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Birmingham enforces new public camping ordinance with Jimmie Hale Mission looking to expand services

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A new city ordinance prohibiting homeless encampments on public property is now in effect in Birmingham, and local organizations are preparing to help connect people experiencing homelessness with shelter and resources. The ordinance, which took effect Tuesday, gives the city authority to clear encampments from public property after providing notice. City […]

Birmingham, AL · 1d

The Trussville Tribune

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Trussville approves land assessments in Tapestry Village

Terry Schrimscher TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — After tabling the request in October, the Trussville City Council approved a petition from the Tapestry Village Improvement District to allow for the assessment of property within the district. Under Alabama law, an improvement district can assess property and issue assessment revenue bonds to make improvements, such as infrastructure, to […]

Trussville, AL · 2d
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Oak Mountain State Park’s Appalachian Festival draws estimated 3,000 visitors for second year

PELHAM – Stories passed down through generations, traditional bluegrass music, handmade crafts and demonstrations of Appalachian skills brought an estimated 3,000 people to Oak Mountain State Park on Nov. 7 for the park’s second annual Appalachian Festival. The turnout marked an increase of approximately 500 visitors over last...

Pelham, AL · 1d
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County Commission approves new traffic signal on Brook Highland Drive

COLUMBIANA – The Shelby County Commission took one step closer to installing a traffic signal at the intersection of Brook Highland Parkway and Brook Highland Drive by awarding a bid for its installation. The Commission awarded the bid to Temple J Electric as the lowest responsive bidder at a...

Shelby County, AL · 2d
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WWII airman returns home to Alabama, laid to rest 82 years after going missing in action

MONTEVALLO – More than 82 years after he was lost in combat over the Adriatic region during World War II, Staff Sgt. Nick Gavalas has finally returned to his home state. Gavalas, a Birmingham native and member of the United States Army Air Forces, was laid to rest with full military honors at the Alabama National Cemetery on Oct. 23, following a lengthy effort to recover and identify his remains.

Birmingham, AL · 2d

The Trussville Tribune

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Culver’s construction in Trussville expected to wrap up Dec. 6

From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — Construction of Culver’s at 5905 Trussville Crossing Blvd. is expected to be finished Dec. 6, according to the project’s general contractor. The company has not announced when the restaurant will open. Founded in 1984 in Sauk City, Wisconsin, Culver’s is known for its ButterBurgers, cheese curds and frozen […]

Trussville, AL · 5h

The Alabama Initiative for Independent Journalism

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Blue still trails after final vote tally, will request recount in County Commission race

Democrat Camara Blue closed the gap with incumbent Commission President Jimmie Stephens but still trailed by 392 votes in the final but still-unofficial vote count. Your support helps us grow and sustain a newsroom for the City Built to Change the South. Donate today to help Birmingham stay informed. Camara...

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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New signs coming to Alabaster will better alert drivers of train crossing closures

ALABASTER, Ala. (WBRC) - Alabaster is rolling out new signs and an online tool to warn drivers when a train is blocking a railroad crossing. Alabaster Police have posted about multiple crossings being blocked in the city this month. Several viewers have also contacted WBRC about trains stopped on the tracks.

Alabaster, AL · 1d

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Birmingham City Schools sees two-point increase on state report card

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham City Schools is showing continued improvement on Alabama’s latest state report card, earning a score of 79 for the 2025-2026 school year. Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan announced the district’s score Thursday, marking a two-point increase from the previous school year’s score of 77. District leaders say the improvement reflects work […]

Birmingham, AL · 1d

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Helena sports complex still lacks site as questions remain over cost, timeline

HELENA, Ala. (WBMA) — Nearly three years after Helena unveiled plans for a multimillion-dollar sports complex, the city still has not secured a location for the project, and questions remain about its final cost, construction timeline and which recreational facilities will ultimately be built. During a Nov. 9 City...

Helena, AL · 10h

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A Multimillion-Dollar Downtown Birmingham Project Nobody Seems to Know About?

I think I have a pretty good handle on what is happening in Birmingham. I’ve been writing ComebackTown for nearly 15 years, talking with business leaders, public officials, and people involved in economic development. But something Senator Tommy Tuberville said recently at a prominent Birmingham civic club meeting caught...

Birmingham, AL · 3d

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Ervin and Bridget Lewis Paid More Than $25,000 for a Pleasant Grove Backyard Deck, and the Unlicensed Contractor Left It Up to 12 Feet High With No Railings

Ervin and Bridget Lewis paid more than $25,000 for a Pleasant Grove deck rebuild. It sits up to 12 feet high with no railings, and no contractor license was found.

Pleasant Grove, AL · 2d

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Fairfield residents react as company buys vacant Walmart property for planned data center

FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WBRC) - A company planning a data center in Fairfield has bought property in the city. According to property records, Patmos bought the former Walmart property off Aaron Aronov Drive. Past reporting shows Patmos is planning to build a co-location data center in Fairfield. Neighbors said they don’t...

Fairfield, AL · 2d

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Homewood City Council revises holiday pay policy for employees

The Homewood City Council on Monday night approved a holiday pay policy for employees. The measure addressed the city’s desire to not have unused holiday pay remaining on its ledger. “The compromise we came to with the city was that they [employees] accrue it [holiday time] all year,” Fire...

Homewood, AL · 3d

Shelby Reporter

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Hoover council rejects Valleydale self-storage proposal, approves Trinity school

HOOVER– The Hoover City Council rejected a proposed self-storage facility on Valleydale Road Monday night, despite a series of concessions from the developer aimed at easing concerns from nearby residents. In a separate land-use decision, the council unanimously approved a conditional-use request allowing Trinity Classical Academy to operate a...

Hoover, AL · 2d

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Homeless encampments targeted in new public camping law

The Birmingham City Council approved a public camping ordinance Tuesday aimed at clearing out homeless encampments while also providing support to unhoused residents who have been living on the streets. The move came just days after the city’s 2026 State of Homelessness Summit, in which city leaders and advocates reiterated...

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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‘You definitely wouldn’t want to spend the night’: Bessemer leaders discuss jail improvements

BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - Leaders in Bessemer said the city jail needs improvements as they weighed concerns about its shifting structure and mold inside the building Tuesday morning. “I’m pretty sure no one wants to go to jail, but you definitely wouldn’t want to spend the night out there,” said...

Bessemer, AL · 2d

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‘It’s going great’: Bessemer mayor said 90-day cleanup blitz is making progress

BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - Bessemer leaders said a 90-day effort to clean up blight is making progress as crews remove trash and clear overgrown lots and debris across the city. Mayor Louise Alexander said blight has been a problem in Bessemer for years and was one of the first issues she wanted to address after taking office.

Bessemer, AL · 2d

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New ‘Opportunity Zones’ could spark economic development in Birmingham neighborhoods

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A new round of “Opportunity Zones” is coming to Alabama, including the city of Birmingham. City leaders said the designations could mean new businesses for some of the city’s most struggling neighborhoods. Birmingham received all 25 census tracts it requested. The tracts include...

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Hoover rejects Valleydale Road storage facility despite developer's concessions

HOOVER, Ala. (WBMA) — Plans for a new climate-controlled self-storage facility along Valleydale Road have been rejected by the Hoover City Council, despite the developer's efforts to address concerns from neighboring homeowners. The council voted against conditional use approval Monday, Nov. 9, for a proposed two-story Self-Ease storage facility...

Hoover, AL · 1d