The Birmingham Times

Established in 1964, The Birmingham Times has been a consistent source of news for over five decades. Our goal is to provide engaging and pertinent information to the community while catering to the needs of our clients. We see ourselves as chroniclers of African-American news and history in Birmingham, Alabama. While many of our readers may reside outside the city, we focus on highlighting local events and concerns.

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Meet the Birmingham Fire And Rescue Medic Representing His Hometown in the Games of Heroes

3 days ago | birminghamtimes.com | Barnett Wright

By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham TimesWhen more than 8,000 first responders from around the globe gather for the 2025 World Police and Fire Games (BHM 2025 WPFG) beginning Friday June 27, Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS)’s Michael Peagler, who will compete in boxing, will be among them. It’s a day he never imagined while growing up in the Magic City, he said.
Grand Opening of Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham Kicks Off with Nod to the Northside Community

1 week ago | birminghamtimes.com | Barnett Wright

By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham TimesFrom Janet Maycock, Druid Hills Neighborhood Association President to Mike Suco, President & CEO, Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, the grand opening of the Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham on Friday included homage to the city’s Northside community, which is comprised of several neighborhoods, including Norwood, Druid Hills, Evergreen, Fountain Heights, and Central City.
Turning Pain into Purpose: The Lives of Birmingham’s Sickle Cell Warriors

1 week ago | birminghamtimes.com | Javacia Harris Bowser

By Javacia Harris Bowser | For the Birmingham TimesAsked how sickle cell disease (SCD) impacts her life, Birmingham’s Alaynna Pruitt said bluntly, “It literally affects everything.”A sickle cell crisis — a term patients use to describe unbearable pain or other serious complications brought on by the disease — can be unpredictable, Pruitt said. “I’ll get a crisis somewhat randomly, but it’s usually brought on by overexertion or dehydration,” she said.
How Sophia Leverson Reenergized Central Alabama’s Sickle Cell Disease Association

1 week ago | birminghamtimes.com | Javacia Harris Bowser

By Javacia Harris Bowser | For the Birmingham TimesPerhaps Sophia Leverson was destined to work in sickle cell disease (SCD) care. “I don’t really remember a time in my life when sickle cell wasn’t part of it,” she said. Leverson and her family are originally from Guyana, a country on the northeastern coast of South America, where her father was a physician. “[SCD] is very common across the entire African diaspora,” Leverson said.
Alabama Sen. Tuberville Explains Why Routine Check-ins in Birmingham Lead to ICE Detentions

1 week ago | birminghamtimes.com | Lisa Crane

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed to WVTM 13. The ISAP office in Birmingham’s Southside is where immigrants can register and take part in the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program. It’s an alternative to detention, so people who report here are typically undocumented, waiting for their immigration cases to be heard.
Birmingham Police: Parents Will Be Held Accountable for Children Who Violate Summer Curfew

2 weeks ago | birminghamtimes.com | Taylor Lang

Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett is unveiling the Summer 2025 Strategic Plan, which includes enforcing the juvenile curfew. “It’s the proactive approach to ensure the community safety,” Pickett said.
Birmingham’s Family of Pride: ‘The Captivating House of Von Dutch’

2 weeks ago | birminghamtimes.com | Je’Don Holloway Talley

By Je’Don Holloway Talley | For The Birmingham TimesMany participants in Ballroom — an African American and Latino underground LGBTQ+ subculture — belong to groups known as “Houses,” a longstanding tradition where chosen families of friends form relationships and community, that often replace families of origin from which they may be estranged.
Birmingham Welcomes Revitalized Senior Housing Complex in the Former Southtown Housing Site

2 weeks ago | birminghamtimes.com | Olivia Gauthier

By Olivia Gauthier | ABC 33/40A new chapter is unfolding in Birmingham’s Southtown community as city leaders officially cut the ribbon on a revitalized senior housing complex, aiming to dismantle long-held stigmas around public housing. The project, first announced in 2018, marks a significant step forward for the area. The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District and The Benoit Group emphasize that the development is about more than just construction.
Safe Summer Family Fun: Camping Advice From An Emergency Room Doctor

2 weeks ago | birminghamtimes.com | Shea Allen

By Shea Allen | UAB NewsMore families are dusting off their tents and heading into the great outdoors now that it’s summer. While camping offers a chance to unplug and enjoy nature, it also comes with serious risks. Brandon Buchel, M.D., an emergency room physician at UAB St. Vincent’s, sees firsthand what can go wrong — and has advice on how to make sure camping trips do not end in a visit to the ER.
Second Chance Job Fair Looks to Fill More than 10,000 Jobs Across the Metro Birmingham

3 weeks ago | birminghamtimes.com | Ayron Lewallen

Employers across Jefferson County are working to fill dozens of vacancies, and some are one step closer to filling those positions through a special job fair. It gives some residents a second chance. Nearly 1,300 people came to the Bessemer Civic Center for the hiring fair Thursday. Some of them are justice-impacted, which means having a record makes it difficult for them to find employment. Right now, according to Indeed, there are more than 10,000 jobs available across the Metro Birmingham area.