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).
Who’s in the running?
The candidates:
Mayor:
William Bell
Cerissa Brown
Napoleon Gonzalez
Philemon Hill
Lashunda Scales
Darryl T. Williams
Randall Woodfin (I)
Chris Woods
For city council (by district):
2: Lawrence Conaway, Kimberly Jeanty, Don D. Scott, Hunter Williams (I)
3: Valerie Abbott (I), Joseph Casper Baker III, Wil Jones, Alice Speake
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 races.
Runoff elections will be Oct. 6.
Cities in Jefferson and Shelby Counties holding elections today:
Adamsville
Alabaster
Argo
Brighton
Calera
Center Point
Chelsea
Clay
Columbiana
Cordova
Fairfield
Fultondale
Gardendale
Graysville
Harpersville
Huntsville author Frances Osborn Robb discusses the exhibit, “Shot in Alabama: Historical Birmingham Photographs,” based on her book of the same name earlier this month at the Birmingham Public Library central branch. From BPL Online.
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Dashcam footage of driving from Birmingham. From Truck and Travel Live.
Dashcam footage of driving around downtown. From Gerson Orozco.
More driving around downtown. From Wuly Manuel.
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Train in Irondale. From Birmingham-Rail Productions.
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Legion Field, as seen through Google Earth. From Amazing Stadiumflights.
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“Bailando” at Chuck E. Cheese’s in Inverness. From Bigmyke0913.
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Big trucks at the Monster Jam Triple Threat Series earlier this month at Legacy Arena downtown. From Chronicle’s of Carter.
More from the Monster Jam. From Andrew Bond.
Maximum Destruction a k a Max D. From Jordan Barrett.
El Toro Loco. From Monster Jam.
Megalodon. From Monster Jam.
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Promo for Avondale bar the Marble Ring, filmed in Montgomery. From Cory Anchors.
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Drone night footage of the Sterling Castle in Shelby. From the Sterling Castle.
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Just another night at the gas station … (our vertical video of the week). From _ Teenager.
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Talking about the Birmingham Pledge (our other vertical video of the week). From the Birmingham Pledge Foundation Tipler.
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New York brass house band Too Many Zooz performs earlier this month at Saturn in Avondale. From A. Levy.
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Students from Rochester’s Hillel Community Day School reflect on their trip to Birmingham, Selma and Montgomery. From Hillel Community Day School.
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The Freestyle All-Stars Drumline of Center Point performs at the 2018 MLK Day 5K Drum Run downtown. From Starnes Publishing.
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Hockey: Evansville Thunderbolts vs. Birmingham Bulls earlier this month in Pelham. From Thomas Pecoraro.
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Visiting Cece Designs in Oxmoor. From Intrigue Designs.
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The Southern Grit National Cup Series competition earlier this month at High Point Climbing and Fitness in Inverness. From USA Climbing.
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Promo for Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority at UAB. From Asia Michael.
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Promo for the Birmingham chapter of the nonprofit organization Girls on the Run. From Girls on the Run Birmingham.
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New members of Gardendale nonprofit organization and sorority Pretty N Purple Turtle Shellz. From Pretty N Purple Turtle Shellz Pond.
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The 2017 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds. From Pupu Mojos.
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Talking with Silvertron Cafe owner Marco Morosini about nonprofit program Heart to Table, which feeds homeless people at the warming station at Boutwell Auditorium downtown. From Alabama NewsCenter.
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Highlight reel for Gardendale senior offensive tackle Adrian Gooch. From Street Light Recruiting.
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Scenes from the November inauguration of Birmingham mayor Randall Woodfin. From OTTV25 DA8TV.
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Shout out to wrestler A.J. Styles at WWE’s “SmackDown Live” earlier this month at Legacy Arena downtown (our other other vertical video of the week). From WWE Wrestling Fan.
More from “SmackDown Live” (our other other other vertical video of the week). From WWE Wrestling Fan.
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Still more from “SmackDown Live” (our final vertical video of the week). From Megan Sullivan.
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Orlando rock band Matchbox Twenty performs “Long Day” in August at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham. From Brian Trippe.
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Drone footage of Asbury United Methodist Church near Lee Branch, including pouring concrete for the stage. From Wright Construction Company.
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At the first Birmingham city council meeting with new mayor Randall Woodfin. From OTTV25 DA8TV.
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Kids enjoying the December snow. From RadarChipmonk Plus4.
Exploring a snowy cityscape, including a snowball fight on the UAB quad. From Kevin Lee.
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Hanging out at the new Topgolf in Uptown. From Lui Vids.
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A look at Art of Truth studio in Homewood. From Big Phil the Director.
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A look at the pop-up exhibit, “Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited,” this month at the Ballard House Project downtown. From Alabama NewsCenter.
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Mobile rapper Codeine Chris working in Birmingham. From Eddie Carey.
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Obama campaign rally in 2008 at UAB’s Bartow Arena. From the Lee Overstreet.
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Injecting Kybella to treat a double chin at Dermatology and Laser of Alabama in Mountain Brook. From Dr. Sarah Sawyer.
And firing a laser at bruising. From Dr. Sarah Sawyer
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Rapper Hoodrich Pablo Juan performs earlier this month at Xclusive Lounge in Smithfield. From Filmswave Bray.
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American Federation of Teachers’ promo for the Birmingham school system. From AFTHQ.
Tulsa pop-rock band Hanson performs “On and On” in September at Iron City on Southside. From Jessica Kingery.
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Meanwhile at Hobby Lobby … (our other vertical video of the week). From Large Marge.
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Birmingham MMA fighter Eryk Anders. From George Miller.
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Arriving at the downtown bus station. From Frugal Travel Guru.
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A look at the 30th annual Noojin and White Race to the Courthouse in September. From Telegraph Creative.
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A look at Tin Roof in Lakeview. From WellDunn Entertainment.
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Freestylin’ in the front seat (our other other vertical video of the week). From Tony Montez.
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Staffers from uniform news site Uniswag go behind the scenes at UAB (our other other other vertical video of the week). From UNISWAG.
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James Grymes, author of “Violins of Hope,” promotes the April exhibit of the same name. From Alabama NewsCenter.
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Preaching at the Five Points South fountain. From Yahawashi Is Coming Back!
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Birmingham singer-songwriter Raquel Lily reveals why she loves this city. From Raquel Lily.
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Ten hours of a mostly empty parking lot. From Graham and Company.
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Discussing youth homelessness. From Bagsly.
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Birmingham city council member Lashunda Scales on the Birmingham Water Works. From Jefferson C. Outcast I.
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Intro to sermon series Common Thread. From Daveo Video.
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Recap of the fourth weekend of high school football in September at Oak Mountain’s stadium. From Starnes Publishing.
Preview of the fifth weekend of high school football. From Starnes Publishing.
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Kortney discusses his time with the Birmingham Violence Reduction Initiative. From Birmingham Violence Reduction Initiative.
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Austin travel vlogger Renata Pereira visits Roots and Revelry, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Kelly Ingram Park, Vulcan and more. From Renata Pereira.
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Fixing a hole in the roof made by a rat (our final vertical video of the week). From Rid-a-Critter Inc.
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Boot camp workout at Homewood Central Park. From F3 Birmingham.
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Kickstarter promo video from 2010 for the Desert Island Supply Company in Woodlawn with Chip Brantley. From Kickstarter Videos (Books and Publishing).
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Music video for “One Voice” by Oak Mountain seniors as a tribute to classmates Madison McManus and Michael Luu. From Kai Edwards.
On Tuesday, Birmingham voters return to the polls for a second time in a week. Up for grabs are the mayor, the city council and board of education.
Elsewhere, Mobile will vote in its municipal elections, and Lincoln will decide on Sunday alcohol sales.
The candidates:
Mayor:
Patricia Bell
William Bell (I)
Randy Davis
Ervin Philemon Hill II
Trudy Hunter
Carl “Jr.” Jackson
Lanny E. Jackson
Donald T. Lomax
Frank Matthews
Fernandez “Brother Sims” Sims
Randall Woodfin
Chris Woods
For city council (by district):
1: Sherman Collins Jr., Lashunda Scales (I).
2: Lawrence Conaway, Kimberly Jeanty, Stephen Murphy, Kim Rafferty (I), Deanna Reed, Jordan Thompson, Hunter Williams, Tyrone Williams
3: Valerie Abbott (I), Rowan Henderson, Ryan Jones.
4: Mary Jean LaMay, William Parker (I), Qunelius Pettway, Sergio Williams.
5: Johnathan Austin (I), Dorothea Crosby, Chris Davis, Darrell O’Quinn, Erica Robbins, Jeremy Schatz, Robert Walker.
6: Keith Mims, Sheila Tyson (I), Keith Williams.
7: Titus Battle, Hosea Lewis, Lonnie Malone, Jay Roberson Jr. (I), Jeffery Rowser.
8: Steven Hoyt (I), Lynette Peters, Gerri Robinson, Adlai Trone.
9: Angene Coleman, Eric Hall, John Hilliard, Wendell Major, Roderick Royal, David Russell, Reginald Swanson, James Williams Jr.
For board of education (by district):
1: Bennie M. Holmes, Douglas Lee Ragland, Keith Rice, Cedric Small, Jerry Tate.
2:Â Brandon McCray, Terri Michal.
3: Mary Drennen Boehm, Larry J. Contri.
4: Amber Courtney, Daagye Hendricks (I), Edward Maddox.
5: Buford L. Burks, Eloise Manning Crenshaw, Martha McDowell, David T. McKinney, Michael “Mickey” Millsap, Andrea D. Mitchell, Aaisha Muhammad, Angela Scoggins-Watson.
6: Cheri Gardner (I), Ervin Philemon Hill.
7: Wardine Alexander (I), Patricia Spigner McAdory, Walter “Big Walt” Wilson.
Birmingham Hammers at Chattanooga Football Club in July. From Chattanooga Football Club.
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Train. From Ritu J.
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Rapper David Banner in July at the Shoe Clinic in Five Points South. From AllGODbuddy.
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The Prblms performs “Clearview” and “Lane Switch” at the Syndicate Lounge on Southside. From The Prblms.
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Chatting at T-Bones restaurant in Five Points South. From Fill in the Pieces.
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Praise break at the 98th International Holy Convocation at the Sheraton Birmingham downtown (our vertical video of the week). From James K. Jefferson.
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Birmingham’s Black Jacket Symphony performs “And Your Bird Can Sing” in 2014 at WorkPlay in Lakeview. From Treser62.
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Pelham’s Southern Knights Drum and Bugle Corps performs at July’s Drum Corps International competition at Samford’s Seibert Stadium. From Chris Deal.
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A visit to Reed Books downtown (our vertical video of the week). From R.J. Wilson.
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A July episode of “Our Issues Birmingham” with Birmingham mayoral candidate Chris Woods. From Our Issues Birmingham.
Commercial for Birmingham mayoral candidate Frank Matthews. From Frank Matthews.
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Talking with Lane Odin of Birmingham retailer Cigars and More at the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers’ 85th annual convention in Las Vegas. From Micallef Cigars.
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Tennis highlights: UAB at South Florida in March in Tampa. From JoeKing32.
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Summer road trip from South Carolina to Jacksonville, Fla., to Enterprise and Birmingham. From Healthy Ai.
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Flash flood late July along Patton Creek in Vestavia Hills. From Live Storms Media.
Hugh flash flood by Diplomat Deli in Vestavia Hills. From Weather Nation.
More flooding near the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. From Storm Chasing Video.
Flood footage from social media users. From Weather Channel.
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Vlogging while driving to the Levite Jewish Community Center (our vertical video of the week). From Jay Burnham.
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South Florida vs. South Carolina in the last play of December’s Birmingham Bowl at Legion Field. From Alec Monies.
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Driving in Birmingham. From Justin Campbell.
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A magic trick (our vertical video of the week). From Dedrick Ander.
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Los Angeles rock band Hey Violet performs “Hoodie” in July at Brookwood Village in Homewood (our vertical video of the week). From That Irwin Girl.
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The 1990 Iron Bowl at Legion Field. From Alabama Historian.
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A report from the bus in the rain (our vertical video of the week). From Madison DeGraffenreid.
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Stormy skies in Vestavia Hills (our vertical video of the week). From Jay Burnham.
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Candidate forum for Birmingham district No. 2 in late July at East Lake United Methodist Church. From I Believe in Birmingham.
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Walking to Anytime Fitness in Vestavia Hills to work out. From Kyle Gainey.
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Drone footage of a driveway in progress in the Oak Meadows neighborhood. From Wright Construction Birmingham.
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Trucking along I-65 from Franklin, Ky., to Birmingham. From Big Rig Travels.
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Exploring the city at What’s on 2nd and Edgar’s Bakery downtown, Silvertron Cafe in Forest Park and Liberty Park in Vestavia Hills. From Robert Gurule.
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A confession. From Steven San Lucas.
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Driving in the rain westbound on I-20 at the I-459 junction. From Ritu J.
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Pensacola rapper Cremro Smith performs in July at the Nick on Southside (our vertical video of the week). From UndergroundBooking Jimbo.
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Fun times at the Birmingham Zoo and the Riverchase Galleria. From Shiiyo.
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Hunting for an RV park. From Squirmy Feet Explores.
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A snippet of Western Kentucky vs. UAB in 1996 at Legion Field. From WKU Library Special Collections.
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Gadsden hip-hop artist Big Henri and Bray perform in July at the Nick on Southside. From UndergroundBooking Jimbo.
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Chris Reid of Reid Law Firm on Southside discusses visitation rights. From Christopher Reid.
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Checking out downtown via Google Maps Street View (our vertical video of the week). From Lopez Alexander.
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Rapper Chezzy Boy performs at the Nick on Southside. From RVLI Video.
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An orangutan at the Birmingham Zoo (our vertical video of the week). From Ritu J.
More from the zoo: swan, flamingos, pony and giraffes. From Kait Mauro.
Even more: Burmese python and red-and-green macaw. From Kait Mauro.
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Demonstrating clean variations at CrossFit Birmingham in Inverness. From Rigorous Media.
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British cover band the Molly Ringwalds performs “Home Sweet Home” in July at Iron City on Southside (our vertical video of the week). From Steppencat.
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Birmingham to add United Soccer League team in 2019. From Alabama NewsCenter.
Promo for new USL team. From Brian Curtin.
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Coming from South Carolina for the Southern Sportsman’s Apparel booth at the 34th annual World Deer Expo in July at the BJCC Exhibition Halls downtown. From Kyle Gainey.
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Talking with A.J. Johnson, pastor from Hartford, Conn., about July’s March for Justice downtown. From Revival That Works.
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A trip to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. From Gowestusa.
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Promo for nonprofit organization STAIR of Birmingham, or Start the Adventure in Reading. From STAIR of Birmingham.
New York indie pop band MisterWives performs “Vagabond” in April at Legacy Arena downtown. From Emily Busby.
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Northbound Amtrak Crescent downtown. From CameraBryan.
The Amtrak Crescent. From GM&W Railroad.
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Atlanta Ice Bandits vs. the Birmingham Bulls in February at Pelham Ice Arena. From Alexey Yakimovich.
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Stopover at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport on the way to Houston (our vertical video of the week). From Jefferson Osorio.
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Testimony from Mark and Jennifer Machen of Irondale’s Life of Faith Church. From Rob Rufus Ministries.
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One more train. From GM&W Railroad.
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A 400m race at December’s USATF Hoover Alumni Invitational at the CrossPlex in Five Points West. From Danielle D’Alesio.
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Driving I-65 from Dodge City to Fultondale to Tarrant. From Big Rig Travels.
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Regions Bank revamps its main branch at its Birmingham corporate headquarters. From Alabama NewsCenter.
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Time-lapse footage of the skyline from day to night. From Amy Cox.
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Promo for Deanna Reed running for Birmingham City Council’s district No. 2. From Drae.
Promo for John Hilliard running for Birmingham City Council’s district No. 9. From What’s Happening Bham.
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Promo for Rock City Church in Forestdale. From Rock City TV.
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Highlight reel for Hewitt-Trussville senior quarterback Connor Adair. From Street Light Recruiting.
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Promo for the Estates of Mountain Ridge subdivision in Crestwood South. From Tripleffect Productions.
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Hunting Easter eggs at the Birmingham Zoo; dyeing Easter eggs at home. From Liz Lattimer.
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A look at Paul W. Bryant High School’s boys 6A championship win in March at Legacy Arena. From Shelby Balentine.
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Memphis rapper MoneyBagg Yo performs at the Merienda Lounge on Southside. From Marri Giovanni.
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Ohio rapper Doobie Bvndit performs “Breakdown” in April at the Nick on Southside (our other vertical video of the week). From UnderGroundBooking JimBo.
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Elevator at the Sheraton Birmingham downtown. From Magnolia Elevators.
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Laser resurfacing to treat pores, lines and discoloration (our other other vertical video of the week). From Petro Facial Plastic Surgery and MedSpa.
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Flying into Birmingham, and visiting Vulcan. From Parkyt Gaming.
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Playing on the inflatables. From Alexander Popov.
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Demo reel for WIAT-42 reporter Alex Finnie. From Alex Finnie.
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Springtime hike at Red Mountain Park. From Gowestusa.
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Heavy metal band Hellyeah performs in June at Iron City on Southside (our other other other vertical video of the week). From Rockstar Mom.
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Highlights from October’s Premiere Birmingham beauty show at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. From Allie in Beautyland.
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Huntsville’s Eric Fullerton documents his last week of a 5-week radiation treatment in March at UAB, while staying at Hope Lodge in Five Points South. From Eric Fullerton.
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The 200m finals at the at the NCAA Division II National Championships Festival in March at the CrossPlex in Five Points South. From Bearcats XCTF.
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Jimmy Johnson of Dog Days of Birmingham discusses pet boarding options. From Alabama NewsCenter.
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Long Island rock band Brand New performs “Jesus Christ” in November at the Alabama Theatre downtown. From Jalapenojar.
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Toronto musician Duane Forrest and Rachel Roberts perform “The Blower’s Daughter.” From Duane Forrest.
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Highlights from the 2016 ARC Conference at Church of the Highlands in Irondale. From Grace Empire.
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The group Venezolanos en Birmingham meets in April at Hoover’s Moss Rock Preserve (our other other other other vertical video of the week). From Latino News.
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Birmingham photographers Katie and Alec Dixon discuss engagement sessions. From Katie and Alec Photography.
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Visiting the Living Small exhibit in March at the Alabama Center for Architecture downtown. From Alabama NewsCenter.
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Birmingham rapper O, a k a Tim Bass, performs “24 Carat.” From Big Phil the Director.
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One Voice performs “Be Grateful” in April at Ephesus Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Smithfield. From Be Encouraged.
Soulful Praize performs “Blessed” in April at Ephesus Seventh-Day Adventist Church. From Sam R.
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Promo for Cole Financial Planning and Wealth Management in Bessemer. From Cole FP and Wealth Management Inc.
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Phillips Academy Andover senior shortstop Matthew Cerfolio, of Indian Springs, working out. From Phillips Andover Big Blue Baseball.
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AshLeigh Dunham and April DeLuca discuss their downtown firm Magic City Law. From Magic City Law .
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The Murder of Jane Crow performs “Cold to the Bone” in Five Points South. From the Murder of Jane Crow.
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On Martin Luther King Jr. and his “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” From Caroline Cooper.
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Birmingham’s King J the Poet and the Real Joe Clark perform “Elevators,” filmed in Caldwell Park in the Highland Park neighborhood. From King J the Poet.
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ICE agents visiting Southside in March? (Our other other other other other vertical video of the week.) From Gabriel Zafir.
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Bengal folk singer Parvathy Baul performs in April at Avondale Odd Fellows Studios. From Subhankar Bandyopadhyay.
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Cory Graffeo of Birmingham Fun and Family Magazine shares January events (our other other other other other other vertical video of the week). From Birmingham Fun and Family Magazine.
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Birmingham’s Peyton Grant performs “A Whiter Shade of Pale” in October at Mojo Pub in Lakeview. From Actress G.
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Florida State University sculpture professor Charles Hook coordinates an iron pour at the 2009 National Conference on Contemporary Cast Iron Art at Sloss Furnaces. From Vidnik.
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Homewood’s Notinee Indian Dance performs “Meghdootam” in April at the Birmingham Museum of Art. From Birmingham231.
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Birmingham rock band Moth Face performs “Pneumatice Orgone House” in October at the Nick on Southside. From Ac4zu.
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Highlight reel for David Martinez of the Houston Hoops at Woodlawn High School during March’s Battle of the Magic City. From R.E.
Houston Hoops vs. Team Protege/Georgia Bison at Parker High School in Smithfield during March’s Battle of the Magic City. From Larry Washington.
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The Central State cheerleaders perform at February’s SIAC Cheer Competition at the CrossPlex’s Bill Harris Arena. From Central State Athletics.
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Students from DeKalb School of the Arts in Atlanta visit the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. From Giovanni.
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Vlog on Southside redevelopment projects. From Wade Cline.
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Commercial for the Dino Discovery exhibit at the Birmingham Zoo. From Intermark Group.
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California alt-rock band Cracker performs in December at Saturn in Avondale. From Jay Burnham.
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Vlog, plus Homewood High basketball. From Breona Humphrey.
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Hanging out at Railroad Park. From Nedd Mudd.
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Walking around after the Magic City Classic in October. From Gotit4DaLoski TV.
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The Junior League of Birmingham is using app Planet Fundraiser. From Planet Fundraiser.
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Promo for the 7th annual Golf for Babies fund-raiser for the March of Dimes Alabama in October at the Pine Tree Country Club in Irondale. From Flex.
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Fun at the Birmingham Zoo. From Playing with Z Play.
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Hanging out at the at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds. From Me and Mine TV.
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Shades Mountain Air, Three on a String, the Chuck Nation Band and the High Lonesome Festival Singers perform “Come Away to the Skies: A High Lonesome Bluegrass Mass” in 2015 at Southside Baptist Church. From Timothy Banks.
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Interview with Birmingham rapper Terrence Wimberly in February at Birmingham Mountain Radio. From No Coast Company.
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Driving on I-65 north through downtown. From Wanderson Travels.
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Driving on U.S. 280 south through Cahaba Valley Road (our other other other other other other other vertical video of the week). From Nathan C.
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Theo Gkoutsidis plays at Hoover’s Guitar Center. From Theo Gkoutsidis.
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A hospital visit and a stop at Pilot. From Claudia’s Universe Vlogs.
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Atlanta rock band the Stir performs “Hear Freedom Ring” in January at the Nick on Southside. From Mark Christy.
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Watching the skies at the Summit. From Itummy18.
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Drone footage from March of construction at Asbury United Methodist Church in North Shelby County. From Asbury Bham.
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Birmingham police chief A.C. Roper speaks during March’s District 1 Crime and Economics Town Hall at the Northeast YMCA in Roebuck (our other other other other other other other other vertical video of the week). From LP Like Paul.
Introductory video for the Service Guild of Birmingham’s 2016 Guild Gala at the Club, a fund-raiser for the Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs. From Infomedia.
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Tutorial on vampire demon makeup from Birmingham artist A.J. Mua. From A.J. Mua A.J. Turner.
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Atlanta comedian Benny Pitts performs in April at the Stardome Comedy Club in Hoover. From Danny Kang Austin.
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Dancing at Lightrails downtown. From Brittany O’Barr.
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Riding the elevator at the parking deck next to the Westin and Sheraton downtown. From Elevatorman247 Productions.
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Hanging out in and around Railroad Park downtown. From Apok.
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Students from Cornerstone Christian Academy in Rainsville perform at March’s Alabama Senior Beta Convention at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex downtown. From Cindy Newsome.
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UAB at North Carolina State in a February Ultimate match. From NC State Ultimate Club.
Surprise. You may be voting for your city officials today without realizing it.
Polls open at 7 a.m. in 50Â towns across Jefferson and Shelby Counties. Voters will select mayors and council members in these municipal races.
The precincts close at 7 p.m. Runoff races, if needed, will be held on Oct. 4.
Cities in Jefferson and Shelby Counties holding elections today:
Adamsville
Alabaster
Argo
Brighton
Brookside
Calera
Cardiff
Center Point
Chelsea
Clay
Columbiana
Cordova
County Line
Fairfield
Fultondale
Gardendale
Graysville
Harpersville
Hayden
Helena
Homewood
Hoover
Hueytown
Indian Springs Village
Irondale
Kimberly
Leeds
Lipscomb
Maytown
Midfield
Montevallo
Moody
Morris
Mountain Brook
Mulga
North Johns
Pelham
Pinson
Pleasant Grove
Sumiton
Sylvan Springs
Tarrant
Trafford
Trussville
Vestavia Hills
Vincent
Warrior
Westover
Wilsonville
Wilton
The madness that is the national Election Day is Nov. 8.
Visiting the African Village in America display in the Woodland Park neighborhood. From Komodosnow.
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Flying to Birmingham for a fun outing. From David Granberry.
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Taking the Tour de Hops brewery bike tour on Sept. 5. From Nathania Nhouyvanisvong.
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A nighttime trip to Vulcan. From Spa Guy.
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Basketball workout at Samford’s gym. From Derrick Jones.
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Birmingham-Southern College cross country season opener in September. From Sharks Soccer.
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Britain’s Oxford Pharmaceuticals breaks ground in Birmingham on its U.S. headquarters. From Alabama NewsCenter.
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Chicago singer-songwriter Jennifer Hall sings “Baby, It’s You” in August at the Nick on Southside. From JennHallMusic.
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California norteño band Los Tigres del Norte performs at Rancho el Centenario in Mt. Olive. From tdb313.
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“What Do You Think of the Fountain?” asks people about Frank Fleming’s sculpture the Storyteller in Five Points South. From AlexanderSoundsLike.
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Atlanta singer-songwriter Liz Brasher performs “Old Bones” at Renaissance Records in Five Points South (our vertical video of the week). From Liz Brasher.
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Downtown dancing. From Wally Chung.
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Hoop for Fitness holds a September Flow Fusion event at Veterans Park in Hoover. From Carron Bullard.
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The first round of the Magic City Mega Bowl disc golf tournament in June at the Inverness Disc Golf Course in Hoover. From the Disc Golf Channel.
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Chris Brown performs “Take You Down” in September at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham. From Chris Brown.
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Staring down Satchel Paige from the plate at the Negro Southern League Museum. From Alabama NewsCenter.
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Nashville Americana band Runaway Home performs “Dreams” in August as part of the Small Stages concert series. From Runaway Home Band.
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A 10-mile bike ride through downtown Birmingham. From Katie Boyd.
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Welcome to fall, inside the car (our square video of the week). From Otis Bridges.
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Cars and Coffee at Brookwood Village (our other vertical video of the week). From ZachPlaysPC.
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Drone footage of Railroad Park. From Paul Cammarata.
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The Brickyard: “Lester Kasai and Jim Gray were in town for a Gotcha street demo (in 1988) at a local mall, and we took them out to the ramp afterwards.” From Andrew Birdwell.
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Birmingham city council member Steven Hoyt criticizes al.com community coverage. From citycouncilbham.
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A look at the civil rights movement called “Battle for Birmingham.” From Christopher Carmody.
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New York singer-songwriter Prince Royce opens for Ariana Grande last week at Legacy Arena. From Maria Avellaneda.
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Chimney swifts downtown. From Ray Howze.
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Promo for the Slay the Runway Total Look Competition fund-raiser for Pathways in November at Boutwell Auditorium. From Mimi Luvshair.
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A slice of life, including a trip to the top of the Children’s of Alabama parking deck. From allGODbuddy LLC.
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Birthday party, complete with DJ and dancing. From Bill Prince.
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Hanging out at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. From Mindless Reviews.
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Promo for Saturday’s Fiesta. From Orlando Rosa.
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Music video for “Patient Time” from Birmingham alt-rock band Nat B. and the Boys. From Kilzo Films.
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The polls are closed, and the totals will soon be in. Results from today’s races in Birmingham …
Another day, another mayor. Results from Tuesday’s runoff election in Birmingham.
