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How Allison Sanders Became Opera Birmingham’s Powerful One-Act Show
This story is republished with permission from The Birmingham TimesDuring a rehearsal at the Red Mountain Theater on a recent evening, Allison Sanders prepares for the opening night of Opera Birmingham's 'dwb (driving while black)', a…
Preview: Birmingham City v Preston North End – prediction, team news, line-ups
Sports Mole preview Saturday's Championship clash between Birmingham City and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible line-ups.
City of Birmingham will look to build on the success of the FA Cup in the week they…
Birmingham City Council provides update on proposed amphitheater in Uptown
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WIAT) β Plans for the proposed amphitheater in Uptown are on the verge of becoming a reality.
Birmingham City Council discussed the plans for funding the $50 million project this week. The plan is to build…
Birmingham store manager convicted of embezzling $4.6m from SNAP funds
A Birmingham man was sentenced to more than three years in prison on Tuesday for illegally buying back $4.6 million in Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.US District Judge Karon Bowdre sentenced Omar Motley, 42, to…
Birmingham Amphitheater plans go ahead BJCC
Plans to build a $50 million musical amphitheater a few blocks north of Protective Stadium are moving forward. Birmingham City Council heard the plan on Wednesday to help fund the 8,500-seat venue. The city would…
Berks Catholic Girls Basketball Coach Bob Birmingham Reflects on Lloyd Wolf, His 627th…
Fresh out of college, Bob Birmingham returned to Holy Name High School, his alma mater, and became a teacher.
Interested in coaching, Birmingham received encouragement from boys basketball coach Holy Name Lloyd Wolf, whom Birmingham played…
Birmingham man dies after being pulled from fire
Update 1/18: The man who was pulled from a burning house on Sunday has died. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office identified the victim as Jesse Gaddy, 79, of Birmingham. Gaddy was taken to Princeton Baptist…
Hundreds gather to read ‘Letter from a Birmingham Jail’
THE EVENT -- THE SOCIAL JUSTICE AND PEACE COMMITTEE -- CONTACT THE PARISH. AMONG EVENTS IN HONOR OF THE REVEREND DOCTOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR - A READING OF HIS FAMOUS LETTER FROM A…
Mayor Randall Woodfin addresses the show driving again
Mayor Randall Woodfin addresses the show driving again
Updated: 8:03 PM CST January 17, 2023
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π± Birmingham Supply Drive + The Movie Seeks Extras + Health Expanding Pack
Hi buddies! It's Wednesday in Birmingham and I'm back in your inbox with everything good to print on what's happening in the community. But first, today's weather: Cloudy, warm; a pm shower. High: 70 Low: 61. π If you are an estate…
Birmingham 2022 brings Β£870m to UK economy
Last year's Commonwealth Games already brought Β£870.7m to the UK economy, new report reveals
9,000 full-time equivalent jobs were supported in 2022 thanks to the Games, with volunteers accumulating 1.25 million hours of work…
KS Boutique + 2 other openings in Birmingham
The cutest clothes can be found at KS Boutique. (Emma Johnston/Bham Now)
A new week means new openings in Birmingham. Whether you're looking for a new place to shop or a place to grab a bite to eat, check out these…
π± Man killed by Amtrak train + Jobs in Birmingham + Fire
Hello, neighbors! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of Le Quotidien. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. But first, today's weather: Mild with rain and a thunderstorm. High: 68 Low: 59. ποΈ…
Birmingham man suspected of armed robbery arrested in Nevada
Birmingham man suspected of armed robbery arrested in Nevada
(Birmingham Police, January 15, 2023)
BIRMINGHAM, MI β On January 4, 2023, at approximately 6:26 p.m., a 64-year-old woman was walking westbound on Harmon's public sidewalk in…
‘A beautiful soul’: Family mourns Birmingham woman killed by hail of gunfire before…
Family and friends mourn the death of a A 33-year-old Birmingham mother who died in a hail of gunfire before crashing into an apartment complex.The fatal shooting was the first of three in the city between Friday morning and Sunday morning.…
Birmingham Police investigate deadly shooting in Inglenook
Birmingham Police are investigating a homicide in the Inglenook area on Saturday evening. Officers were dispatched to the 5000 block of North 43rd Street at 10:15 p.m. on a report of someone down. When officers…
Sixty years later, King’s ‘Birmingham Jail letter’ resounds in Maine
Dustin Ward, 35, of New Gloucester, is an advocate for racial equity and reconciliation at It Is Timeβ¦ LLC. He started the business to help organizations and individuals bring about change and end systemic racism. He will read part of Dr…
Birmingham organizes a supply campaign for the inhabitants of Selma after the tornado on Thursday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - As residents of Selma continue to clean up the debris left behind in the aftermath of Thursday's tornado, the City of Birmingham continues to do what it can to help with cleanup and recovery.The Saturday,…
Huntsville native to join Birmingham Museum of Art as deputy director
The Birmingham Museum of Art has announced the appointment of a new Deputy Director. Beginning January 17, Chantal Drake will assume the role of Deputy Museum Director James Milton and Sallie R. Johnson.Drake will work alongside Dr Graham…
Birmingham and Hoover send crews to Selma
Birmingham and Hoover send crews to Selma
Updated: 10:41 PM CST Jan 13, 2023
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Birmingham, Hoover sends workers and equipment to Selma to help with storm cleanup
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - After the town of Selma suffered heavy damage during Thursday's severe weather outbreak, Birmingham and Hoover are sending in help to help clean up.In total, the two cities will send 24 public works employees on…
Emirates Airbus A380 will return to Glasgow and Birmingham
Emirates IATA/ICAO code: EK/WATER Airline type: Full service carrier Hub(s): Dubai International Airport Year of foundation: 1985 CEO: Ahmed bin Said Al Maktoum Country: United Arab Emirates…
Birmingham News: Man stole Β£900,000 from UK City Council before fleeing to US to become a psychic |…
Man who stole Β£900,000 from Birmingham City Council has fled to the WE start a new life as a psychic medium. Tyler Evans funneled his ill-gotten gains into 10 bank accounts, including a business account called Called Paranormal…
π± Security guard saves choking man + Birmingham sewer improvements
Good morning everyone. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your Birmingham Daily host β here to tell you all the most important things happening in town these days. But first, today's weather: Airy and cooler. High: 43 Low: 30. Are you a…
Severe storms leave traces of damage
LIVE: Severe storms trigger tornado warnings and leave trails of damage in Alabama
Updated: 12:52 PM CST Jan 12, 2023…
Martin Luther King Jr – Letter from a Birmingham Jail
Why read Dr. Martin Luther King's "Letter from a Birmingham Jail"? Why read a letter that was written decades ago in a cold prison cell by a man who's been dead nearly forty years? The answer is simple. Dr King wrote this…
Zoe’s Kitchen returns to Crestline Village under original owners
After its new owners shelved the Zoe's Kitchen brand, the Mediterranean-style restaurant is making a comeback with its original owners.Joe Cassimus, who expanded his parents' original Zoe's Kitchen to transform Birmingham's fast-casual…
Birmingham mayor proposes another 5% raise for city workers, more firefighters
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin this week proposed a 5 per cent cost of living adjustment for all city workers during a presentation to Birmingham City Council's Budget and Finance Committee."We want to make sure we're making the necessary…
Birmingham luxury home features modern, spacious design – The Oakland Press
It's hard not to be excited about this dream home in Birmingham. This is a luxurious, custom built two story brick home located in the highly sought after Quarton Lake estates.
(Photo courtesy of KW Estate)
The spacious 6,500-square-foot…
Birmingham Fire & Rescue could soon see its workforce increase
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Mayor Randall Woodfin is working to increase the staffing of the fire department to keep you safe. In a resolution to the city council's budget and finance committee, he highlighted the need for 37 additional fire…