News across Shelby County
Alabama restaurant recognized among Yelp’s best new spots of 2026
🍣 BEST NEW RESTAURANT: Johin'na in Birmingham was named one of the best new restaurants in the country by Yelp.
The Summit in Birmingham sells for $508M to out-of-state firm
🧾 SOLD: The Summit, one of the state's most visitied shopping centers, has sold. #BirminghamAL
Home Listings: See 28 on the market now in Alabama
🏡 HOUSE HUNTING? See what's on the market now across the state. BuzzPartner
Alabama school ranks in Niche’s top 25 public schools in the country
🏫 TOP SCHOOLS IN ALABAMA: Niche's annual rankings are out and one Alabama public high school sits among the best in the country.
Top 10 September stories you might have missed
🏆 SEPTEMBER'S TOP STORIES: Check out our 10 buzziest stories from September. Can you guess what took the top spot?
14 Southern artists + events coming to Birmingham soon—get tickets now
From America’s Got Talent appearances to new Billboard Hot 100 records, Alabama talent is having a moment on the national stage—but you don’t have to leave Birmingham to catch some of that Southern-star energy. This fall and holiday season, the BJCC is bringing a stacked lineup…
Fall Shredding & E-Recycling Event
Event date: October 3, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: 3162 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL 35124
4 Alabama HBCUs receive $1M gift from Dimon Foundation
📚 ALABAMA HBCU FUNDING: Four Alabama schools have received $1 million each from the James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation.
Auburn receives $579K in federal funding for forest products innovation project
🔋 AUBURN FORESTRY PROJECT: The university has received federal funding for a project aimed at improving energy use for the forest products industry.
Doggie Day at the Splash Pad
Event date: October 3, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM - 04:30 PM Location: 555 Ballpark Road Pelham, AL 35124
WATCH: Another Alabama singer impresses during blind audition on The Voice
🎤 ANNA MCELROY: Another Alabama singer made it through the Blind Auditions, making a surprise choice for her new coach.
14 specialty car shows to explore across Alabama this fall
🚗 CAR SHOWS THIS FALL: Check out 14 specialty car shows in Alabama this fall, complete with community, food, and antique cars.