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Popular butcher shop reopens in Alabaster
?? RE-OPENING: KD's Fine Meats in Alabaster reopened last week after a lengthy delay. Learn more here. #butchershop #meat #smallbusiness #familybusiness #kdfinemeats tb...
Bham Now at Monday, June 23, 2025 5:05:02 PM


20 fun weekend events, including Juneteenth celebrations—June 19-22
?? An exciting weekend awaits you Birmingham! Check it out?? #weekendeventsBirmingham #BirminghamAlabamaevents #whattodoinBirmingham GG...
Bham Now at Monday, June 23, 2025 5:05:02 PM
The heroes behind Alabamas wilderness areas: A historical look
?? WILDERNESS EXPANSION: All these special wild places are less than an hour and a half from the Birmingham Metro area. NOWPartner #wilderness #alabama #wildplaces PB...
Bham Now at Monday, June 23, 2025 5:05:02 PM
3 Jefferson County road projects happening now + what to expect
?? Beep beep! Here's how Jefferson County is working to put an end to our stop-and-go traffic woes + endless commutes. NowPartner #BirminghamAlabama #JeffersonCountyAlabama #cityprojects #roadprojects PI...
Bham Now at Monday, June 23, 2025 5:05:02 PM
Check out this Birmingham-area schools holistic approach to learning
?? This Birmingham school takes a different approach to learning! Check out how ?? #Nowpartner #Birminghamschools #TheHillsboroschool #Montessorieducation GG...
Bham Now at Monday, June 23, 2025 5:05:02 PM
Discover an Alabama museum with 25,000+ vintage collectibles
?? Find out how YOU can make an appointment to visit this incredible pop culture museum in Dora, Alabama. ????...
Bham Now at Monday, June 23, 2025 5:05:02 PM
5 Birmingham-based companies in U.S. Top 20 healthcare general contractors
?? VERY PROUD: Birmingham is home to 5 of the largest healthcare construction companies in the U.S! #construction #healthcare #BirminghamAlabama...
Bham Now at Monday, June 23, 2025 5:05:02 PM
JAWS Chicken & Seafood to open second Alabama location in Midfield
??? Get ready to sink your teeth into a new menu! JAWS Chicken & Seafood is opening soon in Midfield. #birminghamalabama #midfieldalabama #jawschickenandseafood #restaurants #food PI...
Bham Now at Monday, June 23, 2025 5:05:02 PM
Try something new this summer: rock climbing in Birmingham—sign up and save
????? See how you can climb to new heights this summer! Sign up and save with deals below ?? #Nowpartner #Highpointclimbingandfitness #rockclimbing #climbingBirmingham #Birminghamrockclimbing GG...
Bham Now at Monday, June 23, 2025 5:05:02 PM
UAB Hospital North Pavilion expansion one of new high-dollar building permits
?? NEW CONSTRUCTION: Take a look at these million-dollar-plus construction projects around town. #birminghamalabama #UAB #buildingpermits...
Bham Now at Monday, June 23, 2025 5:05:02 PM
This Birmingham apartment community checks every box—lease now + save
?? This Birmingham apartment complex checks every box. The ammenties really make this place awesome! Check it out ?? #Nowpartner #LivanoLibertyPark #Birminghamapartments #LibertyParkBirmingham GG...
Bham Now at Monday, June 23, 2025 4:05:13 PM
Event reminder: Learn about Appalachian folklore at Oak Mountain State Park
Visitors to Oak Mountain State Park will be able to experience an evening of storytelling and up-close animal encounters with the park's Lantern Lit Lore: Legends of the Wild program this Saturday, June 28.
280 Living at Monday, June 23, 2025 3:04:55 PM
Local leaders unite for Coca-Cola Amphitheater launch
???????? 30+ shows have already been booked! Tell us which one you are attending this summer and fall! #cocacola #livenation #defleopard #davematthews #phish #Alabamashakes PB...
Bham Now at Monday, June 23, 2025 1:05:11 PM
Event reminder: Fire on the Water Independence Day celebration next week
Fire on the Water, the annual Independence Day celebration at Oak Mountain State Park, will light up the skies this year on July 3.
280 Living at Monday, June 23, 2025 12:05:13 PM
Event reminder: Register for Fourth of July Peavine Falls Run open now
Oak Mountain State Park will play host to the 44th Annual Peavine Falls Run, an 8.2-mile race along the park's scenic trails.
280 Living at Monday, June 23, 2025 11:05:04 AM
Theater void at Lee Branch sees residents searching for summer movies
For many residents, the AMC Lee Branch location was more than just a place to watch the latest blockbusters; it was a source of first jobs, family outings and summer tradition.
280 Living at Monday, June 23, 2025 10:05:58 AM
Get to know: Kristi Sibley, HR manager at Edgars Bakery
In this Q&A interview, the popular local bakery chain's HR manager talks about how she became involved with the business and more.
280 Living at Monday, June 23, 2025 10:05:58 AM
How one Birmingham nonprofit leaders career has come full circle in the Magic City
?? STRIVE BIRMINGHAM NEW HOME: Learn how this workforce development nonprofit has grown in just two years + its director's full-circle story in helping people. NowPartner #STRIVE #STRIVEBirmingham #FreshStart #Woodlawn...
Bham Now at Monday, June 23, 2025 8:05:02 AM
Magic City Disco celebrates 200 performances across Birmingham + beyond
?? BOOGIE NIGHTS: Disco is “stayin alive” in Birmingham, thanks to Magic City Disco! Celebrate their 200th performance this Friday at The Margaret. ?? #boogie #fun #dance #magiccity #Margaret #bham GH...
Bham Now at Monday, June 23, 2025 4:05:19 AM
These French antiques are a love letter to timeless design—shop June 26th in Homewood
??? You need to check out these stunning French antiques! Shop these antiques at this local Homewood shop?? #Nowpartner #ChristopherCollections #antiquesBirmingham #Frenchantiques GG...
Bham Now at Monday, June 23, 2025 4:05:19 AM
Birmingham bids for 2028 U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials
?? Birmingham has successfully hosted major gymnastics competition: SEC Championship + 2022 World Games. #USAGymnastics #olympics #LAOlympics2028 pb...
Bham Now at Monday, June 23, 2025 4:05:19 AM
New Peach Cobbler Factory opening in Springville
?? GRAND OPENING: The Peach Cobbler Factory is opening its 7th Alabama franchise this Saturday. #peachcobblerfactory #peachcobbler #springville #opening #alabama #comfortfood tb...
Bham Now at Monday, June 23, 2025 4:05:19 AM
Being Single Means No Permission Required
Its easy to get caught up in the negative chatter around the single state. But I choose to focus on the positive. And there are several incredible benefits in being single, but one readily comes to mind and I can sum it up best like this – no permission required. When you really think about […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, June 23, 2025 4:02:54 AM
Dr. Herman Taylor: Bessemer Native Becomes a Force for Black Health
By Michael Merschel | American Heart Association News Dr. Herman Taylor Jr.’s resume has many of the things you’d expect from a career spent in the loftiest reaches of the medical field: Ivy League degrees. Awards from his peers. His name on hundreds of studies in prestigious medical journals. Taylor has touched lives around the […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, June 23, 2025 4:02:52 AM
Turning Pain into Purpose: The Lives of Birminghams Sickle Cell Warriors
By Javacia Harris Bowser | For the Birmingham Times Asked how sickle cell disease (SCD) impacts her life, Birminghams Alaynna Pruitt said bluntly, “It literally affects everything.” A sickle cell crisis — a term patients use to describe unbearable pain or other serious complications brought on by the disease — can be unpredictable, Pruitt said. […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, June 23, 2025 4:02:50 AM
One of the Largest Catalogs of Black History Turns 100 in New York
By Jaylen Green | Associated Press NEW YORK — It is one of the largest repositories of Black history in the country — and its most devoted supporters say not enough people know about it. The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture hoped to change that Saturday, as it celebrated its centennial with a […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, June 23, 2025 4:02:44 AM
United Way of Central Alabama Sets $11 Million Goal in Pacesetter Campaign
uwca.org United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) this week kicked off its 2025 fundraising effort with a charge to dozens of local companies to raise $11 million through this years Pacesetter Campaign, which was launched at a breakfast event at the Florentine in downtown Birmingham. The Pacesetter Campaign serves as a jump-start to United Ways […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, June 23, 2025 4:02:42 AM
Grand Opening of Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham Kicks Off with Nod to the Northside Community
By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times From Janet Maycock, Druid Hills Neighborhood Association President to Mike Suco, President & CEO, Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, the grand opening of the Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham on Friday included homage to the citys Northside community, which is comprised of several neighborhoods, including Norwood, Druid Hills, Evergreen, Fountain […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, June 23, 2025 4:02:40 AM
How Travel Advisor Brittany Shuford Creates Unforgettable Experiences for Vacationers
By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times When travel advisor Brittany Shuford, owner of Darling Destinations LLC, books getaways for her clients, she does more than create memorable experience for vacationers — she also represents an industry with few Black women. “Being a Black woman in this industry comes with challenges, but it also gives […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, June 23, 2025 4:02:39 AM
City of Birmingham, Nurture of Alabama Plan Fourth Annual Mental Health Awareness Day
birminghamal.gov The City of Birmingham and Nurture of Alabama will host the Fourth Annual City of Birmingham Mental Health Day on Friday, June 27, in Linn Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and improve access to mental health resources across the Birmingham area. Attendees will have access to mental […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, June 23, 2025 4:02:37 AM
Rubin Grant, Longtime Sports Writer Recognized as an Alabama Legend, dies at 67
By Ben Thomas | bthomas@al.com Rubin Grant, who combined a legendary Alabama sports writing career with a passion for encouraging others and spreading the Gospel, died on June 18. The longtime high school writer for the Birmingham Post-Herald was honored in 2022 as one of the 50 legends of sports writing in the state by the Alabama […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, June 23, 2025 4:02:36 AM
ESPNs SportsCenters 50 states in 50 days coming to Birmingham
?? SPORTSCENTER IN BHAM: Flagship ESPN program coming to the Magic City in July. Learn more here. #espn #sportscenter #tv #worldpoliceandfiregames tb...
Bham Now at Monday, June 23, 2025 2:04:52 AM
Your guide to cant-miss wine bars in Birmingham
What's better than wine + a great bar in the summer? Check out our guide to wine bars in Birmingham ??? #wine #birmingham #alabama #bhamal #winebars #bars ae...
Bham Now at Monday, June 23, 2025 2:04:52 AM
How 3 Birmingham locals leveled up their fitness at this stretching studio
??????GET STRETCHED: This may be what's missing from your fitness + wellness routine in Bham ?? See how these locals feel younger + more fit! Plus, meet the local owners leading the way. NowPartner #stretchzone #stretching #fitness #birmingham...
Bham Now at Monday, June 23, 2025 2:04:52 AM
Innovate Alabama + Harmony Venture Labs launch states first venture studio
?? NEW: Alabama's thriving startup scene is growing, thanks to the recent launch of the states first public-backed venture studio led by Innovate Alabama + Birmingham-based Harmony Venture Labs—learn more?? #tech #innovation #bham #alabama #hvl #startup GH...
Bham Now at Sunday, June 22, 2025 11:05:46 PM
Alabamas universities energize aerospace recruitment at Paris Air Show
Both Auburn University and the University of Alabama in Huntsville are active in the support of the aerospace, aviation and defense sector in Alabama.
Alabama Power at Sunday, June 22, 2025 7:20:15 PM
Dr. Peter J. Mohler appointed 30th president of the University of Alabama
Mohler, an executive vice president at Ohio State University, will assume his UA role on July 21.
Alabama Power at Sunday, June 22, 2025 7:20:14 PM
World-record-breaking quadruplets delivered at UAB
The Bryant quadruplets were born at just 23 weeks and four days gestation.
Alabama Power at Sunday, June 22, 2025 7:20:14 PM
MLB returns to Rickwood Field for East-West Classic [PHOTOS]
It was another special day at Rickwood Field as MLB brought past stars to Birmingham for a day of baseball. #rickwoodfield #birmingham #mlb ct...
Bham Now at Sunday, June 22, 2025 1:04:36 AM
22 must-see new + coming soon home listings across Birmingham—June 20-22
?? HOMES: From Birmingham and Pinson to Irondale and Hoover, don't miss what's on the market now. NowPartner #BirmingamAlabama #RealtySouth #realestate #homes PI...
Bham Now at Sunday, June 22, 2025 1:04:36 AM
Beat the heat in Birmingham—5 tips to have fun + stay safe this summer
?? BEAT THE HEAT: These Alabama summers are no joke. Check out this list of must-knows and ways to still have fun in the sun. ?? NowPartner #Birminghamalabama #summerinAlabama #BlueCrossandBlueShieldofAlabama #BCBSAL CM...
Bham Now at Sunday, June 22, 2025 1:04:36 AM
32 exciting July events, including firework shows + Birmingham Restaurant Week
?? JULY EVENTS: From fireworks to concerts to sports, get your plans set now. #birminghamalabama #birminghamalevents #july2025 #summerevents...
Bham Now at Sunday, June 22, 2025 1:04:36 AM
Celebrate independence, a storied history + vaulting to new heights in Alabamas oldest city
???? EPIC EVENTS IN ALABAMA'S OLDEST CITY: Road trip 3.5 hours + visit Mobile this summer for an adventure back in time with modern twists. NowPartner #VisitMobile #DSV2025 #polevaulting #MobileAL #MOBMusicFest #MobileFood...
Bham Now at Sunday, June 22, 2025 1:04:35 AM
Birmingham to roll out a heros welcome
Today’s guest columnist is Matthew Dent. Folks in Birmingham may have taken a momentary pause when they heard that Birmingham is preparing for another international event. But Im here to tell you, the upcoming World Police & Fire Games (WPFG) will bring joy and goodwill to Birmingham. Back in 2020, Birmingham business leaders felt a … Continue reading Birmingham to roll out a heros welcome →...
Comeback Town at Sunday, June 22, 2025 12:00:42 AM
Scott Martin: Major heat wave ahead for Alabama
A heat advisory is in effect from noon to 7 p.m. for parts of the state.
Alabama Power at Saturday, June 21, 2025 9:05:40 PM
Recipe: Honey Herb Roasted Sweet Potatoes
They're perfectly browned and crispy around the edges, with a touch of honey for the perfect sweet and savory combo.
Alabama Power at Saturday, June 21, 2025 9:05:39 PM
Singing River Trail celebrates milestone with groundbreaking in downtown Leighton, Alabama
The event marked the beginning of a downtown revitalization project and a new multiuse path.
Alabama Power at Saturday, June 21, 2025 9:05:39 PM
Local soccer players honored on postseason teams
Several soccer players from local schools were part of the all-state and all-metro teams.
280 Living at Saturday, June 21, 2025 6:05:29 AM
Hoover Belles honor departing seniors for community service
This senior class of Belles contributed 2,488 hours of community service.
280 Living at Saturday, June 21, 2025 6:05:29 AM
Hoover zoning board recommends approval for Greystone golf simulators
The indoor golf facility, if approved by the City Council, would go next to Issis and Sons Flooring.
280 Living at Saturday, June 21, 2025 6:05:29 AM

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