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Young Birmingham man facing several charges
A young Birmingham man who was arrested Saturday has been charged with several crimes.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 17, 2026 3:49:45 PM
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
Strong to Severe Storms Tonight; Hot Week Ahead Before A Not As Hot WeekendAlabama's 42 Weather Live Channel: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will move into northern and Central Alabama this evening and tonight as a cold front pushes into the state. A few storms could become strong to severe, with damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. The Storm Prediction Center has placed parts of northeast Alabama [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 17, 2026 4:57:43 PM
Shelby Humane launches Foster for the Heat program to help dogs beat the heatShelby Humane launches Foster for the Heat program...
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 17, 2026 9:15:39 PM
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
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
Alabama running back AK Dear to miss 6 weeks with an ankle injury, reports sayAlabama running back AK Dear is expected to miss about six weeks because of an ankle injury sustained in a preseason scrimmage, according to reports.
CBS42 - TV at Saturday, August 15, 2026 8:57:30 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
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
Vestavia Hills High School: Alabama's 42 Two-A-DaysVestavia Hills finished 8-3 in 2025 with a first-round playoff loss at Auburn. The Rebels finished third in region play behind Thompson and Hewitt-Trussville.
CBS 42 at Monday, August 17, 2026 4:41:28 PM
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
Masego Brings Fix Your Face Tour to Birmingham for an Intimate Night of MusicBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times There are concerts you attend, and then there are concerts that feel like an experience. Masegos “Fix Your Face” tour stop in Birmingham was undoubtedly the latter. Originally scheduled for Avondale Brewing Company, the show was moved to Iron City, a change that ultimately worked in the concerts […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, August 15, 2026 1:02:59 AM
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
UAB doctor gives tips for staying safe in extreme heatWith temperatures soaring across Alabama, a UAB emergency medicine doctor is sharing information on how people can stay safe during the extreme heat.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 17, 2026 5:43:58 PM
Alabaster police release new timeline in disappearance of 67-year-old manALABASTER, Ala. (WIAT) -- Alabaster police released a new timeline in the disappearance of 67-year-old Glen Spence. Authorities say Spence was in the Southbrook Village area during the early morning hours of Thursday, Aug. 13. He was captured on video walking around the shopping center at about 1:15 p.m. Around 2 p.m., he accepted a [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 17, 2026 11:47:31 AM
BCS Goes Back to School: The Data-Driven Progress of Hayes K-8 SchoolBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times By the time students walk through the doors at Hayes K-8 School each morning, much of the day’s work has already begun. Teachers have reviewed assessment data. Instruction has been tailored to meet students where they are academically. Plans are in place for students who need additional intervention, […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, August 15, 2026 2:02:50 AM
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument to open temporary visitor centerThe National Park Service is opening a temporary visitor center for the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument while renovations take place at the A.G. Gaston Motel.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 17, 2026 2:09:55 PM
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
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
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
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 7:03:50 PM
Search continues for beloved Alabaster community memberMonday marked day five of searching for a missing Alabaster man.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 17, 2026 6:22:43 PM
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
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 10:03:29 AM
Woman killed, 3 injured in Moody head-on crashA woman was killed and three others were injured in a head-on collision in Moody Monday morning.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 17, 2026 3:53:26 PM
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Bham Now at Tuesday, August 11, 2026 12:03:54 AM
Alabama staff expects bounce back for Ryan Coleman-WilliamsOne of the more surprising aspects of Alabama's 2025 season was the decline in production for Ryan Coleman-Williams.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 17, 2026 5:01:31 PM
Birmingham woman held in Atlanta abduction faces trial in high-profile Alabama kidnappingLakesha Brown is awaiting trial for the kidnapping of an Alabama infant five years ago.
AL.com at Monday, August 17, 2026 2:04:54 PM
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
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
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
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 4:04:11 PM
Jonas Brothers will bring Burning Up Tour All Over Again to Birmingham this yearThe Jonas Brothers are going on tour, as they announced their 'Burning Up Tour All Over Again.' You can get presale tickets for the show soon.
AL.com at Monday, August 17, 2026 12:05:44 PM
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
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
Coroner's office releases new details in death of actress Hayden PanettiereThe investigation remains ongoing.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 17, 2026 12:46:46 PM
Leeds Elementary assistant principal resignsLeeds City Schools Superintendent John J. Moore announced Sunday that Kyle Winningham has resigned as assistant principal at Leeds Elementary School.
CBS 42 at Monday, August 17, 2026 1:11:10 PM
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
1 injured, 1 in custody in Trussville shootingOne individual is in custody and another injured following a shooting in Trussville Monday afternoon.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 17, 2026 7:50:44 PM
City of Birmingham to activate cooling stations during extreme heatBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The city of Birmingham is partnering with community organizations, libraries, recreation centers and others to offer cooling stations throughout the city. Cooling stations will be activated whenever temperatures or the heat index reach 95 degrees or higher. Residents will be able to cool down, hydrate and reduce their risk of heat-related [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 17, 2026 10:09:24 AM
36-year-old pleads guilty in Birmingham shooting death of father of 4 during robberyLadarius Antwan Hayes, of Center Point, was initially charged with capital murder in the slaying of 30-year-old Ladarius Bloxom.
AL.com at Monday, August 17, 2026 5:32:29 PM
Alabama begins season No. 13 in AP Top 25 preseason rankingsBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- The AP Top 25 preseason rankings were released Monday, and Alabama will begin the season at No. 13. Six SEC teams were ranked ahead of the Crimson Tide, and its the first time Alabama will begin the season ranked outside the top 10 in the AP Poll since 2008. All eyes [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 17, 2026 11:22:12 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
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
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
Student charged after threat made toward high school in Chilton CountyA Verbena High School student was arrested Monday following an investigation into a threat made to the school.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 17, 2026 5:32:34 PM
UWCA offering free workshop on avoiding scams and fraudBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- United Way of Central Alabama is offering a free workshop to help residents protect their money, personal information and more. The “Avoiding Scams and Fraud” workshop will be held Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants may attend in person at UWCA or join online through Zoom. Scammers [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 17, 2026 8:35:32 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
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
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
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
PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGSBy Gwen DeRu | The Birmingham Times HOT DAYS AND THE LAST OF THE SUMMER! ENJOY EVERY MINUTE! THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 **READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!!! **IRONDALE COMMUNTY GUIDE LAUNCH CELEBRATION, 11:30 – 1 p.m. at the AGC Conference Center. Get there for lunch, community and celebration of the 2026-2027 […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, August 15, 2026 8:03:03 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
Leeds police find no criminal activity tied to allegations against school employeesLeeds Police Chief Paul Irwin said their department found no evidence of criminal misconduct connected to any employees of Leeds City Schools after reviewing a series of allegations circulating on social media.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 17, 2026 3:28:21 PM
Birminghams theater district is about to get brighter: The symbol of our longevityA lighting celebration will be held August 29, to coincide with the 28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival Opening Night.
AL.com at Monday, August 17, 2026 4:04:56 PM
Birmingham area players pick best theyve ever facedWho did Birmingham-area high schoolers say was the best player youve played against in anonymous survey?...
AL.com at Monday, August 17, 2026 1:05:16 PM
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
Gas tanks explode at Oklahoma pipeline facility after lightning strikeTwo of the tanks exploded, but at least three were involved in a fire, officials said.
CBS42 - TV at Monday, August 17, 2026 2:22:13 PM
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 3:04:13 PM
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