https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/en-usCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comTue, 25 Aug 2026 04:36:00 +0200 On Saturday, the Historic Fourth Avenue Business District became a gathering place for music lovers, families, dancers and longtime supporters of Birmingham’s historic Black business district during the 23rd annual Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival. From the opening notes of the Birmingham Youth Choir to the final performance by Birmingham’s own Alvin Garrett, the festival offered a full day of music, celebratio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/23rd-annual-taste-of-4th-avenue-jazz-festival-brings-music-celebration-and-community-to-birmingham/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/23rd-annual-taste-of-4th-avenue-jazz-festival-brings-music-celebration-and-community-to-birmingham/ Miles College will receive $1 million in permanent endowment capital as one of 12 UNCF member institutions selected to benefit from a historic $12 million gift from the James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation.
The gift establishes the Dimon Fund to Advance Economic Opportunity and places resources directly into the permanent endowments of the selected Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Strengthening the endowment will enhance Miles College’s ability to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/miles-college-celebrates-1m-endowment-investment-through-uncf-and-the-james-and-judith-k-dimon-foundation/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/miles-college-celebrates-1m-endowment-investment-through-uncf-and-the-james-and-judith-k-dimon-foundation/ T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-and-childrens-of-alabama-celebrate-five-year-anniversary-of-nicu-bookworms/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uab-and-childrens-of-alabama-celebrate-five-year-anniversary-of-nicu-bookworms/ Initially adopted in August 2025, the guidelines dictate that all youths under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the entire event, and adults must have a valid ID. The guidelines take effect immediately.
Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan
“Safety is a priority in Birmingham City Schools,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-city-schools-renews-guidelines-for-attending-district-sporting-events/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-city-schools-renews-guidelines-for-attending-district-sporting-events/ James Weldon Johnson was an educator, journalist, diplomat, lyricist, poet, and human rights activist best known as the writer behind “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the timeless hymn celebrated as the Black national anthem. But he also used his writing to win the heart of the love of his life — Grace Nail Johnson.
James Weldon Johnson was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on June 17, 1871, to James and Helen Louise Dillet Johnson. Raised in a comfortable middle-]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/you-had-me-at-hello-the-love-and-legacy-of-grace-nail-and-james-weldon-johnson/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/you-had-me-at-hello-the-love-and-legacy-of-grace-nail-and-james-weldon-johnson/ It’s the most wonderful time of the year! People who know me well know that when they hear me say these words, it’s not the holiday season. They know it’s time for Sidewalk Film Festival.
Javacia Harris Bowser
Each year 15,000 people gather in Birmingham’s historic theatre district for the Sidewalk Film Festival, and I am always in that number. This year, the 28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival is set for August 24-30 and wil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/why-birminghams-sidewalk-film-festival-is-a-must-attend-event-year-after-year/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/why-birminghams-sidewalk-film-festival-is-a-must-attend-event-year-after-year/ BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham police say a push to work more closely with federal law enforcement is leading to a significant increase in cases being prosecuted federally as the city targets violent offenders, illegal firearms and other serious crimes.
Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett joined U.S. Attorney Phillip Williams Jr. and representatives from several federal law enforcement agencies Thursday to outline the partnership, which is part of Pickett’s 8-Point Crime Re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-police-federal-agencies-discuss-joint-approach-to-crime-reduction/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-police-federal-agencies-discuss-joint-approach-to-crime-reduction/ WASHINGTON, D.C. — UNCF announced on Thursday The Dimon Fund to Advance Economic Opportunity. This historic $12 million gift from The James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation to strengthen the long-term sustainability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Alabama has four colleges getting $1 million each — more than any other state. Miles College (Fairfield), Tuskegee University (Tuskegee), Oakwood University (Huntsville) and Stillman College (Tusc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uncf-announces-historic-12-million-gift-from-the-james-and-judith-k-dimon-foundation-to-help-strengthen-hbcus/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/uncf-announces-historic-12-million-gift-from-the-james-and-judith-k-dimon-foundation-to-help-strengthen-hbcus/ On Tuesday, around 90 District 8 residents sat in the pews of Sardis Baptist Church to hear what’s next for the area from Birmingham City Councilwoman Sonja Q. Smith and Alabama Representative Travis Hendrix, including a new $100,000 capital improvement project.
“I’m really excited about that,” Smith said. “It’s new. It allows for every resident, regardless of whether you’re a part of the neighborhood association]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/district-8-town-hall-outlines-neighborhood-investments-addresses-resident-concerns/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/district-8-town-hall-outlines-neighborhood-investments-addresses-resident-concerns/ A federal judge in Birmingham has tossed out a lawsuit from two former Birmingham Water Works Board members that challenged the state intervention that reorganized the utility into a regional entity and removed the city’s dominance over the asset.U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco Thursday dismissed the lawsuit filed by former board members William Muhammad and Brenda Lewis.In court Thursday, Manasco grilled Attorney Calvin Grigsby on specifics before ru]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/federal-judge-dismisses-lawsuit-challenging-birminghams-regional-water-board/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/federal-judge-dismisses-lawsuit-challenging-birminghams-regional-water-board/ The first days of school bring visible changes: new schedules, new teachers, new activities. What’s less visible — but just as important — is how these changes ripple through your household finances. This is exactly the moment to step back and reassess your family’s money p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/back-to-school-back-to-the-budget-the-financial-reset-families-need-this-fall/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/back-to-school-back-to-the-budget-the-financial-reset-families-need-this-fall/ EMPLOYMENT
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University of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC seeks Assistant Professor to conduct clinical activities as obstetric anesthesiologist in Birmingham, AL. Will also perform teaching, research, and service to the UAB Heersink School of Medicine. Must have completed fellowship in obstetric anesthesiology and be BC/BE in anesthesiology and eligible for Alabama medical license at time of hire.
 
UAB M]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/august-20-2026/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/august-20-2026/ Birmingham’s film scene is growing exponentially. Over the past 30 years, Birmingham and the greater Jefferson County area have been home to several productions, including Space Jam, Borat, 42 and many others. New Hollywood films such as The Rivals of Amziah King, starring Matthew McConaughey, and, most recently, The Girlfriend, starring Glenn Howerton, Meghann Fahy, and Rosario Dawson, have all filmed within the city limits.
The Oscars have also]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/five-to-watch-birmingham-filmmakers-make-a-name-for-themselves-on-screen/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/five-to-watch-birmingham-filmmakers-make-a-name-for-themselves-on-screen/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/having-eight-birmingham-headquartered-companies-recognized-among-times-500-best-private-companies-in-america-speaks-volumes-about-the-strength-of-our-business-community/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/having-eight-birmingham-headquartered-companies-recognized-among-times-500-best-private-companies-in-america-speaks-volumes-about-the-strength-of-our-business-community/ In honor of National Black Business Month, Birmingham connectivity platform Network Navigator brought together some of the city’s most recognizable names in the small-business community on Tuesday for an open conversation about the state of Black businesses in Birmingham.
A Night with Legacy: The State of Black Business, held at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, wasn’t a traditional panel.
Hosted by Network Navigator founder Naila S. Jackson,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/a-night-with-legacy-birminghams-black-business-community-discusses-growth-barriers-and-potential/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/a-night-with-legacy-birminghams-black-business-community-discusses-growth-barriers-and-potential/ Matthew Sean Massey, of Birmingham, was the man identified.
Birmingham police said an officer was on patrol around 12:35 p.m. when a security guard working at the McDonald’s near University Boulevard and 28th Street South flagged him down.
The security gua]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jefferson-county-coroner-identifies-man-38-shot-and-killed-by-bpd-officer-in-uab-st-vincents-parking-deck/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jefferson-county-coroner-identifies-man-38-shot-and-killed-by-bpd-officer-in-uab-st-vincents-parking-deck/ By Robert Dickerson | Special to The Times
Every August, America observes National Black Business Month — a time to celebrate Black-owned businesses, recognize successful entrepreneurs, and encourage consumers to support businesses that have historically faced barriers to growth.
But for me, Black Business Month is a reminder that Black business ownership was never just about opening doors for individual entrepreneurs. It was about creating independence, dignity, employment, owners]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/standing-in-the-gap-why-black-business-month-matters-in-birmingham-and-beyond/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/standing-in-the-gap-why-black-business-month-matters-in-birmingham-and-beyond/ The National Park Service is opening a temporary visitor center for the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument while renovations take place at the A.G. Gaston Motel.
The temporary visitor center opens Wednesday and will be located in The Commons meeting space at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. The center will be open Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The National Parks Service closed the visitor center in the A.G. Gaston Motel for renovations]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-civil-rights-national-monument-to-house-temporary-visitor-center-for-nps/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/birmingham-civil-rights-national-monument-to-house-temporary-visitor-center-for-nps/ Advocacy work is something Jamie Heard never aspired to do. But on February 16, 2024, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos created through in vitro fertilization (IVF) are legally considered “children” under the state’s Wrongful Death of a Minor Act. This decision abruptly halted IVF treatments across the state. At the time, Heard was starting her second round of IVF as she and her husband Dontez were trying to get]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jamie-heard-advocate-for-alabama-families-featured-in-new-documentary-film/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/jamie-heard-advocate-for-alabama-families-featured-in-new-documentary-film/ Cooling stations have been activated this week, as temperatures reach 95 degrees or higher. These locations provide air-conditioned spaces where residents can cool down, hydrate, and reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-city-of-birminghamactivates-multiple-cooling-stations-during-this-weeks-extreme-heat/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/birmingham/the-city-of-birminghamactivates-multiple-cooling-stations-during-this-weeks-extreme-heat/