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The Birmingham Times  Edna Ferber, novelist, short story writer and playwright once said “Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.” Here are thoughts from others about the year’s most celebrated holiday as well as photos from Christmas displays across the Birmingham metro area: “Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.” Charles M. Schulz, […]

BY JE’DON HOLLOWAY-TALLEY | Special to the Birmingham Times RHETT & MIRIAM FRANKLIN Live: Gardendale Married: Dec. 10, 2022 Met: Spring 2019. Rhett and Miriam were introduced by Rhett’s brother, Rodney Franklin, who had previously worked with Miriam at UAB. Miriam said Rodney was acting as their matchmaker and told her that she would like […]

Every night, Abdullah Ibrahim retreats from the streets into a wooded stretch along the Potomac River.
As night falls and temperatures drop, he erects a tent and builds a fire beneath a canopy of pine, hemlock, and cedar trees.

For the millions of Americans who buy Affordable Care Act insurance, there’s still time left to enroll for 2026. But premium increases and the expiration of enhanced tax subsidies have led to larger-than-expected costs.

Assemblymember Corey A. Jackson (D-Moreno Valley) represents the 60th Assembly District. He was first elected in November 2022.