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Ohatchee, AL · Municipal
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Children’s of Alabama NICU Babies Celebrate Halloween
BIRMINGHAM (Oct. 26, 2026)— Some of Children’s of Alabama’s tiniest patients are already in the spooky season spirit, giving us a sneak peek at their costumes ahead of Halloween. Each year, the nurses in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) help families have a sense of normalcy...
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Hoover Beautification Board honors Betty Daigle with Distinguished Citizen Award
The Hoover Beautification Board on Monday night presented a Distinguished Citizen Award to longtime board member Betty Daigle as she rotates off the board. Daigle served on the Beautification Board for 12 years, including two years as president. She was the founder of the Hoover Green Team, organizing litter control and recycling efforts throughout the community and helping Spain Park High School with funding to establish a recycling program.
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Leeds 911 transition remains on track for December
Leeds’ planned move of 911 services from Blount County to St. Clair County is still expected to be completed by December 31, according to Tiffiany Ward, a media representative for the city. Leeds’ emergency calls are currently routed to Blount County. Ward said the city believes St. Clair County...
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Birmingham Council invests $75k in community-driven career services
The city intends to donate money to support Birmingham Corps’ efforts to train candidates to move into or improve their performance in their chosen fields. Your support helps us grow and sustain a newsroom for the City Built to Change the South. Donate today to help Birmingham stay informed.
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Homewood trail dedicated to former WBRC reporter Christina Chambers: ‘It’s really special’
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBRC) - Family, friends, former coworkers and the community gathered Wednesday for the dedication of a Homewood trail in honor of Christina Chambers, a former WBRC sports reporter who died in December 2025. The trail is just off the Lakeshore Trail, near the Homewood soccer fields. Homewood Mayor...
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Homewood council approves new Samford University student housing
The Homewood City Council on Monday night gave final approval to Samford University’s plan to build two buildings for student housing on the south side of Lakeshore Drive. The action allows Samford to potentially begin work on the 494-bed buildings with retail stores in January 2027, in time for use in the fall of 2028.
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Daxko to move global HQ to downtown Birmingham in 2027
Daxko, the Birmingham-founded software company serving the health, fitness and wellness industry, announced Thursday, Oct. 22 that it will relocate its global headquarters to downtown Birmingham. Daxko headquarters: What to know. The new headquarters, which will be located at 1728 Third Avenue North, is planned to open April 2027. All...
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Alabama mayor under fire for comments
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ULT Wind-Down Heads for December Finish Line
Three years after the lights went out, an Alabama court writes the last chapter. On March 21, 2023, Universal Douglas factories were shipping product and its salespeople were writing orders. The next morning, most employees learned they no longer had jobs. Three and a half years later, the last chapter...
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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.
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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.
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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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Alabama Power continues work on man's property