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Overturned vehicle causes I-65 closure in Chilton County

CHILTON COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Southbound lanes of Interstate 65 in Chilton County have been temporarily closed after a vehicle overturned Saturday afternoon. Details are limited, but according to ALGO Traffic, the crash happened around 12:38 near Exit 200 in Verbena. If you are travelling in the area, consider...

Chilton County, AL · 1d
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Lovely Garden Roots

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Alabama Power Cleared About 300 Yards of Trees on Fenn Church's Land, Then a Judge Refused to Keep Him 300 Feet From the Crews

A Shelby County judge dismissed Alabama Power's suit seeking to keep Fenn Church 300 feet from crews after about 300 yards of his trees were cleared.

Alabama · 3d

The Montgomery Advertiser

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Freeze warning issued for Montgomery County

A freeze warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Birmingham at 1:44 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13. This warning applies to Marion, Lamar, Fayette, Winston, Walker, Blount, Etowah, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Sumter, Greene, Hale, Perry, Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Tallapoosa, Chambers, Marengo, Dallas, Autauga, Lowndes, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Lee, Russell, Pike and Barbour counties. The NWS warns: "Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Drain in-ground sprinkler systems and cover above ground pipes." Montgomery County weather radar .oembed-asset-photo-image { width: 100%; } What are NWS meteorologists saying? At 1:44 a.m., the NWS issued a statement including the following information: " WHAT: For the Freeze Warning Saturday morning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 to 32 degrees expected, though some locations may remain just above freezing. For the Freeze Warning Sunday morning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 to 32 degrees expected. WHERE: All of central Alabama. WHEN: For the first Freeze Warning, from 12 a.m. to 8 a.m. CST Saturday. For the second Freeze Warning, from 12 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Montgomery County, AL · 2d

Shelby Reporter

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Calera Parks and Recreation set to bring carnival fun to community Nov. 19-21

CALERA — Coming to the Calera community on the weekend of Nov. 19-21 at the Calera Sports Complex, the Calera Carnival is expected to bring three-days of entertainment to the city. Sanctioned by the city’s Parks and Recreation department, the directors are hoping to provide the community with family-friendly entertainment and fun.

Calera, AL · 2d
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ABC 33/40 News

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Birmingham City Schools score rises to 79, but three schools still earn F grades

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham City Schools raised its score on Alabama’s latest state report card to 79, a two-point increase from the previous year. The district remains at a C, and Superintendent Mark Sullivan said it is six-tenths of a point away from a B. The district’s overall...

Birmingham, AL · 2d

The Birmingham Free Press

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Birmingham Camping Ban Takes Effect, Sets Rules for Clearing Homeless Encampments

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A Birmingham ordinance banning unauthorized camping on city-owned property took effect Tuesday, establishing notice requirements for clearing encampments and procedures for connecting people experiencing homelessness with shelter... The post Birmingham Camping Ban Takes Effect, Sets Rules for Clearing Homeless Encampments appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .

Birmingham, AL · 4d

Country Herald

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Alabama Winter Thanksgiving Travel: I-65 Salt Has Limits

Birmingham, Huntsville and Montgomery drivers should know why treated highways can still freeze.

Alabama · 4d

Lovely Garden Roots

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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 · 4d

birminghamtimes.com

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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...

Birmingham, AL · 3d

thehomewoodstar.com

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Homewood Library to host document shredding and electronics recycling event

Homewood Public Library will host a Document Shredding & Electronics Recycling event Friday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the library’s back parking lot. The drive-through event will allow participants to remain in their vehicles while dropping off sensitive paperwork and eligible electronics for secure disposal and recycling.

Homewood, AL · 2d

ABC 33/40 News

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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 · 2d

wbrc.com

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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 · 3d

Alabama's 42

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

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.

Trussville, AL · 1d

ABC 33/40 News

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Build Smart Birmingham | Talk of Alabama | 11.13.2026

The City of Birmingham is hosting a free, one day event, designed to help contractors, builders, developers, homeowners and property owners better navigate the City's planning, permitting, inspections and development processes. Build Smart Birmingham Conference. Date: Friday, November 20, 2026. Time: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Location: Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Highlights:...

Birmingham, AL · 2d

Alabama's 42

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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 · 3d

birminghamtimes.com

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Following Years of Progress, Birmingham School Board Gives Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan Favorable Evaluation

The Birmingham Board of Education on Tuesday gave Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan a favorable annual review in an evaluation weighted heavily toward measurable outcomes for students and Birmingham City Schools. Board member Leticia Harvill, who chairs the superintendent’s evaluation committee, said Sullivan met expectations on both the district’s measurable achievements...

Birmingham, AL · 2d

Bham Now

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Druid Hills, Fountain Heights + Norwood unveil new revitalization projects

Three Birmingham neighborhoods are getting a major boost in walkability, pedestrian safety and outdoor recreation thanks to a series of revitalization projects led by UAB’s Live HealthSmart Alabama initiative. The Druid Hills, Fountain Heights and Norwood communities celebrated new crosswalks, streetlights, walking trails, park enhancements, public art and more during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, November 13.

Birmingham, AL · 2d

hoodline.com

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Helicopter Expected to Lift New Landing Sign Atop Birmingham's Old AT&T Tower

Downtown Birmingham streets were scheduled to close Saturday for a planned helicopter lift of a new sign atop the former AT&T City Center, marking another shift in the city's changing skyline. The building, a 30-story office tower built in 1972, is set to become known as Landing at The 600, with the housing company's branding planned high above downtown.

Birmingham, AL · 1d

The Alabama Initiative for Independent Journalism

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Blue gets $46K+ bill for vote recount

Camara Blue expects to be at the Jefferson County Courthouse on Monday afternoon with more than $46,000 to pay for a recount of his District 3 County Commission election with Jimmie Stephens. Following Friday’s certification of last week’s election results, Blue learned that it will cost $46,239.72 to get a...

Birmingham, AL · 1d

Shelby Reporter

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Shelby County Schools receives straight A’s for fourth consecutive year

SHELBY COUNTY — For the fourth year in a row, Shelby County Schools has received an A on its state report card from the Alabama State Department of Education. The district received an overall 92, exceeding the statewide average of 88, according to the results released Thursday, Nov. 12.

Shelby County, AL · 2d