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Deion Sanders Faces Subpoena Drama As Colorado's Season Nears

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UNCF Announces Historic $12 Million Gift from The James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation to Help Strengthen HBCUs

Special to The Times WASHINGTON, D.C. - UNCF announced on Thursday The Dimon Fund to Advance Economi...

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New Yemeni-inspired restaurant opens in Hoover

🚨A new Yemeni-inspired restaurant is serving dishes you won't find anywhere else in Birmingham-metro. 🍢

Pat Byington Aug 12, 2026

Einstein Bros. Bagels continues to expand in Birmingham: Fifth new location now open

🥯Birmingham's bagel boom keeps going! Einstein Bros. Bagels just opened its FIFTH metro location.

Pat Byington Aug 11, 2026

Maki Fresh, Birmingham sushi spot, closes permanently

🥢 🍣 Maki Fresh is gone. One of Birmingham's first fast casual sushi restaurants quietly posted a closure notice on its door.

Pat Byington Aug 10, 2026

Bottega, Ovenbird, Automatic Seafood and more earn 95+ food service scores in July 2026

60 Jefferson County restaurants scored an A+ in July 2026. Check out who made the food service honor roll 👇🏽

Pat Byington Aug 06, 2026

Shake Shack is opening its 2nd Alabama location in Alabaster

🍔 SHAKE SHACK COMING SOON: Construction is underway on Alabaster's new Shake Shack at Shoppes at District 31. Here's what to know before it opens.

Mary Helene Hall Aug 05, 2026

Walk-On's Sports Bar coming to Homewood, taking over former Rodney Scott's BBQ space

🏈 ⚾️ Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux is headed to Downtown Homewood - and you might recognize one of the big names behind it. 👀 Here's what we know about the new spot and what it means for Homewo...

Pat Byington Aug 05, 2026