Trussville, AL|News|
Best Trussville Business Of The Year: Nominate Your Favorite
Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as a Trussville Business of the Year.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Alabama: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Alabama are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
Related:Finding Our Way Forward
Birmingham, AL|News|
Many Alabamians Won't Travel This Thanksgiving: Patch Survey
Here's how Alabama Patch readers say their Thanksgiving plans have changed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Mountain Brook, AL|News|
Junior League Hosting Virtual Market Noel
The Junior League of Birmingham is hosting its annual Market Noel through Nov. 22, this year on a virtual platform.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Coronavirus In Alabama: Gov. Ivey 'Will Not Shut Down Businesses'
Announcing a $200 million grant program to help Alabama businesses, Gov. Kay Ivey said she has no plans to close businesses.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Trussville, AL|News|
JeffCo Mayors To Bring Coronavirus Testing To Their Communities
Mayors across Jefferson County are leading an effort to bring COVID-19 testing to their communities.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Vestavia Hills, AL|News|
Vestavia BOE Approves Bonus Payment For Teachers, Staff
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Vestavia Hills teachers and staff will receive a one-time payment to supplement their income.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Miles College Temporarily Waves ACT/SAT Requirements
Challenges in the admissions process due to COVID-19, made Miles College adjust its scholarship requirements for the 2021 academic year.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Birmingham City Schools To Shift To Hybrid Learning Platform
After spending the first nine weeks of the school year learning from home, students in Birmingham City Schools will return to campuses soon.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Hoover, AL|News|
Hoover Schools To Bring Students On Campus Full Time Monday
Hoover City Schools will welcome many of its students back to campus full time beginning Oct. 19.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Mountain Brook, AL|News|
Revised Reopening Plan Released For Mountain Brook Schools
MBS will continue to evaluate new data and stay flexible in its planning as it moves toward the goal of bringing students back full time.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Trick Or Treat? JeffCo Health Department Weighs In On Halloween
The Jefferson County Department of Health issued recommendations for Halloween celebrations.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Returning Kids To Schools 'Reasonable': JeffCo Health Director
Jefferson County health director Dr. Mark Wilson issued a statement Monday saying returning students to campuses is more reasonable now.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Vestavia Hills, AL|News|
Vestavia Superintendent Updates School Reopening Plan
Vestavia Hills superintendent Todd Freeman said students will move to on-campus classes soon.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Hoover, AL|News|
Step Up For Down Syndrome Walk 2020: What To Know
Hoover's annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk is a virtual event this year due to COVID-19 concerns.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Miles College Sees Increase In Enrollment For First Time 5 Years
Despite coronavirus concerns, Miles College saw its first new student enrollment increase in five years this fall.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Football Takes On New Look In Alabama Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Many local youth sports programs canceled their fall seasons in the area, while others have moved forward, but with restrictions.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Birmingham Children's Theatre To Hold Free Outdoor Performance
The Birmingham Children's Theatre will hold a free performance at the Avondale Park Amphitheater October 17-18.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Halloween In Birmingham: Haunted Houses Open In the Metro Area
While the coronavirus has forced many annual Halloween attractions to close this year, at least a few haunted houses are open for 2020.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Mountain Brook, AL|News|
Business Amid A Pandemic: Wine Shop Offers Virtual Tastings
A Mountain Brook wine shop is making the best of restrictions during the pandemic and offering customers a new twist on wine tastings.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Local Law Firm Helps Connect Families During Coronavirus Pandemic
Birmingham law firm Lewis & Feldman is donating several video conferencing units to South Haven Health and Rehabilitation.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Fundraising Campaigns Launched To Save Iconic Birmingham Theaters
The Alabama Theatre and Lyric Theatre are in danger of closing their doors without some help from the public.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
JeffCo Students May Soon Return To Classroom
Students in the Jefferson County school district may soon return to in-person learning after starting the year at home.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Hoover, AL|News|
Hoover Schools To Shift To Full Time In-Person Classes
Hoover City Schools announced they will switch to five days a week of in-person classes for those who have chosen the traditional option.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Vestavia Hills, AL|News|
VHCS Foundation Donates $130,000 To Support Reopening Plan
The Vestavia Hills City Schools Foundation delivered one of its largest donations ever to support the school system’s reopening efforts.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Mountain Brook, AL|News|
Mountain Brook Releases Safety Guidelines For Football Season
Amid COVID-19 concerns, several changes have been made for game operations during the 2020 football season.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Receives $75,000 Grant
Regions Bank issued a $75,000 grant to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, which is trying to raise funds amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Art During A Pandemic: Birmingham's Andy Spain Releases New Album
Patch sits down with veteran Birmingham musician Andy Spain to discuss his new album, released Friday.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Birmingham Proposed Budget Addresses $63 Million Shortfall
Birmingham's proposed budget for the coming fiscal year includes cuts to offset $63 million in lost business tax revenue due to COVID-19.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
SEC Releases Revised 2020 Football Schedule, Health Guidelines
The new Southeastern Conference football schedule is out. See who your team plays and when.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Birmingham City Schools Will Postpone Start Date To September
Birmingham City Schools will begin the 2020-21 school year in September, as teachers and principals prepare for virtual learning.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Birmingham Metro AMC Theatre Reopening Dates Announced
AMC Theatres announced retro ticket prices of 15 cents per movie when more than 100 theaters reopen on Aug. 20.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
22nd Annual Sidewalk Film Festival: What To Know
The Sidewalk Film Festival will actually take place this year, but with an entirely different look and feel.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
School In The Age Of Coronavirus: Adjusting To A 'New Normal'
With the 2020-21 school year set to start in a matter of weeks, Birmingham-area school systems prepare for unprecedented challenges.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Hoover, AL|News|
Hoover Schools To Implement Staggered Schedule
In an attempt to decrease the number of students in school buildings at one time, Hoover schools will use a staggered schedule.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Hoover, AL|News|
Learning Center In Hoover Offers Virtual Learning Assistance Plan
Children's Lighthouse Learning Center in Hoover has launched a program that will help kids with virtual learning platforms.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Trussville, AL|News|
Jefferson County School System To Delay Start To School Year
Jefferson County Schools will shift to an online-only platform for the first nine weeks, and delay the start of the year to September.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Vestavia Hills, AL|News|
VHHS Principal Transferred, Students Petition For His Return
The Vestavia Hills Board of Education transferred VHHS principal Dr. Tyler Burgess, and students have started a petition for his return.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
SEC Shifts Football Season To All-Conference Schedule
The Southeastern Conference will play a 10-game in-conference schedule this football season amid COVID-19 concerns.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Mountain Brook, AL|News|
Mountain Brook Postpones Start To School Year
The Mountain Brook Board of Education voted Thursday to postpone the beginning of the school year amid COVID-19 concerns.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Vestavia Hills, AL|News|
Vestavia Superintendent Gives Update On School Reopening Plan
Superintendent Dr. Todd Freeman delivered a message to parents regarding distance learning for the upcoming school year.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
