Birmingham approves $1.85 million mixed-use project near BJCC
The Birmingham City Council approved an agreement for a planned mixed-use redevelopment at 1909 14th Avenue North, backed by a city loan.
Birmingham, AL
Birmingham, Alabama (AL) offers an easygoing slice of the region where errands and outings are simple to plan. Whether you're visiting or you call it home, it's a solid starting point for food, errands, and easy outings. Use this page when you want ideas for Birmingham AL-from food and coffee to parks, shopping, and local services. Save your favorites and share your best local tip.
-
-
Birmingham police schedule free National Night Out event at City Hall on August 4
Birmingham police are scheduled to host a free National Night Out event Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at City Hall, with a police truck expo for children.
-
Birmingham seeks developers for landfill-gas project at two city landfills
Birmingham is seeking private developers for a potential landfill-gas project at the Eastern Area and New Georgia landfills. Questions are due Aug. 7, and proposals are due Sept. 21.
-
Birmingham holds Strong Start back-to-school rally at CrossPlex
The City of Birmingham and community partners held the Strong Start Birmingham Back to School Rally on Aug. 1 at the Birmingham CrossPlex, offering supplies, support and family activities ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
-
Birmingham City Council approves $615 million fiscal 2027 operating budget
Birmingham City Council approved Mayor Randall L. Woodfin’s recommended $615 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027, the mayor’s office reported June 30.
-
Operation Safe Summer produces 76 arrests and 13 firearm seizures in Birmingham-area enforcement effort
A joint enforcement effort involving the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Birmingham Police Department and FBI resulted in 76 arrests, 193 warrant clearances and 13 firearm seizures, authorities said.
-
Birmingham District 5, Omega Psi Phi health fair set for Aug. 8
Birmingham City Council District 5 and Omega Psi Phi are scheduled to hold a free, family-friendly community health fair Aug. 8 at 400 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard.
-
Birmingham says two city-jail deaths remain under investigation; preliminary reviews find no foul play
Birmingham officials say two recent deaths at the Birmingham City Jail remain under investigation. The city reported preliminary reviews found no foul play, while laboratory testing and medical reviews continue.
-
Birmingham seeks proposals for landfill-gas-to-energy project
Birmingham has opened a procurement for the study, design and development of a landfill-gas-to-energy project, with proposals due Sept. 21.
-
Birmingham approves $615 million FY2027 budget with neighborhood, transit and public-safety spending
Birmingham City Council approved a $615 million FY2027 spending plan presented by Mayor Randall Woodfin, including $3 million for Birmingham Xpress and priorities for neighborhoods, youth, public safety and city employees.
-
Birmingham opens BOLD proposals with up to $1.5 million available for economic-development projects
Birmingham is accepting proposals for its 2027–2028 BOLD program, with up to $1.5 million available for projects tied to economic development, resilience and mobility.
-
UAB’s $426,000 substance-use grant targets the hospital-to-home gap in Birmingham
A new two-year UAB program is designed to connect people leaving Birmingham-area hospital care with addiction treatment, recovery support and related health services.
-
Birmingham gas slips to $3.747 as diesel rises to $5.161
AAA’s July 31 Birmingham metro check shows regular gas easing to $3.747 while diesel rises to $5.161, keeping costs mixed for drivers and businesses.
-
Birmingham data-center hearing resumes Aug. 12 after permit challenge
A Jefferson County hearing resumes Aug. 12 on Birmingham residents’ request to pause Nebius data-center construction in Oxmoor Valley.
-
Birmingham Nebius lawsuit asks judge to halt Oxmoor data center work
Birmingham residents filed a June 29 suit over Nebius’ Oxmoor Valley project, and a July 1 hearing could decide whether work pauses for now.
-
Birmingham gas prices rise again: regular at $4.08, diesel at $5.28
AAA’s latest Birmingham check shows regular gasoline at $4.083 and diesel at $5.275, keeping pump costs elevated for commuters and fleet operators.
-
Birmingham’s Eastern Area zoning rewrite puts East Birmingham, East Lake and Woodlawn on a new land-use path
Birmingham AL – The City Council’s April 21 zoning action tied to the Eastern Area Framework Plan could steer future redevelopment in East Birmingham, Airport Hills, East Lake and Woodlawn.
-
Birmingham water utility approves $56M for lead-line work. What residents should know now
Birmingham AL – Central Alabama Water approved more than $56 million in financing to identify and replace lead or unknown service lines across its system.
-
Birmingham downzoned parts of east Birmingham on April 21. What Airport Hills, East Birmingham, East Lake and Woodlawn should know now
Birmingham AL – The City Council approved east-side rezoning tied to the Eastern Framework Plan, changing rules in parts of Airport Hills, East Birmingham, East Lake and Woodlawn.
-
Birmingham Today: Council priorities, major drug bust, and upcoming winter events
Birmingham, AL — February 17, 2026 — City leaders push blight-fighting bills, police detail a major meth bust, and residents gear up for big February events.
-
Cold Weather Support, City Meetings, and Weekend Events Across Birmingham
Birmingham, AL — February 6, 2026 — Cold-weather shelters remain active, city meetings fill the calendar, and sports events draw crowds across Birmingham today.
-
Birmingham Weekly News Wrap-Up: February 5, 2026
Birmingham, AL — February 5, 2026 — A week of significant developments in Birmingham includes local events, weather updates, and community initiatives.
