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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 · 8d
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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 · 8d

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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 · 8d
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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 · 8d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 5d

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Jones endorses Toomey for Alabama House District 47

Doug Jones, the Democratic nominee for governor, endorsed Jim Toomey for Alabama House District 47 on Friday, pointing to affordability, accountability and trust as priorities heading into the November 3 general election. “This Election is about restoring affordability to your wallet and restoring accountability to your representatives in Montgomery. It’s...

Alabama · 7d

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'A governor who builds bridges': Jones makes his pitch for Alabama's top office

In a speech laden with statistics, former U.S. Senator and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones said while Alabama has had success in attracting business and federal projects, it lags behind other states on measures of poverty, education and health and that “it doesn’t have to be the same way.”

Alabama · 8d

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City of Pinson holds 2026 state of the city, town hall

Pinson Mayor Hoyt Sanders and the city council held a state of the city meeting that doubled as a town hall on Thursday night where an overview of what’s happened in the past year along with a number of other topics were addressed.

Pinson, AL · 6d

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Days will get way shorter in November in Birmingham

We're about to have fewer daylight hours as the calendar flips to November.

Birmingham, AL · 11d

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ADDENDUM #1 - Doors and Door Hardware Re-bid

Location for the bid opening remains the office of the Shelby County Chief Financial Officer, located at 200 West College Street, Room 125, Columbiana, Alabama, 35051. Q1: May a bidder offer only selected lines, with unsupported lines marked “No Bid,” and remain eligible for an individual-item award?. A1:...

Shelby County, AL · 8d

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4 Childcare Services in Birmingham

Finding reliable childcare is one of the most overwhelming parts of motherhood. Luckily, Birmingham has plenty of options to meet the specific needs of your family. Here are four unique for childcare services in Birmingham. 1. Twinkle Toes Birmingham. Twinkle Toes Birmingham is a franchise that is locally owned and...

Birmingham, AL · 7d

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Mayor's Minute: November 2026

Well, we finally got a reprieve from the oppressive heat earlier this fall. Our upcoming Salute to Veterans will be Monday, Nov. 9, at the Vestavia Hills Civic Center. This year’s event promises to be the largest veterans’ event we have ever had. We are partnering with several veterans’ organizations including the Central Alabama Veterans Collaborative, the outreach office and the Birmingham Veterans Administration, State of Alabama Veterans Administration, and several charitable veterans’ organizations.

Vestavia Hills, AL · 6d

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Reader memories from Homewood: Janice Jackson

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. Janice Jackson has lived her entire life in Rosedale, growing up on 26th Avenue South in a neighborhood where church, school and community were...

Homewood, AL · 8d

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Mountain Brook Mayor: Something Unexpected Is Happening Behind the Scenes

Mountain Brook is fortunate in many ways. We are sometimes viewed as a community unto itself—a place with its own schools, its own resources and its own concerns. But one of the most encouraging and unexpected things I have seen in local government is how often mayors across Jefferson County are looking beyond their own city limits.

Jefferson County, AL · 10d

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3 Lost Alabama Neighborhoods That Disappeared From the Map

Alabama’s missing neighborhoods are sometimes hidden beneath places whose present purpose seems obvious: a military installation, industrial land or a redeveloped city center. Their earlier residential lives can be much harder to see. The houses are gone, street patterns have changed, and a name that once meant home may appear mainly in an archive.

Huntsville, AL · 12d

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Hoover parents raise safety concerns about hilly, curvy road in Bluff Park neighborhood

HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - Residents of a Hoover neighborhood are asking city leaders to add sidewalks to Mountain Oaks Drive, a hilly, curvy road where children walk to school. Lee Anna McGuire, who lives in the neighborhood, said children use the road every day to walk to and from Shades Mountain Elementary. She said the neighborhood sits outside the school’s busing radius.

Hoover, AL · 9d