruse on I-65 in Birmingham.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 30, 2026 6:04:06 PM
For Artists Richard Dial, Celestia Morgan, and Roscoe Hall, All Roads Lead to AlabamaBy Shauna Stuart | For the Birmingham Times Roll Call: Two Hundred Years of Black American Art is like a family reunion. The Birmingham Museum of Arts newest exhibition features 99 works by Black artists from the early nineteenth century to the present, curated entirely from the museums permanent collection. Over the decades, the BMA […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, September 30, 2026 11:02:13 PM
Birmingham advances walkable urban village plans for 12 historic neighborhoodsThe Birmingham City Council approved nearly $700,000 in contracts to develop plans for eight neighborhood centers as part of a citywide effort to create 12 walkable urban villages.
AL.com at Thursday, October 1, 2026 11:32:26 AM
Week 5 Football Preview: Lions hosting Game of the WeekBriarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park's football teams are back in action this week.
280 Living at Monday, September 28, 2026 5:02:59 PM
Birminghams Summit shopping center purchased for $508 millionSince opening almost 30 years ago, it is the most-visited retail destination in Alabama, drawing nearly 9 million visits annually.
AL.com at Thursday, October 1, 2026 6:04:23 PM
Mayor rejects Tubervilles latest threat to send National Guard to fight crime in citiesTuberville describes Montgomery as “a war zone” and Mobile and Birmingham as “dangerous in a new campaign ad.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 30, 2026 6:04:06 PM
Live Fast, Eat SlowMountain Brook Italian Restaurant, Locanda Brasato, takes its time. Everyones living fast, running fast. “We believe in the importance of taking time to slow down…
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B-Metro at Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:19 AM
Annual Chelsea Community Center Fall Craft Fair to be held Oct. 10The Chelsea Community Center hosts its annual Fall Craft Fair Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with about 75 vendors, funnel cakes from the Boy Scouts and free admission.
280 Living at Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:02:57 AM
Birmingham furniture store closing after 83 incredible years“This wasnt an easy decision, but we are forever grateful for the generations of customers who have supported us since 1943.
AL.com at Wednesday, September 30, 2026 6:04:06 PM
The Womens Issue: A Legacy of PreventionCelebrating Barbara Schuler and Six Years of Health Impact. When Barbara Schuler founded VAX 2 STOP CANCER in 2020, she set out to solve a…
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B-Metro at Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:20 AM
Meet Moses Crawford: Bringing Conscious Living to Birmingham Through Vegan FoodBy Ameera Steward | For the Birmingham Times Moses Crawford is on a mission to help Birmingham get healthy. He seeks to bring the philosophy of holistic living and veganism to the Birmingham community through his business Conscious Living, which provides vegan food, catering, cold-pressed juices, and detox packages. Crawford is especially passionate about inspiring […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, October 1, 2026 12:02:03 AM
The Womens Issue: The Journey of LTryce SladeShe Is Building Communities the Right Way. Construction may build structures, but land use and planning shape communities—and that responsibility is what makes the work…
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B-Metro at Thursday, October 1, 2026 1:03:20 AM
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