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From The Crimson White, Alabama's 42 and 8 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. The Crimson White1 hour ago

    Saban Center secures state funding to expand STEM education

    The Saban Center received nearly $252,000 from the Alabama STEM Council to expand hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics education for students and educators across West Alabama. The Alabama STEM Council announced the $251,939.59 investment on Oct. 15. The council, which is part of the Alabama Department of Workforce, said the funding will support curriculum...

  2. Alabama's 422 hours ago

    Inside Sports | Alabama A&M wins Magic City Classic

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama A&M snapped its four-game losing streak in the Magic City Classic with a 31-28 win over Alabama State Saturday at Legion Field. Auburn suffered back-to-back losses for the first time this season with a 45-15 defeat at No. 12 Ole Miss. Alabama’s 42 Sports Anchor Kevin McNulty recaps those games and

  3. WBRC3 hours ago

    First Alert Weather: Rain, storms possible midweek before cooldown

    Temperatures will get into the upper 50s and low 60s with mostly cloudy skies as we head to sleep.

  4. WBRC3 hours ago

    Local beauty shop encouraging voters to head to the polls though outreach initiative

    The initiative has been spearheaded by church member and registered lobbyist Curtis Pickens, who stressed that political power extends far beyond national elections in Washington.

  5. VestaviaVoice.com3 hours ago

    Four clubs, one voice: Vestavia is a Toastmasters hub

    Vestavia Hills is home to four Toastmasters International clubs, where members of all backgrounds build confidence as public speakers.

  6. VestaviaVoice.com3 hours ago

    Vestavia Hills graduate Head ranked No. 55 draft prospect by Baseball America

    Former Vestavia Hills standout and UAB outfielder John Paul Head is ranked the No. 55 overall prospect for the 2027 MLB Draft by Baseball America.

  7. VestaviaVoice.com3 hours ago

    Vestavia Hills High students rally behind Prescott House for fall charity

    The Vestavia Hills High School SGA chose Prescott House Child Advocacy Center as its 2026 fall charity and is raising money and awareness through school and community events.

  8. VestaviaVoice.com3 hours ago

    15 Vestavia Hills High School students named National Merit semifinalists

    Fifteen Vestavia Hills High School seniors have been named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

  9. VestaviaVoice.com3 hours ago

    How Clotheshorse has thrived in Vestavia Hills for 34 years

    Becky and Tim Sager built Clotheshorse upscale consignment into a Vestavia Hills staple over 34 years on faith, bargains and a people-over-profits philosophy.

  10. VestaviaVoice.com3 hours ago

    Recent real estate sales in Vestavia Hills: November 2026

    See some of the latest real estate sales in Vestavia Hills.

  11. VestaviaVoice.com3 hours ago

    City Council OKs record $146 million budget for 2027

    The Vestavia Hills City Council approved a record $146 million budget for fiscal 2027, up 18.5%, after general fund reserves grew 78% over five years.

  12. VestaviaVoice.com3 hours ago

    Thirty years in and no plans to stop

    Vestavia Hills Fire Chief Marvin Green reflects on three decades of service and a department fewer than 1% of the country can match.

  13. thehomewoodstar.com3 hours ago

    The Pie Babe’s daughter

    Joy Smith of Sorelle Cafe carries on the baking legacy of her mother, whose pies filled holiday tables, and November belongs to pie.

  14. thehomewoodstar.com3 hours ago

    Berguson reaches 100 wins as Patriots turn toward the playoffs

    Ben Berguson earned his 100th win as Homewood’s head football coach as the Patriots head into the postseason.

  15. thehomewoodstar.com3 hours ago

    After three decades, Shades Cahaba teacher still finds joy in kindergarten

    Shades Cahaba Elementary kindergarten teacher Terran Greer reflects on 34 years in the classroom, how she came to Homewood and her goal of teaching children to love school.

  16. thehomewoodstar.com3 hours ago

    9 Homewood High School students named National Merit semifinalists

    Nine Homewood High School seniors have been named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

  17. thehomewoodstar.com3 hours ago

    Foo Hai brings handmade noodles and Sichuan heat to SoHo Square

    Foo Hai Handmade Noodles & Dumplings has opened in SoHo Square, bringing hand-pulled noodles, dumplings and Sichuan heat to Homewood.

  18. thehomewoodstar.com3 hours ago

    Recent real estate sales in Homewood: November 2026

    Here are some of the latest real estate sales in Homewood.

  19. thehomewoodstar.com3 hours ago

    Developers move closer to releasing proposed plan for old Brookwood Village mall

    Local developers are exploring a mixed-use project for the former Brookwood Village mall site, with details expected later this year as demolition continues.

  20. Bham Now7 hours ago

    Providers General Store opens near Birmingham's Ruffner Mountain

    🥧 RUFFNER MOUNTAIN'S NEW HANGOUT: Providers General Store is officially open in South East Lake! Swing by for pimento grilled cheese, Pink Lady peas with hoecake and local Alabama pecans, just blocks from the preserve.

  21. WBMA7 hours ago

    College basketball tips off across Alabama this week

    Samford and UAB open Monday, Alabama plays Tuesday and Auburn tips off Wednesday to begin the 2026-27 men’s basketball season.

  22. villagelivingonline.com8 hours ago

    ARHA to honor state’s top hospitality professionals Monday in Mountain Brook

    The Alabama Restaurant & Hospitality Association will honor the state’s top hospitality professionals at its Stars of the Industry Awards Dinner on Nov. 2 at The Hotel Wildemont in Mountain Brook.

  23. thehomewoodstar.com8 hours ago

    Homewood caps centennial celebration with time capsule burial

    Homewood concluded its centennial celebration Nov. 1 by burying a time capsule at the Homewood Public Library that is scheduled to remain sealed for 50 years.

  24. HooverSun.com8 hours ago

    Hoover man named Birmingham Veteran of the Year

    Hoover’s Jim Langley, who served in a field artillery unit in Alaska during the Vietnam War era, was named Birmingham Veteran of the Year.

  25. HooverSun.com8 hours ago

    Moss Rock Festival returns for 21st year at Hoover Met Complex, Nov. 7-8

    The Moss Rock Festival returns to the Hoover Met Complex Nov. 7-8 for its 21st year of nature, art and design, and smart living.

  26. HooverSun.com8 hours ago

    Hoover events guide: November 2026

    See what's happening in Hoover in November.

    Also reported byvillagelivingonline.comthehomewoodstar.com

  27. HooverSun.com8 hours ago

    Hoover business happenings: November 2026

    See what's happening in the Hoover business community in November.

    Also reported by280 Livingvillagelivingonline.comVestaviaVoice.com

  28. HooverSun.com8 hours ago

    Continuing to show up: Hoover chamber gives Freedom Award to Vietnam veteran Bennie Ellis

    The Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce gave its 2026 Freedom Award to Bennie Glenn Ellis for what he did in Vietnam and in the decades after.

  29. 280 Living8 hours ago

    Zoning plan submitted for 331 acres in west Hoover

    Signature Homes has presented its development plan for Collier Valley, a 331-acre community in west Hoover with up to 331 homes, 150,000 square feet of commercial space and up to 135 hotel rooms.

  30. 280 Living9 hours ago

    280 corridor events guide: November 2026

    See what's happening along the 280 corridor in November.

  31. villagelivingonline.com9 hours ago

    Spartans have experienced decade of playoff success

    The Mountain Brook High School football team heads into November aiming to take on a playoff run for the 11th straight year.

  32. villagelivingonline.com9 hours ago

    City not looking to close Round Forest Drive

    Mountain Brook leaders say they are unlikely to close Round Forest Drive to cut-through traffic after a traffic study found a closure wasn’t merited.

  33. thehomewoodstar.com9 hours ago

    Building community: Homewood natives aim to add life to West Homewood

    Three Homewood natives and two partners are proposing The Woods, an 18-hole putting course, outdoor entertainment center and bar and grill on Scott Street in West Homewood.

  34. WBMA9 hours ago

    SAW’s BBQ to open Chelsea location Nov. 9

    SAW’s BBQ will open at Valley Post in Chelsea on Nov. 9, months after announcing plans to join the U.S. 280 development.

  35. villagelivingonline.com9 hours ago

    Lane Parke parking study says there’s room to spare

    A city-commissioned study found Lane Parke doesn’t have a parking shortage, though merchants and shoppers say open spaces are often too far from the businesses they want to visit.

  36. villagelivingonline.com9 hours ago

    The long way home: Zach Allison returns to familiar territory to lead Mountain Brook basketball

    Pelham native Zach Allison returns to the Birmingham area after three seasons at Jackson Prep in Mississippi to lead Mountain Brook’s boys basketball program, which has won six state titles in the last 14 years.

  37. VestaviaVoice.com9 hours ago

    City prepares for Holiday in the Hills festivities

    Vestavia Hills’ Holiday in the Hills lineup includes Deck the Heights, the Christmas tree lighting, a later Christmas parade, a menorah lighting and Breakfast with Santa.

  38. VestaviaVoice.com10 hours ago

    Vestavia Hills events guide: November 2026

    See what's happening in Vestavia Hills in November.

  39. VestaviaVoice.com10 hours ago

    Rebels aiming for playoff success under new 6A format

    Vestavia Hills enters a new Class 6A playoff format in which 24 of 32 teams qualify, giving the Rebels a clearer path to their first home playoff game in 13 years.

  40. VestaviaVoice.com10 hours ago

    East side library gets short end of the stick again

    Liberty Park residents have long pushed for a library on the east side of Vestavia Hills, but the idea again lost out to other city priorities.