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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 · 6d
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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 · 6d
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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 · 6d
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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.

Alabama · 6d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 8d

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Hoover City Hall pushes back on former Mayor Frank Brocato over hidden cyber report: ‘Keeping the Council in the dark wasn’t a mistake Frank made once’

Things are heating up in Hoover. Frank Brocato, who served as Mayor of Hoover for nine years, responded in closing to current Mayor Nick Derzis going wide with claims that his administration mishandled major city cybersecurity vulnerabilities with the statement, “I will not engage in further political attacks.” In response, Hoover City Hall kept swinging. […] The post Hoover City Hall pushes back on former Mayor Frank Brocato over hidden cyber report: ‘Keeping the Council in the dark wasn’t a mistake Frank made once’ appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Hoover, AL · 8d

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Jefferson County sheriff candidate Jacob Reach answers questions on plans for office

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — Republican Jacob Reach is challenging incumbent Democratic Sheriff Mark Pettway in the race for Jefferson County sheriff, with staffing shortages, violent crime and public safety among the issues facing the office. ABC 33/40 reached out to both candidates to participate in interviews answering the...

Jefferson County, AL · 8d

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Chelsea, Shelby County, Westminster win sectional championships

Thanks to Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union for supporting our coverage this season. The postseason finally came for cross-country runners on Thursday, Oct. 29 as they competed for spots in the state championship at sectional meets across the state of Alabama. The top four teams and six individuals not on...

Shelby County, AL · 8d

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City not looking to close Round Forest Drive

Round Forest Drive residents who sought closure of their street to eliminate its use as a cut-through to and from Irondale will likely not achieve that goal. Those residents may instead get a traffic-calming measure on the thoroughfare. Mayor Graham Smith and others met with residents about their request. “We...

Mountain Brook, AL · 7d

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City prepares for Holiday in the Hills festivities

The city of Vestavia Hills is gearing up for a holiday-filled season of activities, kicking off with the Deck the Heights on Nov. 14 from 2-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16: Holiday photo booth opens at Library in the Forest. Thursday, Nov. 19: The annual Christmas tree lighting at the Vestavia...

Vestavia Hills, AL · 7d

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Norfolk Southern, Birmingham and Trussville begin joint operation to fix blocked railroad crossings

Norfolk Southern, the City of Birmingham and the City of Trussville have hired engineering firm Kimley-Horn to design a project that will close nine railroad crossings between Woodlawn and Trussville and cut the blocked crossings that have stalled drivers, school buses and ambulances along the corridor for years. The selection...

Birmingham, AL · 9d

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3 Small-Town Pie Shops in Alabama Worth Pulling Over For

Some people plan road trips around seasonal small towns, scenic overlooks, or photo-worthy roadside attractions. Others build an itinerary entirely around dessert. I tend to fall into the latter category and am perfectly content planning an entire vacation around delicious eats, especially when it comes to homemade pie. Fortunately, some of Alabama’s most interesting pie […]

Alabama · 9d

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Birmingham businesses prepare for Halloween, Magic City Classic on same day

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) — Businesses across Birmingham are preparing for a weekend with Halloween and the Magic City Classic both happening Saturday. The general manager of Up-Down bar said Halloween is the bar’s most successful day of the year, every year. With the Classic also on Saturday, the...

Birmingham, AL · 9d

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Former Birmingham police chief shares mother’s 1949 voter registration story ahead of Election Day

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Former Birmingham Police Chief Annetta Nunn is sharing a piece of her family’s history ahead of Election Day, hoping her mother’s story reminds future generations of the importance of voting. After her mother, Inez Watts, died in 2018, Nunn discovered her mother’s original voter registration papers dating back to 1949. “She […]

Birmingham, AL · 9d

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Passing the Torch: AWAKEN 2026 Honors 1963 Foot Soldiers, Celebrates Next Generation of Leaders

The City of Birmingham’s Office of Public Affairs hosted AWAKEN 2026: Passing the Torch on Friday, Oct. 30, at the Carver Theatre. The annual tribute, held during Magic City Classic Week, honored foot soldiers and activists of 1963 while celebrating the next generation of leaders carrying forward Birmingham’s legacy of activism, service, and justice.

Birmingham, AL · 8d

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Hoover events guide: November 2026

When: Tuesdays and Fridays throughout November, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Details: Discover something new during Hoover Steaks & Wines’ complimentary twice-weekly tastings. Guests can stop by on Tuesday and Friday evenings to sample selections from rotating wineries, distributors and importers while learning more about different varietals, regions and producers. The casual tastings offer both experienced wine enthusiasts and curious newcomers a chance to expand their palates, ask questions and find new favorites in a relaxed setting.

Hoover, AL · 6d