2024-04-23 05:00
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the clique round the office
Splinter group lunches
together and shares their best
inside jokes and memes.
giving back giving forward
Spend the time to help
tho… Read More
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2024-03-01 03:30
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Next Tuesday is Super Tuesday. Are you ready to vote in Alabama?
Voters in 16 states will head to the polls for the primary election. We have the sample ballots for Jef… Read More
2024-01-13 06:00
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parking entrepreneurs
They tow all makes with
enthusiasm and greed.
What a slimy scam.
surprise, it’s wholesome
Click on a cartoon
to discover heartwarmi… Read More
2024-01-01 06:00
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Happy New Year! Have a terrific and radiant 2024 Read More
2023-10-04 05:00
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not-so-temporary classrooms
Learning in trailers,
an age-old tradition for
overcrowded schools.
the haunted bathroom
The toilet would flush
by itself, because… Read More
2023-06-25 05:00
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getting lucky
Luck can be found in
a four-leaf clover or a
session of hard work.
the long detour
She missed the turn but
cheerfully announced that we’d
g… Read More
2023-03-16 05:00
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death of a friendship
They couldn’t see each
other as they are now, but
as who they were then.
stages of braces
Anticipation,
soreness, weird accent, sor… Read More
2023-01-01 06:00
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Happy New Year! May 2023 be fanciful and wondrous Read More
2022-12-05 06:00
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the last corona virgin
Get thee behind me,
COVID. You shall not cross this
masked face, these washed hands.
we report, you comply
When a news network
lies to y… Read More
2022-11-09 01:00
Who won their races today in the midterm elections? Here are results from the top offices in Alabama, Jefferson and Shelby Counties …
More election coverage in our Vote 2022 spe… Read More
2022-11-08 13:00
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It’s Election Day 2022, midterms edition. Polls are open till 7 tonight with races at the local, state and national levels, plus 10 state amendments.
Q: Wh… Read More
2022-11-01 05:00
It’s almost time for the midterm general election …
• We have the sample ballots for Jefferson and Shelby Counties for the primaries.
Find your polling place/districts.
Th… Read More
2022-08-26 05:00
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my whole life is kayfabe
Feuding with people
who aren’t involved, aligning
with heels and faces.
last days of high school
One final goodbye
to teachers a… Read More
2022-05-25 00:00
Election results from today’s primaries in Alabama …
More election coverage in our Vote 2022 special report.
The runoff takes place June 21.
(Updating throughout the eveni… Read More
2022-05-24 12:00
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Time to start marking ballots. The polls are open till 7 tonight for Alabama’s midterm elections.
Q: Where do I vote?
A: Call Jefferson County: (205) 325-5550… Read More
2022-05-18 00:30
The midterm elections are upon us. On May 24, cast your ballots in Alabama for state and local races.
We have the sample ballots for Jefferson and Shelby Counties for the primaries.
Find yo… Read More
2022-05-17 05:00
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smoke break, winter edition
Bundle the fuck up
for a 5-minute sojourn
by the back entrance.
use the good china today
Candles, wines, cigars,
gift cards, linens… Read More
2022-02-05 06:00
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happiest of holidays
A nonstop orgy
of gifts, eating, dressing up
and some reflection.
the true cost of higher education
A little learning
can contribute to a… Read More
2022-01-01 06:00
Photo: Jerry Taylor
Happy New Year! May 2022 be healthy, healthy and healthy Read More
2021-10-27 05:00
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the sweetest shoppe
Cookies and cakes and
assorted confections, all
sugar to savor.
george floyd
Minneapolis
man seeking redemption and
work while getting stra… Read More
2021-08-25 00:00
The polls are closed, and the totals will soon be in. Results from today’s races in Birmingham …
Updates throughout the evening …
Voter turnout was 25 percent, compared t… Read More
2021-08-24 12:00
Birmingham’s Election Day is here, with polls open till 7. At stake, mayor, city council and board of education.
Q: Where do I vote?
A: Call the city clerk’s office at (205) 254… Read More
2021-08-23 05:00
Before heading to the polls on Tuesday, take some time to study the Birmingham ballot. We’re voting on mayor, city council and board of education (Mobile has its general election, too)… Read More
2021-08-17 23:43
In 7 days, Alabama voters head to the polls in a wide range of municipal elections. Here in Birmingham, we’ll select a mayor and all nine city council members.
What better way to under… Read More
2021-07-18 05:00
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a society of things that need food, shelter
Minimum wages,
living wages are the cost
of using humans.
the plight of the omnivorous
The fun thing about
thinking… Read More
2021-06-25 22:55
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Downtown vlogging, capturing video and shooting pics. From Jimmy Rooney.
More videos, after the jump …
Belly dancing with members of Dala Da… Read More
2021-06-19 00:15
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Required tests for weather radios (our vertical video of the week). From Landon the EAS Guy 2005.
More videos, after the jump …
Vlogging via… Read More
2021-06-12 22:35
A look at Birmingham in videos …
A May rally at Linn Park supporting Palestine. From Empat Lebah.
More videos, after the jump …
Soccer: Highlights from Memphis 901 FC at Bir… Read More
2021-06-05 03:25
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Montreal visitor walks from downtown to Vulcan. From Jayson 2020.
More videos, after the jump …
Ten-second drum solo near Railroad Park. Fro… Read More
2021-05-28 22:00
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Los Angeles rock band Steel Panther performs “17 Girls in a Row” earlier this month at Avondale Brewing Company. From Frostbyte.
More vid… Read More
2021-05-22 23:55
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Riding into the gym. From TrapFlix TV.
More videos, after the jump …
A look outside and inside the Club in 1992. From Almaz Sharman.
•… Read More
2021-05-15 02:45
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Commercial for Birmingham Oddities downtown. From Matt Weber.
More videos, after the jump …
The Young Turks report on Birmingham mayor Randa… Read More
2021-05-08 22:35
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Handing out the 2021 American Advertising Awards at AAF Birmingham. From AAF Birmingham.
More videos, after the jump …
Checking out the coil… Read More
2021-05-01 03:15
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Promo for Burrito Punx in Irondale. From Codey Richards.
More videos, after the jump …
Biking. From Edward Ellsberry.
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The Tom Packs… Read More
2021-04-23 02:35
A look at Birmingham in videos …
C-SPAN’s “Book TV” talks with Jake Reiss of the Alabama Booksmith in 2011 in Homewood. From Retox44.
More videos, after the jump &h&hell…Read More
2021-04-17 01:05
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Ministry in Linn Park downtown. From LEM Media.
More videos, after the jump …
College lacrosse: Birmingham-Southern at Sewanee on Tuesday. F… Read More
2021-04-09 23:20
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Rugby: Birmingham Vulcans at New Orleans in March. From Norse Archaelogist Does Things.
More videos, after the jump …
Memphis rapper Big 30… Read More
2021-04-08 05:00
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banned words, 2020 edition
Pandemic, lockdown,
social distancing, face mask,
coronavirus.
the fights long since forgotten
An apology
sheepish and belated still… Read More
2021-04-02 17:35
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Reading chapter 4 of Christopher Paul Curtis’ “The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963.” From Benjamin Price.
More videos, after… Read More
2021-03-26 21:40
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Dashcam footage of a neighborhood (our vertical video of the week). From ZPierre509.
More videos, after the jump …
Dashcam footage of Vestav… Read More
2021-03-18 02:00
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Preparing for an estate sale earlier this month in Sylacauga (our vertical video of the week). From Birmingham Estate Sales.
More videos, after the j… Read More
2021-02-18 03:00
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Promo for UAB’s iVisit service. From UAB.
More videos, after the jump …
A tour of an apartment. From Hallie Walls.
One more apartment… Read More
2021-02-11 03:30
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Drone footage of I-20/59 downtown still under construction. From Azzie Hanna.
More videos, after the jump …
And drone footage of Red Mountai… Read More
2021-02-04 02:30
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Home cooking (our vertical video of the week). From Da Dare Devin.
More videos, after the jump …
Biking on the downtown sidewalk (our other… Read More
2021-01-29 00:05
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Birmingham R&B singer Qronik Jonez performs “Sumthin’ Sumthin'” at Suite View Urban Studios in Homewood (our vertical video of… Read More
2021-01-21 22:35
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Tough times. From Official Atmyungromo.
More videos, after the jump …
Thrifting at Habitat for Humanity ReStore and Irondale Pickers. From R… Read More
2021-01-14 04:25
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Sushant Bhatnagar of UAB presents on “A Gene Expression Network Analysis Identifies Complement 1 q Like 3 Secreted Protein that Inhibits Insuli… Read More
2021-01-08 01:15
A look at Birmingham in videos …
An interview with Birmingham rapper Lil Bam (our vertical video of the week). From Cashflow TV.
More videos, after the jump …
Train at the c… Read More
2021-01-01 06:00
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Happy New Year! Let’s hope 2021 is a whole lot better than this past crummy year Read More
2021-01-01 00:30
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Lynyrd Skynyrd performs in 1987 at the BJCC Coliseum downtown. From Hangin’ Loose.
More videos, after the jump …
Birmingham rapper BMR… Read More
2020-12-28 06:00
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the joy of wearing stuff out
Each possession, bright
and sturdy, used and used and
used till broken down.
the very quiet foreign girls poetry group
Their broke… Read More
2020-12-24 23:55
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Processing coils of sheet metal. From Conklin Metal Industries.
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Amtrak coming through. From Andy Tucker.
More… Read More
2020-12-17 03:45
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Showing off a gun collection and some ammo (our vertical video of the week). From Big Clint Guns, Gold and Silver Channel.
More videos, after the jum… Read More
2020-12-10 23:15
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Vlogging about best aspects of living in Birmingham. From Diaries of Valeen Oseh.
More videos, after the jump …
A review of Alabama Adventur… Read More
2020-12-03 00:55
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Panel of Birmingham activists at the 2019 Equity Summit in Columbia, S.C., with T. Marie King of Local Network Voices Birmingham, Wayne Coleman of th… Read More
2020-11-24 23:45
A look at Birmingham in videos …
A Porsche Taycan at Birmingham Cars and Coffee at the Colonnade (our vertical video of the week). From One Roller.
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2020-11-19 03:25
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Cutting sheet metal at Hawk Fabricators in Pinson and a Medley, Fla., company. From Conklin Metal Industries.
More videos, after the jump …… Read More
2020-11-13 01:05
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Fun on the lawn at Vulcan Park. From Angel Kristen.
More videos, after the jump …
A trip to Ovenbird restaurant in Pepper Place in Lakeview… Read More
2020-11-07 00:50
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Scenes from Railroad Park downtown (our vertical video of the week). From Bham Now.
More videos, after the jump …
Todd Wilson of Familyman M… Read More
2020-11-04 01:00
Video: Voting earlier today at Robinson Elementary School
in South East Lake
This Election Day could be a record breaker, as voters across Alabama stood for hours in socially distanced line… Read More
2020-11-03 13:00
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Thank the maker: The 2020 elections are nearly over, a contentious, no-holds-barred free-for-all. Millions have already voted. And most improbably of all, many… Read More
2020-10-30 23:25
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Birmingham 2022 World Games to hold opening and closing ceremonies at Protective Stadium in Uptown. From Alabama NewsCenter.
More videos, after the j… Read More
2020-10-24 01:40
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Homeless vlog from Eastwood (our vertical video of the week). From Ispinternet11.
More videos, after the jump …
Rick Jackson gives updates f… Read More
2020-10-15 23:15
A look at Birmingham in videos …
A September online concert as part of the Birmingham New Music Festival, featuring Adam Bowles, piano; Sarah Nordlund Dennis, violin; Laura Usiskin… Read More
2020-10-09 23:35
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Dash cam footage of Birmingham to Montgomery. From Kenny Ram Dash Cam.
More videos, after the jump …
Talking about the state of affairs in B… Read More
2020-10-07 02:05
Runoff races took place around the state today. Here are the results from Birmingham-area mayoral races:
Center Point: Bobby Scott;
Columbiana: David Mitchell;
Fairfield: Eddie Penny;
Homewo… Read More
2020-10-06 05:00
Fifteen years ago today marked my first foray into blogging. On this very site, some 7,000 posts ago.
Birmingham has come a long way since 2005, as have I, your humble blogger. I’m pro… Read More
2020-10-05 12:30
We have two local elections this month …
Tuesday: Residents will pick mayors in these runoffs from August’s municipal elections:
Center Point: Tom Henderson and Bobby Scott;
Col… Read More
2020-10-03 02:05
One month and 1 day till Election Day.
• If you’re not registered to vote, you have until Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. Register online with the State of Alabama. Register in person at:
local… Read More
2020-10-01 02:20
A look at Birmingham in videos …
A Chicago transplant talks about why he loves Birmingham while driving around. From Huf Media.
More videos, after the jump …
College footbal… Read More
2020-09-24 01:45
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Worst Spills performs in October at East Village Arts of Birmingham in East Lake. From Majid Araim.
More videos, after the jump …
Thomas Bea… Read More
2020-09-18 05:00
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the line between fear and paranoia
A phobia here,
a conspiracy there, it
all adds up to squat.
the majority leecher
A toady who does
it all for those in power… Read More
2020-09-17 00:55
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Indigo Girls performs at City Stages 1994. From Lifeblood.net.
More videos, after the jump …
Devan Byrd of Hare, Wynn, Newell and Newton exp… Read More
2020-09-09 02:50
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Touring Alabama in “Microsoft Flight Simulator” (jump to 16:46 for Birmingham). From CodeRed2448.
More videos, after the jump …… Read More
2020-09-03 03:40
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Marcus Fetch painted “Find Your Magic,” a new mural on the Liquidators building in Arlington–West End. From Princess Ebbie.
More vi… Read More
2020-08-28 18:15
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Talking with Birmingham artist and teacher Helga Mendoza (our vertical video of the week). From BMA Education
More videos, after the jump …… Read More
2020-08-26 03:00
A lot of cities across Alabama held elections today, so let’s get to the main results …
Mayoral race winners from today for towns in Jefferson and Shelby Counties:
•… Read More
2020-08-25 05:00
It’s time to pick some local leaders.
Polls open for 12 hours at 7 a.m. in 44 towns in Jefferson and Shelby Counties. Voters will select mayors and council members in these municipal r… Read More
2020-08-21 21:00
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Driving to a parking deck downtown (our vertical video of the week). From Gabriel Lorenzo.
More videos, after the jump …
Trains in Irondale… Read More
2020-08-14 18:40
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Walking through the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Leeds. From Sylvester Junior.
More videos, after the jump …
Elevator at the Comfort… Read More
2020-08-07 21:00
A look at Birmingham in videos …
A look at Big Spoon Creamery. From Nick Clothier.
More videos, after the jump …
Highlight reel for Oak Mountain sophomore pitcher Garrison K… Read More
2020-07-31 16:35
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Fund-raising pitch for the American Neighborhood Enrichment Association in Birmingham. From American Neighborhood Enrichment Project.
More videos, af… Read More
2020-07-25 02:55
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Monster truck rally in “Rigs of Rods” in a virtual Legacy Arena. From the Best Jelly.
More videos, after the jump …
Competing in… Read More
2020-07-18 01:40
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Lifting weights. From Brad Arbic.
More videos, after the jump …
Highlights from the Junior Civitan All in Summit in February. From Civitan I… Read More
2020-07-10 21:35
We’re finally having a runoff election after casting ballots way back on March 3, otherwise known as the Before Times.
Yes, that global COVID-19 pandemic has delayed this minor runoff… Read More
2020-07-10 02:25
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Florida A&M’s Marching 100 rehearses in 2007 in Birmingham. From Hollowfiles.
More videos, after the jump …
Enjoying the weekly Ca… Read More
2020-07-04 03:35
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Trains. From Parker the Mississippi Railfan.
More videos, after the jump …
More trains. From Independence Railfanning.
Today’s shooti… Read More
2020-06-27 12:45
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Promo for Focus Creative photography and video service. From Focus Creative.
More videos, after the jump …
Birmingham Museum of Art director… Read More
2020-06-19 03:20
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Scanning for FM stations. From Landon the EAS Guy 2005/Mobile Area SPC Rocks.
More videos, after the jump …
Drone footage of Lassiter Mounta… Read More
2020-06-12 20:55
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Talking with Birmingham restaurateur Frank Stitt on reopening restaurants. From Reckon.
More videos, after the jump …
Talking with Birmingha… Read More
2020-06-09 05:00
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cry of the doughnut
You need some sugar
to start off the morning and
sweeten up your day.
a twinkle
His calm demeanor
belied a sense of mischief
coming from hi… Read More
2020-06-05 04:45
A look at Birmingham in videos, focusing on this week’s protests, rioting and aftermath …
George Floyd died May 25 after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on Floyd’s nec… Read More
2020-05-28 20:45
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Talking with Sonequa Murray of Simply Sonequa Pound Cakes. From Cara Jones Unlimited LLC.
More videos, after the jump …
Children’s wor… Read More
2020-05-23 04:35
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Mysticism at Red Mountain Park (our vertical video of the week). From the Melanhi Order.
More videos, after the jump …
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Birmingham may… Read More
2020-05-16 15:40
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Tuscaloosa’s WVUA-23 report on the Birmingham Barons putting the season on hold because of COVID-19. From Mike Royer.
More videos, after the ju… Read More
2020-05-08 20:25
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Tuscaloosa Southern rock band Hannaward Pass performs at Avondale Brewing Company. From Hannaward Pass.
More videos, after the jump …
Real e… Read More
2020-04-30 19:05
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Driving through Birmingham. From Recorriendo Varios Caminos.
More videos, after the jump …
Dashcam footage of driving through town. From Bos… Read More
2020-04-26 04:45
A look at Birmingham in videos …
“We Are Magic,” celebrating Birmingham’s local businesses. From Telegraph Creative.
More videos, after the jump …
Georgia… Read More
2020-04-17 05:00
A look at Birmingham in videos …
Debbie Landry of Crossroads Christian School gives a presentation on “Homeschooling Through High School” at March’s Birmingham Home… Read More
2020-04-10 22:25
A look at Birmingham in videos …
A musical journey through the Birmingham Zoo. From Zoos Travelers.
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Takeoff from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Inter… Read More
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