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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 · 1d
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birminghamtimes.com

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‘We Deserve It’: In Birmingham, Black Farmers Open Fountain Heights’ First Grocery Store in 70 years

For the first time in nearly 70 years, Birmingham’s Fountain Heights neighborhood has a grocery store of its own. The Fountain Heights Farms Cooperative, a Black-owned urban farm and food sovereignty collective founded in 2016 by M. Dominique Villanueva and Christopher Gooden, hosted the grand opening of its We All Eat Market and community kitchen on Nov. 7.

Birmingham, AL · 1d
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Dining in the shadow of Bear Bryant and Nick Saban, at the Bright Star

The Bright Star restaurant in the blue-collar town of Bessemer has been a dining destination of Alabama football fans for generations. Aside from the 119-year-old restaurant’s famous broiled snapper and Greek-style tenderloin the main attraction for Tide fans is the private booth where the legendary “Bear” Bryant dined when he visited the Bright Star on his frequent trips to Birmingham.

Bessemer, AL · 1d
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wbrc.com

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UAB reopens Bartow Arena after $15M renovation project

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - UAB’s Bartow Arena has reopened after a renovation project of more than $15 million that began in June and is almost completely finished. Changes fans will notice this season include a new entrance and a new premium halfcourt club. The entire concourse has been upgraded, and the ticket window is now indoors.

Birmingham, AL · 1d
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2 vacant homes in Brighton destroyed by fire

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Two vacant homes in Brighton were destroyed by fire overnight. Birmingham Fire and Rescue said the fires happened just after midnight on Huntsville Avenue. No injuries were reported. A cause of the fires is under investigation. Get news alerts in the Apple App Store and Google...

Birmingham, AL · 12h

AL.com

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AL.com’s college football staff picks for Week 11 of 2026 season

Only 3 weeks remain in regular season

Birmingham, AL · 1d

hooversun.com

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RC3 to host second annual car show Nov. 14

The Riverchase Career Connection Center will host its second annual car show on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the RC3 campus. The event, hosted by the RC3 Automotive Academy and MOB Inc., is open to anyone who would like to bring a vehicle, with trophies awarded for Best in Show and Best Student Car. Lunch will be available from the RC3 Culinary Academy, and tours of the facility will be offered throughout the day.

Hoover, AL · 1d

hoodline.com

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Giant Hot Dog on Wheels Rolls Through North Alabama This Week, Hits Birmingham Saturday

A 27-foot hot dog on wheels is about to cruise through North Alabama, and it's making stops in Gadsden, Boaz, and Birmingham over three days. The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be spotted across the region from Thursday through Saturday, giving locals a rare chance to snap photos with one of the most recognizable vehicles in American food marketing.

Birmingham, AL · 2d

Alabama's 42

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Marlin Dean breaks out in lone season at UAB

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Before recording 10.5 sacks over UAB’s first nine games, Marlin Dean’s college career was a roundabout adventure.  It started with a redshirt season at Georgia in 2021, when the Bulldogs won the national title. “Being behind Trayvon Walker, Nolan Smith, Jordan Davis, those types of names, like you have no choice […]

Birmingham, AL · 1d

Barrett Media

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Cumulus Media Begins Another Round of Layoffs Following Bankruptcy Restructuring

"The reductions follow the company's emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in October." The post Cumulus Media Begins Another Round of Layoffs Following Bankruptcy Restructuring appeared first on Barrett Media .

Birmingham, AL · 1d

Shelby Reporter

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Oak Ass Endurance Race returns to Oak Mountain with new course, national field

PELHAM – The Oak Ass Endurance Race is returning to Oak Mountain State Park on Saturday, Nov. 14, bringing endurance mountain bikers from across the country to Shelby County for a day of competition, trails and celebration. The event, presented by the National Ultra Endurance Series, Chainbuster and Birmingham...

Birmingham, AL · 1d

Shelby Reporter

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WWII airman returns home to Alabama, laid to rest 82 years after going missing in action

MONTEVALLO – More than 82 years after he was lost in combat over the Adriatic region during World War II, Staff Sgt. Nick Gavalas has finally returned to his home state. Gavalas, a Birmingham native and member of the United States Army Air Forces, was laid to rest with full military honors at the Alabama National Cemetery on Oct. 23, following a lengthy effort to recover and identify his remains.

Birmingham, AL · 2d

birminghammomcollective.com

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The Amelia Center :: Hope for Birmingham Families

When someone experiences the death of a loved one, people often expect them to return to “normal” within a few months. But anyone who has experienced significant loss knows that grief does not follow a timeline. Acute grief can last much longer than many people expect, and the...

Birmingham, AL · 1d

wbrc.com

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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...

Birmingham, AL · 2d

ABC 33/40 News

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Hoover approves church school after religious freedom dispute

HOOVER, Ala. (WBMA) — A Hoover church has received approval to operate a private Christian school on its property following months of discussions over religious freedom, city regulations and building safety requirements. The Hoover City Council approved a conditional use permit Monday, Nov. 9, allowing Trinity Classical Academy to...

Hoover, AL · 1d

AL.com

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Goodman: The eagle tattoo has landed ... on my skin

Auburn deserved Justice, and an eagle named Justice is now my right arm’s ride or die.

Birmingham, AL · 14h

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 · 1d

wbrc.com

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Von’s hosts free Winter Wine Expo in Hoover

HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - If you’re looking for a bottle to bring to Thanksgiving dinner or give as a holiday gift, you can sample a few options Thursday, Nov. 12, at Von’s Winter Wine Expo in Ross Bridge. The free event is open to the public. Guests can...

Hoover, AL · 1d

vestaviavoice.com

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Vestavia Hills Planning and Zoning Commission meets Thursday, Nov. 12

The Vestavia Hills Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday is scheduled to consider three cases involving modifications to lot and easement lines on existing residential lots. The requests:. Combining two recorded lots on Linda Vista Lane into one lot of about half an acre, zoned R-2. City staff said the...

Vestavia Hills, AL · 2d

thesamfordcrimson.com

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Family reunion at center court: Davis brothers face each other in season opener

Most family reunions take place in a house or restaurant, with food and drinks spread across the table and relatives catching up. For the Davis family, their reunion took place at the Pete Hanna Center. In Samford men’s basketball’s season opener, junior Ty Davis started his first game as a...

Homewood, AL · 2d