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Valley Post Set to Transform Chelsea With New Entertainment District
CHELSEA, Ala. — In a major step for Chelsea’s continued growth, the Valley Post entertainment district is scheduled to open in late 2025, bringing a slate of popular Birmingham-based restaurants and new community space to the fast-growing town east of Birmingham. The development, located at 1012 Dunnavant Valley Road—site of the former TreeTop Family Adventure…
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Trading Liberty for Power: Tuberville’s Dangerous Vision for Alabama
opinion Tommy Tuberville’s recent vow to send National Guard troops into Birmingham and Montgomery, should he be elected governor, marks a defining moment — not only for Alabama politics, but for the state of American conservatism. Amid soaring rhetoric about crime, Republicans appear eager to sacrifice the rights of whole communities, brandishing state power with…
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82-Year-Old Woman Killed by Stray Bullet While Sitting on Porch in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — An 82-year-old woman was fatally struck by a stray bullet Wednesday evening while sitting on her porch in Birmingham, police said. The shooting occurred around 8 p.m. on the 3200 block of Balsam Avenue SW, where officers found Aldorthia Burrell wounded on her porch after responding to reports of gunfire. She was…
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Birmingham’s Streets Shine Brighter as City Expands LED Lighting, Eyes Color-Changing Features
Birmingham, Ala. — The city’s ongoing LED streetlight conversion continues to reshape the nighttime landscape downtown and across neighborhoods, featuring energy-efficient fixtures designed for greater reliability, safety, and reduced costs. Since late 2024, more than 2,800 old lamps have been replaced with advanced LED luminaires, including traditional and contemporary designs that offer higher performance and…
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King’s Home Thrift Store Opens New Location in Homewood
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — King’s Home, one of Alabama’s most enduring charitable organizations, has opened a new thrift store location at 142 Green Springs Highway in Homewood, expanding its impact in Central Alabama with its third store in the region and answering a growing need for affordable shopping options as thrift stores dwindle in the Birmingham…
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Fayette County Protest Erupts After Sex Offender Moves to Community Corrections
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A wave of community outrage swept through Fayette County last Friday as dozens gathered outside the courthouse to protest the transfer of Timothy Vess Benton, 25, from the Alabama Department of Corrections to local house arrest under a community corrections program. Benton, previously a standout athlete in Hubbertville, pleaded guilty in 2019…
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