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The Birmingham News publishes a wide variety of Targeted Sections every year, each focused on a subject of interest to the community. Subjects range from local festivals to business trends, vacations to sporting events, weddings to career fairs. The diversity of these sections offer consumer and business-to-business advertisers numerous opportunities to reach specific demographic groups.



For additional information on any of these sections or to advertise, contact your sales representative or e-mail us.

TARGETED SECTION
DESCRIPTION
RESERVATION DATE
RETAIL
Medical Services Guide Comprehensive guide to physicians, local healthcare providers and area hospitals throughout the Birmingham area. Online 30 Days at al.com Wed., Feb. 14
House and Home Guide for designing, decorating, remodeling, gardening and plus Birmingham area real estate choices. Online 30 Days at al.com Mon., Feb. 12
Easter... A Time of Worship & Joy A guide for worship and special religious services in Birmingham area churches. Mon., Mar. 19
Gulf Coast Guide Spring 2007 Guide to Alabama-Florida costal beaches including new attractions, lodging and vacation planning. Online 90 Days at al.com Wed., Mar. 21
Business Outlook 2007 An in depth report on business performance throughout the greater Birmingham area and across Alabama. Online 30 Days at al.com Fri., Mar. 9
Aaron's 499 Talladega NASCAR A "start to finish" look at NASCAR drivers, teams and sponsors competing at the Talladega Superspeedway Spring race! Wed., Apr. 11
Top 25 Fun Ideas Recreation and vacation ideas for the Birmingham area, across Alabama, and along the Florida gulf coast. Online 30 Days at al.com Thurs., May 3
Regions Charity Classic A special preview of the professional golfers coming to Birmingham's Ross Bridge Golf Course and events to be held throughout the week. Thurs., May 3
Menus & More Menu guide for American, Italian, Oriental, European and Cajun cuisines throughout the greater Birmingham area. Online 30 Days at al.com Wed., May 9
The City Guide Complete guide to the Birmingham market - the people of the Metro area and how we live.  Online 30 Days at al.com Mon., Jun. 18
Gulf Coast Guide Fall 2007 A 'Best Of' get-a-way guide to the Alabama and Florida gulf coast area. Online 90 Days at al.com Wed., Aug. 1
Football 2007 College football preview produced by The Birmingham News Sports Department featuring players, coaches, score predictions and more. Thurs., Aug. 16
NACAC College Fair Coverage of the annual Birmingham College Fair and information for planning college admission. Mon., Sept. 3
Coupon Clips A showcase of savings at local Birmingham area businesses including dining, clothing, specialty items, needed services and other values. Fri., Sept. 7
UAW Ford 500 Talladega NASCAR An editorial preview of the annual fall NASCAR event at Talladega. Wed., Sept. 9
Medical Services Guide Comprehensive guide to physicians, local healthcare providers and area hospitals throughout the Birmingham area. Online 30 Days at al.com Wed., Sept. 26
House and Home A fall home guide packed with ideas for decorating, remodeling, designing and much more. Online 30 Days at al.com Mon., Sept. 10
Holiday Idea Guide Gift ideas plus holiday community events, decorating ideas, festive family activities and more. Online 30 Days at al.com Mon., Oct. 22
Advent... A Time of Worship & Joy A guide for worship and special advent services in Birmingham area churches. Mon., Dec. 3
REAL ESTATE
New Homes Three special editions of the Real Estate of Greater Birmingham section: Spring Home Tour, First-time Home Buyers and Parade of Homes Fri., Apr. 6
Fri., July 20
Fri., Oct. TBD
COMMUNITY NEWS
Gardendale Magnolia Festival Highlights of the annual City of Gardendale's Magnolia Festival. Publishes Wed. April 18 (Est. Date) Call for Date
Vestavia Hills Living Spring Lifestyles over the mountain in the City of Vestavia. Publishes Wed. Apr. 25 Call for Date
We Love Homewood Coverage of new and existing businesses and community activities in the growing City of Homewood. Publishes Wed. May 2 Call for Date
Helena Buck Creek Festival Complete coverage of special festival activities in the popular Helena community. Publishes Wed. May 2 Call for Date
Festival on the Cahaba Preview of the annual Trussville festival plus features on new residential developments and retail shopping. Publishes Wed. May 9 (Est. Date) Call for Date
Alabaster City Fest Coverage the annual Alabaster ‘City Festival' in Shelby County. Publishes Wed. May 23 Call for Date
Trussville Dog Daze Festival Increasingly popular community wide event and two day festival with dozens of craft exhibitors. Publishes Wed. Aug. 1 Call for Date
It's Happening in Hoover A special publication highlighting Hoover's shopping, schools and residential areas. Publishes Wed. Aug. 8 Call for Date
Fultondale Founder's Day Preview of the annual festival in Fultondale. Publishes Wed. 15 Call for Date
Vestavia Hills Living Fall Upscale living in the over the mountain Vestavia Hills community. Publishes Wed. Sept. 26 Call for Date
Trussville Christmas Calendar of holiday events for the family and coverage of retail shopping in Trussville. Publishes Wed. Nov. 28 Call for Date
Mountain Brook Wish List Holiday shopping in English Village and Mountain Brook Village and ‘Wish List' ideas! Publishes Wed. Dec. 5 Call for Date
RECRUITMENT
Super Sunday Guide to the 2007 job market featuring jobs in the Medical, Financial/Banking, Driver, Restaurant/Hotel, Schools/Colleges, Sales, Clerical/office, and Manufacturing/Trades & Skills Industries. Sun., Jan. 17
Sunday Preview Weekly advance preview of Sunday's ads in Saturday's main news Weekly
Call for Date
Job Postings Focuses on financial employment opportunities. Monthly
Call for Date
Financial Careers Focuses on financial employment opportunities. Mon., Feb. 12
Spring Career Fair Highlights of the local job market and Career Fair happening Monday, April 2. Mon., Mar. 26
National Nurses Week Special section acknowledging nurses. Awards luncheon will be Monday, May 7. Tues., May 3
Careers Guide to the local employment market and opportunities. Fri., May 11
Skilled Labor Job Fair Opportunities for craftsmen and workers in the area of skilled trades. July TBD
Fall Career Fair Highlights of the local job market and Career Fair happening Monday, Sept. 10. Mon., Sept. 3
At Your Service Opportunities in the service industries. Mon., Sept. 19
Transportation Section Employment opportunities in the transportation industry. Wed., Oct. 10
National Home Care & Hospice Month Special section recognizing caregivers for both home and hospice care. Wed., Nov. 14
AUTOMOTIVE
2008 Alabama International Auto Show & New Car Buying Guide A guide to 2008 Alabama International Auto Showpurchasing a car from finding a loan to making a decision. Sun., Nov. 4



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