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THE HISTORIC SIXTENTH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH 63RD MEMORIAL OBSERVANCE OF THE CHURCH BOMBING 9/15/2026

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V949 WATV Magic Classic Press Conference 2025

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V949 WATV Classic Mixer Presented by SouthState Bank at Johin na

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THE 3RD ANNUAL STOP THE VIOLENCE CLASSIC PARKER THUNDERING HEARD VS THE RAMSEY RAMS AT LEGION FIELD

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REDMONT VODKA TAILGATING FOR LOCAL BUSINESES

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Sixteenth Street Baptist Church Major Expansion and Restoration

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REGIONS BANK REALITY CHECK AND BUSINESS RESOURCE CONFERENCE

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Restore Games Birmingham 2025 at The Birmingham CrossPlex and The Bill Harris Arena

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V94.9 Watv at the Steele City JazzFest

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v94.9 at the Caribbean Music and Food Festival in Bessemer

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V94.9 Watv celebrates with Vulcan for his 119th Birthday

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V94.9 Watv stopped by the Home Buyer Education Course at the Star in East Birmingham

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GUN VIOLENCE RALLY IN KELLY INGRAM PARK

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BACK TO THE BASICS YOUTH SUMMIT PRESENTED BY BIRMINGHAM PARKS & RECREATION

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V94.9 4th Annual Business Mixer at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

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REGIONS TRADITON GOLF TOURNEMENT AT GREYSTONE

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V94.9 Celebrates Jackie Robinson Day and Street Festival with the Negro Southern League Museum Birmingham

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V94.9 supports HABD, Southside Development Company (SDC), and the City of Birmingham for the official groundbreaking of Edgehill at Southtown on Friday, April 14

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V94.9 Hanging out in the community at the Eastern Health Center for STI Awareness Week

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V94.9 Watv Easter Sunday with Pastor Thomas Beavers and The Star Church

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Homie Jay in Pictures

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V94.9 Watv Salutes BGrace Media 2023 "BADDIE AWARDS," at the McWayne Center

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V94.9 Watv at the Alabama Broadcast Awards aka The 2023 Abby Awards

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V94.9 Welcomed The Birmingham Urban League's 2nd Annual Empower Her Awards

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V94.9 Street Hits with Big Ro

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HBCU Spring Coming 2023

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SISTAH STRUT 2022 WITH BRENDA BROWN'S BOSOM BUDDIES

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Magic City Classic 2022

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HOMIE JAY HANGING WITH BUICK AT THE SWAC BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

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Magic City Classic 2021

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FALL FESTIVAL WITH BIRMINGHAM'S PARK & RECREATION DIVISION PRESENTED BY DR. PEPPER

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V News to Use 'We Can't Normalize This Violence': City Officials Provide Updates on Magic City Classic Weekend Shootings History Shows Us That When Black Folk Get Out and Vote, Things Can Change Multiple People Injured, 1 Dead in Shooting Near Legion Field Following Magic City Classic Passing the Torch: AWAKEN 2026 Honors 1963 Foot Soldiers, Celebrates Next Generation of Leaders October 29, 2026 'Historically Black': BCRI Exhibit Honors Alabama's HBCU Legacy and Connects History to Today Alabama A&M and Alabama State Gear Up for Huge Matchup at the 85th Annual MCC Birmingham Author Shares Her Magic City Classic Experience, and its Welcoming Spirit Black Heart Association Brings Free Heart Health Screenings to the Magic City Classic Do What Works: Birmingham Talks Early Childhood Development Program Highlighted by National Organization PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS "All jokes aside, we're two institutions trying to further education of our kids in the city and around the area."The Magic City Classic Made Me: My Many Lives Inside Birmingham's Biggest Event How a Cancer Survivor and Local UAB Doctor Are Beating the Odds Together Love & Lessons: Before You Catch Feelings at a Big Event, Catch the Vibe Gerald Brooks Jr. Built a Black-Owned Law Firm on One Idea: Serve the Client Books That Build Skills Brings Story Quest, STEM Activities to North Shelby Library October 22, 2026 Alabama Election 2026: A Guide to Key Races, Candidates and Issues Boosie Brings High Energy to Legion Field for Safe Summer Concert Series Finale

'We Can't Normalize This Violence': City Officials Provide Updates on Magic City Classic Weekend Shootings

By Javacia Harris Bowser | The Birmingham Times Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin and several city...

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History Shows Us That When Black Folk Get Out and Vote, Things Can Change

In every election, turnout matters, but when Black folks turn out in large numbers, things change. T...

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Paid In Full Foundation Honors Hip-Hop Pioneers Nile Rodgers, Ralph McDaniels, Kurtis Blow, And The D.O.C.

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Damian Lillard's Insole Company Hits $8M In Revenue As NBA Demand Soars

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The face of the WNBA isn't one player. It's progress.

SAN FRANCISCO - Throughout the 2026 season, there were silly arguments and bitter debates about whic...

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Ex-College Football Player Quinton Baker Uses Baby As Shield in Shootout With Cops

Former college running back Quinton Baker, 28, and his 3-year-old son Kentre were fatally shot early...

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Jordon Hudson Skips Miami Game After Breakup With Bill Belichick

Jordon Hudson, 25, appeared to skip North Carolina's 38-35 loss to No. 1 Miami on Saturday, one day ...

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Eljay Crisp-Carr Released After Being Falsely Accused as Mass Shooter

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Dale Smith Jr. Arrested For Choking Ex-fiancé Michelle Parker to Death After Appearing On 'The People's Court'

A television appearance that should have ended when the cameras stopped rolling has become part of a...

Samuel Clement 14h ago

Lamar Jackson and the unthinkable question

This season, Andscape will document the ups and downs of this Black quarterback fraternity and how e...

William C. Rhoden Oct 31, 2026

Thunder Announce Injury Updates For Chet Holmgren And Cason Wallace

When it rains, it pours. The Oklahoma City Thunder can't seem to catch a break right now. Just when ...

Daniel Bell Oct 30, 2026

Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson Break Up But She is Still Running His Businesses

University of North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson quietly ended their rom...

Robert Littal Oct 30, 2026

LaLa Anthony on How All NBA Players Cheat and It Gives The WAGS Anxiety

Actress and former NBA wife LaLa Anthony said the lifestyle of being married to a professional baske...

Robert Littal Oct 30, 2026

Thunder Use Last Roster Spot On Former First Round Pick Ochai Agbaji

The Oklahoma City Thunder are adding another player to the mix as they try to navigate an early-seas...

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Miss Myra's BBQ named best barbecue joint in Alabama

🔥 ALABAMA'S BEST BBQ IS IN VESTAVIA: Chowhound just crowned Miss Myra's Pit Bar-B-Q the top barbecue joint in the whole state, and we've got their famous white sauce recipe so you can make it at ho...

Pat Byington Oct 26, 2026

Golden Age Wine crowned best wine bar in Alabama

🍷 ALABAMA'S BEST WINE BAR, OFFICIALLY: The Takeout just crowned Golden Age Wine the top pour in the state - and if you've lounged at the Mountain Brook shop or the downtown Birmingham wine garden, ...

Pat Byington Oct 26, 2026

Little Betty Steak Bar wins Michelin Service Award 2026

🏆 MICHELIN GUIDE AMERICAN SOUTH: Little Betty Steak Bar general manager Jared Patterson was given the 2026 Service Award during the prestigious event in Nashville.

Caleb Turrentine Oct 21, 2026

Mobile-based beignet + burger restaurant to open at Valley Post by end of 2026

🍔 MO'BAY COMES TO CHELSEA: Mo'Bay Beignet & Burger Co. announced plans to open at Valley Post before the end of 2026.

Mary Helene Hall Oct 21, 2026

Prominent Birmingham sushi chef opening new restaurant in Cahaba Heights

🍣 ABHI IS COMING BACK TO VESTAVIA: Chef Abhi Sainju is turning the old Satterfields spot on Cahaba Heights Road into a sushi, ramen + cocktail restaurant slated to open by the end of November.

Madelyn Alexander Oct 19, 2026

Nick Saban savors K&J's oatmeal cream pies on ESPN College GameDay

🍪 BHAM BAKERY ON ESPN: K&J's Elegant Pastries served oatmeal cream pies to Nick Saban on ESPN's College GameDay in Tuscaloosa!

Mary Helene Hall Oct 15, 2026

Derek Chauvin’s Mother Addressed The Court Before His Sentencing And Told The Court He Was Innocent, Not Racist & “A Good Man”

Roommates, just minutes before he was eventually sentenced to 22 ½ years in prison for the May 2020 murder of George Floyd, Derek Chauvin’s mother, Carolyn Pawlenty, spoke directly to the judge and pleaded for leniency in his sentencing. At one point during her written statement, she referred to Derek Chau...

Jun 25, 2021

George Floyd's Brother, Terrence Floyd Addresses Derek Chauvin In Court

The day that many people have been anticipating has arrived, and before Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill could give Derek Chavin his sentence. The family members of George Floyd spoke before the court to offer their statements before learning how long Chauvin would be in prison. One of the three members to speak befo...

Jun 25, 2021

Fairfield Tigers' faith, bond lead to historic volleyball area championship

The Fairfield Tigers turned years of belief and hard work into a historic first-ever Class 4A, Area 9 championship.

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