News across Jefferson County
2 Alabama schools among best value colleges in the country
🎓 BEST VALUE COLLEGES: Two in-state universities are among the best value schools in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report.
The Medical Clinic Board of the City of Hoover, Alabama Meeting
Event date: October 1, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: 100 Municipal Lane Hoover, AL 35216
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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