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Building community: Homewood natives aim to add life to West Homewood

Owen Ferguson grew up in a Homewood where there weren’t a lot of things to do west of Edgewood. “Especially in West Homewood, there [was] not a lot to do over there,” he said. “Central Park, where the rec center is, and Edgewood and downtown Homewood — there’s a lot more to do: shopping and walking around restaurants. For the longest time, West Homewood was kind of just houses and random stuff.”

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Congresswoman Terri Sewell to Host "Get Out the Vote" Tele‑Rally with National and State Democratic Leaders

November 2, 2-26 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Congresswoman Terri Sewell (AL‑07) will host a "Get Out the Vote" (GOTV) tele‑rally this evening, Monday, November 2, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. CDT, featuring several prominent Democratic leaders ahead of Election Day. Joining Sewell for the 30‑minute event will be House...

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Society of Preservation of Old Mills members visit historic Kymulga Grist Mill Park

ALPINE, Ala. – As part of its annual conference in Birmingham in October, the Society of Preservation of Old Mills (SPOOM) visited the historic Kymulga Grist Mill Park to experience its rich and unique history. “The stop was arranged by Ken Boyd of Pall Mall, Tennessee,” said Dave Cartwright...

Alpine, AL · 9d

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Four clubs, one voice: Vestavia is a Toastmasters hub

Vestavia Hills might be best known for its schools, neighborhoods and sweeping views, but it also boasts something unusual for a suburban city: four Toastmasters International public speaking clubs. In a metro area with nearly 30 clubs spread across Birmingham, Vestavia is a hub for people learning to stand up...

Vestavia Hills, AL · 7d

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Calera mayor resigns following backlash from discriminatory comments

CALERA — The city of Calera's Mayor Kenny Dale Cost formally resigned from his position on Monday following backlash after discriminatory comments were made in his home. Council President Drew Bradshaw will now assume the duties of mayor. "At about 1:30 p.m. today, Mayor Cost submitted his official resignation...

Calera, AL · 6d

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Mayor’s Minute: November 2026

Happy November, Homewood! Have you recovered yet from October and our Centennial celebrations? It was quite a few weeks; it’s still so impossible to believe that we are lucky enough to celebrate the last 100 years of our existence as a city. A Centennial only happens once! Not only was it an incredibly fun time with our neighbors and community, but it was also meaningful, educational and truly profound. Thank you all for being a part of it!

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KultureCity Preparing to Open the First National Accessibility Park at Historic Powell Steam Plant Downtown

KultureCity is creating a first-of-its-kind National Accessibility Park (NAP) in downtown Birmingham at the former Powell Steam Plant, designed to expand accessibility for all people—including those with invisible disabilities. The NAP will feature four central spaces: the National Disability Learning Center, the City Technical College, MOKA: Museum of Kulture for Accessibility, and the Intergenerational Park and Amphitheater. “We are thrilled to open a space that will help more individuals navigate disability post-diagnoses, including building career opportunities, and strengthen the Birmingham community through a sensory inclusive and accessible gathering space,” says Dr. Michele Kong, co-founder of KultureCity in a press release.

Birmingham, AL · 7d

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Veterans Day focuses on the living

Veterans Day, observed each year on Nov. 11, focuses on the living – those who served honorably in the United States military in peace and war and returned to their families and other loved ones. This contrasts with Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday in May each year,...

Memphis, AL · 8d

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East side library gets short end of the stick again

Residents in Liberty Park have been pushing for a library in the eastern part of the city for many years, but it has remained a dream that stayed just outside their grasp. A proposal surfaced in 2025 to build a library facility next to the Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex for an estimated $9.2 million, including $7 million of public money, and Liberty Park residents and library officials were energized.

Vestavia Hills, AL · 7d

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Homewood caps centennial celebration with time capsule burial

The city of Homewood concluded its centennial celebration Nov. 1 with the burial of a time capsule at the Homewood Public Library. The capsule is scheduled to remain buried for 50 years, giving a future generation a collection of materials documenting Homewood during its 100th anniversary year. The city had previously considered leaving the capsule buried for 100 years before changing the period to 50.

Homewood, AL · 7d

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Vestavia Hills Honors Veterans Nov. 9 With Benefits Fair, Legal Help On Site

Veterans in Vestavia Hills will have a full day set aside in their honor on Monday, Nov. 9, with a morning tribute program and an afternoon packed with benefits counselors, health screeners and free legal help at the Civic Center. The city has built the Salute to Veterans into an annual tradition, and this year's keynote speaker is retired Army Maj. Gen. David Burford, who capped a 38-year military career across the active Army, Reserve and Alabama Army National Guard.

Vestavia Hills, AL · 7d

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City Council OKs record $146 million budget for 2027

An expanding economy increased the city of Vestavia Hills’ general fund reserves by 78% from fiscal 2020 to fiscal 2025, putting the city in a good position for some major spending in fiscal 2027, City Manager Jeff Downes said. The City Council approved a record $146 million budget for...

Vestavia Hills, AL · 7d

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Continuing to show up: Hoover chamber gives Freedom Award to Vietnam veteran Bennie Ellis

On a shelf near the window in his home office in Hoover, among the photographs and the models of trucks and the things people gave him over the years, there is a plaque. The room is crowded. A comfortable chair, shelves, books, tables, a desk, every surface holding something. A man does not decide to accumulate a room this way. It happens one year at a time, and then one day he is 79 and there is nowhere left to set anything down.

Hoover, AL · 7d

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Alabama Open Enrollment Nov. 1: Birmingham Residents Face Up to 33.8% Health Insurance Increase

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Open enrollment for 2027 health insurance begins Sunday, Nov. 1, giving Alabama residents an opportunity to compare Marketplace plans, review premiums and determine whether they qualify for financial assistance.

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4 new businesses + 3 coming soon to Birmingham

It’s a new week in the Magic City, and that means a new roundup of businesses popping up across town. From a new general store and cafe duo near Ruffner Mountain to a popular Thai street food spot coming to Southside, here are four new businesses and three more coming soon that should be on your radar.

Birmingham, AL · 6d

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Vestavia council to consider agreement for elevated pedestrian ramp to library

The Vestavia Hills City Council on Monday plans to vote on an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation regarding construction of an elevated handicapped-accessible pedestrian ramp from U.S. 31 to the Library in the Forest. The city’s Engineering Department has completed the design for the ramp, which will be...

Vestavia Hills, AL · 9d

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Mayor Woodfin announces new leadership appointments

Birmingham, AL — Mayor Randall L. Woodfin has announced several leadershipappointments within his office and the City of Birmingham Department of Public Works, strengthening the City’s leadership team and advancing its commitment to efficient operations, infrastructure improvements, and quality city services. The appointments include:. Mayor’s Office. Josh...

Birmingham, AL · 10d

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Impact of Magic City Classic is felt beyond Birmingham’s border

Eighty-five years in, the Magic City Classic remains a treasure worth protecting. Here’s how its impact reaches communities across Jefferson County. Your support helps us grow and sustain a newsroom for the City Built to Change the South. Donate today to help Birmingham stay informed. It’s that time again,...

Birmingham, AL · 10d

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Temperature issues, ice machine residue found in Jefferson County inspections

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A total of three food establishments scored below 85 during Jefferson County Department of Health inspections between Oct. 15 and Oct. 22, 2026. The lowest scorer of the week, Fieldstown Shell in Gardendale, has already been reinspected and now has a passing score. Fieldstown Shell in...

Jefferson County, AL · 9d

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