This week's cover of The Birmingham Times highlights the #midterm elections in #Alabama, and beyond. The state saw some progress despite Democrats not claiming the top spots in statewide elections. #btcovers #birminghamtimes #Midterms #Alabama #BlueWave

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Business and community leaders gathered in #Birmingham last week to discuss how Alabama’s #HBCUs can help shape the state’s #workforce, strengthen economic #development and create opportunities for the next generation of #professionals.

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Tommy Tuberville will be the next governor of #Alabama after he defeated Democratic nominee and Doug Jones. But Jones noted that this was the closest #governor’s race in Alabama since 2002 and also celebrated #Democratic victories across the state.

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Jefferson County #Sheriff Mark Pettway secured a third term Tuesday, defeating Republican nominee Jacob Reach and earning congratulations from local leaders. Pettway received 66.07% of the #votes, according to unofficial results from Jefferson County.

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Rep. Terri Sewell said her victory over Republican candidate Ammie Akin for the 7th District seat represents the power of collective movement. @RepTerriSewell has served the district since 2011. #Alabama #Representative #Midterms

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This week, @Scholastic, with the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS), a coalition of 81 of the nation’s largest urban public school systems, announced @BhamCitySchools as the sixth annual winner of the Richard M. Robinson Literacy Champion Award.

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Caregivers with lived experience will share their stories during “When Caregiving Becomes Yours,” on Sunday, November 8 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Alys Stephens Center, hosted by the Collat Jewish Family Services. #Caregivers #CJFS #BirminghamPeople

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A 17-year-old male has been formally charged with #murder and possession of a machine gun conversion device in connection with two #shootings that took place following the 85th Annual Magic City #Classic, @BhamPolice Chief Michael Pickett announced.

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Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin and several city officials addressed the Saturday night shootings near Legion Field during a press conference late Sunday afternoon at the Birmingham Police Department headquarters. #MagicCityClassic @cityofbhamal
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History Shows Us That When Black Folk Get Out and Vote, Things Can Change: "#Alabama offers one of the clearest examples of how #Black voters can shape election results," writes Samuel P. Martin, publisher of The Birmingham Times. #Vote #MidtermElections

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Multiple people were injured in a #shooting near Legion Field in #Birmingham on Saturday after the end of the 85th annual Magic City Classic. At least one victim has died. The condition of other eight injured is unknown.

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The City of #Birmingham’s Office of Public Affairs hosted AWAKEN 2026: Passing the Torch on Friday at the Carver Theatre. The annual tribute, held during Magic City Classic Week, honors foot soldiers and activists of 1963 #FootSoldiers #CivilRights

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Longtime rivals Alabama A&M and Alabama State will compete today in the 85th annual Magic City Classic. This huge matchup will take at Legion Field, with kickoff set for 2:30 p.m. #Birmingham #MagicCityClassic

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Happy Magic City Classic Weekend! If you are looking for what to do and where to go, check out Magic City Classic Guide at magiccityclassicguide.com. Add it to the homepage of your phone and use it all weekend long! #MagicCityClassic
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After just one #Classic weekend experience, Birmingham writer Carla Jean Whitley says it is clear to see why the Magic City Classic is #Birmingham’s biggest event and one of the biggest Classics in the country. @MagicCtClassic

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The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is celebrating the state’s 14 Historically Black Colleges and Universities with Historically Black: An Exhibit Honoring Alabama’s HBCU Legacy. #HBCU #BCRI #CivilRights @bhamcivilrights

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The early childhood #development program #Birmingham #Talks by Small Magic is featured in a newly released book highlighting leaders across the nation who are implementing bold #solutions. @Rotary

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This week's cover of The Birmingham Times highlights this weekend's annual #HBCU matchup, featuring stories from local writers about what the Classic means to them. #MagicCityClassic #Birmingham #BirminghamPeople @MagicCtClassic

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"The #Classic is a group hug, a mutual embrace, between two historic universities, city government, high schools, and as many as four generations of university alumni across the nation," writes Ed Fields, an #ASU alumnus and advisor for the @cityofbhamal.

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Through Story Quest, a collection of #educational kits now available at North Shelby Library, children can explore #STEM, career opportunities and practical life skills through #storytelling and hands-on activities — all at no checkout cost.

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