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'It's not good': CAW acknowledges massive water losses as rates rise

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Central Alabama Water is losing revenue on nearly half the water it produces, and utility officials acknowledge decades of deferred maintenance have left the system with deteriorating pipes, thousands of leaks and an infrastructure replacement backlog that could cost hundreds of millions of dollars to address.

Birmingham, AL · 2h

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This 67-Acre Botanical Paradise In Alabama Is Absolutely Stunning And Completely Free To Visit

Somewhere in Birmingham, Alabama, there’s a place so beautiful it almost feels like the city is keeping a secret from the rest of the world. The Birmingham Botanical Gardens is that secret, and honestly, it’s one of the best ones Alabama has ever had. Now, before you start...

Birmingham, AL · 4d

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Week 11 picks are in for Joe vs. the Hero and the Senator

Editor’s note: Check back on Friday for the Senator’s picks. This is an opinion column. The most popular college football picks column on the internet has a new player this season. Joe and the Hero are thrilled to welcome The Honorable Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama to the grand experiment.

Alabama · 14h

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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...

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The Birmingham Free Press

High Dive Named Alabama’s Best New Restaurant of 2026

BIRMINGHAM — High Dive HiFi Lounge in Lakeview has been named Alabama’s best new restaurant of 2026 by Tasting Table, the national food publication’s pick for the state in its... The post High Dive Named Alabama’s Best New Restaurant of 2026 appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .

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Jimmie Hale Mission to open warming station in Birmingham as temperatures drop

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jimmie Hale Mission will open its nightly warming station in Birmingham on Nov. 13 and 14. Each day, the warming station will be open from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Those in the Birmingham area who are unhoused or who lack sufficient heat in their homes can come to the […]

Birmingham, AL · 23h

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Conservation groups threaten to sue US Fish and Wildlife Service over rare Alabama fish

Three conservation organizations have notified the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service they intend to sue the agency over its failure to decide whether a rare Alabama fish species warrants federal protections. The Center for Biological Diversity, Alabama Rivers Alliance and Black Warrior Riverkeeper filed the notice Thursday, citing the agency’s...

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The Change From HABD to Birmingham Housing: A 90-Year Legacy Enters a New Chapter

For nearly a century, the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District has been part of the landscape of Birmingham, providing affordable housing to generations of residents and helping shape the communities they call home. Now, as the organization approaches its next chapter, it is preparing to leave behind a name...

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Microsoft outage: The internet reacts

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Did you survive the great Microsoft outage of 2026?. Since things were a little slow, we may have scrolled through Instagram a time or two on Thursday. We noticed there was plenty of content making light of the Microsoft situation. Here are a few good...

Birmingham, AL · 10h

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Freeze Warning Issued as Coldest Fall Temperatures Approach West Alabama

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has given us an early heads-up about a Freeze Warning starting for Saturday and Sunday.

Birmingham, AL · 15h

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'Need my customers safe': Birmingham business owner urges action on dark underpass

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — For more than two years, a stretch of 7th Avenue South beneath Birmingham’s Red Mountain Expressway has been left mostly in the dark — a problem one nearby business owner says has brought safety concerns for customers and repeated pleas for help that still haven’t led to repairs.

Birmingham, AL · 12h

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Birmingham wine bar closing permanently: ‘It was a good run’

A beloved Mountain Brook wine bar’s foray into downtown Birmingham is coming to an end. Golden Age Wine Garden, the second location of Golden Age Wine, will be closing on Friday, Nov. 20, just two years after opening along Second Avenue North. The original Mountain Brook location has been around since 2019.

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The Birmingham Free Press

Thanksgiving Food Giveaways Begin Friday Across Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM — Free Thanksgiving food giveaways begin Friday across Birmingham, with hams, turkeys, hens and grocery boxes going out through Nov. 24. The first giveaway is Friday, Nov. 13, from... The post Thanksgiving Food Giveaways Begin Friday Across Birmingham appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .

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Lead investigator speaks on VA psychedelic trial

The Birmingham VA Hospital was named as one of five test sites in the nation to test the efficacy of psilocybin to treat major depression in veterans.

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Alabama Freeze Warning Tonight: Lows Near 27°F This Weekend Nov 14-15

Two freeze warnings cover central Alabama as temperatures could fall to 27 degrees by Sunday.

Birmingham, AL · 17h

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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...

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Traffic signal out at Homewood intersection after power line cut

Why is the traffic signal at Homewood intersection nonfunctional?. A traffic signal at Independence Drive and 29th Avenue South in Homewood is out of service after a power line was reportedly cut by a construction crew working in the area. Drivers should expect increased traffic congestion near the intersection.

Homewood, AL · 13h

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‘It just really didn’t matter anymore’: Paul Finebaum says SEC Championship Game had lost its importance

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - As the Southeastern Conference prepares for the final SEC Championship Game next month, college football analyst Paul Finebaum said the event had already lost some of its luster. The host of The Paul Finebaum Show joined Good Day Alabama Tuesday to discuss the end of the...

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UAB expands rural physician training with new Marshall Family Medicine Residency in Boaz

The new UAB Marshall Family Medicine Residency will be based in Boaz, AL at Marshall Medical Center SouthA new family medicine residency program is set to strengthen physician training and expand access to care in North Alabama. The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education has approved the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Family and […] The post UAB expands rural physician training with new Marshall Family Medicine Residency in Boaz appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

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