Birmingham Times · Hoover, AL
By Shannon Thomason | UAB News Phaedra Manuel is the new Miss University of Alabama at BirminghamPhaedra Manuel is the new Miss University of Alabama at Birmingham. Manuel was crowned Sunday, Nov. 8, during the Miss UAB Scholarship Competition, an official preliminary to the Miss Alabama and Miss America. She will represent UAB at the state Miss Alabama competition. A graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in global health, Manuel, 23, of Hoover, Alabama, was also voted Miss Congeniality. She was awarded $2,600 in scholarships. Manuel currently works full time as a gap-year medical intern in Christ Health Center’s Fellowship program. She is a Graduate Student Government senator and a member of the Maternal and Child Health Student Association. Manuel is a volunteer with Blazer Kitchen as an Alpha Gamma Delta alumna through its hunger-fighting initiative.
The Star · Alabaster, AL
Nearby: Alabaster, ALAlabama governor Dr. Robert Bentley came to Marion several years ago for a ribbon-cutting event and afterwards had lunch at a local restaurant with community leaders. I was surprised to get a call inviting me to the lunch as a representative of the college. As we say in the South, I was in “high cotton.” I asked the governor if he admired Ronald Reagan as his predecessor Bob Riley did. I was in Riley’s office once and noted the “It Can Be Done” sign on his desk–a replica of the one Reagan kept on his desk bespeaking a positive attitude. “I do admire Reagan,” Bentley said, “but I really like Harry Truman.” Bentley explained that Truman refused appointments to corporate boards in his post-presidency. “They don’t want Harry Truman,” the president said. “They want a former president. My honor is not for sale.” “That’s the kind of integrity we need today in politics,” Bentley said. I asked the governor if he had one of Truman’s famous “The Buck Stops Here” signs.
Longview News-Journal · Birmingham, AL
Nearby: Birmingham, ALLONGVIEW — A private family memorial service celebrating the life of Peggy E. Tucker Gatlin with her brother James B. (Jim) Tucker Jr. Officiating was held at Memory Park Cemetery under the direction of Rader Funeral Home on Friday, November 6, 2026. Peggy died in her home at Marquis at the Cascades in Tyler, Texas, on October 31, 2026, after a brief illness. Peggy was preceded in death by her husbands, Ken Gatlin and Wilmer Cox; father, James B. (Jim) Tucker Sr.; mother, Eva Russell Tucker; and sisters, Nancy Tucker Adams and Melanie Tucker McNeil. Peggy was born on March 16, 1941, in Birmingham, Alabama, and grew up in the surrounding areas of Longview, Texas, and Lone Star, Texas. She is survived by her Brother James B.
Birmingham Times · Birmingham, AL
Nearby: Birmingham, ALbirminghamal.gov As temperatures are expected to fall below freezing, the City of Birmingham and Jimmie Hale Mission will open its nightly warming station Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, from 6 p.m. until temperatures rise the following morning. Men, women, and children needing warm shelter can come to the Mission located at 3420 2nd Ave North. Food will be provided. Shelter for women and children only will be provided at Pathways, located at 409 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd. In addition to shelter, Jimmie Hale Mission will provide a hot dinner and breakfast for all warming station guests, as well as cold-weather clothing and essential items. Those wanting to support this effort with food donations can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0448A8AE2EA4FCC43-67556072-november The complimentary Birmingham Rapid Transit bus line (also called Birmingham Xpress) will run every thirty minutes with a stop in front of the Mission.
The Mercer Cluster · Birmingham, AL
Nearby: Birmingham, ALSports Women’s soccer looks to extend postseason run in SoCon semifinal against ETSU Olivia Bori '27 shoots the ball just inside of the penalty box in a game against South Carolina State University in Betts Stadium on Aug. 23. Mercer women’s soccer will face No. 3 East Tennessee State University at 8 p.m. Friday in the Southern Conference Tournament semifinals at Samford Track/Soccer Complex in Birmingham, Ala. The Bears are seeking a third consecutive victory and a place in the conference championship game for the second year in a row. The Bears enter the matchup after defeating No. 10 Wofford 3-2 and No. 2 Furman 4-1 in the tournament’s opening rounds. The latter came as the Paladins were heavily favored. The Bears bounced back from an opening deficit and clinched the upset in Greenville, S.C. Today's semifinal matchup against ETSU presents an opportunity for Mercer to avenge a 1-0 regular-season loss.
The Birmingham Times · Birmingham, AL
Nearby: Birmingham, ALHome ♃ Recent Stories ☄ Birmingham City Schools Celebrates Raising State Report Card Score to a Record... ♃ Recent Stories ☄EducationEducation K-12LocalMore News The latest Alabama State Report Card results show continued improvement in Birmingham City Schools, with the district’s grade setting a new high of 79. (Birmingham City Schools) Birmingham City Schools Scholars in Birmingham City Schools showed continued achievement increases on the latest Alabama State Report Card. The district received a 79, a two-point gain over the previous year. This reflects improvements in academic proficiency, college and career readiness, graduation, and attendance. “We’re seeing stronger outcomes across our district, and these results reflect meaningful progress,” said Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan.
The Birmingham Times · Birmingham, AL
Nearby: Birmingham, ALHome ♃ Recent Stories ☄ Following Years of Progress, Birmingham School Board Gives Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan... ♃ Recent Stories ☄Education K-12LocalMore News The Birmingham Board of Education gave Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan, seen Thursday, Nov. 12, at Hayes K-8 celebrating the system's latest state report card, a favorable annual review. (Birmingham City Schools) Special to The Times The Birmingham Board of Education on Tuesday gave Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan a favorable annual review in an evaluation weighted heavily toward measurable outcomes for students and Birmingham City Schools. Board member Leticia Harvill, who chairs the superintendent’s evaluation committee, said Sullivan met expectations on both the district’s measurable achievements and the more subjective assessments of his leadership. The board gave him an overall score of 3.1 on a 4-point scale.
Birmingham Times · Birmingham, AL
Nearby: Birmingham, ALBy Shauna Stuart | For the Birmingham Times For the first time in nearly 70 years, Birmingham’s Fountain Heights neighborhood has a grocery store of its own. The Fountain Heights Farms Cooperative, a Black-owned urban farm and food sovereignty collective founded in 2016 by M. Dominique Villanueva and Christopher Gooden, hosted the grand opening of its We All Eat Market and community kitchen on Nov. 7. We All Eat offers an array of items with a special emphasis on organic products.The market shelves are lined with dry goods; bulk bins with grains, beans, and candies; fresh juice; canned goods; and condiments. Other shelves hold toiletries and household items. Fresh herbs, many grown by Gooden, line the wall behind the cash register where customers can purchase them in bulk.
The Birmingham Times · Birmingham, AL
Nearby: Birmingham, ALBy Sym Posey | For The Birmingham Times Since 1935, the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District has been committed to providing affordable housing to Birmingham residents. Now known as Birmingham Housing, the organization’s new name signals a new focus. Birmingham Housing is embracing a holistic approach that supports a pathway to economic freedom, provides educational opportunities, promotes health and wellness, and connects residents to resources that help them achieve greater independence. Although leadership initiated the rebranding effort, the organization said it sought feedback from people who work for and are served by the agency. Denita Clara Bearden, whose responsibilities as chief administrative officer included coordinating the process, worked directly with the branding consultant after the vendor was selected. Her role involved arranging meetings, collecting research, coordinating briefings and reviewing recommendations.
The Birmingham Times · Birmingham, AL
Nearby: Birmingham, ALHome ♃ Recent Stories ☄ Birmingham Celebrates Those Who Served With Oldest Veterans Day Parade in America ♃ Recent Stories ☄LocalMore NewsNational Birmingham held its annual Veterans Day Parade downtown on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The parade is the oldest of its kind in the country. (Marika N. Johnson, City of Birmingham) Compiled From Wire Reports Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Birmingham Wednesday for the 79th annual National Veterans Day Parade. The yearly event honors the men and women who have served their country in the U.S. military. The parade is the oldest of its kind in the nation, a tradition that began in Birmingham in 1947. In November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day, signifying the end of World War I in 1918.
Birmingham Times · Birmingham, AL
Nearby: Birmingham, ALBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times For nearly a century, the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District has been part of the landscape of Birmingham, providing affordable housing to generations of residents and helping shape the communities they call home. Now, as the organization approaches its next chapter, it is preparing to leave behind a name that has represented its work for decades and introduce a new identity: Birmingham Housing. The rebrand, officially launching Nov. 12, represents more than a change in name, logo or color palette. According to the organization’s leadership, it reflects a broader vision of the agency’s responsibility to residents and the city — one that extends beyond providing housing to include community development, economic opportunity, workforce preparation, homeownership, and neighborhood investment.
Birmingham Times · Birmingham, AL
Nearby: Birmingham, ALBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Birmingham’s civil rights history is etched into its streets, buildings and public spaces. But as generations of movement foot soldiers pass away and the preservation of historical memory faces new challenges, a local art project is asking residents to consider what happens when the responsibility of remembering falls on the public. The Sacred Ordinary, a new public art installation in Birmingham’s Civil Rights District, uses illuminated everyday objects and sound to encourage visitors to engage with the city’s history in a different way. The installation is produced by 1504, a narrative studio that integrates strategic communications with the visual arts, presented by the Ministry of Culture and created in partnership with the National Parks Conservation Association. The Sacred Ordinary opened Nov. 2 and will remain available through Dec. 13. The free experience takes visitors on a self-guided nighttime walk beginning at Kelly Ingram Park.
Birmingham Times · Birmingham, AL
Nearby: Birmingham, ALcityofbirmingham.org The City of Birmingham has approved a Public Camping Ordinance establishing citywide standards prohibiting unauthorized camping and encampments on publicly owned property. The ordinance addresses concerns surrounding public health and sanitation, public safety, access to shared public spaces, and the protection of critical infrastructure, including bridges and viaducts. “Every resident deserves safe, accessible public spaces, and we have a responsibility to protect them,” said Mayor Randall L. Woodfin. “This ordinance establishes clear expectations and a consistent process for addressing encampments while ensuring that outreach, compassion, and connections to shelter and supportive services remain part of our response.
Birmingham Times · Birmingham, AL
Nearby: Birmingham, ALcityofbirmingham.org Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin and Lt. Gen. A.C. Roper, U.S. Army (Ret.), will host a ceremonial flag presentation in front of Birmingham City Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 10. They will announce details regarding the Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention, which will be held in Birmingham Sept. 13–18, 2027. Tuesday’s event will take place at 12 p.m. on Short 20th Street North, which is between City Hall and Linn Park. Mayors from several municipalities as well as members of the Alabama State Legislature and the Birmingham City Council will also be in attendance. Chartered in 1958, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society is the nation’s highest military award for valor. Of the more than 3,500 recipients, 33 have been from Alabama. Currently, 65 Congressional Medal of Honor Society recipients are still living. Roper is chairman of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society Birmingham Committee.
Birmingham Times · Birmingham, AL
Nearby: Birmingham, ALBy ABC 33/40 (WBMA) — People struggling with homelessness, mental health challenges or other personal crises could soon find additional help at Birmingham’s public libraries under a proposed $444,000 partnership with UAB. The city is considering placing four full-time social workers in public libraries to connect people with housing assistance, mental health resources, substance misuse services and other community support. The proposal is scheduled for consideration Monday, Nov. 9, by the Birmingham City Council’s Budget and Finance Committee. The two-year agreement with the University of Alabama at Birmingham would cost taxpayers up to $444,000 and represents another effort by the city to address the needs of vulnerable residents. The proposal comes as Birmingham leaders continue discussing how to address homelessness and connect people experiencing housing instability with available services.
Birmingham Times · Birmingham, AL
Nearby: Birmingham, ALBy Roy L. Williams | Birmingham Public Library The Birmingham Public Library’s Archives & Manuscripts Department is hosting a 50th birthday celebration this Saturday, November 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The public is invited to join the library for cake and pizza in Arrington Auditorium, located on the 4th floor of the Linn-Henley Research Library, 2100 Park Place in downtown Birmingham. Founded in 1976, the BPL Archives Department collection is open to the public and draws thousands of researchers each year from throughout the Birmingham area, the United States and around the world. These researchers include local people investigating the history of houses and buildings; university students researching class papers, theses, and dissertations; scholars researching articles, books and museum exhibitions; and film makers working on documentaries and other motion picture productions.
The Birmingham Times · Birmingham, AL
Nearby: Birmingham, ALHome Local Entertainment PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS Local EntertainmentPPT Don’t Miss Pulitzer Prize winning columnists Roy S. Johnson, (pictured), Kyle Whitmire and John Archibald, Tuesday, 6 p.m. at Birmingham Public Library, Park Place for a Town Hall event. (File) By Gwen DeRu | The Birmingham Times THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 **READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news!!! **LYRICS FOR LIFE, 6-8 p.m. at the Birmingham Public Library Downtown. This book: Lyrics for Life: An Anthology of Poems from Birmingham Youth and Adults, is in partnership with the Academy of American Poets Radical Reversal, Magic City Poetry Festival, Birmingham Libraries, City of Birmingham and Create Birmingham. This is a gathering of words from poets in Birmingham and beyond and a space for poems that rise from porches, classrooms, juvenile spaces and sacred places of becoming. Salaam Green edits the book and foreword is by Randall Horton.
Richmond Post · Birmingham, AL
Nearby: Birmingham, ALShare Tweet By Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black Media The Oakland branch of the NAACP and the Oakland/Berkeley chapter of Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) have issued a joint statement condemning what they describe as harassment, intimidation and discrimination targeting Black women in politics. Founded in 1968, BWOPA is a California-based nonprofit advocacy and membership organization that is focused on increasing Black women’s participation and influence in the political process. Danielle Motley-Lewis, president of BWOPA’s Oakland/Berkeley chapter, told California Black Media (CBM) that the statement reflects growing concerns about online hostility and political attacks directed at Black women candidates, elected officials and public servants. “These allegations deserve serious attention and should not be dismissed as ordinary political disagreements,” the organizations said in their statement.