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Birmingham City Schools wins national literacy award, receives 6,000 books
Birmingham City Schools has been named the 2026-27 Richard M. Robinson Literacy Champion, a national award recognizing progress in reading achievement. Scholastic and the Council of the Great City Schools announced the award Wednesday. As part of the recognition, the district will choose an elementary school for a library makeover. This spring, the school is expected to receive more than 6,000 books, and each enrolled student will get a pack of 10 books to keep over the summer.
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Homewood to mark 100th birthday with Centennial time capsule burial
Homewood will mark its official 100th birthday Thursday, Oct. 29, with a Centennial time capsule burial at Homewood Public Library. The ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. outside near the library's front entrance and flagpole at 1721 Oxmoor Road. A short program will take place before the capsule is buried.
Bham Now
Can’t-miss fall concerts, private events + more at this Birmingham spot
From concerts and dance parties to weddings and corporate gatherings, The Fennec is expanding the ways it brings people together on 2nd Ave South in Birmingham. Read on to check out the Fall 2026 live music lineup and see why this local spot might just be the perfect venue for your next event.
Shelby Reporter
Calera mayor issues apology following alleged discriminatory comments
CALERA — The council chamber of Calera City Hall was filled with concerned residents on Monday, Oct. 26, after citizens were made aware of alleged comments by the mayor that were discriminatory in nature. During the Mayor’s Report segment of the City Council work session, Calera Mayor Kenny Dale...
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Reader memories from Homewood: Victor and Blanca Trejo
Homewood Star readers shared their memories of the city as part of Homewood's centennial celebration. The full list of reader memories can be found at thehomewoodstar.com/news/reader-memories-from-homewood. Victor and Blanca Trejo own La Hacienda Supermarket off Green Springs Highway in West Homewood. The couple has lived and worked here for 20...
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Samford to build new upperclassman housing
On Oct. 26, Homewood City Council approved Samford’s South Campus plans with a vote of 4-0. Samford plans to begin construction at the turn of the calendar year with a goal to open in August 2028. The vote was called following community discussion at the Oct. 12 city council...
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‘We are not recruiting data centers’: Irondale mayor says data center ordinance is a precaution
IRONDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - Irondale leaders are discussing an ordinance that would set regulations for data center developers. Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr. said the ordinance is a precaution in case the city is approached to build a data center. “We are not recruiting data centers, and data centers are...
Bham Now
$9.4 million building permit for UAB Hospital expansion + more new high-dollar projects
Fifteen new building permits were issued this past week across Alabama for construction projects exceeding $1 million. These permits were for projects primarily in the Huntsville and Birmingham metros. A $9.4 million permit was issued for the ongoing expansion project at UAB Hospital’s North Pavilion. Expansion of UAB Hospital’s...
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Ultimate Guide to Local Toy Stores in Birmingham
If there is one thing I love to do to tangibly support my city, it’s shopping small. The Magic City has some wonderful small businesses, from bookstores, to breweries, to coffee shops, that we’ve highlighted here on BMC previously. Now, it’s time for this mom blog to tackle the local toy stores in Birmingham.
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ALDOT crews to lay final paving on I-59 NB in Trussville
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (TRIBUNE) — Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) crews are expected to begin the final phase of laying paving surface on I-59 Northbound in Trussville on Oct. 26. An announcement from ALDOT said that the work will continue until a target date of Nov. 1 with weather permitting....