News across Greater Birmingham
2 Alabama HBCUs set to compete in 2027 Battle of the Bands
🥁 BATTLE OF THE BANDS: Miles College + Alabama State will compete on the national stage in January 2027.
6 special arts experiences on the new Alabama Black Belt Maker’s Trail + how to book now
🫶 QUILT, FORGE + BAKE ACROSS AL: The new Black Belt Maker's Trail lets you make art beside Gee's Bend quilters, a James Beard-winning chef, a scrap metal sculptor + more! 👇 BuzzPartner
Aloft Hotel renovations in Homewood among new $1M+ building permits
🚧 CONSTRUCTION NEWS: Take a look at these $1M+ construction projects that were approved this past week. #NewConstruction
Greg Byrne, Patrick Murphy among approved contract extensions at Alabama
🐘 ALABAMA CONTRACT EXTENSIONS: AD Greg Byrne received an extension through 2033 while 6 Tide coaches also had extensions approved Monday.
Beau’s Law goes into effect Oct. 1: What it means for outdoor pets
🐶 BEAU'S LAW: The new legislation goes into effect Thursday, requiring proper shelter, leashing and resources for outdoor pets.
STEM learning: Why it’s important + how students can access it in all 67 AL counties
🔬 STEM IN AL'S 67 COUNTIES: See how Alabama students are getting hands-on with STEM in + out of the classroom, from robotics + animal encounters to field trips and more. BuzzPartner
Alabama moves up in latest rankings, reaches historic milestone in AP Poll
🐘 HISTORIC MILESTONE: Alabama becomes the second team in college football history to be ranked in 300 consecutive AP polls.
Dryer fire forces Comfort Inn evacuation
Guests at the Comfort Inn in Jasper were evacuated early Saturday morning after a dryer fire filled the building with smoke. Firefighters responded to a fire alarm at the hotel at 1970 Hospitality Drive around 3:10 a.m. Jasper Fire Chief Kenny Hochgesang said dispatch radioed him…
Alabama among 10 most watched college football teams to start 2026 season
📺 CFB RATINGS: Alabama has played in two of the top 6 most-watched games so far this season.
Oneonta rolls past Hokes Bluff
By Alex Chaney On Sept. 18, Hokes Bluff and Oneonta High Schools faced off against one another in a tense football game. Ultimately, however, the night belonged to Oneonta, and Hokes Bluff took home a clear-cut loss. Oneonta’s passing attack gave the young Hokes Bluff defensive…
Stormwater and Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committee
Event date: October 6, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: 100 Municipal Lane Hoover, AL 35216
34 homes on the market now in Alabama
🏡 AL HOMES: See what's on the market now across state. BuzzPartner