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Awaiting results in Gubernatorial race

Alabama · 4d

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Electric vehicle owners hold showcase in Birmingham

More than a dozen electric vehicle owners spent Saturday morning at The Market at Pepper Place in Birmingham, handing out candy and talking with visitors about driving electric vehicles every day. The free showcase, sponsored by Drive Electric Alabama, featured a variety of makes and models, including full-size electric pickup...

Birmingham, AL · 6d
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Samford seeks city approval for new 280-space parking lot

The Homewood Planning Commission on Tuesday, Nov. 3, plans to consider a request by Samford University for permission to build a 280-space student parking lot along Shelburne Lane on the northwestern edge of the campus. The property is next to Greek Village and south of Saulter Road. The project would...

Homewood, AL · 5d
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Local beauty shop encouraging voters to head to the polls though outreach initiative

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Inside Etheridge Beauty Salon and Etheridge Barbershop in downtown Birmingham Friday, chairs were full of clients waiting for get their hairdos and fades for Magic City Classic Saturday, which also happened to be Halloween. The Classic wrapped up a week of events tied to the annual...

Birmingham, AL · 6d
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As voters go to the polls today, Hurst says this will be his last Alabama House race

TALLADEGA, Ala. – First elected to the Alabama House of Representatives 28-years ago in 1998, Rep. Steve Hurst is asking District 35 voters for one final four-year term before stepping away from public service. Hurst’s time in politics started with an appointment to the Talladega County Commission. He later...

Talladega, AL · 5d

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Teal Lights for Alzheimer’s

FLORENCE/ATHENS – If you noticed some brilliant teal lighting on a few area landmarks Monday night, that wasn’t by chance. Some of Alabama’s most well-known landmarks, including Birmingham City Hall, Bryant-Denny Stadium, and the RSA Tower, were scheduled to shine teal on November 2 as part of Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) annual Light the World in Teal Alzheimer’s awareness campaign.

Florence, AL · 5d

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Coroner seeks help identifying skeletal remains found in Fairfield

What is the estimated height and race of the unidentified woman?. What specific information is the Jefferson County Coroner seeking from the public?. The Jefferson County Coroner/Medical Examiner’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying skeletal remains found in Fairfield. The remains are believed to be those...

Fairfield, AL · 5d

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Hoover man named Birmingham Veteran of the Year

Jim Langley was ready to go. A student at Jacksonville State University, he was already involved in the ROTC program at the height of the Vietnam War, and with little idea as to what he would do when he left college, he felt fighting for his country was a good backup plan.

Birmingham, AL · 6d

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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.”

Homewood, AL · 6d

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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...

Alabama · 7d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 5d

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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!

Homewood, AL · 6d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 6d