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Calera police calling for change after train blocks all downtown crossings for over 3 hours
CALERA, Ala. (WIAT) -- Traffic in Calera was impacted Thursday morning after a train blocked all downtown crossings for over three hours, according to Calera Police Chief David Hyche. According to Hyche, the train was blocking the road from 5:26-8:42 a.m. This caused backups on Highway 31 and Highway 25. Hyche stated that traffic on [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, August 27, 2026 1:59:36 PM
New Birmingham Museum of Art Installation Explores Citys Histories of Steel, Labor, LandBy Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Vulcan. Steel workers. Protests. These elements are undeniably linked to Birminghams past and present, and all three inspired new artwork recently unveiled at the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA). Created specifically for the BMA, the new installation, The Slow Can Beat the Quick, by New York-based artist […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, August 27, 2026 8:02:49 PM
Alabamas Alonzo Hurth Goes From Life Without Parole to a Life of PurposeBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times At 75, Alonzo Hurth has lived enough life to understand that freedom is more than walking through a prison gate. It is knowing that your future is still yours to shape. Hurth spent 27 years incarcerated in Alabama. At the time of his conviction, he was sentenced to […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, August 27, 2026 8:02:50 PM
Police arrest woman after high-speed chase through ChildersburgChildersburg police announced the arrest of a woman following a high-speed chase Wednesday.
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, August 27, 2026 1:41:45 PM
HBCU Football Roundup: Birmingham Football Classic Kicks Off This WeekendBy Donald Hunt | For the Birmingham Times College football will be front and center this weekend for many historically black colleges and universities (HBCU). Alabama State will open its season against Southern University on Saturday, Aug. 29 at Legion Field in the Birmingham Football Classic. The kickoff will be at 2 p.m. ASU features […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, August 26, 2026 10:03:02 PM
August 27, 2027____________________________ EMPLOYMENT ______________________________ ______________________________ LEGAL ______________________________ Notice of Completion WARNERS ATHLETIC CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC hereby gives notice of completion of contract with Trussville City Board of Education located in Trussville, AL. This notice will appear for four (4) consecutive weeks beginning 08/20/2026 and ending 09/10/2026. All claims should be filed at 570 Huntly Industrial Dr., […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, August 27, 2026 8:02:51 PM
You Had Me At Hello: The Love and Legacy of Grace Nail and James Weldon JohnsonThe Birmingham Times James Weldon Johnson was an educator, journalist, diplomat, lyricist, poet, and human rights activist best known as the writer behind “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the timeless hymn celebrated as the Black national anthem. But he also used his writing to win the heart of the love of his life — Grace […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, August 27, 2026 8:02:56 PM
Alabama chef with ties to Nepal collecting donations for flood victimsBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- An Alabama chef with ties to Nepal is collecting donations to help people affected by deadly flooding in her home country. Prarthana Pandey Upadhyay, owner of Dolle Mo Mo, moved to Alabama from Nepal more than two decades ago. She now runs a catering business specializing in Nepalese cuisine. But Pandey [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, August 27, 2026 4:57:42 PM
Birmingham City Schools Renews Guidelines for Attending District Sporting EventsBirmingham City Schools Birmingham City Schools will continue to enforce the guidelines set in 2025 for attendance at district sporting events to help create a safe and enjoyable environment. Initially adopted in August 2025, the guidelines dictate that all youths under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the entire event, […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, August 27, 2026 8:02:56 PM
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Alys Stephens Center at Wednesday, August 26, 2026 4:03:58 AM
Irondale Exposes One of Metro Birminghams Biggest FlawsBy David Sher I want to make this perfectly clear: I am not an enemy of Irondale. I’m impressed by a small municipality that keeps stacking up economic wins while so much of the rest of Jefferson County struggles. But that’s exactly the problem. The 2% Getting 100% of the Windfall Jefferson County has roughly … Continue reading Irondale Exposes One of Metro Birmingham’s Biggest Flaws →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, August 25, 2026 9:31:12 AM
TherapySouth marks 20 years of careTherapySouth is celebrating its 20th anniversary after growing from one clinic to locations across Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi.
280 Living at Thursday, August 27, 2026 8:03:42 PM
UAB and Childrens of Alabama Celebrate Five-Year Anniversary of NICU BookwormsBy Anna Jones | UAB News Premature and sick newborns are at high risk of having neurodevelopmental delays that can affect their language and reading skills, particularly when they are in a neonatal intensive care unit. The University of Alabama at Birmingham and Childrens of Alabama launched the NICU Bookworms reading program in 2021. This program helps reduce these […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, August 27, 2026 8:02:55 PM
2 arrested in Blount County after 10-month-old tests positive for controlled substanceBLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Two people have been arrested after a 10-month-old baby tested positive for a controlled substance at Children's of Alabama, according to the Blount County Sheriff's Office. According to the sheriff's office, the child was taken to the hospital on Aug. 23 after becoming lethargic and unresponsive. Doctors at Children's administered [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, August 27, 2026 4:07:17 PM
Larry Thornton Sr. Inducted Into the Birmingham Business Hall of FameBy Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Birmingham entrepreneur, artist and philanthropist Larry D. Thornton, Sr., was inducted into the Birmingham Business Hall of Fame on Tuesday by the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham. Thornton, founder of Thornton Enterprises, is also a past Kiwanis president. Also inducted into the 2026 Class of the Birmingham Business […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, August 26, 2026 10:03:03 PM
Longtime Birmingham Radio Host Binnie Myles Dies, WAGG Program Director SaysBy Lynne Keenum | WVTM Binnie Myles, a longtime fixture in Birminghams radio and public relations industries, has died, according to the program director at WAGG Heaven 610 AM. Myles, 81, hosted a weekly community affairs program on the station called Perspective on the Move. Vice President of Programming J’Michael said Thursday that he had […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, August 27, 2026 8:02:50 PM
Run for the Wall motorcyclists stopped in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to honor veteransA convoy of more than 300 veteran motorcyclists, active-duty military and patriotic supporters arrived at the Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center on May 19 as part of the annual Run for the Wall (RFTW) event. The 10-day event started in Ontario, California, and riders took different routes across the country (including the Central, Southern, Midway [...]...
Alabama Power at Thursday, August 20, 2026 5:34:22 PM
United Way of West Alabamas Success By 6 to celebrate 1 millionth Imagination Library bookTUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) -- United Way of West Alabamas Success By 6 is celebrating the delivery of its 1 millionth Imagination Library book to a local child. The event also will recognize the lasting impact of Dolly Partons vision, generosity and commitment to early childhood literacy. The celebration will be held from 9 to 11 [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, August 26, 2026 4:32:39 PM
Parents of toddler found by Calera Police Department locatedThe Calera Police Department found a toddler girl wandering on Heights Drive off Smokey Road on Wednesday.
CBS 42 at Wednesday, August 26, 2026 3:06:59 PM
Longtime Birmingham personality Binnie Myles diesBinnie Myles, a native of Philadelphia, spent decades in Birmingham and made a name for herself on radio and later in public relations as a spokeswoman for several agencies...
AL.com at Thursday, August 27, 2026 6:05:54 PM
23rd Annual Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival Brings Music, Celebration and Community to BirminghamWritten and Photographed by Marika N. Johnson | For the Birmingham Times On Saturday, the Historic Fourth Avenue Business District became a gathering place for music lovers, families, dancers and longtime supporters of Birminghams historic Black business district during the 23rd annual Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival. From the opening notes of the Birmingham […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, August 26, 2026 10:03:04 PM
Registered sex offender arrested in Pelham after allegedly renting space for youth basketball trainiPELHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A registered sex offender was arrested in Pelham Wednesday after police say he rented space at the Pelham Recreation Center for private youth basketball training. According to the Pelham Police Department, Schmohn Juaquine Dunn had rented the space at the recreation center using an alias. Police say Dunn had independently rented [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, August 26, 2026 8:33:04 PM
Alabama Powers Safe-T-Zone team up with UWA to bring electrical safety demonstrations to the Black Alabama Power recently brought its Safe-T-Zone high-voltage safety program to the University of West Alabama (UWA), equipping roughly 75 first responders from the Black Belt region with the knowledge to identify electrical hazards and safely manage dangerous, real-life emergencies before line crews arrive. Safety demonstrations were performed on a custom-built trailer that generates 14,400 volts [...]...
Alabama Power at Monday, August 24, 2026 4:33:25 AM
Documentary shining light on infertility follows 4 Alabama women on IVF journeys“Idea is a strong word for what we started doing when this happened,” said Kelsey Ianuzzi, director of the film.
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, August 26, 2026 5:56:55 PM
Birmingham Days Away from One of Worlds Biggest Action Sports FestivalsBy Hunter Williams Shanghai. Montpellier. Budapest. Hiroshima. Birmingham. Read that list again. That’s not a typo — that’s the 2026 stop list for the FISE World Series, one of the largest action sports festivals on Earth, and this August, our city joins it. Birmingham is the only U.S. stop on the entire tour. I’ve sat … Continue reading Birmingham Days Away from One of World’s Biggest Action Sports Festivals →...
Comeback Town at Friday, August 21, 2026 12:01:27 AM
Kid One Transport to host annual charity galaKid One Transport, a nonprofit focused on helping children and pregnant women reach their appointments, will hold an annual charity gala Thursday.
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, August 26, 2026 3:42:06 PM
Virginia Samford Theatre presenting world premiere of 'Growing Up with Atticus'The Virginia Samford Theatre's 100th season starts in September with the world premiere of Growing Up with Atticus.
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, August 26, 2026 3:42:12 PM
Miles College Celebrates $1M Endowment Investment Through UNCF and the James and Judith K. Dimon FouSpecial to the Times Miles College will receive $1 million in permanent endowment capital as one of 12 UNCF member institutions selected to benefit from a historic $12 million gift from the James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation. The gift establishes the Dimon Fund to Advance Economic Opportunity and places resources directly into the permanent […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, August 26, 2026 10:03:05 PM
Birmingham Police, Federal Agencies Discuss Joint Approach to Crime ReductionBy ABC 33/40 BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham police say a push to work more closely with federal law enforcement is leading to a significant increase in cases being prosecuted federally as the city targets violent offenders, illegal firearms and other serious crimes. Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett joined U.S. Attorney Phillip Williams Jr. and representatives from […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, August 27, 2026 7:03:19 PM
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Alys Stephens Center at Thursday, August 20, 2026 3:00:37 PM
Spotty Storms for Friday - Heat Builds Next Week & Tracking DollyWatch The Alabama's 42 Weather Livestream Channel Here: Scattered showers and storms will continue this evening, and some could be strong with gusty winds. Heavy rain is also likely with minor flooding concerns. Overnight, expect a few showers and muggy lows in the lower 70s. A weak cold front arrives Friday, setting off scattered showers [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, August 27, 2026 4:38:20 PM
Why Birminghams Sidewalk Film Festival is a Must-Attend Event Year After YearBy Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Its the most wonderful time of the year! People who know me well know that when they hear me say these words, its not the holiday season. They know its time for Sidewalk Film Festival. Each year 15,000 people gather in Birminghams historic theatre district for the […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, August 27, 2026 8:02:56 PM
New boutique hotel coming to Birminghams Red Mountain ExpresswayThe Tramont will feature 80 rooms and up to 15 condominiums on 22nd Street South, with developer promising $30 million in tax revenue and upscale lodging similar to Grand Bohemian.
AL.com at Thursday, August 27, 2026 2:33:42 PM
Mock Trial: A New, Community-Driven Approach to JusticeUABs Justice Advocacy students and the UAB Pre-Law Program invite you to a powerful showcase inspired by AEIVAs exhibition, In the Moment: Recent Acquisitions to AEIVA’s Permanent Collection. This event features a socio-trial—a groundbreaking, community-driven approach to justice that goes beyond guilt or innocence. Socio-trials create space for truth-telling, accountability, and healing by blending restorative practices, […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:00:36 PM
Hoover council accepts $40,000 in Jefferson County grants for 2 projectsOne councilwoman objected to spending $811,000 to rebuild the Hoover Lake House.
280 Living at Wednesday, August 26, 2026 5:03:56 PM
Gun store owner among 3 charged after Birmingham standoffEric Daniel Bradford, the owner of American Tactical Gun and Knifeworks, and two women are charged.
AL.com at Thursday, August 27, 2026 11:33:36 AM
Second flock camera damaged in Sylacauga, sparking privacy debateSYLACAUGA, Ala. (WIAT) — The Sylacauga Police Department is investigating the destruction of a Flock Safety camera, marking the second such incident since the cameras were installed in the city in 2024. Capt. Jason McNeill, operations commander for the Sylacauga Police Department, said the camera was damaged on the north end of town and appeared [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, August 26, 2026 9:56:29 PM
Julie Roberts reaches 1,000 kills in opening weekendVolleyball season is underway.
280 Living at Wednesday, August 26, 2026 5:03:56 PM
“This investment gives Birmingham students the tools to make informed financial decisions, build weaMAYOR RANDALL L. WOODFIN, THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM IS EXTENDING ITS COMMITMENT TO THE IMC FINANCIAL FREEDOM PROJECT WITH A $1 MILLION INVESTMENT FOR CITIZENS LONG-TERM ECONOMIC STABILITY, THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES, AUGUST 27.
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, August 26, 2026 6:33:26 PM
Week 1 Alabama high school football scheduleBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Week one of the high school football season begins Thursday as every school across the state begins its quest towards a state championship. The AHSAA WOTM Game of the Week is a 6A matchup between Hoover (1-0) and Opelika. Kickoff is schedule for 7 p.m. at Opelika High School. After dropping [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, August 27, 2026 9:57:50 AM
Alabama Power employees brighten back-to-school season for students, familiesAs families across Alabama prepare for a new school year, many are struggling to afford basic school supplies. At the same time, nonprofits and school systems are navigating tighter budgets and growing community needs. This summer, members of the Alabama Power Service Organization (APSO) stepped up to support students, teachers and schools across the state. [...]...
Alabama Power at Wednesday, August 26, 2026 7:09:36 AM
Lions, Jags ranked after 1-0 startsThis week's Alabama Sports Writers Association rankings are out.
280 Living at Wednesday, August 26, 2026 5:03:56 PM
High Dive Lounge, Seasick Records hosting Dolly Parton tribute in BirminghamSeasick Records is partnering with High Dive Lounge to host a tribute to Dolly Parton on Wednesday evening.
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, August 26, 2026 3:01:14 PM
Man charged with capital murder found dead in Jefferson County JailMan charged with capital murder found dead in Jefferson County Jail...
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, August 27, 2026 8:26:39 AM
The Right to Be Heard: How the League of Women Voters of is Helping Alabama Residents Reclaim Their By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times For some people, voting is a routine part of life. They register, find their polling place, cast a ballot and move on. For others, the path back to the ballot box can be far more complicated. A felony conviction. A misunderstanding about Alabama’s voting laws. A name removed […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, August 26, 2026 10:03:02 PM
Chelsi Banks: Trussville Native and Auburn Student Wins Vogue Fashion CompetitionBy Ameera Steward | For the Birmingham Times In addition to being a junior at Auburn University and a dedicated member of four Auburn organizations, Chelsi Banks recently became one of two finalists for this years American Style x Vogue Magazine competition. When considering what American style looks like today, Vogue Magazine collaborated with Biz […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, August 26, 2026 10:03:04 PM
Developer revives plan for Pine Ridge subdivision in ChelseaDeveloper Richard Yerger has reduced the number of homes from 53 to 51 and now has no homes backing up to the Brynleigh subdivision.
280 Living at Wednesday, August 26, 2026 5:03:56 PM
Liberty Tree dedication celebrates Americas 250th anniversaryChelsea residents can gather at the Chelsea Historical Museum for a Liberty Tree dedication commemorating the history and ideals associated with the American Revolution.
280 Living at Thursday, August 27, 2026 8:03:42 PM
Huntsville, for The Love of Everything Holy, Stop Building before Its Too LateBy Prioleau Alexander Editors note: This column appeared recently in the Huntsville Real-Time News coordinated by Doug Martinson. I think it’s important for people in Birmingham to know what ‘s going on with our Alabama neighbor to the North. Residents of Huntsville, Alabama dont understand how much they have—and as a result, how much they have … Continue reading Huntsville, for The Love of Everything Holy, Stop Building before Its Too Late →...
Comeback Town at Thursday, August 20, 2026 2:31:07 PM
Chelsea council to consider joining lawsuit against fire truck manufacturersThe City Council meeting is Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 6 p.m.
280 Living at Thursday, August 27, 2026 3:03:45 PM
Alabama woman awarded $20,000 after being burned by Churchs Chicken pot pieMIDFIELD, Ala. (WIAT) — An Alabama woman has been awarded $20,000 after she was burned while eating a handheld chicken pot pie from a Churchs Chicken restaurant in Midfield. Yolanda Jackson purchased the chicken pot pie through the restaurants drive-thru in 2020. According to her attorney, Truman Fitzgerald, Jackson bit into the pie while driving [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, August 27, 2026 9:56:11 PM
Colonel Paul, Birmingham-area authority on Louisiana cuisine, dies at 71He began marketing his own cajun seasoning in 1993.
AL.com at Thursday, August 27, 2026 10:33:35 AM
37-year-old man killed in Warrior crashA 37-year-old man who was killed in a crash on Warrior-Jasper Road was identified Thursday.
CBS42 - TV at Thursday, August 27, 2026 8:28:55 AM
Inverness Country Club completes multimillion-dollar racquet sports renovationInverness Country Club completed a multimillion-dollar renovation that added six pickleball courts and an updated clubhouse for its tennis and pickleball programs.
280 Living at Wednesday, August 26, 2026 5:03:56 PM
Birmingham native to miss season again for Alabama: 'Worked so hard'Knee injuries ended Jeremiah Beaman's season in back-to-back years.
AL.com at Wednesday, August 26, 2026 2:05:27 PM
Dog Daze Festival draws more than 4K attendees in TrussvilleAround 4,000 people attended the 2026 Dog Daze Festival in Trussville this year, according to the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce.
CBS 42 at Wednesday, August 26, 2026 2:01:08 PM
Spoken Word: Erin Jane NelsonIn partnership with the UAB Department of English and Creative Writing Program. UAB students will write and perform poetry in response to the works and themes of AEIVAs summer exhibition, Erin Jane Nelson: Living and Working. Light refreshments will be provided, and a Q&A will follow the poetry reading session.
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Alys Stephens Center at Monday, August 24, 2026 3:00:37 PM
UNCF Announces Historic $12 Million Gift from The James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation to Help StrenSpecial to The Times WASHINGTON, D.C. — UNCF announced on Thursday The Dimon Fund to Advance Economic Opportunity. This historic $12 million gift from The James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation to strengthen the long-term sustainability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Alabama has four colleges getting $1 million each — more than any […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, August 27, 2026 7:03:20 PM
Daniel Suárez looks ahead to The Chase at TalladegaBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Three-time NASCAR Cup Series winner Daniel Suárez joined Alabama's 42 Sports Reporter Kevin McNulty for a conversation about his 2026 season. Suárez earned his most recent Cup Series win at the Coca-Cola 600 in May. The victory was especially emotional, coming just three days after the death of NASCAR icon Kyle [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, August 26, 2026 9:04:40 PM
More Storms & Heavy Rain Before A Drier WeekendAlabama's 42 Weather Live Channel: Another upper-level wave will move into Alabama on Thursday, bringing additional scattered showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain. Rain totals could be around 1+ inches in a few spots, so watch out for minor flooding issues. WPC has placed all of Alabama in a Level 1/4 Marginal Risk for flash [...]...
CBS42 - TV at Wednesday, August 26, 2026 4:56:21 PM
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