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This week's cover of The Birmingham Times features Cherith Glover Fluker, author of “Secret Birmingham: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure,” in The Museum of Fond Memories at Reed Books. #btcovers #birminghamtimes #birminghamtravel #localtravel wp.me/p3Qa3v-CNA

Alabama native Eugene “Dick” Scruggs, Sr. died May 4. He was 87. Scruggs was a #pitcher in the Negro Leagues whose career, community leadership, and professional achievements left a lasting mark on #Alabama sports history and #Black baseball in America. wp.me/p3Qa3v-COi

In the Southeast, some of the most powerful landmarks in #Black #history are a few hours from #Birmingham. And the communities around them are home to Black-owned restaurants, shops, and hotels worth the drive alone, writes author Cheryl Glover Fluker. wp.me/p3Qa3v-CO7

Primary elections to choose candidates for #Alabama #governor will take place on Tuesday, May 19. Incumbent Republican Gov. Kay Ivey is ineligible to seek re-election to a third term. Here are the candidates running for the state's highest office. wp.me/p3Qa3v-CNY

In "Secret Birmingham: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure," author Cherith Glover Fluker shares ideas for being a tourist in your own town, writing some of the most meaningful experiences may already exist just a few miles away. #Birmingham wp.me/p3Qa3v-CNA

On Saturday attendees of the 65th Freedom Riders Anniversary Commemoration convened in Anniston at the Freedom Riders National Monument. #Descendants of the #Freedom #Riders honored the #groundwork of their legacy in remarks to the audience. wp.me/p3Qa3v-CNg

The Birmingham Museum of Art (#BMA) says that Graham C. Boettcher, Ph.D., The R. Hugh Daniel Director and #CEO, will step down from his role effective July 31, following 20 years of distinguished service to the institution. @bhammuseum birminghamtimes.com/2026/05/birmin…

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday celebrated the United States Supreme Court’s decision to vacate the court-ordered congressional map, allowing for the use of the 2023 #Alabama-drawn #congressional #map. She called for special #primary later this year. birminghamtimes.com/2026/05/govern…

Several years into his tenure, Cecil Stodghill describes his time at The Altamont School as both productive and deeply fulfilling. The #school has continued to build on its #academic strengths while expanding opportunities for students in meaningful ways. wp.me/p3Qa3v-CMM

Ida B. Wells and Ferdinand Lee Barnett built a partnership based in activism, journalism and a determination to fight racial injustice. The marriage was a bond of people committed to using their voices, pens and influence to end oppression. #lovestories birminghamtimes.com/2026/05/black-…

A new multimedia #exhibition celebrating the #history, #memories and everyday lives of residents in Birmingham’s #Ensley neighborhood will open Friday, May 15, at the First Floor Gallery inside the #Birmingham Public #Library’s Central Location. @bpl wp.me/p3Qa3v-CMv

Elections 2026: Today we take a look at the Democratic candidates for Alabama State House of Representatives, plus all of the candidates for Alabama U.S. Senate Candidates. #elections2026 #midterms #alabama wp.me/p3Qa3v-CMi

NBA legend, philanthropist and business leader Earvin "Magic" Johnson delivered a #keynote #address to Stillman College graduates this that was #uplifting and practical. He was also awarded an honorary Doctor of Business Administration. @StillmanCollege wp.me/p3Qa3v-CLW

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said he will not sign an amended ordinance that would have required enhanced #safety #plans from bars and clubs open late. The city council had unanimously passed the first reading of the ordinance. @citycouncilbham wp.me/p3Qa3v-CM2

Friday, a federal court in #Alabama denied Secretary of State Wes Allen’s emergency #request for a stay in a congressional #redistricting case, saying they lack the authority to intervene while the case is appealed to the nation’s highest court. wp.me/p3Qa3v-CM4

A free, educational brunch event designed to spark conversation, raise #awareness, and improve health outcomes in #minority communities, hosted by the #Crohn’s & #Colitis Foundation, will take place at 10 a.m. at The Fennec in downtown #Birmingham. #IBD wp.me/p3Qa3v-CLM

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 1 allowing the governor to call a special election in senate districts if ongoing redistricting legislation passes. Lawmakers and organizations shared their thoughts after the passage of the bills. wp.me/p3Qa3v-CLR

The #Alabama House of Representatives Friday abruptly recessed during a debate over a primary bill after #protests erupted in the House as building security and state troopers dragged Dee Reed of Black Voters Matters from the +gallery amid the protest. birminghamtimes.com/2026/05/alabam…

Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau announced that #tourism in #Birmingham generated a record $2.62B in economic impact, supported 53,747 #jobs, and contributed nearly $309 million in combined state and local tax #revenue. @inbirmingham wp.me/p3Qa3v-CLp

When Lashunda Scales was elected as the Jefferson County Commissioner for District 1 in 2018, she became the first woman to represent her district. Now Scales will face #Birmingham City Councilor Clinton Woods in the May 19 #Democratic #Primary. wp.me/p3Qa3v-CLy