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Leaving Angola Sparks Conversation on Redemption, Reentry and Criminal Justice at Birminghams Sid
By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times A film screening at Birminghams Sidewalk Cinema became a conversation about second chances, the lasting effects of incarceration and what it takes to rebuild a life after prison. Alabama Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, in partnership with the Just Trust, hosted the two-night event “Justice & the […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, October 11, 2026 8:01:58 PM
Southlake Orthopaedics welcomes new physicianSouthlake Orthopaedics has welcomed Dr. Ryan T. Cordry, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint reconstruction and hip, knee and shoulder conditions.
280 Living at Monday, October 12, 2026 6:02:51 PM
From a volunteer crew on a two-lane road to a four-station districtThe Cahaba Valley Fire District has grown from an all-volunteer crew on a two-lane U.S. 280 in 1978 to a four-station district with 61 employees, and most of its calls today are medical.
280 Living at Monday, October 12, 2026 6:02:51 PM
Shelby County Commission to consider landfill rate increasesThe commission meets Monday at 8:30 a.m.
280 Living at Monday, October 12, 2026 6:02:51 PM
Power outages, damage reported around Alabama as Hurricane Isaias cleanup beginsBaldwin EMC reported more than 17,000 outages Saturday morning as crews worked to restore power. Officials in Mobile and Birmingham also continued cleanup efforts following Hurricane Isaias.
AL.com at Saturday, October 10, 2026 12:03:18 PM
One dead, one rescued when tree hits Birmingham house as Isaias sweeps AlabamaOne person was killed when a tree crashed into an east Birmingham home early Saturday.
AL.com at Saturday, October 10, 2026 8:32:08 AM
Editor's Note: October 2026Kyle Parmley reflects on October as a fresh start for local families, schools, football and community life.
280 Living at Monday, October 12, 2026 3:03:00 PM
Civil rights icon Andrew Young returns to Birmingham at 94: Election day is judgment dayThe former UN ambassador who helped orchestrate the Birmingham demonstrations spoke at 16th Street Baptist Church, calling the 1963 movement the most successful nonviolent campaign for social change ever.
AL.com at Thursday, October 8, 2026 5:03:57 PM
Chelsea residents speak out on proposed 5-mill property taxA vote by the City Council is expected on Oct. 27.
280 Living at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 9:03:07 AM
The New Age of Breast Cancer: Rates Increasing in Women Younger Than 45Second of Two Parts By Monique Jones | For the Birmingham Times Breast cancer is often seen as a disease that only affects older women, largely because the median age at the time of breast cancer diagnosis is 62. But according to the Centers for Disease Control, breast cancer rates have been increasing slowly in […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, October 8, 2026 9:01:48 PM
Hoover council to consider $6.75 million contract for police drones, body camerasThe five-year contract would double the departments's first responder drone force and provide unlimited body camera video storage.
280 Living at Monday, October 12, 2026 6:02:51 PM
Former Birmingham mayoral aide ordered to produce records in election challengeAfter months of legal wrangling, a judge has ordered Alica Lumpkin to provide payroll records, bank statements and communications with Mayor Woodfin to prove she had resigned before qualifying to run the legislature.
AL.com at Saturday, October 10, 2026 1:03:12 PM
Birmingham City Schools Celebrates Roots and Routes Winners at Exhibition OpeningBirmingham City Schools Birmingham City Schools welcomed students, families, educators, and community members on Wednesday to the Roots and Routes Opening Reception, celebrating the many cultures, stories, and experiences that make our community so vibrant. In partnership with the Birmingham Museum of Art, Desert Island Supply Co. and the Fiesta Festival, Roots and Routes presented […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, October 8, 2026 9:01:48 PM
Man hit, killed while crossing Birminghams Valley AvenueThe crash happened at 8:47 p.m. Thursday in the 300 block of Valley Avenue.
AL.com at Friday, October 9, 2026 8:03:41 AM
Birmingham hotels fill with football fans, storm evacuees, concertgoersEven before Hurricane Isaias took aim at Alabamas Gulf Coast and the Florida Panhandle, occupancy was already high due to fans in town for football and concerts.
AL.com at Friday, October 9, 2026 4:32:26 PM
Big Loss for Birmingham: Our Old Alabama State FairBy David Sher When I was a child growing up in Birmingham in the 1950s, there were four things I looked forward to all year: my birthday, Christmas in downtown Birmingham, the Iron Bowl, and the Alabama State Fair. Fortunately, I still have a birthday. But the Christmas downtown of my childhood is gone. The … Continue reading Big Loss for Birmingham: Our Old Alabama State Fair →...
Comeback Town at Thursday, October 8, 2026 10:30:57 AM
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
Week 8 football: Lions, Jags pitch shutoutsBriarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park were all in action this week.
280 Living at Monday, October 12, 2026 6:02:51 PM
Will Guidara Join us for a special fireside chat featuring acclaimed business leader, bestselling author, and hospitality visionary Will Guidara. This event offers a unique professional development opportunity for business leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and community members to gain actionable insights that can transform teams, enhance service, and elevate performance. About Will Guidara Will Guidara is the […]
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Alys Stephens Center at Thursday, October 8, 2026 11:00:36 AM
Capital projects underway at US 280 area schoolsCapital projects are underway at U.S. 280 area schools, including a new auxiliary gym at Chelsea High School, synthet-ic turf at Oak Mountain High School and HVAC upgrades at Inverness Elementary.
280 Living at Monday, October 12, 2026 2:02:39 AM
Birmingham Legion Football Club Names Jonathan Nelson as New Team PresidentSpecial to The Times Birmingham Legion FC on Thursday announced the hiring of longtime Birmingham sports executive Jonathan Nelson as Team President, adding one of the Magic Citys most experienced and respected sports business leaders to guide the club into its next chapter of growth. Nelson brings decades of experience in professional sports and a […]...
Birmingham Times at Thursday, October 8, 2026 8:01:54 PM
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
Bluebird at the SymphonyNashville’s legendary Bluebird Cafe meets the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. Celebrated songwriters perform the hits they wrote for Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Luke Bryan, Dan + Shay, Carrie Underwood, and more, with full orchestral arrangements performed live by ASO musicians. Hear the songs and the stories behind them like never before.
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Alys Stephens Center at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 11:00:32 AM
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
Birmingham opioid settlement: $609K approved for drug abatement programThe city has collected $3.2 million from lawsuits against companies that benefited from the opioid epidemic and will use $609,699 to expand its Drug Nuisance Abatement Team.
AL.com at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 4:03:37 PM
Baptist woman pastor leaves Birmingham pulpit after six yearsAfter six years in Alabama, the Rev. Erica Cooper has moved on.
AL.com at Monday, October 12, 2026 3:04:08 PM
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
Local volleyball teams wrapping up regular seasonHere's a weekly update on Briarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain and Spain Park's volleyball teams.
280 Living at Monday, October 12, 2026 2:02:39 AM
Jags drop just outside top 10 in ASWA poll; Lions remain No. 1This week's Alabama Sports Writers Association rankings are out.
280 Living at Monday, October 12, 2026 2:02:39 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
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
The Next Round Alabama News Center College Football Update: Week 6Alabama comes up short against Georgia while Auburn got a week to get well and regroup before facing … Georgia. The Next Round guys take a look back and a look ahead as we head into week six of the season. The Next Round is hosted by Jim Dunaway, Ryan Brown and Lance Taylor, and [...]...
Alabama Power at Monday, October 12, 2026 2:32:16 PM
Love & Lessons: The Honeymoon Phase Is Over… Now Whats Going to Happen?We understand cuffing season is here, the weather is beginning to change, the holidays are getting closer, and if you’re single, you may be feeling a little more pressure to find somebody to spend those cold nights with. Maybe you’ve already met someone. Maybe you’ve been talking to somebody for a few weeks and wondering […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, October 9, 2026 10:01:51 PM
Hoovers fine arts specialist makes the case for the arts on their own termsHoover City Schools fine arts specialist Brian Cocke argues that music, art and theater are core to a good education, not extras, as he visits classrooms such as Gwin Elementary's music room.
280 Living at Monday, October 12, 2026 2:02:54 PM
Election Day is Judgment Day: Andrew Young Returns to Birmingham with Message on Faith, Justice anBy Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Ambassador Andrew J. Young, civil rights leader, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and former Mayor of Atlanta, delivered a rousing address at the 20th anniversary gathering of Christian Churches Together in the USA (CCT) on Thursday at the historic 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham. […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, October 9, 2026 9:01:48 AM
Grand jury clears Birmingham police officer who shot man to death in hospital parking deckMatthew Sean Massey, 38, was killed Aug. 13 when police say he grabbed an officers Taser while the officer was trying to subdue him.
AL.com at Thursday, October 8, 2026 3:04:46 PM
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
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
Football Gameday: Hornets, Jags, Eagles in Thursday actionHigh school football in the 280 corridor continues Thursday night.
280 Living at Monday, October 12, 2026 2:02:39 AM
Alabama Power energizes Autauga County educators for new school yearTo kick off the 2026-2027 Autauga County districts school year, nearly 1,200 educators, support staff and community partners attended its annual Institute Day on Aug. 3 at Prattville High School. The Institute Day gathering featured a meet-and-greet breakfast, rally and training sessions to fully equip Autauga School educators through the 2027 school year. In Autauga [...]...
Alabama Power at Sunday, October 11, 2026 3:03:04 AM
Football Friday: Lions hit the gridironHigh school football in the 280 corridor continues Friday night.
280 Living at Monday, October 12, 2026 6:02:51 PM
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
Waldo's Chicken & Beer opens at Valley Post in ChelseaWaldo's Chicken & Beer opened Sept. 29 at Valley Post in Chelsea, becoming the first restaurant to return to the development since its original restaurants closed in April.
280 Living at Monday, October 12, 2026 6:02:51 PM
Lost a pet? Heres what Homewood residents need to know about animal control changesHomewood residents will need to follow new procedures for reporting stray animals, locating lost pets and handling wildlife concerns after the city partnered with the Greater Birmingham Humane Society.
AL.com at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 10:03:31 AM
Alabama Theatre holiday film series 2026: Dates, movies, times, ticketsA total of 18 screenings planned for Dec. 11-22 at the historic theater in downtown Birmingham.
AL.com at Monday, October 12, 2026 2:03:55 PM
October 8, 2026EMPLOYMENT ______________________________ ______________________________ LEGAL ______________________________ Notice of Completion In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama 1975, notice is hereby given […]...
Birmingham Times at Monday, October 12, 2026 12:01:57 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
66-year-old identified as man killed when tree hit Birmingham home as Isaias swept AlabamaThe Jefferson County Coroners Office identified the victim as Devolin Webster. He was 66.
AL.com at Monday, October 12, 2026 9:33:42 AM
Morehouse Debaters Find Power in Opposition at Birminghams Penny GamesBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times For Morehouse College debaters Acie Abner and Clarence Sanders Jr., winning the Penny Games Debate Competition was about more than walking away with a victory. It was about being in Birmingham. The Morehouse College team emerged as winners during the Penny Foundations three-day Penny Games, which brought students […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 11:01:55 PM
Beyond the Diagnosis: Birmingham Organizations Supporting Breast Cancer Patients and SurvivorsBy Monique Jones | For the Birmingham Times Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an important and sobering time to celebrate breast cancer survivors, honor the memories of those who have passed away, and promote awareness about early detection, symptoms and ways to help fight against the disease. Breast cancer is one of the most common […]...
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 11:01:55 PM
“I love the kids. Even though I got a show, Im like, no, I got to come and touch the kids because tPERCY “MASTER P” MILLER DURING HIS VISIT TO NORWOOD ELEMENTARY ON OCTOBER 2, AHEAD OF THE CASH MONEY & NO LIMIT TOUR AT THE LEGACY ARENA AT BJCC, THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES, OCTOBER 8.
Birmingham Times at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 6:02:21 PM
The City of Birmingham to Host 2026 State of Homelessness Summit in Novemberbirminghamal.gov The City of Birmingham will commemorate National Homelessness Awareness Month by hosting its 2026 State of Homelessness Summit on Friday, Nov. 6. Together, community leaders, service providers, faith leaders, nonprofits, businesses, residents, and people with lived experience of homelessness will address one of Birminghams most pressing challenges. Held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at […]...
Birmingham Times at Sunday, October 11, 2026 9:02:00 PM
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Bham Now at Sunday, October 11, 2026 12:32:06 AM
Birmingham water utility prices rising in 2027 for most customersBirmingham's regional water authority approved a universal base rate that will increase costs for about 90 percent of customers beginning in January.
AL.com at Saturday, October 10, 2026 4:03:12 PM
280 corridor open houses October 10-11Looking for a home along the 280 corridor? Check out some open houses happening this weekend.
280 Living at Monday, October 12, 2026 2:02:39 AM
Godsey, Green crowned Miss Oak Mountain, Miss Oak Mountains Teen 2027Jordyn Godsey and Bibb Green were crowned Miss Oak Mountain 2027 and Miss Oak Mountains Teen 2027.
280 Living at Monday, October 12, 2026 6:02:51 PM
Miles College Takes 3-Game Winning Streak into Face-Off with Kentucky StateBy Donald Hunt | For The Birmingham Times Miles College will take a three-game winning streak on the road to Kentucky State on Saturday, Oct. 10. at 1 p.m. The Golden Bears defense has given them a major lift over the last two weeks. The Thorobreds (3-1, 4-2) are one of the top teams in […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, October 9, 2026 6:02:03 PM
The Next Round Alabama News Center College Football Update: Week 1Both the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers started off this football season with wins but went about them in different ways. The Next Round guys provide a recap of the first week of the season. The Next Round is hosted by Jim Dunaway, Ryan Brown and Lance Taylor, and can be watched on YouTube and Facebook or [...]...
Alabama Power at Sunday, October 11, 2026 3:03:05 AM
Buzz over bite-sized macaron business in Mt LaurelMt Laurel resident Jojo Ehlers turned a love of macarons into InBetween Macs, a small business selling bite-sized macarons at pop-ups and fall festivals.
280 Living at Monday, October 12, 2026 6:02:51 PM
Hoover zoning board recommends approval for self-storage next to Jeff StateThe request now goes to the Hoover City Council.
280 Living at Monday, October 12, 2026 6:02:51 PM
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