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NEW Ross Dress for Less opening in Homewood, July 20
A new Ross Dress for Less is set to open in Homewood this month. Billed as the nation’s largest “no frills,” off-price retail chain that believes in passing along savings to its customers, the new Ross Dress For Less is set to open on Saturday, July 20th.
Green Valley Elementary marks opening of new outdoor classroom
Green Valley Elementary School on Tuesday celebrated the completion of its new outdoor classroom with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 40-by-24-foot shaded space includes bleacher seating for 80 students and enough table and bench seating for individual classes. Principal Amy Burbank said the outdoor classroom will provide a unique and engaging...
Birmingham metro’s 6th Boston Fish Supreme has opened in Hoover
Boston Fish Supreme has opened in Hoover’s Riverchase Plaza. The popular seafood joint moved into the former Falafel Cafe space in mid-June. The new location is Boston Fish Supreme’s sixth in the Birmingham metro area. A spokesperson at the Boston Fish Supreme in Hoover told Bham Now that...
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office hosting ‘Books not Bullets’ program
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham for a new initiative that is geared towards connecting with younger students within the county. The new program is be called “Books not Bullets” and deputies will have books in their patrol cars to share with the youth. […]
27-year-old woman killed in Birmingham wreck
A 27-year-old woman is dead after a wreck on Jefferson Avenue SW in Birmingham. The Jefferson County Coroner says Kiara Monique Brooks was injured in a crash at approximately 6:30 a.m. on July16, 2024. She was taken to the hospital where she died a short time later. The crash happened...
Alabama lawmakers speak on 2nd day of Republican National Convention
MONTGOMERY, Ala (WIAT) — Many conversations involving Alabama lawmakers are happening at the Republican National Convention as the political event enters day two. Houston County Republican Party chairman Alex Reynolds says history is being made at the convention. He also noted the unique atmosphere in the aftermath of former President Trump’s attempted assassination. “You talk about the energy […]
See the new “Beetlejuice” mural behind Forstall Art Center in Birmingham
At Bham Now, we love seeing local artists express their creativity through murals in The Magic City. We caught up with Phillip Forstall, owner of Forstall Art Center, to learn more about the latest mural adorning the wall behind his store. New “Beetlejuice” mural in downtown Birmingham. If...
Head to Otey’s Fest for live music, great food + more
Get ready to raise your glass, Birmingham—Otey’s Tavern is celebrating 35 years of memories, laughter and unforgettable nights at the 15th annual Otey’s Fest on Saturday, July 27. This free event at their Crestline location will feature an outdoor cookout, kids activities and some of Otey’s favorite...
SWAC Commissioner announces new home for basketball tournament at football media day
Saying that the conference wanted to expand the basketball tournament, SWAC Commissioner Charles McClelland announced that the league will hold the event in Atlanta starting in 2025. At SWAC football media on Tuesday, McClelland indicated that the basketball tournament is moving from Birmingham, Alabama, to the Gateway Center in College...
Australian youth baseball teams play at historic Rickwood Field during massive tournament
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — This week, youth baseball teams from Australia hit the diamond at the oldest professional ballpark in the country. The Angry Bull Sharks and Mighty Termites played at Rickwood Field Monday, as they compete in the 14U WWBA National Championship. This is one of several venues in...
Trussville Racquet Club continues success, raises awareness
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor TRUSSVILLE – Success in high school sports is the norm in Trussville, but adult tennis is quietly one of the more successful things going on in our beloved city. The Trussville Raquet Club has a team of men who have won the past three state championships, a ladies’ team who […]
Women Breaking Barriers: Birmingham women bonding across cultures and continents with South Africa trip
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A group of Birmingham women is on their way to South Africa for what could be a life-changing exchange of ideas and experiences. Jenny Waltman is CEO of Grace Klein Community in Birmingham, a nonprofit that works with poor and underprivileged communities. She recruited all the women who are making the journey.
Parole hearings scheduled for July 16 - 18
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles has scheduled parole and pardon hearings for July 16-18.
After an offseason of transition, here are five questions ahead of SWAC media day
Another Southwestern Athletic Conference football season is drawing near, and it has been a while since the league has had such a wide-open look. The power in the SWAC East appears to be in flux with Deion Sanders gone from Jackson State for two years and Willie Simmons leaving Florida A&M after last season.
RHS rising freshman Entrekin chosen to Team Alabama for prestigious baseball tournament
After an excellent debut season with the Russellville High School varsity baseball team in the spring, rising freshman Brayden Entrekin has received a special, exclusive invitation to compete with another squad later this month. Entrekin—a versatile player for the Golden Tigers during their 2024 campaign, especially on the mound—was selected...
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